Kapamilya Channel
Kapamilya Channel (stylized as Kapamilya channel) is a 24-hour Philippine pay television network owned and operated by ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City where it started broadcasting on June 13, 2020, at 5:30 a.m. with Kapamilya Daily Mass as its first program also marking its parent company's 74th anniversary.[1] A separate high definition 1080i resolution channel began broadcasting the same day. The network serves as the replacement of the main terrestrial ABS-CBN network after ceasing its free-to-air broadcast operations as ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on May 5, 2020, due to the expiration of its legislative franchise. It carries most of programs that ABS-CBN aired prior to the shutdown.[2] Its studios are located at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sergeant Esguerra Avenue, Barangay South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City.
| Type | Pay television network |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Headquarters | ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Diliman, Quezon City |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) |
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| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 or letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | ABS-CBN Corporation |
| Sister channels | Under ABS-CBN |
| History | |
| Launched | June 13, 2020 |
| Replaced | ABS-CBN (ad interim) |
| Links | |
| Website | kapamilyachannel |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| iWantTFC | Watch live |
Overview
The channel is available through most cable providers who are members of the Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association (PCTA) (including ABS-CBN's Sky Cable) and through direct broadcast satellite television service providers Sky Direct (until June 30, 2020), G Sat, and since October 21, 2020 through Cignal and SatLite. This allowed ABS-CBN to continue producing and distributing content while the outcome of their congressional franchise application was still pending at that time since the NTC's cease and desist order for the network only covers Channel 2 (which is now owned and operated by Advanced Media Broadcasting System as ALLTV) and all of its free-to-air television and radio stations.[3][4][1] The network's franchise renewal has since rejected by the House of Representatives on July 10, 2020, voted 70–11 to deny.[5] The network also streams live and makes most of its shows available on the streaming service iWantTFC.[6] On August 1, 2020, the network officially launched the Kapamilya Online Live, which livestreams some of contents from Kapamilya Channel and Jeepney TV on the online video-sharing platforms Facebook and YouTube.[7] Although the network itself is available only in the Philippines, most of its local programs are available on ABS-CBN's international subscription service The Filipino Channel via cable, satellite, online and IPTV.
Unlike the main terrestrial ABS-CBN that signs off during the overnight hours, Kapamilya Channel operates 24/7 with Movie Central Presents shown during the overnight slots except during the overnight hours of the Paschal Triduum courtesy of the Holy Week in the Philippines wherein it signs off at Good Friday and Black Saturday from midnight to 6:00 a.m. Its sign-off is not the same as the main terrestrial ABS-CBN, which only shows the telop bumper of the said channel instead of airing a station notice and the playing of the Philippine national anthem.[1]
The channel, along with TeleRadyo, broadcasts the daily Three O'Clock Prayer (Filipino: Panalangin sa Ikatlo ng Hapon) similar to the main terrestrial ABS-CBN.
Programming
Kapamilya Channel features shows that have aired or were slated to air on ABS-CBN whose productions were suspended due to the Luzon enhanced community quarantine in March 2020 as well as the ensuing uncertainty following the NTC's cease and desist order.[8] These include the variety shows It's Showtime (with new segments)[9] and ASAP Natin 'To; the second season of singing competition The Voice Teens;[8] teleseryes Ang Probinsyano, Love Thy Woman, and A Soldier's Heart;[2] and morning talk show Magandang Buhay.[2] Two new public service programs, Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan? hosted by Judy Ann Santos, and Iba 'Yan hosted by Angel Locsin, made their debut on Kapamilya Channel.[8]
Contrary to earlier news reports,[2] ABS-CBN's primary news program, TV Patrol, as well as several news and current affairs programs, was not initially aired on the Kapamilya Channel (as it did through the free-to-air channel) until after July 24, 2020; the program did air exclusively on TeleRadyo, ANC, and Cine Mo! and streamed through the ABS-CBN News' Facebook page and YouTube channel until the said date. The delayed telecast of ANC's The World Tonight also began to air at 10:00 p.m. on the following Monday, July 27, 2020, making the two longest-running Filipino and English language evening newscasts in the country airing on the same channel once again since 1999. The morning simulcast of TeleRadyo's programming (which was also aired on ABS-CBN as a provisionary morning program prior to the shutdown) on the schedule remained the same. An evening 30-minute News Patrol program was aired on the Kapamilya Channel until July 24, 2020.[1]
New offerings such as the Thai hit 2gether: The Series premiered on July 27, 2020. It is the first Thai boy's love series to be acquired by ABS-CBN through a partnership of Dreamscape Entertainment and GMMTV. Still 2gether, the sequel of the said show, aired on August 15, 2020, with a one-day delayed telecast from Thailand.[10][11] Other upcoming shows such as the Thai dramas Come To Me and I'm Tee, Me Too are also expected to air as part of the acquired Thai programs. On September 12, 2020, the network launched the Just Love Kids, a children's programming block focusing on educational programs and animated series that have previously aired on ABS-CBN, Knowledge Channel, and the now-defunct Yey! channel.[12] The children's show Team Yey! premiered its new fifth season for the first time on Kapamilya Channel.
