Cignal Remains the Awesome Pay TV Choice for Millions of Filipinos

Cignal, the leading pay TV provider in the country, continues to strengthen its position as the awesome choice for households that look for family entertainment. With its unparalleled reach extending to even the remotest islands in the Philippines, Cignal has become the go-to choice for millions of households nationwide. Whether you are in a bustling city or on a secluded island, rest assured that you will not miss out on your favorite shows.

As a pay TV provider that understands the ever-evolving entertainment needs of Filipino households, Cignal offers a wide range of content. Whether you want the complete HBO line-up, Cinema One, and PBO for blockbuster movies, family-friendly shows offered by BuKo, Sari Sari, Cartoon Network HD, and Dreamworks HD, comprehensive local and international news coverage with One PH, One News HD, BBC News, and CNN HD, or an unrivaled selection of local and international sports offered by NBA TV Philippines HD, One Sports+ HD, UAAP Varsity Channel HD, PBA Rush HD, and more, Cignal has got you covered.

Say Farewell to ‘The Big Bang Theory’

Don’t miss the finale at 7:45pm on Friday May 17 only on Warner TV, just hours after the US, followed by the ‘Young Sheldon’ S2 conclusion

After a remarkable 12-season, 279-episode run, The Big Bang Theory is finally coming to an end. We know, it’s emotional. The show will sign off as the longest-running multi-camera series in television history with a one-hour series finale on Friday, May 17, at 7:45pm – only on Warner TV.

Fun Follows Function: Introducing The All-new Converge Freedom

Now you can choose how you want to enjoy your favorite shows with Converge FREEDOM, Converge ICT Solution's newest offering. The company intends to revolutionize the way you watch and access content. Powered by their pure fiber internet, Converge FREEDOM is a streaming service designed to access your content at your own pace and convenience.

"We're very excited to launch Converge FREEDOM today as we give our valued subscribers the full power over what they watch, when they watch it, and where they watch it," says Jesus Romero, Converge ICT Chief Operating Officer. "This is the first of the many new offerings we're introducing this year and we're starting off with what Filipinos enjoy the most: access to entertainment. You will no longer be limited to watching your favorite programs on your TV. With Converge FREEDOM, you can watch anytime, anywhere in your home with its on-demand functionalities."

Turner Channel, Warner TV Kick Off 2019 in #1 Position And Top Ratings In December

Warner TV dominates English GE channels on Jan 1 in Singapore and Philippines

Turner Asia Pacific brand Warner TV started the new year in pole position after dominating ratings in December 2018. The sterling performance comes off the back of multiple programming and marketing stunts that were developed for the festive period.

In Singapore and the Philippines, Warner TV topped the English General Entertainment (GE) channels on January 1, 2019, for both Pay TV young adults 25-44 and 4+ during all time and primetime 7-11pm; and remained undisputed among English GE channels on January 1 for both Cable young adults 25-44 and 2+ during all time and primetime 7-11 pm in Mega Manila, respectively.

Star Movies officially changes to FOX Movies

To celebrate, FOX Movies will show 52 blockbuster movie titles for 52 nights, beginning 10 June to 31 July. Tune in for an exclusive nightly line-up of the best Hollywood hits, including 24 blockbuster film premieres airing on the small screen for the very first time. 

FOX Movies is the place where viewers can expect incredible. The channel is dedicated to providing first-run and exclusive content through an unmatched entertainment experience. From Hollywood blockbusters, award winners, epic franchise to the biggest hits, FOX Movies brings you everything you want and more.

RTL CBS Entertainment Climbs To Number Three During Primetime Among General Entertainment Channels On Cable TV

RTL CBS Entertainment has climbed to the number three position during primetime (6pm to 10pm) in December 2016 among general entertainment (GE) cable TV channels in the Philippines, based on the latest data released by Nielsen last week.

RTL CBS Entertainment started the year 2016 placed eighth among GE channels, the channel’s increase in the ranking for primetime viewing last month is attributed to huge gains in key groups throughout the year among all cable TV channels in the Philippines. In the Female viewer segment, the channel jumped 33 places higher, whileit saw a 31-place leap in the Housewives viewer category. RTL CBS Entertainment also grew its young adults 13- to 19-year-old segment, leaping 39 places higher from the start of the year.

Negros-Based Piaya Network goes Nationwide

With the big networks having a hold of national TV, competition is fierce and they go leaps and bounds to get viewership in many areas. But here comes PIAYA NETWORK which proudly hails from Negros Island bringing in their local stories and concepts on a larger scale via Cignal TV.

