The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1986 . Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
Events January 6 - The afternoon talent-variety program That's Entertainment February 7 - Coverage of the 1986 Philippine presidential election airs on all stations. February 24–25 - At the midst of the People Power Revolution rebel forces capture state channel MBS Channel 4 at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center on the 24th and private channels 2, 9 and 13 at the Broadcast City complex the day after. Pro-Marcos forces, however, earlier had attacked privately-owned GMA 7 on the 23rd because of its live coverage of the events. March-April - At the aftermath of the People Power Revolution, City 2 Television (formerly BBC 2), IBC 13 and RPN 9 sequestered of the facilities.[1] May 19 - GMA debuts two new newscasts, GMA Balita GMA Headline News . July 14 - IBC debuts two new newscasts, Balita sa IBC and Balita sa IBC Huling Ulat . July 15 - City 2 Television (formerly BBC 2) ended operations after almost 13 years. September 14 - After 14 years of closure, ABS-CBN was reopened at the end of Marcos' dictatorship.[2] September 15 – ABS-CBN debuts two comeback newscasts, Balita Ngayon and The World Tonight
Premieres Date Show January 6 That's Entertainment GMA 7 Mirasol del Cielo on GMA 7 January 20 Ang Panday on RPN 9February 3 Goin' Bananas February 14 Mansyon on IBC 13April 14 Verdadero on RPN 9April 16 Heartbeat on GMA 7April 17 Princess on GMA 7The Pulpit of Christ on GMA 7April 18 GMA Gems on GMA 7Maricel Live! on IBC 13Street Pulse on RPN 9May 19 GMA Balita GMA Headline News on GMA 7May 24 GMA Saturday/Sunday Report June 9 Lunch Date July 14 Balita sa IBC on IBC 13Balita sa IBC: Huling Ulat on IBC 13July 19 Truth Forum on IBC 13August 8 Vilma September 13 Andrea Amor on IBC 13September 14 The Sharon Cuneta Show September 15 Magandang Umaga Po on ABS-CBN 2ABS-CBN News Advisory on ABS-CBN 2Balita Ngayon on ABS-CBN 2The World Tonight Nestle Special on ABS-CBN 2Angkan on ABS-CBN 2Luneta: Discovery Hour on ABS-CBN 2Hilakbot on ABS-CBN 2Ina on ABS-CBN 2September 16 Let's Go Crazy with Jack & Joey on ABS-CBN 2Regal Drama Presents on ABS-CBN 2September 17 Lots of Catch on ABS-CBN 2Mommy Ko, Daddy Ko! on ABS-CBN 2September 18 Bar None on ABS-CBN 2Napakasakit Kuya Eddie on ABS-CBN 2September 19 Nine-Teeners on ABS-CBN 2Overseas Unlimited on ABS-CBN 2September 20 Bukang Liwayway on ABS-CBN 2Cathedral of Praise with David Sumrall on ABS-CBN 2Triple Treat on ABS-CBN 2Business and Pleasure on ABS-CBN 2Video Hit Parade on ABS-CBN 2September 21 PEP (People, Events and Places) Talk
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Unknown Weekend with Velez ABS-CBN International Report on ABS-CBN 2Good Morning Philippines on ABS-CBN 2Parak on ABS-CBN 2Children's Hour on ABS-CBN 2In TUX icating on ABS-CBN 2Teen Pan Alley on ABS-CBN 2No Permanent Address on RPN 9Plaza 1899 on RPN 9Sa Kabukiran on RPN 9Stop Watch on RPN 9Simply Snooky on RPN 9Teenage Diary on RPN 9Export... Made in the Philippines on IBC 13Hiyas on IBC 13Travel Time Ora Engkantada Pinoy Thriller on IBC 13Scoop on IBC 13See True on GMA 7Early Evening Report on PTV 4Late Evening Report on PTV 4A Dialogue with Pres. C. Aquino on PTV 4Headline on PTV 4KB Kaibigan on PTV 4No Holds Barred on PTV 4Public Eye on PTV 4Tinig Bayan on PTV 4Tugon on PTV 4Da Young Once on PTV 4Mga Kwentong Buhay on PTV 4Pabrika on PTV 4Viva Drama Specials on PTV 4Big Ike's Happening on PTV 4Last Wave 1986 on PTV 4Maria! Maria! on PTV 4This Is It! on PTV 4People's Privilege Hour on PTV 4
Programs transferring networks
Finales January 3: Anna Liza (rerun) May 16:News at Seven on GMA 7The 11:30 Report on GMA 7 June 7: Student Canteen July 11:Newsday on IBC 13Mid-day Report on IBC 13 July 15: BBC/City 2 Balita on City 2 Television November 21:Luneta: Discovery Hour on ABS-CBN 2Hilakbot on ABS-CBN 2 December 12: Ina on ABS-CBN 2
Unknown NewsCenter 4 on MBS 4Manila Envelope on MBS 4In TUX icating on ABS-CBN 2Lots of Catch on ABS-CBN 2Bar None on ABS-CBN 2Overseas Unlimited on ABS-CBN 2Good Morning Philippines on ABS-CBN 2Pointblank on IBC 13Seeing Stars with Joe Quirino on IBC 13Turn on 13 on IBC 13IBCinema on IBC 13See True on IBC 13Kahapon Lamang on GMA 7The Bob Stewart Show on GMA 7Discorama on GMA 7Uncle Bob and Friends on GMA 7Pass the Mike with JQ and Willie on GMA 7Stop, Look & Listen on GMA 7Two for the Road on GMA 7Pasikatan sa Siete on GMA 7Ecotrends on GMA 7
Channels
Births January 4 – Katrina Halili , actress January 13 – Jan Manual , actor and TV Host January 25 – Luane Dy , actress and TV host January 26 – February 7 – Hermes Bautista , Filipino-American actor February 12 – Georgina Wilson , Filipino-British actress and TV host February 14 – Roxanne Guinoo , actress February 18 – Brenan Espartinez , Filipino singer (former child actor) March 1 – Sophia Montecarlo March 10 – JC de Vera , Filipino actor, host and model March 18 – Bianca King , Filipina-German model and actress March 28 – Dion Ignacio , actor and TV Host April 28 - Tom Taus, actor and TV Host May 16 – Shamcey Supsup , model, TV host and Miss Universe Philippines 2011 winner May 26 – June 6 – Anton dela Paz , Broadcaster and TV Personality (former actor) June 8 – Japoy Lizardo , Filipino taekwondo , practitioner, actor and commercial model . June 12 – Carla Abellana , actress June 13 – Ayanna Oliva , Filipina , model, singer, dancer, host DJ and VJ June 29 – Iya Villania , Filipino-Australian actress and TV host August 10 – Mercedes Cabral , actress August 29 – Joem Bascon , actor August 30 – Franz Ocampo, Broadcaster (Former Actress & TV Host) August 31 – Rachelle Ann Go , singer and actress September 13 – Sugar Mercado , Filipino dancer and actress September 27 – Chai Fonacier , actress and singer October 2 – Pancho Magno , actor October 13 – Dave Valentino, Broadcaster and TV Personality October 22 – Matt Evans , actor November 4 – Angelica Panganiban , actress November 5 – Dianne Medina , actress, dancer, TV host and model November 22 – Erika Padilla , Filipino actress, TV host, model and sideline reporter November 23 – Maxene Magalona , actress December 14 – Mark Herras , actor December 21 – Karel Marquez , actress, model, singer and TV host December 29 – December 31 – Mike Tan , actor
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