Channel V Pinoy

**Channel V Philippines** (stylized as **Channel [V] Philippines** or **[V]ph**) is a Philppine music-entertainment television network owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels Philippines in partnership with Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation as the network provider  to collaborate on local productions, events, marketing and advertising sales.

The channel will target the 15-40 age bracket and youth audiences with music videos as its primary content, a strategy reminiscent of the early days of MTV. Since 2015, Channel [V] Philippines unveil the annual *Channel [V] Philippine Music Awards* for the most influential personalities in the Philippine music industry.

## History

### **Debut on UHF 23**

Channel V was first launched in 1994 in the Philippines, as MTV Asia made the decision to split from STAR TV and form its own satellite TV channel in Asia. It began airing on UHF Channel 23, licensed to Ermita Electronics Corporation, as the Philippines' first UHF TV station fully devoted to re-broadcasting a foreign satellite channel after MTV Asia was started as a music channel in 1992. It was started as the "Next Generation of Music" until it relaunched as Channel V. (During that time, the actual feed was Channel V Chinese on AsiaSat 1 while the Asian/Indian counterparts were on AsiaSat 2 and Palapa C2, respectively.)

Channel V in the Philippines aired only a few of the English-language shows like *The Ride*, *Over The Edge*, *By Demand*, and *Sigaw Manila* (with Filipino artists, locally produced) but aired several of their Mandarin Chinese or Indian counterparts.

In 1995, the station launched the first ever Channel V Philippines VJ Hunt for aspiring Filipino VJs; it was won by Melanie Casul, the competition's first and last winner.

The channel left UHF 23 on July 1996, when EEC (the owner of the license) turned over to AMCARA Broadcasting Network, an ABS-CBN affiliate, creating Studio 23 (now known as ABS-CBN Sports+Action).

### **Citynet Television**

#### **August 1995**

Before GMA Network officially launched Citynet Television in August 1995, GMA Network signed a contract with Star TV Network to broadcast selected taped Channel V International TV shows from 1995 until its closure in March 1999. This programming made Trey Farley, Joey Mead, Amanda Griffin, Michael Zerrudo and the late Francis Magalona former VJ-TV hosts of part-Filipino descent, familiar to Citynet viewers. From 1998 until its closure in March 1999, *Asian Top 20 Countdown* was the only rebroadcast Channel V show.

#### **December 1999**

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On December 15, 1999, STAR TV leased the airtime of Citynet to launch Channel V Philippines through EMC, also known as Entertainment Music Channel. Part of the strategy to localize Channel V was with programming produced both by Star TV and GMA through Alta Productions and Probe Productions, Inc. The marketing image was shifted from music to more live-action products. Idents from this time frame used the brackets in the name. It dimensionalized the name Channel V, making it into an object that could then became an environment for its broadcast design and a stage for live events. Additional shifts in programming occurred at the relaunch, specifically a shift to genre-specific rather than continuous hits, with special graphics for each set. In the middle of 2001, Channel V Philippines shut down due to the intense competition from MTV Philippines provided by Nation Broadcasting Corporation, a PLDT sister company, when PLDT bought a controlling stake of GMA Network. The channel was officially shut down on July 25, 2001.

After 17 years of inactivity, UHF 27 was resurrected again and became the new flagship channel of GMA News TV which was re-established on June 4, 2019 after GMA Network's partnership with ZOE Broadcasting Network was terminated in May 2019.

### **Channel V returns to the Philippines**

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Eight years later, STAR TV (in turn was directly over to Fox Networks Group) and Makisig Network/Herma Group Inc (now known as TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company) announced an agreement to expand Channel V in the Philippines and to launch Tagalog-language content geared toward youth audiences, with an emphasis on local VJs, Pinoy music, and local bands and artists. Makisig now included Channel V International in its basic tier of cable channels, expanding the reach of the channel to more than 600,000 households across the Philippines. The channel's program mix is 60% Hong Kong satellite feed and 40% local feed versions of the more popular programs. Local content includes local-language and Pinoy music. The channel's creative director is Jose Javier Reyes.

