2001 in Philippine television
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The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2001. 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
March
- March 9: Noli de Castro steps down as anchorman of TV Patrol (as entering first time in the politics, when he ran and won in the 2001 senate elections) and he was replaced by Korina Sanchez, Henry Omaga-Diaz and Aljo Bendijo on Monday.
April
- April 22: Dream Satellite TV launched as the country's first DTH satellite TV provider and commenced commercial services.
June
- June 11: the establish of Ang Tamang Daan telecast on SBN-21
November
- November 7: Actress Nida Blanca was killed in a parking lot in San Juan.
Premieres
| Date | Show |
|---|---|
| February 14 | Larawan: A Special Drama Engagement on GMA |
| March 5 | Special Assignment on ABC 5 |
| March 12 | Talk TV on ABS-CBN |
| Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol on GMA | |
| March 26 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin on GMA |
| Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan on ABS-CBN | |
| April 1 | Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata on ABS-CBN |
| April 2 | New Day @ PTV on PTV 4 |
| May 14 | Recuerdo de Amor on ABS-CBN |
| June 11 | Ang Tamang Daan on Net 25/SBN 21 (now ETC) |
| June 18 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka on ABS-CBN |
| July 1 | Daddy Di Do Du on GMA |
| July 7 | ABS-CBN Weekend News on ABS-CBN |
| July 16 | Sigaw: The Campus Debate Series on NBN-4 |
| Teledyaryo on NBN-4 | |
| August 13 | NewsWatch Now on RPN 9 |
| August 27 | SiS on GMA |
| September 10 | Por un beso on Viva TV (IBC 13) |
| September 12 | Carita de Ángel on Viva TV (IBC 13) |
| Whattamen on ABS-CBN | |
| September 13 | Attagirl on ABS-CBN |
| October 8 | Game KNB? on ABS-CBN |
| October 15 | The Weakest Link on Viva TV (IBC 13) |
| November 19 | Wheel of Fortune on ABC 5 |
| Family Feud on ABC 5 | |
| November 25 | The Price Is Right on ABC 5 |
| December 3 | Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga on GMA |
Unknown
- Strangebrew on UNTV
- Linawin Natin on IBC 13
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch on ABC 5
- Power Rangers Lost Galaxy on ABS-CBN
- Emperor: Battle for Dune via Electronic Arts and Westwood Studios
- Command & Conquer: Yuri's Revenge via Electronic Arts and Westwood Studios
- Fancy Lala on ABC 5
- Side Stitch on ABC 5
- Amazing Lifestyle on SBN 21
- Oras ng Himala on SBN 21
- Armor of God on RJTV 29
- True Crime on ABS-CBN
- Jessica Soho Reports on GMA
- Liwanagin Natin on Net 25
- Quigley's Village ZOE TV 11
- The Working President NBN-4/RPN 9/IBC 13
Finales
- March 9:
- March 23: Saan Ka Man Naroroon (ABS-CBN)
- March 25: Richard Loves Lucy (ABS-CBN)
- March 30: Good Morning, Pilipinas (PTV-4)
- May 4: May Bukas Pa (RPN)
- May 11: Marinella (ABS-CBN)
- May 26: H2K: Hati-Hating Kapatid (IBC-13)
- May 30: Subic Bay (IBC-13)
- June 24: 1 For 3 (GMA)
- July 13:
- New Day @ PTV (PTV-4)
- Pambansang Balita Ala-Una (PTV-4)
- Pambansang Balita Alas Singko Y Medya (PTV-4)
- July 22: Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis (ABS-CBN)
- July 27: Star Drama Presents (ABS-CBN)
- August 10:
- September 2: Eto Na ang Susunod Na Kabanata (ABS-CBN)
- September 29: Brigada Siete (GMA)
- October 21: Pwedeng Pwede (ABS-CBN)
- November 2: Kirara, Ano Ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? (GMA)
Unknown
- Battle of the Brains on PTV-4
- Online Bingo Filipino on PTV-4
- Compañero y Compañera on RPN 9
- Penpen de Sarapen on RPN 9
- Normal Ohio on ABC 5
- YuYu Hakusho on GMA
- Pura Sangre on ABS-CBN
- Barangay Dos on ABS-CBN
- Katapat, Fred Lim on ABS-CBN
- Pahina on ABS-CBN
- Bayani on ABS-CBN
- Pinoy Exposèd on ABS-CBN
- GMA Love Stories on GMA
- Kahit Na Magtiis on GMA
- Viva Sinerama on GMA
- What Went Wrong? on GMA
- SBN Live on SBN 21
Channels
Launches
- January 1 : Myx
Closures
| Date | Station | Channel | Sign-on debut | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25 | Citynet Television / Channel V Philippines | 27 | August 1995 | [1] |
Specials
- January 2-17:
- January 17–20:
- EDSA Dos: The ABS-CBN Special Coverage on ABS-CBN
- People Power 2 on GMA
- January 29: Super Bowl XXXV on ABS-CBN
- February 12: 2001 NBA All-Star Game on IBC 13
- April 7: Hope and Winston's 100 Million Pesos Millennium Stakes Final Grand Draw on ABC 5/PTV-4
- April 22–June 4: 2001 NBA Playoffs on IBC 13
- May 12: Miss Universe 2001 on RPN 9
- May 14–15:
- May 6–18: 2001 PBA All-Filipino Cup Finals on IBC 13
- June 7-16: 2001 NBA Finals on PTV-4/IBC 13
- July 22: 2001 PBA All-Star Weekend on IBC 13
- August 12–24: 2001 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals on IBC 13
- September 8–17: 2001 Southeast Asian Games on NBN-4
- October 28: Miss Earth 2001 on RPN 9
- November 17: Miss World 2001 on IBC 13
- December 5–16: 2001 PBA Governors' Cup Finals on IBC 13
- December 9, 16: Sama-Sama Tayo Ngayong Pasko: Children, Peace & Hope: ABS-CBN Christmas Special on ABS-CBN
- December 24: 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars on RPN 9
- December 27: 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night on RPN 9
- December 31, 2001 - January 1, 2002 Countdown to 2002 / Countdown 2002 on ABS-CBN
Unknown
- 2001 MBA National Finals: Batangas Blades vs. Negros Slashers on NBN-4
- UAAP Season 64 Men's Basketball Finals: Ateneo Blue Eagles vs. La Salle Green Archers on Studio 23
Births
- February 5 - Juan Karlos Labajo, actor and singer
- February 15 - Angeli Nicole Sanoy, actress
- March 21 - Cherryz Mendoza, Filipina singer
- May 24 - Darren Espanto, Filipino/Canadian singer
- August 23 – Zaijian Jaranilla, actor
- October 18 – Carlos Dala, actor
Deaths
- October 3: Ricky Belmonte – Actor (b. 1947)
- November 7: Nida Blanca – Actress (b. 1936)
- November 23: Maria Teresa Carlson – Actress (b. 1963)
