1997 in Philippine television

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.

Unknown

 * Beverly Hills, 90210 on Studio 23
 * Baywatch on Studio 23
 * The Nanny on Studio 23
 * Aawitan Kita on GMA 7
 * The Final Report on PTV 4
 * Philippines' Most Wanted on PTV 4
 * Klik na Klik sa Trese on IBC 13
 * Details 0923 on IBC 13
 * Sky Ranger Gavan on RPN 9
 * Pobre Niña Rica on GMA 7
 * Walang Kukurap on GMA 7
 * Gillage People on GMA 7
 * Jamming on GMA 7
 * Next on GMA 7
 * Tuesday Viva Presentations on GMA 7
 * Ang Dating Daan on RJTV 29
 * Cinema Cinema Cinema on RPN 9
 * Julie on ABS-CBN 2
 * Zambo Jambo on ABS-CBN TV-3 Zamboanga
 * TV Innovations on Citynet 27 (now GTV 27)
 * Ka Ina on Citynet 27
 * TV Patrol Davao on ABS-CBN TV-4 Davao
 * Rugrats on GMA 7
 * Jetman on IBC 13
 * Heidi on ABS-CBN 2
 * The Three Musketeers on ABS-CBN 2
 * Shaider on PTV 4
 * Chicago Sons on ABC 5
 * Clueless on ABC 5
 * She-Ra: Princess of Power on ABC 5
 * Star Trek: Deep Space Nine on ABC 5
 * The Cosby Show on ABC 5
 * Fiveman on RPN 9

Finales

 * January 3: Lyra on GMA 7
 * January 26: GMA Supershow on GMA 7
 * February 14: Mara Clara on ABS-CBN 2
 * March 7:
 * Maria Mercedes on ABS-CBN 2
 * Ang TV on ABS-CBN 2
 * March 9: Familia Zaragoza on ABS-CBN 2
 * March 26: Teysi ng Tahanan on ABS-CBN 2
 * April 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! on GMA 7
 * April 4: Business Today on GMA 7
 * May 4: Showbiz Lingo on ABS-CBN 2
 * May 12: The Maricel Drama Special on ABS-CBN 2
 * May 29: GMA True Stories on GMA 7
 * June 15: The Sharon Cuneta Show on ABS-CBN 2
 * June 17: Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata on ABS-CBN 2
 * June 29: Super Games on GMA 7
 * August 15:
 * IBC TV X-Press on IBC 13
 * Mia Gracia on GMA 7
 * September 12: Valiente on GMA 7
 * October 6: Gillage People on GMA 7
 * October 7: Mixed N.U.T.S. (Numero Unong Terrific Show!) on GMA 7
 * October 31:
 * Gym Team on ABS-CBN 2
 * Headline Trese on IBC 13
 * November 16: Ready, Get Set, Go! on ABS-CBN 2

Unknown

 * Pamilya Ukay-Ukay on ABS-CBN 2
 * Carol En Cosme on ABS-CBN 2
 * Ilusiones on ABS-CBN 2
 * Lazos de Amor on ABS-CBN 2
 * Beverly Hills, 90210 on ABS-CBN 2
 * Baywatch on ABS-CBN 2
 * The Nanny on ABS-CBN 2
 * Spice Boys on ABS-CBN 2
 * Earthlink on ABS-CBN 2
 * Lihim ng Gabi on GMA 7
 * Uncle Bob's Lucky 7 Club on GMA 7
 * Jamming on GMA 7
 * Vilma Tonight: A Limited Engagement on GMA 7
 * Bilibitornot on GMA 7
 * MU on GMA 7
 * Channel S on GMA 7
 * Pobre Niña Rica on GMA 7
 * MVP: Monday Viva Presentations on GMA 7
 * B na B: Baliw na Baliw on ABC 5
 * Good Evening Please on ABC 5
 * PSE Live: The Stock Market Today on IBC 13
 * Ikaw ang Humatol on IBC 13
 * Ang Dating Daan on IBC 13
 * PTV News on PTV 4
 * Mga Himala at Gintong Aral ng El Shaddai on IBC 13
 * Machineman on IBC 13
 * Sky Ranger Gavan on IBC 13
 * Fiveman on IBC 13
 * Jetman on PTV 4
 * Tell The People on RPN 9
 * Cinema Cinema on RPN 9
 * Nap Knock on RPN 9
 * Home TV Shopping on RJTV 29
 * World TV Mag on World TV-21
 * Dance Upon a Time with Becky Garcia on RJTV 29
 * Quantum Showcase on Citynet 27 (now GTV 27)
 * TV Patrol Mindanao on ABS-CBN TV-4 Davao
 * Hana Yori Dango on ABS-CBN 2
 * Heidi on ABS-CBN 2
 * Janperson on ABS-CBN 2
 * All Star Professional Wrestling on ABC 5
 * Frasier on ABC 5
 * Free Willy on ABC 5
 * Life Goes On on ABC 5
 * She-Ra: Princess of Power on ABC 5
 * Slam Dunk on ABC 5
 * Star Trek: The Original Series on ABC 5
 * The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on GMA 7
 * Solbrain on IBC 13

Launches

 * September 3 – Arirang TV
 * September 21 – AXN Asia
 * November 30 – Hallmark Channel Asia

Births

 * January 20 – Kim Michael Last, That's My Bae contestant
 * January 27 - Angelica Nikka Javier, actor, dancer and TV Host
 * 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
 * March 13 – Lou Yanong
 * March 30 – Johnrey Rivas, actor
 * April 16 – Paul Salas, actor
 * May 1 – Miles Ocampo, actress
 * May 6 – Maymay Entrata, model, singer, composer, dancer and actress
 * May 23 - Nikki Bagaporo, actress
 * June 17 - Jameson Blake, actor, dancer and TV Host
 * June 26 - Joshua Cadeliña, actor and singer
 * June 20 - Edmond Francisco, actor, dancer and TV Host
 * July 31 – Barbie Forteza, actress, singer, comedian and dancer
 * September 16 – Julian Marcus Trono, actor
 * September 22 – Maris Racal, actress, singer and dancer
 * October 7
 * Joshua Garcia, actor
 * J. Rey Soul, singer (The Voice of the Philippines)
 * October 4 – Michelle Vito, actress
 * October 12 - Jimboy Martin, actor
 * October 20 – Manolo Pedrosa, actor and student
 * October 22 – Kiara Takahashi
 * October 23 – Harlene Delgado, Broadcaster
 * November 4 – Bea Binene, actress, broadcast journalist and TV Host
 * November 17 - Jennifer Buencamino, actress, singer, dancer and TV Host
 * December 4 – Ruru Madrid, actor
 * December 7- Edward Kyle Secades, actor and dancer
 * December 17 – Jazz Ocampo, actress
 * December 18 – Mikee Quintos, actress and singer
 * December 19 - Maria Fabiana, actress, TV Host & Model
 * December 24 – Diana Mackey, actress

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, actor and member Universal Motion Dancers (born January 20, 1974)