Makisig continued to expand the reach of Channel V, moving it down from channel 59 to 25 on SkyCable and adding online content.

On March 26, 2011, V Philippines went temporarily off-the-air after its CEO, then Ilocos Sur representative Ronald Singson, was jailed in Hong Kong for possession of illegal drugs. Its international counterpart took its place temporarily until April 25, 2011, when it returned on Destiny Cable through Northern Star Productions (owned by Chavit Singson). On July 13, 2012, Channel V Philippines ended its final broadcast due to unknown reasons, then revert to Channel [V] Asia.

### **Channel V, the music channel of IBC**

Prior to the return of Channel V to the Philippines, plans were discussed when Chavit Singson, the head of Channel V decided to bring back Channel V Philippines almost after a two-year hiatus since 2012. He stated that he sought to put his heart on launching Channel V back for the sake of young Filipino people and the importance of the Philippine music industry.

On January 16, 2014, it was announced that Fox Networks Group Philippines branch took over the rights on V Philippines branding and looking for partnership for the re-launch. Singson asked first to make amends for agreement to the sequestered TV network Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation founder and chairman Jose Avellana confirmed that IBC will be partnering Channel V to collaborate on local production, on-ground events, marketing and advertising sales. After finding a new partnership in IBC, the plan now is to localize all programming. It will focus on the local music industry, with programs aligned with IBC as the network provider and joint venture, as well as a sponsor for its upcoming concerts and events and using local feed for the teaser or promos to other Fox Networks Group Philippines' channels.

Last February 1, 2014 at exactly 03:00 P.M., Channel V Philippines started its commercial operations with its first program *Pop [V]* with VJ Fred. *Forevermore* performed by David Archuleta is the first music video to be aired on Channel V Philippines.

Channel V Philippines reached its coverage to over 1.22 million Filipino households all over the country in initial broadcast.

In 2015, Fox Networks Group's Philippine branch took over the rights on V Philippines branding, but this time as a sponsor for its upcoming concerts and events and using the local feed for the teaser or promos to other Fox Networks Group Philippines' channels and special programming such as Fusion Music Festivals.

In February 1, 2016, the network celebrated its 2nd year anniversary.

Starting December 19, 2016, Channel V Philippines will now be available for Cignal subscribers on Channel 150, instead of Channel 30.

On June 4, 2018, Channel V Philippines became available on IBC Digibox at Channel 7 (DTT). It was launched as a free trial channel together with DMZ Channel and Toon TV.

## Channel V Philippines Programs

Main article: List of programmes broadcast by Channel V

Channel V Philippines is owned by Fox Networks Group Philippines and Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), with the latter providing the infrastructure.

The majority of the programs of Channel V is composed primarily of music-related programming which includes programs with music video countdown for specific genre, artists, as well as music video charts programs. Channel V also shows concerts, events, and live performances. Channel V also sponsors several special events for televised purposes as well as programs related to pop culture. The following are the list of shows currently airing on Channel [V] Philippines.

Manood at maki-sing-along na sa hottest music videos, most requested local and international artists kasama ang paborito niyong Channel [V] VJs!

### **Current programming**

#### These shows air different episodes per day.

* *Mellow [V]* - With VJ Rei, features mellow and love music videos from your favorite artists.
* *[V] Rewind* - With VJ Paolo, features music hits from the early 1950s to the early 2010s.
* *[V] 5* - With VJ Fred, features 5 music videos from one featured artist.
* *Pinoy [V]* - With VJ Kristel, features the latest and the classics of OPM music videos.
* *Pinoy [V] Breakout* - features music videos from up and coming local artists.
* *Pop [V]* - With VJ Fred, features the latest international pop music videos on the planet (general pop and mainstream pop).
* *Rock [V]* - With VJ Teejay, features rock music videos
* *Star [V]* - features the top 5 favorite music videos of all time from your favorite artists or celebrities.

#### **Chart shows**

These chart shows counts down the most voted and most requested local and foreign music videos.

