2006 in Philippine television

The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2006. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

February

 * February 4 - A stampede occurred during the first anniversary of ABS-CBN's television program Wowowee at the PhilSports Complex, causing the deaths of 74 people and the wounding of about 400 others.

March

 * March 2 - John Paul Naco won the jackpot prize of one million pesos on Eat Bulaga!'s Laban o Bawi.

April

 * April 1 - Keanna Reeves is voted winner of the first season of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition.

May

 * May 6 - Gerald Santos wins Pinoy Pop Superstar on its Grand Showdown held at the Araneta Coliseum.

June

 * June 3 - 16-year-old Kim Chiu is voted winner of the first season of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition.

July

 * July 3 - ABS-CBN's newest late night newscast Bandila replacing ABS-CBN Insider anchored by Korina Sanchez, Henry Omaga-Diaz and Ces Drilon.

October

 * October 1 - Sports Plus ceased broadcasting and replaced by the Basketball TV channel formed by Solar, while moving most of Sports Plus programs to Solar Sports.
 * October 12 - Studio 23 (now S+A) celebrated its 10th anniversary.
 * October 20 - Samantha Olorga won the jackpot prize of one million pesos on Eat Bulaga!'s Laban o Bawi.
 * October 23 - ABS-CBN TV-46 Pampanga launches TV Patrol Pampanga as the originating station broadcast around Pampanga, Bataan and Bulacan, which has been owned by the Regional Network Group.

November

 * November 26 - Miss Earth 2006 beauty pageant was hosted by the Philippines at the National Museum Grounds at Manila. Miss Chile won the pageant.

December

 * December 10 - Mau Marcelo wins the first season of Philippine Idol.(INQ7.net)
 * December 16 - Yeng Constantino emerged as the Grand Star Dreamer of the first season of Pinoy Dream Academy. ABS-CBN launched their Lupang Hinirang MTV which also aired on Studio 23 until June 12, 2011.

Unknown (dates)

 * G Sat was launched as a direct-to-home satellite provider by First United Broadcasting Corporation (now Global Satellite Technology Services).

Unknown dates

 * April: For M on RPN 9
 * May:
 * CatDog on ABC 5
 * ChalkZone on ABC 5
 * Hey Arnold! on ABC 5
 * Global Guts on ABC 5
 * The Wild Thornberrys on ABC 5
 * SpongeBob SquarePants on ABC 5
 * Danny Phantom on ABC 5
 * September:
 * Milyonaryong Mini on ABS-CBN 2
 * Nanny 911 on ETC 2nd Avenue
 * Hello Kitty's Paradise on GMA 7
 * Final Fantasy: Unlimited on GMA 7
 * October:
 * iPBA on ABC 5
 * NBA Action on Basketball TV
 * NBA Inside Stuff on Basketball TV
 * NBA Jam on Basketball TV
 * Hardwood Classics on Basketball TV
 * Vintage NBA on Basketball TV
 * Home Shopping Network on Basketball TV

