2012 in Philippine television

The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2012. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

January

 * January 27 – CCP Bobcats wins as Showtime Campus Clash Edition Grand Champion.

February

 * February 4 – Koreen Medina emerged as HYY's My Girl Grand Winner held at the AFP Theater.

March

 * March 5 – TV Patrol celebrated its 25 years of broadcasts.
 * March 10 – In Manny Many Prizes Easy Manny Jackpot Round, Joey wins ₱1,000,000.
 * March 31
 * Slater Young from Visayas wins season 4 of Pinoy Big Brother, became the show's first male winner.
 * Panghulo National High School was hailed as EB's Pinoy Henyo High Alumni Edition Grand Champion by guessing three words in 2 minutes and 8.68 seconds.

April

 * April 28 – Bacolod Masskara from Bacolod, Negros Occidental wins as Showtime's fifth grand champion (Showtime Inter-Town Edition grand champion) on the noontime TV program, It's Showtime.

May

 * May 6
 * Raymart Santiago, along with Claudine Barretto and his 8-man entourage, assaulted a known journalist and senior citizen, Ramon Tulfo, due to Ramon purportedly using his mobile phone to take photos of Claudine screaming at and humiliating a ground attendant of Cebu Pacific concerning missing luggage which supposedly contained asthma medicine for their friend's children. This occurred within NAIA Terminal 3 in a location not covered by CCTV. Witnesses state that the brawl began when Raymart and his entourage surrounded Tulfo and demanded that he hand over his phone. Ramon refused and the assault commenced. A video of the brawl that was recorded and posted on YouTube clearly shows Raymart choking Tulfo while encouraging his friends to throw punches at him. Claudine can clearly be seen attacking Tulfo as well. The airport guards eventually stopped the attack and escorts Ramon away while Raymart follows alongside screaming obscenities at him. A few days after the incident, Claudine Barretto filed assault and child abuse charges on Ramon Tulfo as they claim that he (Tulfo) initiated the attack. Claudine also states that she has a witness to her claim. The name of the witness was not given and he has not given his account of the incident to anybody but Claudine. The rationale behind the child abuse charges, according to Claudine, comes from the fact(?) that Ramon (allegedly) begins the assault in front of her children, traumatizing them. Upon questioning the ground attendant Claudine was heckling, it was Raymart and their entourage who had initiated the assault.
 * Astroboy was hailed as the Ultimate Talentado in Talentadong Pinoy Season 3, the Battle of the Champions of which were held at Quezon Memorial Circle.
 * May 18: Episode of TV5's Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid, Tulfo made an appearance in the Episode title Boys to Men with his brothers Raffy and Erwin.
 * May 27
 * Episode of ABS-CBN's Gandang Gabi, Vice!, Tulfo made an appearance as Vice Ganda's guest for interview & sampling of his talent in dancing. After the dance, Ganda gave Tulfo a Gift a Video Camera.
 * Miss Philippines Earth 2012 was held at the Center Stage of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay. Stephany Stefanowitz of Quezon City won the pageant.

June

 * June 2: Paco Catholic School was hailed as EB's Junior Pinoy Henyo 2012 Grand Champion by guessing 8 words.
 * June 6: Episode of ABS-CBN's Kris TV, Tulfo made an appearance as Kris Aquino's guest for interview, sampling of his Aikido where he is a Black belter. and a preview in his Eatery along with his son Ramon "Bon" Tulfo, III.
 * June 7: Kapuso Network's 5th originating station is GMA Ilocos, which covers Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and Abra following the establishments of GMA Cebu, GMA Davao and GMA Iloilo in 1999 and GMA Dagupan in 2008. On June 25, Balitang Ilokano was launched as its flagship local newscast.
 * June 9: Ryzza Mae Dizon from Angeles City, Pampanga was crowned as Little Miss Philippines 2012 on the noontime show, Eat Bulaga!.
 * June 23
 * ABS-CBN launched the Philippine version of The X Factor.
 * University of Santo Tomas was hailed as EB's Pinoy Henyo Intercollegiate Edition 2012 Grand Champion by guessing 7 words.

July

 * July 7: 17-year-old Myrtle Sarrosa emerged as the Teen Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4.
 * July 16: Eat Bulaga! Indonesia is the first international franchise in Indonesia.