* *[V] Countdown* - With VJ Rei, features the top 20 most voted and most requested local and foreign music videos in a weekly basis.
* *[V] 20 International* - With VJ Paolo, features the top 20 most voted and most requested foreign music videos weekly.
* *20 [V] Pinas* - With VJ Kristel, features the top 20 most voted and most requested local music videos weekly.
* *[V] 10 Daily* - With VJ Fred on Mondays, VJ Teejay and VJ Camille on Tuesdays, VJ Kristel on Wednesdays, VJ Rei on Thursdays and VJ Paolo on Fridays, features the top 10 most voted and most requested local and foreign music videos every Mondays to Fridays.

#### **Weekly shows**

These shows air different episode per week.

* *Club [V]* - With VJ Camille, features club, dance and EDM music videos.
* *[V] Unplugged* - features fresh and new live performances from artists weekly in their all new studio set up.. Hosted by Carlo Tirona, where he got to see your favorite artists perform live.
* *[V] Presents* - features concerts, documentaries, exclusives, and locally produced specials.
* *[V] Backstage* - behind-the-scenes shows on how your favorite artists produces music videos.
* *[V] #Hangout* - With VJ Teejay and VJ Camille, features a show for the youth that talks about the best hangout places, bars, shops, salons, restaurants, and the like. (2014-2017, 2018-present)

#### **[V] Shorts**

These shorts air during commercial breaks, during a show, after the show ends or before the show starts.

* *[V] of the Month* - the featured artist of the month gives a 1-minute feature about themselves.
* *[V] Celebrity VJ* - a guest celebrity VJ invades your favorite Channel V shows monthly.
* *[V] Premiere* - upcoming music videos for the local and international acts.
* *[V] Speaks* - local and/or foreign artist interview on music career and music.
* *[V] Spotlight* - Channel [V] gives the spotlight to newly discovered artists or bands. Its goal is to expand the OPM music industry by endorsing newly discovered artists or bands.

#### **[V] Specials**

These specials air during special days, events or occasions.

* *#ILuv[V]* - Give in to love on Channel [V] as your favorite Channel [V] VJs play your requested love songs for 24 hours on February 14 (every year) starting 12 midnight!
* *[V] Adventures* – features the adventures of Channel [V] VJs as they travel around the Philippines and abroad.

#### **Other**

* *Channel [V] Philippines Music Festival*
* *Channel [V] Philippines Music Awards*
* *Fusion Music Festival*
* *[V] Club Nights*
* *[V] Invasion Party*
* *[V]amp Nights Bar Tour*
* *[V] Mall Tours*
* *[V] Anthem Nation*
* *[V]*  *Squadfest*
* *[V] Viewer and Online Promo*

Note: Some of the Channel V International programs also air on V Philippines with the V orange logo except from V Philippines produced programs only airs during night time, early morning and during commercials (V light blue logo).

### **Former programming**

* *1st Seen on [V]* - features music videos that premiered first on Channel [V].
* *Backtrack Pinas*
* *Bente Uno*
* *Boys Night Out* (also broadcast on Magic 89.9)
* *Circuit TV*
* *Dyip Ni Juan*
* *Encore*
* *Filipino Poker Tour*
* *Hits All You Can*
* *In Command*
* *The G Spot*
* *My [V]* - With VJ Kristel, features music video requests from viewers that were send on the official website (text requests and social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
* *PopKorn*
* *Scene and Heard Philippines*
* *Sound Reel*
* *Urban [V]* - With VJ Fred, features hip-hop and R&B, rap, jazz, and soul music videos.
* *[V] Life*
* *[V] Scene*
* *[V] Trends*
* *[V] Tunes* - featuring local and international music videos.
* *[V] Tunes Pinas*
* *V'd Out*
* *[V] Tunes Pinas Live*
* *K-Pop [V]* - With VJ Camille, features the hottest and freshest K-Pop music videos.
* *Mo[V] Date* - features the latest weekly biz on the movies, both local and foreign. Upcoming movies, trailers, and exclusive specials from the actors and actresses are also featured here.

