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Pilipinas HD

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Pilipinas HD
CountryPhilippines
Broadcast areaPhilippines
AffiliatesBEAM TV
Programming
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
(downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerChino Trinidad
History
LaunchedJune 12, 2016
(test broadcast)
September 1, 2016
(official launch)
Availability
Terrestrial
BEAM TV
(Nationwide)
Channel x.7 (DTT)

Pilipinas HD is a Philippine free-to-air television channel that broadcasts cultural programming. During its initial broadcast from June 12 (Philippine Independence Day) until August 31, 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]

On September 1, 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.

On November 5, 2024, the channel started to timeshare with D8TV. On November 7 of the same year, the channel began broadcasting in anamorphic 16:9 aspect ratio. The change allowed for a widescreen presentation, optimizing the viewing experience for viewers with compatible widescreen televisions.

Programs

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

  • Bigayan Na with Boss Toyo!! - a game variety show hosted by Boss Toyo
  • Decoding Duterte - a documentary series on the biography 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
  • Island Living Channel - a travel and lifestyle programming block that features significant places from the Philippines and across the world
  • Panahon.TV - a weather news program featuring live updates from PAGASA (also aired on DZRH News Television, Life TV, and One PH)
  • Panatang Pilipino - a series that tells the aspirations and dreams of ordinary Filipinos
  • Pinoy Pawnstars
  • Oras Ng Himala - a religious program produced by Jesus is our Shield Worldwide Ministries led by Apostle Renato D. Carillo
  • 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
  • Sa Ngalan ng Katotohanan - a documentary series on the biography of President Emilio Aguinaldo during the revolution on his 150th birth anniversary.
  • The Game Changer

References

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  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.