Philippine TV Programming Quiz

When was the very first television broadcast of ABS-CBN’s predecessor (BEC/ABS)?

• 1946

• 1953

• 1955

• 1961

Which network became the first in the Philippines—and Southeast Asia—to conduct full-color broadcasting?

• GMA Network

• ABS-CBN

• RPN-9

• TV5

RPN-9 made a broadcasting milestone in the 1990s by becoming the first Filipino station to do what?

• Launch a cable news channel

• Broadcast in widescreen (16:9)

• Have 24-hour programming

• Stream online

What is the modern name of the network originally called Government Television (GTV-4) in 1974?

• GMA Network

• TV5

• People's Television Network (PTV)

• OnePH

Which of the following is included in GMA Network’s programming mix?

• Anime and children's shows

• Only news and public affairs

• Exclusive Hollywood movies

• Reality programs only

When did TV5 (originally ABC) resume operations after martial law?

• 1976

• 1986

• 1992

• 2000

Which ABS-CBN show is recognized as the Philippines’ first noontime variety show?

• Tawag ng Tanghalan

• Student Canteen

• Eat Bulaga!

• What’s My Living?

Which sitcom introduced by RPN-9 in 1969 became one of the most enduring in Philippine TV?

• John En Marsha

• The Nida-Nestor Show

• Buhay Artista

• Puruntongs

What was the predecessor name of GMA Network before it adopted its current branding?

• ABS-CBN

• Republic Broadcasting System (RBS) TV Channel 7

• People's Television Network

• Associated Broadcasting Corporation

In what year was the government television network (now PTV-4) first launched?

• 1962

• 1974

• 1980

• 1986