August

 * August 10: The 6th originating station of Kapuso Network is GMA Bicol, which covers the Bicol Region and on September 17, it launched its flagship local newscast Baretang Bikol.

September

 * September 15 – John Edric Ulang from Binangonan, Rizal emerged as Eat Bulaga!'s Mr. Pogi 2012 grand winner.
 * September 30 – Sandugo Guardline was hailed as the Ultimate Talentado Kids in Talentadong Pinoy Kids.

October

 * October 14: KZ Tandingan wins the first season of The X Factor Philippines.
 * October 20
 * CHASE is now known as Jack City; the first local general entertainment TV station. Its Jack TV's second counterpart channel Owned by Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media, Inc. and Solar Television Network.
 * Gollayan family of Santiago, Isabela was hailed as Bida Kapamilya Grand Champion on It's Showtime.
 * October 21: Pedro Calungsod was canonized in Vatican City, and is the 2nd Filipino saint.
 * October 22: Creative Programs launched Jeepney TV.
 * October 27
 * Lauren Dyogi announced that there is a triple tie after the results. Anne Curtis/Karylle, Jugs Jugueta/Teddy Corpuz, and Billy Crawford/Vhong Navarro were hailed as the third anniversary champions on It's Showtime.
 * Samaria was hailed as Eat Bulaga Battle of the Bands grand winner.
 * October 30: Talk TV is now known as Solar News Channel; the first local news TV station Owned by Southern Broadcasting Network and Solar Television Network.
 * October 31: GEM TV is now known as INC TV; the first local TV station owned by Christian Era Broadcasting Service.

November

 * November 10 – Cool Kids Crew and Michael V. hailed as the winner of Eat Bulaga Kids' Dance Showdown.
 * November 15 – Destiny Cable launched AXN, BeTV and DZMM TeleRadyo on their channel line-up.
 * November 24 – Melvin Tudtud from Cebu City emerged as Eat Bulaga!'s D'Kilabots: Mr. Pogi, Weh? grand winner.

Unknown Dates

 * September: I Am Meg on ETC

Unknown

 * Chef vs. Mom on TV5
 * Kung May Hirap, May Ginhawa on TV5
 * News5 Imbestigasyon on TV5
 * Presinto 5 on TV5
 * Take Out on TV5
 * Agrikultura ETC on PTV 4
 * Borderless Adventure on PTV 4
 * Buhay Pinoy on PTV 4
 * CameraGeekTV: Pinoy Best Shot on PTV 4
 * I-Connect: Balitang Social Media on PTV 4
 * Pinoy US Cops: Ride Along on PTV 4
 * PTV Special Forum on PTV 4
 * Puso ng Bayan PCSO Caravan on PTV 4
 * Sa Likod ng Istorya on PTV 4
 * Show Up: Ang Bagong Game Show ng Bayan on PTV 4
 * The Veronica Chronicles on PTV 4
 * What I See on Solar News Channel
 * Chill Spot on ETC
 * Mega Young Designers Competition on ETC
 * Be Alive on GMA News TV 11
 * Cinema Klasika on GMA News TV 11
 * Design Para sa Lahat on GMA News TV 11
 * Filipknow on GMA News TV 11
 * Home Base on GMA News TV 11
 * Life Giver on GMA News TV 11
 * Pisobilities on GMA News TV 11
 * Road Trip on GMA News TV 11
 * Sarap to Heart on GMA News TV 11
 * SME GO! Powered by Go Negosyo on GMA News TV 11
 * Sports Pilipinas on GMA News TV 11
 * The Healthy Life on GMA News TV 11
 * This Is My Story, This Is My Song on GMA News TV 11
 * Turbo Zone on GMA News TV 11
 * Huntahan on UNTV 37
 * Pulis @ Ur Serbis Reloaded on UNTV 37
 * ArTalk: Beyond Entertainment on Net 25
 * Destination Philippines on Net 25
 * Exclusive on Net 25
 * Investigated: False on Net 25
 * My Life on Net 25
 * Sessions Presents on Net 25
 * Taumbahay on Net 25
 * Truth Uncovered on Net 25

Finales
• January 6: Fairy Tail season 1 (GMA 7)

• January 13:

• * Amaya (GMA 7)

• * Nasaan Ka, Elisa? (ABS-CBN 2)

• January 20:

• * Inazuma Eleven (ABS-CBN 2)

