TV5 (Philippine TV network)
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TV5 (also known as 5 and formerly known as ABC) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. TV5 is headquartered in Mandaluyong, with alternate studios located in Novaliches, Quezon City. TV5 serves as 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.
Type | Free-to-air television network |
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Country | Philippines |
Affiliates | List of TV5 stations |
Headquarters | TV5 Media Center, Reliance cor. Sheridan Sts., Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Filipino (main) English (secondary) |
Picture format | 720p/1080i (HDTV) (downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV feed) |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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Parent | TV5 Network, Inc. |
Key people |
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Sister channels | |
History | |
Founded | June 19, 1960; 63 years ago (1960-06-19)[1] |
Launched | June 19, 1960 (radio) July 1962 (television)[2] |
Founder | Joaquin "Chino" Roces |
Former names | Associated 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 | |
Website | www |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
Analog VHF/UHF | Listings may vary |
Digital VHF/UHF | Listings may vary |
Streaming media | |
YouTube Live | Live Stream (Philippine users only) |
Cignal Play | Available on the Cignal Play website or via mobile application |
TV5 derives its name from its flagship station in Metro Manila, 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). In addition to DWET-TV, TV5 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 and AksyonTV International.