TV5 (Philippine TV network)

TV5
Logo used since May 20, 2021, the third revision of the 2010 logo
TypeFree-to-air television network
CountryPhilippines
AffiliatesList of TV5 stations
HeadquartersTV5 Media Center, Reliance cor. Sheridan Sts., Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Programming
Language(s)Filipino (main)
English (secondary)
Picture format720p/1080i (HDTV)
(downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerTV5 Network, Inc. (MediaQuest Holdings, Inc.)
Key people
Sister channels
History
FoundedJune 19, 1960 (1960-06-19)[1]
LaunchedJune 19, 1960 (radio)
July 1962 (television)[2]
FounderJoaquin "Chino" Roces
Former namesAssociated Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
(June 19, 1960 – September 23, 1972)
Associated Broadcasting Company (ABC)
(February 21, 1992 – August 8, 2008)
The 5 Network
(February 17, 2018 – August 14, 2020)
Links
Websitewww.tv5.com.ph
Availability
Terrestrial
Analog VHF/UHFListings may vary
Digital VHF/UHFListings may vary
Streaming media
YouTube LiveLive Stream (Philippine users only)
Cignal PlayAvailable on the Cignal Play website or via mobile application

TV5 (also known as 5 and formerly known as ABC) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network based in Mandaluyong, with alternate studios located in Novaliches, Quezon City. It is the flagship property of TV5 Network, Inc., which is owned by MediaQuest Holdings, the multimedia arm of telecommunications conglomerate PLDT. TV5 is commonly referred to as "The 'Kapatid' Network", using the Filipino term for "sibling", a branding introduced in 2010.

TV5's flagship television station is DWET-TV, which broadcasts on VHF Channel 5 for analog transmission, UHF Channel 18 for digital transmission, and UHF Channel 51 for digital test transmission (licensed to TV5's sister company, Mediascape/Cignal TV). It operates seven other owned-and-operated stations and has twelve affiliate television stations. TV5's programming is on cable and satellite TV providers nationwide. TV5's content is accessible outside the Philippines through Kapatid Channel, AksyonTV International and PBA Rush.

  1. ^ "Republic Act 2945". June 19, 1960. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference factbook was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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