Unknown

 * Kids TV on ABC 5
 * America Atbp. on ABC 5
 * Metro on ABC 5
 * Generation RX on ABC 5
 * Star sa Kusina on ABC 5
 * PBA Classics on ABC 5
 * Frontlines on ABC 5
 * Global Shockers on ABC 5
 * Hayop Na Hayop on ABC 5
 * Premyo sa Resibo on ABC 5
 * Ripley's Believe It Or Not: Philippine Edition on ABC 5
 * Ultimate Guinness World Records Pinoy Edition on ABC 5
 * Soul Mix on ABC 5
 * Doble Cara on ABC 5
 * How Clean Is Your House? on ABC 5
 * Letty La Mas Fea on ABC 5
 * Maximum Exposure on ABC 5
 * Worst-Case Scenarios on ABC 5
 * Direct Line on RPN 9
 * Go Negosyo on RPN 9
 * Kalusugan TV on RPN 9
 * Make-Over on RPN 9
 * Ang Say ng Kabataan (A.S.K.) on NBN 4
 * Premyo sa Resibo on NBN 4
 * Smashing Action! on NBN 4
 * TranspoDOTCom on NBN 4
 * Youth Voice on NBN 4
 * Gimme a Break! on RJTV 29
 * Pinoy Box Office on RJTV 29
 * Spin-2-Win on RJTV 29
 * America's Next Top Model on ETC
 * Cold Case on ETC
 * Inside Edition on ETC 2nd Avenue
 * Real Pinoy Fighter on ABS-CBN 2
 * The Healing Eucharist on ABS-CBN 2
 * Salam on ABS-CBN 2
 * Yes To Christmas on ABS-CBN 2
 * IBCinema Nights on IBC 13
 * Primetime Sinemax on IBC 13
 * Believer's Voice of Victory on IBC 13
 * Power & Mercy on IBC 13
 * Power to Unite with Elvira on IBC 13
 * Chowtime: Conquest on IBC 13
 * Jesus the Healer on GMA 7
 * PJM Forum on GMA 7
 * Barangay Uniting For Chess on SBN 21
 * Usapang Legal with Willie on SBN 21
 * Morning! Umaga Na! on SBN 21
 * Celebrity Night of Dance and Music on SBN 21
 * The 700 Club Asia on QTV 11
 * Gabe Me a Break on QTV 11
 * Midnight Prayer Helps on QTV 11
 * The Final Cut on QTV 11
 * Gag Ito! on Studio 23
 * Kaagapay on UNTV 37
 * Kaka at Claire, Kaagapay Niyo on UNTV 37
 * Kami Naman! on UNTV 37
 * Ang Mga Nagsialis sa Samahang Ang Dating Daan on Net 25
 * Gabay sa Kalusugan on Net 25
 * Kapatid Sa Hanapbuhay on Net 25

