The Filipino Channel
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The Filipino Channel (TFC), an all-Filipino network in the world, is the international cable TV arm of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation managed by ABS-CBN Global Ltd. Established in 1994, The Filipino Channel have been connecting Filipinos abroad with the current events in the Philippines and have been watching ABS-CBN shows as well. Its features include 24-hour programming of the ABS-CBN produced-shows from the Philippines.
The company's main aim is to establish invisible ties between OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) and their families in the Philippines through their slogan "Basta May Pilipino, May TFC" (Wherever There's A Filipino, There Will Be TFC). TFC, for 12 years, has made the Overseas Filipinos its priority.
North America
ABS-CBN International launched its core product, The Filipino Channel, in 1994. Distributed by major cable operators as well as direct-to-home satellite dish. The Filipino Channel (TFC) has over 100,000 U.S. Filipino subscribers viewing the Tagalog-language premium programming service in North America.Originating from Manila, TFC provides news and entertainment programs to its viewers. These programs also help 2nd and 3rd generation Filipino-Americans feel closer to their culture. In addition to TFC, ABS-CBN bundles three other 24-hour video channels (news, movies, and regional/sports), two radio channels and retail products, telecommunication products/services and cargo services for its satellite customers. Its main headquarters in North America is located at:
North America ABS-CBN International 150 Shoreline Drive Redwood City, CA 94065-1400 USA
Programming
- Art Jam
- ASAP Mania
- At Home Ka Dito
- Balitang America
- Bandila
- Bituing Walang Ningning
- Citizen Pinoy
- Entertainment Konek (ETK)
- Goin' Bulilit
- Good Morning! Philippines
- Gulong Ng Palad
- Home Boy
- Kapamilya Cinema
- Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal
- Kontrobersyal
- Kumikitang Kabuhayan
- Little Big Star
- Maalaala Mo Kaya
- Magandang Gabi, Bayan
- Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas
- Makuha Ka Sa Tikim
- Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit
- Miss Earth
- My Juan And Only
- Nagmamahal, Kapamilya
- Nginiig
- Ok Fine 'To Ang Gusto Nyo
- Pilipinas, Game KNB?
- Probe
- Quizon Avenue
- Rated K
- Salamat Dok!
- Sa Piling Mo
- S.O.C.O.
- Sports Unlimited
- The 700 Club Asia
- The Correspondents
- The Buzz
- TV Patrol World
- U Can Dance
- Vietnam Rose
- World Musikahan with Ryan Cayabyab
- Wowowee
Slogans
- "Saang mang sulok ng mundo, basta may Pilipino, may TFC" (In whatever corner of the world, if there's a Filipino, there will be TFC)
- In The Service Of The Filipino Worldwide
- TFC - You're home.
- "Bawat Pinoy, Kapamilya" (Every Filipino is a member of the Family)
Affiliations
ABS-CBN Global Ltd. teamed up with USA's largest Direct-To-Home satellite television service, DIRECTV in 2005 for its expansions in North America.
TFC also offers it's "TFC Direct" service throughout the United States. The service provides TFC with other Pinoy programming such as radio stations from the Philippines and other television channels via a direct to home satellite service.
Satellites
- Panamsat 8
- Lockheed Martin Intersputnik 1
- Atlantic Bird 3
Subsidiaries
- ABS-CBN Telecom
- Starry, Starry Store
- ABS-CBN Global Money
- Star Kargo
TFC Worldwide
TFC reaches almost 75% of the 9 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW's) worldwide.Cover: ABS-CBN Asia Pacific, ABS-CBN Middle East, ABS-CBN Australia, ABS-CBN Europe, ABS-CBN North America
Locations where ABS-CBN shows are beamed live via satellite: Guam, Saipan, Asia Pacific
Old TFC logos
See also
External links
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