1998 in Philippine television
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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.
Contents
Events
- June 12: Independence Day celebrates the 100th year of Philippine Centennial live simulcast on ABC 5 and ANC.
- October 23: ABS-CBN Corporation celebrates the 45th year of Philippine television and the 45th anniversary of ABS-CBN.
Premieres
| Date | Show |
|---|---|
| March 28 | Dear Heart on IBC 13 |
| Takot Ka Ba Sa Dilim? on IBC 13 | |
| Goin' Bayabas on IBC 13 | |
| April 1 | Wow! on IBC 13 |
| April 13 | Mornings @ GMA on GMA |
| Ganyan Kita Kamahal on GMA | |
| May 18 | TV Patrol Panay on ABS-CBN TV-10 Iloilo |
| June 14 | S-Files on GMA |
| July 5 | Sharon on ABS-CBN |
| August 10 | Halik Sa Apoy on GMA |
| August 17 | IBC Express Balita on IBC 13 |
| IBC Balita Ngayon on IBC 13 | |
| August 21 | Diyos at Bayan on GMA/ZOE TV 11 |
| August 22 | DMZ TV on IBC 13 |
| October 19 | Global News on ABS-CBN |
| 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 Alas Singko on PTV-4 | |
| National Network News on PTV-4 | |
| November 16 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako on ABS-CBN |
| November 18 | Debate with Mare at Pare on GMA |
| November 30 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan on ABS-CBN |
Unknown
- Knowledge Power on ABS-CBN
- Loren on ABS-CBN
- Kassandra on ABS-CBN
- TV Patrol Cagayan Valley on ABS-CBN TV-2 Isabela
- Go For It! on ABC 5
- Sing Galing 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
- XYZ Young Women's TV on PTV-4
- The Estrada Presidency on PTV-4/RPN 9/IBC 13
- Kasangga Mo Ang Langit on RPN 9
- Y2K: Yes 2 Kids 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
Finales
- 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
- August 14:
- Headline Trese on IBC 13
- CTN Midnite on IBC 13
- October 2: Calvento Files on ABS-CBN
- October 30:
- Balita Ala-Una on PTV-4
- Pangunahing Balita on PTV-4
- PTV News on PTV-4
- November 3: The Inside Story on ABS-CBN
- November 9: Palibhasa Lalake on ABS-CBN
- November 28:
- 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila on ABS-CBN
- Martin After Dark on ABS-CBN
Unknown
- Si Tsong, Si Tsang on GMA
- Public Life with Randy David on GMA
- Negosiete: Mag-Aral sa GMA on GMA
- PSE Live: The Stock Market Today on SBN 21
- Business and Leisure on ABS-CBN
- Katapat, Fred Lim on ABS-CBN
- A.T.B.P (Awit, Titik, at Bilang na Pambata) on ABS-CBN
- Love Notes on ABC 5
- Music Bureau on ABC 5
- Spiritual Vignettes on RPN 9
- Wake Up Call on RPN 9
- Let's Dance with Becky Garcia on RPN 9
- Skyranger Gavan on RPN 9
- Jetman on RPN 9
- 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
Channels
Launches
- April 19 : ZOE TV
Specials
- January 1: 1997 in Review: The ABS-CBN Current Affair Special on ABS-CBN
- January 26: Super Bowl XXXII on GMA
- February 9: 1998 NBA All-Star Game on IBC 13
- April 24-June 1: 1998 NBA Playoffs on IBC 13
- April 24-May 8: 1998 PBA All-Filipino Cup Finals on IBC 13
- May 11-12: Philippine general election, 1998 coverage on TV
- May 13: Miss Universe 1998 on ABC 5
- June 4–15: 1998 NBA Finals on IBC 13
- June 11–July 13: 1998 FIFA World Cup on GMA
- June 12:
- July 10-12: 1998 PBA All-Star Weekend on IBC 13
- July 27: State of the Nation Address 1998 on ANC
- August 2–14: 1998 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals on IBC 13
- August 22-23: Family Appointment with El Shaddai 14th Anniversary Overnight Celebration at Luneta on IBC 13
- November 24-December 9: 1998 PBA Governors' Cup Finals on IBC 13
- December 6-20: 1998 Asian Games on IBC 13
- December 19: Happy Merry Christmas: The GMA Christmas Special on GMA
- December 25-26: Christmas Overnight Family Appointment with El Shaddai: Pamaskong Salo-Salo ng Masang Pilipino at Pangulong Joseph Ejercito-Estrada on PTV 4 and IBC 13
- December 27: 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night on ABS-CBN
- December 31, 1998 - January 1, 1999: Happy New Year 1999 on ABS-CBN
Unknown date
- July: Hope and Winston Cigarettes 1 Million Pesos Superstakes Final Grand Draw TV Special on ABS-CBN
- December: Paskong Punong-Puno ng Puso: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special on ABS-CBN
Unknown
- 12th PMPC Star Awards for Television on IBC 13
- 1998 MBA National Finals: Pampanga Dragons vs. Negros Slashers on Studio 23
- UAAP Season 61 Men's Basketball Finals: La Salle Green Archers vs. FEU Tamaraws on PTV 4
TV Station Campaigns
- October 1-23 - ABS-CBN: 45 Years of Philippine Television
- November 25-December 25 - Paskong Punong-Puno ng Puso
Births
- January 4 - Liza Soberano, actress
- January 10 - Ayra Mariano, actress
- February 24 - Mariel Pamintuan, actress
- March 27 - BJ Forbes, actor
- March 30 - Janella Salvador, actress
- April 16 - Paul Salas, actor
- August 19 - Ella Guevara, actress
- September 21 - Miguel Tanfelix, actor
- October 10 - Nash Aguas, actor
- November 10 - Renz Valerio, actor
- November 11 - Carlo Lacana, actor
- December 2 - Gabbi Garcia, actress and endorser
- 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)