The founder of the network is a young multimedia director Anthony Leo Agguire which also heads Aperture Tales Production which makes post production and videography for various clients mostly from their region. From there they have conceived several shows powered by high precision and definition cameras which captures their stories in high quality.

They held a press con and launch recently along with their executives JR Gumabon (Chief Legal Officer), Tony Aguirre (Board member), and Anthony Leo Aguirre (Board member and President of Piaya Network) leading the ceremonies and also answering the questions of the press as they proudly showcase the network into the highly-competitive market of Television to a broader audience.

New Feamal Coaches Invigorate The Voice When It Returns To Starworld on September 20

Singing a new tune as it returns exclusively to StarWorld this September 20, The Voice will be featuring two new judges for its 11th season. Joining singers Adam Levine and Blake Shelton as judges on The Voice Season 11 are R&B diva Alicia Keys and pop superstar Miley Cyrus, making this season the first ever with two female judges on the panel. Host Carson Daly also returns to present this exciting reality competition for the 11th year straight.

Starworld Reveals Magic Behind Best Celebrity Weddings WIth SHE SAID YES!

Giving brides-to-be and their grooms an in-depth look at the magic behind the Philippines’ most talked-about weddings is She Said Yes!, which will premiere on September 21 at 10 PM on StarWorld, Asia’s leading female entertainment channel. She Said Yes! features weddings of the country’s biggest celebrities as well as couples who have stopped at nothing to make their special day meaningful and uniquely memorable. The series also introduces the suppliers who made these dream ceremonies possible, allowing other couples to take inspiration for their own weddings.

Can’t get enough of Stone Cold Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge

KIX, the ultimate destination for action entertainment, will air the third season of the hugely successful Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge, Friday nights at 9pm, starting August 19.

The show’s premise is quite simple, and it has remained unchanged, but like its host Stone Cold Steve Austin who has long been retired from professional wrestling, the appeal of Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge endures. As before, with each episode eight super fit athletes from diverse backgrounds ranging from MMA to crossfit to Spartan racing and many more, compete head to head in a series of brutal elimination challenges to see who is the toughest. The winner then gets a crack at the Skull Buster, an obstacle course that has proven brutally efficient at separating true bad asses from pretenders.

Because fans of fear never tire of Asian Thrillers

Thrill the channel where Fear is Fun, is fast becoming the definitive source of heart stopping, terrifying entertainment.  In this year’s Asian Fear Fest, Fear gets frighteningly familiar in a way only Asian Horror movies can, with movies that feature seemingly everyday scenarios that most people can relate to, until things go horrible sideways in the most bizarre and frighteningly terrifying way! 

With so many schools realigning their schedules we are now in the middle of what has to be the most confusing back to school “season” in recent memory.  As horrific and confusing a time as this is for students though, it could be much worse, schools are often old institutions, and their buildings are often witness to frightening things, especially at night, and no, as frightening as terror teachers can be, we aren’t talking about them.  You don’t believe us?  Check out the chilling possibilities of what could happen in a seemingly innocent dorm room in Under the Bed 2, the Asian Fear Fest’s opening offering from China which premiers August 4, Thursday, at 9pm.

HGTV Brings "The Cousins" In The Philippines

HGTV fans, home and design enthusiasts will be able to get up close and personal with co-hosts and best friends, Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri as they make their first appearance in Asia. More popularly known as The Cousins, John and Anthony will be visiting Singapore, Manila and Kuala Lumpur as part of their tour to promote Asia’s first and exclusive premiere of America’s Most Desperate Kitchens on HGTV.

Mr Derek Chang, Managing Director, Scripps Networks Interactive, Asia-Pacific said, “HGTV has always been in the forefront of providing compelling programs that bring inspiration to viewers around the world and we’re grateful to be part of their homes every day. Inviting The Cousins here is our way of saying thank you to the many fans and viewers of our channel. We hope their new show will excite new viewers and engage even more closely with current supporters.”

SKYCable X Factor UK Fly-In Promo Winners‏

Ready for the Finals: Premium cable TV channel RTL CBS Entertainment HD and the country's largest cable TV provider SKYcable congratulate the winners of their The X Factor UK Fly In Promo. Lucky winners Verna Marin and Leah Halili will be flying to the UK to watch the finals of The X Factor UK live on December 12-13, 2015. They received a trip for two to London, three-night hotel accommodation in Wembley, and exclusive passes for the two-day live X Factor Finale. From left to right: SKYcable Head of Programming James Dumlao, raffle winners Verna Marin

Thrill-O-Ween! on Thrill, as much fun as fear well ever be

If there has ever been a month that proves fear is fun, it has to be October, the month of Halloween. The problem is that Halloween thrills are just for kids, not for real fans of fear. Fortunately for fear fanatics who crave real terror, Thrill, Asia's first and only movie channel dedicated 24/7 to the widely popular horror, thriller and suspense genres is offering Thrill-O-Ween! So this October 31st, unless you’re young enough to jump into costume so that you can get amped up on a diabetes inducting sugar high, we promise your best option is to stay home and stay glued to Thrill, as we launch a full on assault on your sanity and truly make your Halloween a Thrill-O-Ween!