• * SpongeBob SquarePants (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Reputasyon (ABS-CBN 2)

• * My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Urban Zone (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Without a Trace season 3 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• January 21: El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera (ABS-CBN 2)

• January 22:

• * Iron Man (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Power Rangers RPM (ABS-CBN 2)

• January 27:

• * Gellicious (TV5)

• * Heartstrings (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig (ABS-CBN 2)

• January 28:

• * Showtime (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN 2)

• February 3:

• * Sapul sa Singko (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• * Kumare Klub (TV5)

• * Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit (GMA 7)

• * Daldalita (GMA 7)

• * Munting Heredera (GMA 7)

• February 4:

• * Happy Yipee Yehey! (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Hey It's Saberdey! (TV5)

• February 10:

• * Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (GMA 7)

• * Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown (GMA 7)

• * Glamorosa (TV5)

• February 11: Real Confessions (TV5)

• February 12:

• * Bagets: Just Got Lucky (TV5)

• * Growing Up (ABS-CBN 2)

• February 17:

• * P. S. I Love You (TV5)

• * Aksyon JournalisMO (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• * Love You (GMA 7)

• * Hunter × Hunter (GMA 7)

• February 18: Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN 2)

• February 23: Without a Trace season 4 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• February 25: Spooky Valentine (GMA 7)

• February 26/October 7: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (TV5)

• March 2:

• * Kokak (GMA 7)

• * Maria la del Barrio (ABS-CBN 2)

• March 9: Budoy (ABS-CBN 2)

• March 23: Nandito Ako (TV5)

• March 25:

• * Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7)

• * Passion (Telenovela Channel)

• March 28: Without a Trace season 5 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• March 31: Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited (ABS-CBN 2)

• April 13:

• * Angelito: Batang Ama (ABS-CBN 2)

• * E-Boy (ABS-CBN 2)

• April 22/July 22: Super Sine Prime (Sunday edition) (TV5)

• April 23: Without a Trace season 6 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• April 28: Regal Shocker (TV5)

• May 3: Iris (GMA 7)

• May 4: Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin (ABS-CBN 2)

• May 5: Oka2kat (ABS-CBN 2)

• May 6:

• * La Madrastra (Telenovela Channel)

• * The Two Sides of Ana (Telenovela Channel)

• May 11:

• * Balitaang Tapat (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• * It Started with a Kiss (GMA 7)

• May 13:

• * The Biggest Game Show in the World Asia (TV5)

• * Toink (TV5)

• * Hannah Montana (TV5)

• * Project Runway Philippines season 3 (ETC)

• May 15: The Secret Circle (ETC)

• May 18: Biritera (GMA 7)

• May 24: American Idol season 11 (ETC)

• May 25:

• * Sailor Moon (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Wako Wako (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa (TV5)

• * Without a Trace season 7 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• * Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA 7)

• May 30: On Call: Serbisyong Totoo. Ngayon. (GMA News TV 11)

• June 1:

• * The Good Daughter (GMA 7)

• * Legacy (GMA 7)

• June 8:

• * Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA 7)

• * My Beloved (GMA 7)

• June 10:

• * Sunday Funday (TV5)

• * Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (GMA 7)

• June 15:

• * Dream High (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Isang Dakot na Luha (TV5)

• * Broken Vow (GMA 7)

• * Dong Yi (GMA 7)

• June 17: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines (TV5)

• June 24: Eagle News Weekend Edition (Net 25)

• June 29:

• * Quickfire (GMA News TV 11)

• * The Morning Show (PTV 4)

• * Teledyaryo (PTV 4)

• * Cooking Kumares (TV5)

• * Valiente (TV5)

• * Naruto: Shippuden season 4 (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Dahil sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN 2)

• * ER season 1 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• July 6: Hiram na Puso (GMA 7)

• July 7:

• * Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Just for Laughs Gags (Saturday edition) (GMA 7)

• July 8: In the Name of Love (Telenovela Channel)

• July 13:

• * Mundo Man ay Magunaw (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas (ABS-CBN 2)

• July 14: Ms. M Confidential (DZMM TeleRadyo)

• July 22: Lokomoko (TV5)

• July 28:

• * I-Shine Talent Camp (season 1) (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Paparazzi Showbiz Exposed (TV5)

• * Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face (TV5)

• * Super Sine Prime (Saturday edition) (TV5)