Finales

 * January 2: TV Patrol Dumaguete (ABS-CBN TV-12 Dumaguete)
 * January 6: Now and Forever: Agos (GMA 7)
 * January 13: Daisy Siete: Ang Pitong Maria (GMA 7)
 * January 20:
 * Amazing Twins (ABS-CBN 2)
 * The Frog Prince (GMA 7)
 * January 22: Search for the Star in a Million (ABS-CBN 2)
 * January 28: My Juan and Only (ABS-CBN 2)
 * February 1: Pusong Wagi (QTV 11)
 * February 3: Only You (ABS-CBN 2)
 * February 10:
 * Sugo (GMA 7)
 * Vietnam Rose (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Forbidden Love (ABS-CBN 2)
 * February 17:
 * First Love of a Royal Prince (GMA 7)
 * Etheria (GMA 7)
 * February 24:
 * Palawan TV Patrol (ABS-CBN TV-7 Palawan)
 * Mga Anghel na Walang Langit (ABS-CBN 2)
 * February 26: F! (Studio 23)
 * March 12: StarStruck season 3 (GMA 7)
 * March 31: Daisy Siete: Sayaw ng Puso (GMA 7)
 * April 1: Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1 (ABS-CBN 2)
 * April 8: Nginiig (ABS-CBN 2)
 * April 9: Jologs Guide (GMA 7)
 * April 11: Bora: Sons of the Beach (ABS-CBN 2)
 * April 12:
 * Now and Forever: Tinig (GMA 7)
 * Princess Lulu (ABS-CBN 2)
 * April 14:
 * RPN Arangkada Balita (RPN 9)
 * Kaka in Action (UNTV 37)
 * April 21:
 * Sad Love Song (GMA 7)
 * Mars (QTV 11)
 * Snow White, Sweet Love (GMA 7)
 * Daisy Siete: Sayaw ng Puso (GMA 7)
 * It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 1 (Jack TV)
 * April 28:
 * Le Robe De Mariage (GMA 7)
 * Spring Day (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Laugh to Laugh: Ang Kulit! (QTV 11)
 * Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas (GMA 7)
 * My Name is Kim Sam Soon (GMA 7)
 * April 29: Wag Kukurap (GMA 7)
 * May 5: Outstanding Twins (ABS-CBN 2)
 * May 6: Pinoy Pop Superstar (season 2) (GMA 7)
 * May 12:
 * Gulong ng Palad (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Hongkong Flight 143 (GMA 7)
 * May 13: Isumbong Mo Kay Tulfo (RPN 9)
 * May 15: Survivor: Panama (Studio 23)
 * May 19: Little Amy (ABS-CBN 2)
 * May 25: American Idol season 5 (ABC 5)
 * May 26:
 * Ang Panday (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Extra Challenge (GMA 7)
 * May 27: Entertainment Konek (ABS-CBN 2)
 * June 3: Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1 (ABS-CBN 2)
 * June 13: My Guardian Abby (QTV 11)
 * June 15: Wonderful Life (ABS-CBN 2)
 * June 16: Jewel in the Palace (GMA 7)
 * June 17: Candies (QTV 11)
 * June 19: Liga ng Kababaihan (QTV 11)
 * June 22: Cardcaptor Sakura (GMA 7)
 * June 23:
 * Gokusen (GMA 7)
 * Mobile Kusina (GMA 7)
 * Show Ko! (QTV 11)
 * June 25: ASAP Fanatic (ABS-CBN 2)
 * June 28: Pinoy Abroad (GMA 7)
 * June 30:
 * ABS-CBN Insider (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Noel (QTV 11)
 * Daisy Siete: Nasaan Ka? (GMA 7)
 * July 2: Shakey's V-League 2nd Season 2nd Conference (ABC 5)
 * July 7: Endless Love: Autumn in My Heart (GMA 7)
 * July 14: Good Luck! (GMA 7)
 * July 21: Now and Forever: Duyan (GMA 7)
 * July 22:
 * Quizon Avenue (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Wow Maling Mali (ABC 5)
 * July 28: House Husband (GMA 7)
 * August 5: Isumbong Mo! (Tulfo Brothers) (RPN 9)
 * August 6: Wedding (ABS-CBN 2)
 * August 11:
 * Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat (GMA 7)
 * Love of the Condor Heroes (GMA 7)
 * August 20:
 * U Can Dance (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Sunday Family Cinema (ABS-CBN 2)
 * August 21: OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! (ABS-CBN 2)
 * August 24: My Girl (ABS-CBN 2)
 * August 25:
 * Sa Piling Mo (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Gudtaym (ABS-CBN 2)
 * September 1: Ang Pagbabago (GMA 7)
 * September 2: Komiks (ABS-CBN 2)
 * September 8:
 * I Luv NY (GMA 7)
 * Calla Lily (ABS-CBN 2)
 * A Second Proposal (GMA 7)
 * September 14: A Love to Kill (ABS-CBN 2)
 * September 22: Now and Forever: Linlang (GMA 7)
 * September 29: Majika (GMA 7)
 * September 30: Project 11 (QTV 11)
 * October 1: Big News Ngayon (ABC 5)
 * October 6:
 * Bituing Walang Ningning (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Chowtime Na! Laban Na! (IBC 13)
 * October 10: Na-Scam Ka Na Ba? (QTV 11)
 * October 13:
 * TV Patrol Dagupan (ABS-CBN TV-32 Dagupan)
 * Love Story In Harvard (GMA 7)
 * October 20:
 * Miss Kim's Million Dollar Quest (GMA 7)
 * Daisy Siete: Landas (GMA 7)
 * October 22:
 * Love to Love (GMA 7)
 * SOP Gigsters (GMA 7)
 * October 27: Pasión de Amor (ABS-CBN 2)
 * November 2: Debate with Mare at Pare (GMA 7)
 * November 3: Pinakamamahal (GMA 7)
 * November 18: Star Magic Presents (ABS-CBN 2)
 * November 24:
 * Now and Forever: Dangal (GMA 7)
 * Into The Sun (GMA 7)
 * November 30: Crazy for You (ABS-CBN 2)
 * December 3: Hoooo U? (GMA 7)
 * December 9: Fantastikids (GMA 7)
 * December 10: Philippine Idol (ABC 5)
 * December 16: Pinoy Dream Academy season 1 (ABS-CBN 2)
 * December 18: Survivor: Cook Islands (Studio 23)
 * December 23: Posh (QTV 11)

Unknown dates

 * October: NBA Jam (Solar Sports)