On August 17, 2020, the series Ang sa Iyo ay Akin was the first original digital teleserye to be broadcast on Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the scenes were shot in the ABS-CBN Soundstage inside the Horizon IT Park in Bulacan.[13]
On October 10, 2020, selected programs from Kapamilya Channel are also aired on A2Z Channel 11, a free-to-air television channel joint venture between ABS-CBN and ZOE Broadcasting Network through a blocktime agreement.
On October 21, 2020, Kapamilya Channel became available on Cignal owned by MediaQuest Holdings, the owner of ABS-CBN's rival TV5, to expand more viewers of the said channel.[14] From January 24, 2021, selected Kapamilya Channel programming have also started simulcasted on TV5 as part of an agreement between the network, Cignal TV and ABS-CBN.
On March 18, 2021, ABS-CBN and WeTV iflix announced a partnership to bring primetime programs, including FPJ's Ang Probinsyano to the two streaming platforms starting March 20, with early access for subscribed users. Episodes of ABS-CBN shows are made available on WeTV and iflix VIP two days before it airs on local TV.[15]
Online streaming on their channel's official website (until November 13, 2020) and Kapamilya Online Live (with the exception of iWantTFC) does not include contents such as acquired programming, movie blocks and overnight programming, as the live streaming itself only airs original programming due to copyright restrictions.
Kapamilya Online Live
Kapamilya Online Live is a web-based channel owned and operated by ABS-CBN Corporation that launched on August 1, 2020, and livestreams on Facebook and YouTube. On Facebook, the shows are streamed on regular timeslots with some scheduled commentary breaks between timeblocks. On YouTube, it streams throughout the day from 6:00 a.m. to midnight (except during TV special events). Livestreaming of shows on both platforms are available exclusively in the Philippines and it airs a variety of ABS-CBN's old shows from Jeepney TV and other exclusive online shows.
On August 1, 2021, Kapamilya Online Live became accessible worldwide and streams 24-hours with classic series (weekdays), Star Cinema movies and specials (weekends) aired throughout the midnight programming.[16]
Programming
On February 22, 2021, Kapamilya Online Live started to offer a video on demand service of its shows accessible for seven days after their original streaming date.[17]
References
- ^ a b c d "Guide: Everything airing on Kapamilya Channel starting June 13". ABS-CBN News. June 12, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Hallare, Katrina (June 4, 2020). "'Ang Probinsyano,' other ABS-CBN programs to return as new channel set to emerge". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ^ "Which ABS-CBN businesses can still operate after NTC's cease and desist order?". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Mercurio, Richmond (June 7, 2020). "Top ABS-CBN shows returning on new channel". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Cervantes, Filane Mikee (July 10, 2020). . Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on July 10, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
- ^ "It's Showtime returns to provide entertainment, relief, and livelihood opportunities to Filipinos". ABS-CBN. June 11, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
Livestreaming of the Kapamilya Channel and on-demand viewing of its programs are available on the iWant app and on iwant.ph
- ^ "Kapamilya Online Live: ABS-CBN programs to stream on YouTube, Facebook starting August 1". ABS-CBN News. July 29, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Ang Probinsyano, KimXi teleserye to return to TV via Kapamilya channel". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 4, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ "'New normal? New saya!': 'It's Showtime' to return with new segments". ABS-CBN News. June 6, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ "ABS-CBN announces partnership with Thailand's GMMTV". ABS-CBN News. June 15, 2020.
- ^ "(Still) 2gether to have simulcast release on Thailand's GMMTV and Philippine's iWant". ABS-CBN News. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- ^ "ABS-CBN rolls out new children's TV block, online portal Just Love Kids". ABS-CBN News. September 7, 2020.
- ^ "ABS-CBN director biglang naiyak sa online presscon: Hindi madali na pasanin 'tong krus na ito…". INQUIRER.net. August 9, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Kapamilya Channel is now available on Cignal". ABS-CBN News. October 22, 2020.
- ^ "ABS-CBN, WeTV iflix team up to bring 'Primetime Bida' early to Kapamilya fans". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "Kapamilya Online Live goes 24/7 on YouTube, now available in over 180 countries". ABS-CBN Corporation. August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Kapamilya Online Live programs now available to re-watch for 7 days". ABS-CBN News. February 23, 2021.
External links
- Official website
- Kapamilya Online Live