• * Showbiz Extra (DZMM TeleRadyo)

• July 29: Showbiz Central (GMA 7)

• July 30: Wanted (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• July 31:

• * Journo (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• * ER season 2 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• August 1: Anggulo (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• August 2: Insider (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• August 3:

• * Iba-Balita Ngayon (Studio 23)

• * Bitag (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• * Juicy! (TV5)

• August 4:

• * Tutok Tulfo (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• * Aksyon Sabado (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• August 5:

• * Alagang Kapatid (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• * USI: Under Special Investigation (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• * Aksyon Linggo (TV5/AksyonTV 41)

• August 10:

• * Andar ng mga Balita (AksyonTV 41)

• * It Started with a Kiss 2 (GMA 7)

• August 15: The Glee Project (ETC/Jack TV)

• August 17: My Daddy Dearest (GMA 7)

• August 23: Lie to Me (GMA 7)

• August 24:

• * 5 Girls and a Dad (Net 25)

• * Fastbreak News (UNTV 37)

• August 30:

• * One Tree Hill (ETC)

• * ER season 3 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• August 31: Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? (GMA 7)

• September 7:

• * Makapiling Kang Muli (GMA 7)

• * Dobol B sa News TV (GMA News TV 11)

• * Gash Bell (ABS-CBN 2)

• * City Hunter Returns (ABS-CBN 2)

• September 8: Together Forever (GMA 7)

• September 9: Spider Man (ABS-CBN 2)

• September 11: The World According to Paris (ETC)

• September 14: Love Spell (Telenovela Channel)

• September 28:

• * Dinosaur King (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (ABS-CBN 2)

• September 29: Pinoy Adventures (GMA 7)

• October 1: ER season 4 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• October 5:

• * Faithfully (GMA 7)

• * One True Love (GMA 7)

• * Lorenzo's Time (ABS-CBN 2)

• October 12: Slayers Revolution (ABS-CBN 2)

• October 14:

• * Jollitown (season 5) (ABS-CBN 2)

• * The X Factor Philippines season 1 (ABS-CBN 2)

• October 19: Inside Protege (GMA 7)

• October 21:

• * A Woman's Word (Telenovela Channel)

• * Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break (GMA 7)

• * Third Eye (TV5)

• October 24: The Next (ETC)

• October 26:

• * Hindi Ka na Mag-iisa (GMA 7)

• * Luna Blanca (GMA 7)

• * Equator Man (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN 2)

• * In da Loop (ABS-CBN 2/CgeTV)

• October 27: Artista Academy (TV5)

• October 28: Sunday Blockbuster (TV5)

• October 29:

• * RPN NewsWatch (ETC on RPN 9)

• * RPN NewsCap (ETC on RPN 9)

• * RPN NewsWatch Update (ETC on RPN 9)

• October 30:

• * Pananampalataya, Pag-asa at Pag-ibig (GEM TV now INCTV 48/Net 25)

• * GEM TV News (GEM TV)

• October 31: ER season 5 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• November 2:

• * Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Moon Embracing the Sun (GMA 7)

• November 15: Angel's Temptation (GMA 7)

• November 16:

• * Heroman (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN 2)

• November 21: Friends season 1 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• November 23: Coffee Prince (GMA 7)

• November 30: ER season 6 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• December 2: Manny Many Prizes (GMA 7)

• December 7:

• * Metal Fight Beyblade (ABS-CBN 2)

• * Love You a Thousand Times (TV5)

• December 13: Hamon ng Kalikasan (GMA News TV 11)

• December 14: Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto (ABS-CBN 2)

• December 15: The Amazing Race Philippines (TV5)

• December 17: Survivor: Philippines (GMA News TV 11)

• December 20: Gossip Girl (ETC)

• December 24: Friends season 2 (Fox Channel Philippines)

• December 28: Nay-1-1 (GMA 7)

Stopped airing

 * June 10: (Reason: pre-empted by Pacquiao vs. Bradley)
 * Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA 7)
 * Party Pilipinas (GMA 7)
 * June 23/July 14: (Reason: pre-empted by News5 replays)
 * Tutok Tulfo (AksyonTV 41)
 * June 24/July 29: (Reason: pre-empted by News5 replays)
 * USI: Under Special Investigation (AksyonTV 41)
 * July 14: (Reason: pre-empted by Philippine Popular Music Festival)
 * Super Sine Prime (TV5)
 * Tutok Tulfo (TV5)
 * July 15: (Reason: pre-empted by Paalam, Mang Pidol)
 * Kapitan Awesome (TV5)
 * Sunday Sineplex (TV5)
 * July 29: (Reason: pre-empted by Third Eye and Video Incredible)
 * USI: Under Special Investigation (TV5)

