1998 in Philippine television
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1998. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
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Events
- June 12 - Philippine television channels broadcast the celebrations of the country's centennial year of independence.
- October 23 - ABS-CBN celebrated its 45th anniversary of Philippine television.
Premieres
| Date | Show |
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| February 2 | TV Patrol Isabela on ABS-CBN TV-2 Isabela |
| March 6 | Sing Galing! on ABC 5 |
| March 8 | Nyus Patrol on ABC 5 |
| April 13 | Mornings @ GMA on GMA |
| Ganyan Kita Kamahal on GMA | |
| June 7 | S-Files on GMA |
| June 8 | Brunch with Bing & Michelle on GMA |
| July 10 | Kasangga Mo Ang Langit on RPN |
| July 13 | IBC Express Balita on IBC 13 |
| IBC Balita Ngayon on IBC 13 | |
| August 10 | Halik sa Apoy on GMA |
| August 21 | Diyos at Bayan on RPN/ZOE TV 11 |
| September 6 | Knowledge Power on ABS-CBN |
| Sharon on ABS-CBN | |
| October 3 | Sarap TV on ABS-CBN |
| October 5 | TV Patrol Northern Mindanao (later retitled as TV Patrol Iligan) on ABS-CBN TV-4 Iligan |
| Global News on ABS-CBN | |
| October 19 | Alondra on ABS-CBN |
| Kool Ka Lang on GMA | |
| October 21 | Katapat Mayor fred Lim on ABS-CBN |
| October 31 | Tukaan on IBC 13 |
| November 2 | Pambansang Balita Ala-Una on PTV-4 |
| Pambansang Balita on PTV-4 | |
| National Network News on PTV-4 | |
| November 14 | Power Rangers Turbo on ABS-CBN |
| November 16 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako on ABS-CBN |
| November 18 | Debate with Mare at Pare on GMA |
| November 22 | Richard Love Lucy on ABS-CBN |
| November 23 | Maynila on GMA |
| November 30 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan on ABS-CBN |
| Martin Late at Nite on ABS-CBN |
Unknown
- Loren on ABS-CBN
- Kassandra on ABS-CBN
- Go For It! on ABC 5
- Clueless on ABC 5
- Relaks Lang on PTV-4
- Philippines' Most Wanted on PTV-4
- Speed by MP Turbo on PTV-4
- Sports Kids on PTV-4
- The Estrada Presidency on IBC 13
- PJM Forum on GMA/ZOE TV 11
- Jesus the Healer on ZOE TV 11
- The 700 Club Asia on ZOE TV 11
- The Flying House on ZOE TV 11
- Superbook on ZOE TV 11
- ZOE Balita Ngayon on ZOE TV 11
- ZOE News Round-up on ZOE TV 11
- Daily Service Show on ZOE TV 11
- Batang Batibot on GMA
- Campus Romance on GMA
Finales
- January 4: ABCinema on ABC 5
- March 29: ATBP: Awit, Titik at Bilang na Pambata on ABS-CBN
- April 3: Ikaw Na Sana on GMA
- April 8:
- GMA Balita on GMA
- Good Morning Asia on GMA
- June 5: Katok Mga Misis on GMA
- June 6: ETChing: Entertainment Today with Lyn Ching on GMA
- August 7: Ganyan Kita Kamahal on GMA
- October 2: Calvento Files on ABS-CBN
- October 9: CTN Midnite on IBC 13
- October 16: Marisol on ABS-CBN
- October 30:
- Balita Ala-Una on PTV-4
- Pangunahing Balita on PTV-4
- PTV News on PTV-4
- November 10: The Inside Story on ABS-CBN
- November 17: Palibhasa Lalake on ABS-CBN
- November 28:
- 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila on ABS-CBN
- Martin After Dark on ABS-CBN
- December 26: Coney Reyes on Camera on ABS-CBN
Unknown
- Si Tsong, Si Tsang on GMA
- Public Life with Randy David on GMA
- PSE Live: The Stock Market Today on SBN 21
- Business and Leisure on ABS-CBN
- Katapat, Fred Lim on ABS-CBN
- Love Notes on ABC 5
- Music Bureau on ABC 5
- Spiritual Vignettes on RPN
- Wake Up Call on RPN
- Let's Dance with Becky Garcia on RPN
- Skyranger Gavan on RPN
- Jetman on RPN
- The Final Report on PTV-4
- FVR Up Close on PTV-4/IBC 13
- Ang Pangarap Kong Jackpot on PTV-4
- Viva Drama Specials on PTV-4
- The Message on IBC 13
- Maskman on IBC 13
Returning or renamed programs
| Show | Last aired | Retitled as/Season/Notes | Channel | Return date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batibot | 1998 | Batang Batibot | GMA | Unknown |
Births
- January 4 - Liza Soberano, actress
- January 10 - Ayra Mariano, actress
- January 16 - Crystal Paras, singer and actress
- February 10 - Donny Pangilinan, actor
- February 24 - Mariel Pamintuan, actress
- March 27 - BJ Forbes, actor
- March 30 - Janella Salvador, actress and singer
- April 16 - Paul Salas, actor
- May 18 - Eunice Lagusad, actress
- May 29 - Riva Quenery, actress, vlogger, singer and dancer
- June 11 - Sandy Talag, actress and dancer
- June 27 - Franco Rodriguez, actor, dancer and TV Host
- August 1 - Barbie Imperial, actress
- August 19 - Ella Guevara, actress
- September 21 - Miguel Tanfelix, actor
- October 10 - Nash Aguas, actor
- October 11 - Carlmalone Montecido, singer
- October 23 - Lawrence Emmeline Fernandez - actress, dancer and TV Host
- November 10 - Renz Valerio, actor
- November 11 - Carlo Lacana, actor
- November 22 - Jane De Leon, actress and dancer
- December 2 - Gabbi Garcia, actress and endorser
- December 9 - Mika Dela Cruz, actress
- December 15 - Nichole Barranda, actress and dancer
- December 25 – Jose Emmanuel Martinez, comic book expert
- December 26 - Ashley Ortega, actress
- December 28 - Aaron Junatas, actor
Deaths
- January 9 - Charito Solis, actress (b. 1935)
- August 27 - Babalu, actor and comedian (b. 1942)
- September 6 - Ric Segreto, recording artist (b. 1952)
See also
References
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