## VJs

### **Current**

The new VJs have been introduced in this new Channel V format. All of them are talents of IBC.

* Fred Payawan (VJ Fred) (since February 1, 2014)
* Teejay Marquez (VJ Teejay) (since October 19, 2015)
* Camille Trinidad (VJ Camille) (since June 27, 2016)
* Rei Germar (VJ Rei) (January 18, 2016-June 26, 2016)
* Paolo Onesa (VJ Anjo) (since January 1, 2019)
* Kristel Fulgar (VJ Kristel) (since September 3, 2018)

### **Former**

* Cliff Ho
* Megan Young
* Sanya Smith
* Kevin Cisco
* Trey Farley
* Joey Mead
* Melanie Casul
* Amanda Griffin
* Francis Magalona†
* Mike Zerrudo
* Brad Turvey
* Maxine Mamba
* Alvin Pulga
* Georgina Wilson
* Solenn Heussaff
* Marc Nelson (*The Bro Code*)
* Claudine Trillo (*V Life*)
* JR Issac (*Circuit TV*)
* Maike Evers (*Filipino Poker Tour*)
* Geoff Rodriguez (*Filipino Poker Tour*)
* Tim Yap (*V Trends*)
* Slick Rick (*Boys Night Out*)
* Sam Y.G. (*Boys Night Out*)
* Tony Toni (*Boys Night Out*)
* DJ Vince G (*The G Spot*)
* Charee Pineda (VJ Charee) (February 1, 2014-January 17, 2016)
* Baifern Pimchanok (VJ Baifern) (February 1, 2014-October 18, 2015)
* Bryan Santos (VJ Bryan) (since February 1, 2014-April 2, 2017
* Dominic Roque (VJ John) (February 1, 2014-October 18, 2015)
* Empress Schuck (VJ Empress) (February 1, 2014-October 22, 2013)
* Coleen Garcia (VJ Coleen) (October 19, 2015-October 22, 2016)
* Kazel Kinouchi (VJ Kazel) (October 24, 2016-September 2, 2018)
* Kenzo Gutierrez (VJ Kenzo) (since April 3, 2017-December 31, 2018)

## Celebrity VJs

***2014***

* March - Paolo Onesa
* April - Princess Velasco
* May - Abra
* June - Shanne Velasco
* July - 1:43
* August - Davey Langit
* September - Donnalyn Bartolome
* October - Kimpoy Feliciano
* November - Barbie Almalbis
* December - Christian Bautista

***2015***

* January - Hazel Faith dela Cruz
* February - Edward Benosa
* March - Nadine Lustre
* April - Bassilyo
* May - Rita Daniela
* June - Hale
* July - Aiza Seguerra
* August - Marion Aunor
* September - Jason Dy
* October - Mica Javier
* November - Callalily
* December - Donnalyn Bartolome

**2016**

* January - The Juans
* February - Alyssa Angeles
* March - Zion Aquino
* April - Sam Concepcion
* May - Maris Racal
* June - TJ Monterde
* July - Via Saroca
* August - Cherryz Mendoza
* September - Mark Carpio
* October - Myrtle Sarrosa
* November - Zack and Fritz
* December - Parokya ni Edgar

***2017***

* January - Erika Mae Salas
* February - Michael Pangilinan
* March - Hype Five
* April - Eurika
* May - Ylona Garcia
* June - Somedaydream
* July - TJ Monterde
* August - Keiko Necesario
* September - Joyce Abestano with Patrick Destura
* October - Christian Bautista
* November - Sassa Dagdag
* December - Shehyee

***2018***

* January - Janine Teñoso
* February - David Archuleta
* March - Moira dela Torre
* April - Moonstar88
* May - IV of Spades
* June - Janina Vela
* July - Patrick Destura
* August - Angelina Cruz
* September - True Faith
* October - Migz Haleco
* November - Kyline Alcantara
* December - Juan Miguel Severo

***2019***

* January - Banda ni Kleggy
* February - AC Bonifacio
* March - Gerald Santos
* April - Rayantha Leigh
* May - Janina Vela
* June - Cholo dela Cruz
* July - Isabela Vinzon
* August - Angelica Marañon
* September - UDD
* October - John Roa
* November - Clara Benin
* December - Rusty Machines