Unknown

 * Magic? Bagsik! (TV5)
 * Maunlad na Agrikultura (TV5)
 * Video Incredible (TV5)
 * @ Ur Serbis (PTV 4)
 * America Atbp. (PTV 4)
 * Borderless Adventure (PTV 4)
 * Concert At The Park (PTV 4)
 * Congress In Action with Freddie Abando (PTV 4)
 * Paco Park Presents (PTV 4)
 * Pinoy T.A.L.K. (Travel, Adventure, Leisure, Knowledge) (PTV 4)
 * Pulis Ako, Pulis Nyo Po (PTV 4)
 * Puso ng Bayan PCSO Caravan (PTV 4)
 * Sa Likod ng Istorya (PTV 4)
 * Saving ASEAN Natural Treasures (PTV 4)
 * She Said, She Said (PTV 4)
 * Talking Points: Ang Tinig ng Serbisyo Publiko (PTV 4)
 * Two Stops Over With Paco Guerrero (2nd Avenue)
 * Armor of God (GMA News TV 11)
 * Design Para sa Lahat (GMA News TV 11)
 * Game! (GMA News TV 11)
 * Nancy Lumen: The Pinoy Foodie (GMA News TV 11)
 * Remix Report (GMA News TV 11)
 * Sarap at Home (GMA News TV 11)
 * Sarap to Heart (GMA News TV 11)
 * Showbiz Exclusives (GMA News TV 11)
 * Bayanihan (UNTV 37)
 * Camera Geek TV (Net 25)
 * Destination Philippines (Net 25)
 * Exclusive (Net 25)
 * Footprints (Net 25)
 * Light of Salvation (Net 25)
 * May Kanluran Pa (Net 25)
 * On-Set: The World Class Filipino Artist (Net 25)
 * Red Carpet (Net 25)

Networks
The following is a list of Free-to-Air and Local Cable Networks making noteworthy launches and closures during 2012.

Rebranded
The following is a list of television stations that have made or will make noteworthy network rebranded in 2012.

Births

 * June 23: Iyannah Joyce Sumalpong, actress
 * August 22: Sebastian Benedict, actor
 * October 17: Baylee van den Berg, half-South African model and actress
 * November 20: Althea Ruedas, child actress
 * November 22: Ayesha Zara Kurdi Soldevilla, daughter of Yasmien Kurdi
 * November 26: Raphael Landicho, actor
 * December 26: Gabrielle Patrish Nagayama

Deaths

 * January 29: Maan Panganiban, former courtside reporter turn News5 reporter, lymphoma (born 1986)
 * February 18: Linda Estrella, Filipina movie star from Sampaguita Pictures (born 1922)
 * March 2: Isagani Yambot, veteran Philippine newsman and publisher of Philippine Daily Inquirer, heart attack (born 1934)
 * March 15: Luis Gonzales, Filipino movie star from Sampaguita Pictures, pneumonia (born 1928)
 * April 5: Angelo Castro Jr., former ABS-CBN anchor and journalist, cancer (born 1945)
 * April 6: Nita Javier, former LVN actress, cancer (born 1932)
 * June 26: Mario O'Hara, award-winning director, leukemia (born 1944)
 * July 8: Buboy Favor, executive producer of various GMA Network shows
 * July 10: Dolphy, actor and comedian dubbed the "King of Comedy", chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and multiple organ failure (born 1928)
 * August 18: Jesse Robredo, Department of the Interior and Local Government secretary, plane crash (born 1958)
 * September 25: Jun Bote Bautista, news broadcaster and journalist (born 1939)
 * September 30: Butch Maniego, sportscaster and executive director of the PBA D-League (born 1962)
 * October 8: Marilou Diaz-Abaya, multi-awarded film director, breast cancer (born 1955)
 * November 6: Julie Ann Rodelas, talent and model of ABS-CBN, murder (born 1992)
 * November 26: Celso Ad. Castillo, award-winning film director, screenwriter and actor, heart attack (born 1943)