1997 in Philippine television
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The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1997. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
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Events
- August 10 – Agila-2 communications satellite was launched from China and began commercial service. It is the first satellite of the country not acquired while in orbit.
Premieres
| Date | Show |
|---|---|
| January 27 | TV Patrol Northern Luzon on ABS-CBN TV-3 Baguio |
| February 1 | Master Showman Presents on GMA |
| February 2 | SOP on GMA |
| February 17 | Esperanza on ABS-CBN |
| March 10 | Mula Sa Puso on ABS-CBN |
| March 16 | Compañero y Compañera on ABS-CBN |
| March 17 | Ikaw Na Sana on GMA |
| April 3 | Si Tsong, Si Tsang on GMA |
| April 7 | Good Morning Asia on GMA |
| TV Patrol Tacloban on ABS-CBN Tacloban | |
| May 11 | Showbiz Lingo Plus on ABS-CBN |
| May 19 | Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis on ABS-CBN |
| June 2 | Growing Up on GMA |
| June 22 | Spice Boys on ABS-CBN |
| Wansapanataym on ABS-CBN | |
| Onli in da Pilipins on ABS-CBN | |
| June 24 | !Oka Tokat on ABS-CBN |
| August 18 | Headline Trese on IBC 13 |
| September 1 | TV Patrol Ilocos on ABS-CBN TV-7 Laoag |
| October 14 | Ibang Klase on GMA |
| November 16 | SNBO on GMA |
| November 23 | Kaybol, Ang Bagong TV on ABS-CBN |
| December 1 | CTN Midnite on IBC 13 |
Unknown
- Math-Tinik on ABS-CBN
- Beverly Hills, 90210 on Studio 23
- Baywatch on Studio 23
- The Nanny on Studio 23
- Aawitan Kita on GMA
- Friends on ABC 5
- Solbrain on ABC 5
- The Final Report on PTV-4
- Details 0923 on IBC 13
- Skyranger Gavan on RPN 9
- Palawan TV Patrol on ABS-CBN TV-7 Palawan (now TV Patrol Palawan)
- Walang Kukurap on GMA
- Bitoy's Adventures in Bilibkaba? on GMA
- Cinema Cinema Cinema on RPN 9
- Isumbong Mo Kay Tulfo on RPN 9
Finales
- January 3: Lyra on GMA
- January 26: GMA Supershow on GMA
- February 14: Mara Clara on ABS-CBN
- February 21: Teysi ng Tahanan on ABS-CBN
- April 4: Business Today on GMA
- April 11: Ang TV on ABS-CBN
- May 4: Showbiz Lingo on ABS-CBN
- May 12: The Maricel Drama Special on ABS-CBN
- May 29: GMA True Stories on GMA
- June 15: The Sharon Cuneta Show on ABS-CBN
- June 17: Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata on ABS-CBN
- October 7: Mixed N.U.T.S. (Numero Unong Terrific Show!) on GMA
- October 31: Gym Team on ABS-CBN
- November 16: Ready, Get Set, Go! on ABS-CBN
Unknown
- Hana Yori Dango on ABS-CBN
- Pamilya Ukay-Ukay on ABS-CBN
- Carol En Cosme on ABS-CBN
- Ilusiones on ABS-CBN
- Lazos de Amor on ABS-CBN
- Maria Mercedes on ABS-CBN
- Beverly Hills, 90210 on ABS-CBN
- Baywatch on ABS-CBN
- The Nanny on ABS-CBN
- B na B: Baliw na Baliw on ABC 5
- Good Evening Please on ABC 5
- IBC TV X-Press on IBC 13
- PSE Live: The Stock Market Today on IBC 13
- Machineman on IBC 13
- Tell The People on RPN 9
- Cinema Cinema on RPN 9
- Nap Knock on RPN 9
Specials
- January 27: Super Bowl XXXI on GMA/IBC 13
- February 10: 1997 NBA All-Star Game on IBC 13
- February 15: UAAP Season 59: Football Finals Championship on PTV 4
- March 3:
- 5 is 5: The ABC-5 5th Anniversary Special on ABC 5
- TV Patrol 10th Anniversary Celebration on ABS-CBN/ANC
- April 25-May 30: 1997 NBA Playoffs on IBC 13
- May 13-25: 1997 PBA All-Filipino Cup Finals on IBC 13
- June 2–14: 1997 NBA Finals on IBC 13
- July 25-27: 1997 PBA All-Star Weekend on IBC 13
- July 28: State of the Nation Address 1997 on SNN (now ANC)
- August 26-September 7: 1997 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals on IBC 13
- October 11-19: 1997 Jakarta SEA Games on PTV-4
- December 5–14: 1997 PBA Governors' Cup Finals on IBC 13
- December 14: T.G.I. X-Mas: The TGIS Christmas TV Special on GMA
- December 17: Christmas Promdi Heart: The 1997 GMA Christmas Special on GMA
- December 21: The Sharon Cuneta Christmas Special: I'll Be Home For Christmas on ABS-CBN
- December 27: Tina Turner: Wildest Dream Tour Concert on GMA
- December 31, 1997 - January 1, 1998: 1998: The Filipino Extravaganza on ABS-CBN
Unknown date
- December: Ang Pinakamaligayang Pasko ng ABS-CBN: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special on ABS-CBN
Unknown
- 11th PMPC Star Awards for Television on IBC 13
- UAAP Season 60 Men's Basketball Finals: La Salle Green Archers vs. FEU Tamaraws on PTV 4
Channels
Launches
- September 21: AXN Philippines
Births
- February 15 - Kit Thompson, actor
- February 17 - Kenzo Gutierrez, actor, TV commercial, print and ramp model, football player and college student
- March 10 - Julia Barretto, actress
- May 1 - Miles Ocampo, actress
- July 31 - Barbie Forteza, actress and dancer
- September 16 - Julian Marcus Trono, actor
- October 4 – Michelle Vito, actress
- October 20 - Manolo Pedrosa, actor and student
- November 4 - Bea Binene, actress and dancer
- December 4 - Ruru Madrid, actor
Deaths
- April 6 - Max Alvarado, 68, actor (born February 19, 1929)
- July 3 - Chiquito, 65, actor and comedian (born March 12, 1932)
- October 11 - Dencio Padilla, 68, actor and comedian (born May 7, 1929)
- December 31 - Gerard Fainsan, 23, singer and member Universal Motion Dancers (born January 20, 1974)
