TV5, the fastest-growing broadcast network in the Philippines, has teamed up with DISH to bring its outstanding news and entertainment programs to Filipinos
residing in the U.S. beginning May 23rd, 2012, DISH is the leader in
international programming in the U.S. and the nation’s first pay-TV
provider to carry TV5’s international channels. Through Pilipinas Global
Network (PGN), the international affiliate of TV5, U.S.-based Filipinos
will have access to cutting-edge and trend-setting programming through
its Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International channels.
"TV5 International got another boost with this partnership with
DISH. It signifies our continuing commitment to give Pinoy audiences the
best entertainment and public service programming, wherever they may be
in the world," said Claro Ramirez, president and CEO of PGN.
“DISH is pleased to be the first pay-TV provider to offer TV5
content in the U.S.”, said Chris Kuelling, vice president of
International Programming at DISH. “Filipino communities will finally
have access to the news, entertainment and sports programming offered by
Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International.
TV5 International Channels will be available on a new DISH Mabuhay package for an introductory price of $19.99.
Kapatid TV5 is a 24-hour general entertainment Tagalog language
channel that features Filipino culture and arts representing the pulse
of the Filipino people.
It is the home of the biggest names in Philippine entertainment,
including Willie Revillame, Aga Mulach, Derek Ramsay, Alice Dixson,
Lorna Tolentino,
Nora Aunor and Sharon Cuneta. The channel is bannered by its flagship
programs such as Face to Face, Wil Time Bigtime, Babaeng Hampaslupa,
Juicy, Paparazzi, Sa Ngalan Ng Ina, Glamorosa, Pinoy Explorer,
Talentadong Pinoy and Nandito Ako, the much-talked about mini-series
where international singing sensation and American Idol finalist David Archuleta made his acting debut.
Aksyon TV International, for its part, is a 24-hour Tagalog
language channel dedicated to keeping Filipinos across the globe updated
on the latest national and international news and current events, while
keeping viewers abreast on the local sports scene. Aksyon TV
International is the official worldwide broadcaster of the Philippine
Basketball Association (PBA) games, the first and biggest professional
basketball league in Asia. For those interested in the collegiate level,
Aksyon TV is also the official broadcaster of the National Collegiate
Athletic Association (Philippines) basketball games that feature the
storied teams from San Beda, Letran Mapua, San Sebastian, etc.
Currently, Pilipinas Global Network acts as the sole and exclusive
distributor and licensee of the programs, shows, films and channels of
TV5. It distributes this media content via syndication and its
international linear channels, Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International.
Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International channels are available in
Guam, the Middle East and North Africa (Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain,
Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, The Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar,
Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and
Palestine) and Europe (Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernesey,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco,
Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San
Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United
Kingdom and the Vatican City).
About TV5
TV5 is the television arm of MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., the
multi-media organization and investee company of Philippine Long
Distance Telephone Company’s (PLDT) Beneficial Trust Fund. With PLDT
Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan concurrently heading the network as ABC
Development Corporation Chairman, TV5 plays a crucial role in the
trailblazing digital convergence merging of all multimedia platforms for
Filipinos worldwide.
With MediaQuest fuelling TV5’s massive programming, talent,
financial and infrastructural expansions, the TV network has become an
engaging choice for its innovative and creative programming that
continues to solidify its position as a major player and strong
competitor for the top ranks of Philippine television.
About DISH
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiary
DISH Network L.L.C., provides approximately 14.071 million satellite TV
customers, as of March 31, 2012, with the highest quality programming
and technology with the most choices at the best value, including HD
Free for Life. Subscribers enjoy the largest high definition line-up
with more than 200 national HD channels, the most international
channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network's
subsidiary, Blockbuster L.L.C., delivers family entertainment to
millions of customers around the world. DISH Network Corporation is a
Fortune 200 company. 
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