KIX’s R U Tough Enough? Crowns Reynald Talosig as the Toughest Pinoy

KIX, the ultimate destination for action entertainment, announced today the winner of R U Tough Enough? (RUTE), the nationwide search for the Philippines’ Toughest. Reyn “The Daring Dreamer” Talosig, a 34-year old poet and musician from Quezon City, defeated nine other contestants at the final showdown held at the Mega Fashion Hall in SM Megamall and walked away with the coveted title of the “Toughest Pinoy” and a grand prize of Php 250,000.00.

The response to RUTE has been overwhelming considering it is the first time to be conducted in the Philippines. Coupled with reality star and actor Daniel Matsunaga as the ambassador, RUTE 2015 has generated over three hundred applications.. Only ten finalists with the physical, mental and emotional strength to take on the final showdown were selected to compete.

Your Big Chance to Prove you’re Tough Enough

KIX and Daniel Matsunaga want to know: R U Tough Enough? If you think you are, then time is running out on your best chance to prove it. KIX is currently recruiting tough Filipinos to participate in a one of a kind competition to find the toughest Filipino of all in “KIX R U Tough Enough?”.

The Contest is open to all legal residents of the Philippines, males and females aged 18 years old and above who exude toughness – physically strength, mental endurance and emotional resilience. To join the contest, entrants must first apply online at www.kix-tv.com/tough. Those interested have until August 07, 2015 to apply. Shortlisted participants will be invited for a closed-door audition on August 16 which will determine 10 finalists who will compete in a final showdown at SM Megamall on September 5, 2015.

SkyCable Celebrates 25 Years With A Treat For Subscribers

SkyCable has been providing the largest range of cable TV channels and with a lot of options for subscribers that has evovled through the years. From the regular cable packages, they have expanded their business with other services like iRecord and Pay-per-view. They has also included HD channels which brings favorite shows in high definition.

To celebrate their 25th year, they come up with this special treat. Customers can enjoy over 190 channels automatically activated on your TVs with no extra fees from July 4 to 11! Yes that is for free! No need to do any registration or adjustments, it will be automatic once you open your TV, now isn't that sweet?

For more information, visit mysky.com.ph.

Triple the Terror, Triple the Fun with the Bunshinsaba Trilogy

Tired of the usual mainstream scream fests? Do your terror tastebuds crave more exotic fare? Then you might want to sink your fangs into Bunshinsaba, a tantalizing trilogy of terror, from the leader in edge of your seat, nightmare inducing, programming, Thrill.

The Bunshinsaba curse is an evil as old as time itself. Watch as is wreaks havoc in the lives of all who run afoul of it.

In Bunshinsaba, A horror novelist and her son retreat to an old house when she hears that her ex-husband, jailed for domestic violence, has been released from prison and is out looking for them. After finding some faded photos of a young woman and her child whose faces have been cut out in a cupboard in the house, strange occurrences and visions begin to occur around the house.

Adam Richman Is Back, Sourcing The US For Off-Menu Dishes In Man Finds Food

Adam Richman continues his culinary adventures in TLC’s brand new series, MAN FINDS FOOD. He embarks on a new quest to uncover the most unexpected and delicious treasures in towns across the U.S. Discover some truly surprising must-eats that only those in-the-know would be able to find in MAN FINDS FOOD, premiering June 8 at 9:30 PM on TLC.

From a Thai joint in Los Angeles that serves a spicy off-menu burger he can only describe as “life-changing”, to one of the best Pakistani restaurants in Milwaukee hidden in an unassuming office building, Adam takes viewers all over the U.S. as he samples the country’s amazing food creations. These tantalising treasures are sometimes found in towns not known for that particular dish – or for food in general.

RTL CBS Hold Summer Fair At BHS

RTL CBS Entertainment marched into Bonifacio Global City with a full-blown carnival-style Summer Fair on May 29 and 30. Opened to the public, the RTL CBS Entertainment Summer Fair was held at the High Street Activity Center where it brought exciting activities for the entire family.

Guests enjoyed several carnival activities inspired by some of the network’s hottest shows. Special screenings of the network’s most popular titles like The X Factor UK and The Odd Couple were held throughout the event, giving guests an exclusive look at RTL CBS Entertainment’s rich and diverse show titles.