Pilipinas HD

Pilipinas HD was a Philippine free-to-air television channel that broadcasts cultural programming. During its initial broadcast from 12 June (Philippine Independence Day) until 31 August 2016, Chino Trinidad rented a satellite space to all subscription providers to be able to watch by the viewing public free of charge.[1][2]

Pilipinas HD
CountryPhilippines
Broadcast areaPhilippines
AffiliatesBEAM TV
SloganFor a higher definition of the true Filipino
Programming
Picture format1080p (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerChino Trinidad
History
Launched12 June 2016
(test broadcast)
1 September 2016
(official launch)
Links
Websitepilipinashd.com
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital terrestrial television (Via BEAM TV)Channel 32.5 (Manila, Cebu, Davao & Zamboanga)
Channel 27.5 (Baguio)
Channel 42.5 (Iloilo)
Channel 35.5 (Naga)
Streaming media
BEAM TVWatch Live (Philippines only)

On 1 September 2016, Pilipinas HD was launched on digital terrestrial television it signed a blocktime deal with Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media, Inc. However, unlike its pay-TV counterpart, BEAM TV handles and supplies the channel's programming on a dedicated subchannel.

Programs

This is a list of programs to be aired on the channel's initial run:

  • Decoding Duterte - a documentary series on the life of President Rodrigo Duterte
  • Duyan ka Magiting (Cradle of Noble Heroes) - a series featuring the forgotten national heroes
  • Pamana - a series on the Filipino families
  • Filipiknow - a series on Philippine history, facts and trivias
  • Grid - a travel and magazine show which will feature travel destinations in the country
  • Panahon.TV - a weather news program featuring live updates from PAGASA (also airs on DZRH News Television, Life TV Asia, and One PH)
  • Panatang Pilipino - a series that tells the aspirations and dreams of ordinary Filipinos
  • Ugat ng Lahi - a series on the rich tradition of the Filipino indigenous tribes
  • Storya ng Bayan - a series that visit places and towns that have colorful history and its heroes

References

  1. Songalia, Ryan (June 10, 2016). "Sports reporter Trinidad tackles Filipino identity with Pilipinas HD". Rappler. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  2. Porcalla, Delon (June 10, 2016). "Pilipinas HD goes on air Sunday". Philstar. The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
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