***2020***

* January - December Avenue
* February - Maris Racal
* March - Mark Oblea
* April - Moira dela Torre
* June -

## Channel V Philippines executives

* Luis "Chavit" Singson - Owner Northern Star Production (Channel V Philippines)
* Rommel Singson - Channel Head
* Cora Dacong - Over All In-Charge of Production
* Arnel Balauro - Production Manager
* Jed Velasco - Events Head, Sales/Advertising
* Francis Quilantang - Production Head
* Joanna Cayanan - Head Writer
* Kimm Hadap - Events and Marketing Coordinator
* Kerstie Sorbito - Writer
* Angela Realica - Marketing
* Josh Garcia - Marketing

### **2012**

* Judith Evaristo - Sales Director
* Angelo Valenzuela - Sales Manager
* Pam Reyes - Events and Marketing Manager
* Arnel Balauro - Production Manager
* Francis Quilantang - Production Head
* Kerstie Sorbito - Writer
* Angela Realica - Marketing Officer
* Mary Joy Simeon-Sales and Marketing Officer

### **2014 at present**

* Luis "Chavit" Singson - Owner of Channel V Philippines
* Rommel Singson - Channel Head
* Judith Evaristo - Sales Director
* Angelo Valenzuela - Sales Manager
* Pam Reyes - Events and Marketing Manager
* Arnel Balauro - Production Manager
* Jed Velasco - Events Head, Sales/Advertising
* Francis Quilantang - Production Head
* Kerstie Sorbito - Writer
* Cora Dacong - Over All In-Charge of Production
* Angela Realica - Marketing Officer
* Mary Joy Simeon-Sales and Marketing Officer

## Channel V on other platforms

* Channel V magazine - a bi-monthly magazine that complements the music channel.
* Channel V Philippines Music Festival - a yearly concert event launched in 2014. Today, Channel V Philippines Music Festival is now considered as the longest continuous annual music festival in the Philippines.
* V Charts - a mobile app available in android and iOS devices.
* Social media - Channel V's official social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are among the biggest in the country, with over six million likes on Facebook and over five million followers on Twitter.

## Channel lineup

**Notes**

* all non-encrypted digital terrestrial TV channels broadcast within the area of the household will also be carried.
* IBC Classics, IBCinema, Toon TV, DZTV TeleTrese, DMZ Channel, DepEd TV, and Channel V Philippines are encrypted and scrambled with Multi2-based encryption, because of that, thus requiring SMS activation to unscramble those channels.
* IBC Classics, IBCinema, Toon TV, DZTV TeleTrese, DMZ Channel, DepEd TV, and Channel V Philippines are their digital channels to IBC Digibox, a digital set-top box marketed by the network.

## See also

* MB - GMA in joint venture with Channel V Networks - Celebrity World by Crispina Martinez Belen (01/05/2000)
* OMG! ilo Samgyupsal Grill Pan | O Shopping PH - YouTube
* TELCO DIALS UP STAKE IN GMA NETWORK. - Free Online Library
* The Channel V Pinoy VJs
* Gabbi Garcia now in Channel V Philippines as the Newest Teen VJ
* Rizza Diaz - Ang init sa Subic! | Facebook
* Behind The Scene: Georgina's Lactacyd White Intimate Commercial | Facebook
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* Converse Counter Climate Collection Launch | Facebook
* #letmeshowyouwhatyourmissing (Jowelyn Krissa Santo (@jowelynkrissasant2) TikTok | Watch Jowelyn Krissa Santo's Newest TikTok Videos)
* bobita @\_glaixxx | with Music 5 SONGS MASHUP - Samuele Brignoccolo
* Channel V
* MTV Philippines
* MTV Pinoy
* Myx
* Citynet Television

## External links

* Official website
* Channel V Philippines on Facebook
* Channel V Philippines on Twitter
* Channel V Philippines's channel on YouTube

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