TV5 (Philippine TV network)

TV5 (Philippines)
Current logo, the third version of the 2010 logo, used since May 20, 2021
TypeBroadcasting network (Free-to-air television network: 1962–1972, since 1992; Streaming media: since 2024)
CountryPhilippines
Broadcast areaNationwide
AffiliatesList of TV5 stations
HeadquartersTV5 Media Center, Reliance cor. Sheridan Sts., Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Programming
LanguagesFilipino (main)
English (secondary)
Picture format720p/1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerTV5 Network, Inc. (MediaQuest Holdings, Inc.)
Key people
  • Manuel V. Pangilinan (Chairman)
  • Guido R. Zaballero (President and CEO)
  • Vicky de Leon (Chief Information Officer)
  • Dong Capinpuyan (Broadcast Operations Head)
  • Jana Manalaysay (On-Air Presentation Head)
  • Jillmer Dy (Programming Head)
  • Patrick Paez (Head, News5)
  • Sienna G. Olaso (Head, One Sports)
Sister channels
History
FoundedJune 19, 1960 (1960-06-19)
Launched
  • June 19, 1960 (1960-06-19) (radio)
  • July 1962 (1962-07) (television)
FounderJoaquin "Chino" Roces
Replaced byKapatid Channel (Cignal TV channel space)
Former namesAssociated Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
(June 19, 1960–September 23, 1972)
Associated Broadcasting Company (ABC)
(February 21, 1992–August 8, 2008)
The 5 Network
(February 17, 2018–August 14, 2020)
Links
WebcastLive Streaming (Philippine users only)
Websitewww.tv5.com.ph
Availability
Terrestrial
Analog VHF/UHFListings may vary
Digital UHFListings may vary
Sulit TVChannel 1
Sky CableChannel 10 (Mega Manila)
Channel 4 (Regional)
Converge Vision / SkyTV
(Metro Manila)
Channel 5
Sky Direct
(Nationwide)
Channel 4
Cignal TV
(Nationwide)
Channel 5 (SD)
Channel 255 (HD)
SatLite
(Nationwide)
Channel 5
G Sat
(Nationwide)
Channel 3
Cablelink (Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Tarlac)Channel 10
Streaming media
Cignal PlayAvailable on the Cignal Play website or via mobile application

TV5 is a Philippine free-to-air commercial broadcast television and radio network based in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, with additional studios and transmitter facilities in Novaliches, Quezon City, serving as the flagship property of TV5 Network Inc., which owns and operates the network, is a subsidiary of MediaQuest Holdings, which is controlled by telecommunications company PLDT, Inc.

TV5's main television station, DWET-TV, broadcasts on VHF Channel 5 for analogue broadcasting, UHF Channel 18 for digital, and UHF Channel 51 for digital test transmission. The latter is licensed to its sister company, Mediascape/Cignal TV. The network owns and operates seven TV stations and has 14 selected affiliate stations across the Philippines.

TV5's programming is available throughout the Philippines, and its content can be accessed internationally via satellite through Kapatid Channel International, AksyonTV International, and PBA Rush.