Unknown

 * Yes, Yes Show! (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Kontrobersyal (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Pipol (ABS-CBN 2)
 * PBB: What's The Word That's The Word (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Close Up to Fame, The Search for the Next Close Up Couple (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Payong Kapatid (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Chowtime Na, Laban Na! (IBC 13)
 * SMS: Sunday Mall Show (IBC 13)
 * Txtube (GMA 7)
 * Pops Talk Show (ABC 5)
 * Look Who's Talking (ABC 5)
 * Wala Yan Sa Lolo Ko! (ABC 5)
 * How 'Bout My Place (ABC 5)
 * Aawitan Kita (ABC 5)
 * A.S.T.I.G. (All Set To Imitate God) (ABC 5)
 * Blind Item (ABC 5)
 * Mom TV (ABC 5)
 * Mommy Academy (ABC 5)
 * Viva Box Office (ABC 5)
 * Wala Yan Sa Lolo Ko! (ABC 5)
 * Doble Cara (ABC 5)
 * Fear Factor (ABC 5)
 * How Clean Is Your House? (ABC 5)
 * Law & Order: Trial by Jury (ABC 5)
 * Letty La Mas Fea (ABC 5)
 * Ninja Boy Ramtaro (ABC 5)
 * The Apprentice with Martha Stewart (ABC 5)
 * TNA Impact! (ABC 5)
 * Kapatid (RPN 9)
 * Gandang Ricky Reyes (RPN 9)
 * Kids TV (RPN 9)
 * Superbrands (RPN 9)
 * What Would Jesus Do? (RPN 9)
 * Kamao Reloaded (NBN 4)
 * Smashing Action! (NBN 4)
 * The Isla Hour (NBN 4)
 * SBN Karaoke (SBN 21)
 * Lil' Elvis and the Truckstoppers (Net 25)
 * The Planet (Net 25)
 * Ayon sa Bibliya (UNTV 37)
 * Bible Guide (UNTV 37)
 * Ex - Files (UNTV 37)
 * Kaka at Claire, Kaagapay Niyo (UNTV 37)
 * Kaka In Action (UNTV 37)
 * New Generation (UNTV 37)
 * Auto, Motor & Sport (Net 25)
 * Dati'y Nasa Sumpa, Ngayon'y Nasa Tama (Net 25)
 * Donny & Marie (Net 25)
 * House Calls (Net 25)
 * Ito ang Payo (Net 25)
 * Philbert Frog (Net 25)
 * The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures (Net 25)
 * Ginintuang Telon (QTV 11)
 * Fam Jam (QTV 11)
 * Fans Kita (QTV 11)
 * Let's Get Aww!!! (QTV 11)
 * The Final Cut (QTV 11)
 * Eternal Love (ABS-CBN 2)
 * Dos Amores (ABS-CBN 2)
 * TV Patrol Iligan (ABS-CBN TV-4 Iligan)

Launches

 * January 8: Sonshine TV 39 Manila
 * March 16:
 * HBO Hits
 * HBO Family
 * October 1: Basketball TV
 * November 26: UniversiTV
 * Unknown: Golf Channel

Closures

 * September 30: Sports Plus
 * December 31: MTV Philippines

Births

 * January 19: JB Agustin, actor, socialite and philanthropist
 * February 26: Dayara Shane, actress
 * March 4: JM Canlas, actor and host of Team Yey! (d. 2023)
 * April 10: Sofia Pablo, actress
 * April 11: Jana Indanan, actress and dancer
 * May 3: Mutya Orquia, actress
 * May 30: Liana Mae, actress
 * June 23: CX Navarro, actor
 * August 5: James David Graham, actor
 * September 14: Hannah Lopez Vito, actress and host of Team Yey!
 * December 3: Krystal Brimner, singer and actress

Deaths

 * January 23: Ernie Baron, television journalist, host, and inventor (born 1940)
 * April 23: Chat Silayan, actress and former beauty queen (born 1960)
 * August 14: Analiza "Hazel" Recheta, Arnel Guiao and Ismael Cabugayan, television journalists
 * September 18: Eddie Mercado, television host (born 1938)
 * September 20: Jojo Lapus, newspaper journalist and television scriptwriter (born 1945)
 * October 7: Dan Campilan, television journalist (born 1980)
 * November 24: Maximo V. Soliven, newspaper journalist and publisher (born 1933)
 * November 28: Rosita Quinto Stecza, 1950s actress under the screen name Rosa Mia (born 1924)
 * December 22: Danilo Ayala Bernardo, journalist (born 1948)