Cartoon Network (Filipino TV channel) facts for kids
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| Country | Philippines |
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| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) (High-definition simulcast of CN Southeast Asia) 16:9 480i (SDTV) (Philippine feed; usually upscaled for high-definition TV sets) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks Asia/Warner Bros. Asia |
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| History | |
| Launched | 6 October 1994 (as part of CN Southeast Asia) 1 September 1995 (Localized feed for Philippine television) |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| Sky Cable and Destiny Cable | Channel 43 (Digital) Channel 178 (HD) |
| Cablelink | Channel 26 |
| Parasat Cable TV | Channel 34 |
| Neca Cable Cebu | Channel 12 |
| Surigao Cable Television | Channel 54 |
| Pioneer Cable Vision | Channel 17 (SD) |
| Sky Cable (Zamboanga City) | Channel 18 (Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines) |
| Satellite | |
| Cignal | Channel 74 (SD) Channel 220 (HD) |
| G Sat | Channel 73 |
Cartoon Network (CN) is a popular Filipino TV channel. It shows lots of awesome animated cartoons. This channel is a special version of Cartoon Network Southeast Asia. It broadcasts only in the Philippines.
The channel first started showing cartoons on October 6, 1994. Back then, it was part of the Cartoon Network Southeast Asia channel. Later, on September 1, 1995, it became its own separate channel just for the Philippines.
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Why Kids Love Cartoon Network
In 2012, Cartoon Network became the number one channel for kids in the Philippines. This means more kids watched it than any other cable channel! Almost two-thirds of kids aged 2 to 12 watched it every week.
Kids also spent a lot of time watching Cartoon Network. This shows how much they enjoyed the shows. A manager from Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific said that the channel's ratings grew a lot. This was because kids and families loved the funny and adventurous cartoons.
In 2019, Cartoon Network and its sister channel, Boomerang, were still very popular. They ranked first in many cities across the Philippines. This information came from Kantar Media Philippines.
Watching Cartoon Network on Free TV
Sometimes, you can watch Cartoon Network shows on regular free TV channels. This means you don't need a cable subscription.
Cartoon Network Shows on GMA Network
GMA Network used to show Cartoon Network programs. In 2001, shows like Cow and Chicken, Johnny Bravo, and The Powerpuff Girls aired on weekday mornings and afternoons.
Later, in 2008, some Cartoon Network shows moved to QTV. These included Camp Lazlo and My Gym Partner's A Monkey. This lasted until 2010. In 2019, GMA Network re-aired the original Ben 10 episodes. They also showed Ben 10: Alien Force on weekends.
Cartoon Network Block on TV5
On October 18, 2010, TV5 started a special cartoon block. It was called TV5 Kids presents Cartoon Network. This block showed popular Cartoon Network programs. Many of these shows were dubbed in Filipino.
Some of the shows aired on TV5 included Ben 10, Ben 10: Alien Force, Ben 10: Omniverse, Codename: Kids Next Door, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Ed, Edd n Eddy. Other shows were Powerpuff Girls Z, The Secret Saturdays, and Teen Titans.
In 2013, TV5 added even more Cartoon Network shows. These included Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, and Adventure Time. Generator Rex also joined the weekend lineup in 2011. The block stopped airing in 2015.
The block came back in October 2016. It showed two newer CN shows: We Bare Bears and the 2016 Powerpuff Girls reboot. These aired only on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The block stopped again in October 2017. This was because TV5 started focusing more on sports and news. But good news! The block returned on July 20, 2020. It's now called "Cartoon Network on TV5 Kids" and airs on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Boomerang Shows on TV5 Kids
Around late 2015, TV5 also launched Boomerang on TV5 Kids. This block showed programs from Boomerang Southeast Asia. All the shows on this block were dubbed in Filipino.
Shows aired included The Looney Tunes Show, Rat-A-Tat, Inspector Gadget, The Powerpuff Girls, and Mr. Bean: The Animated Series. On weekends, it aired We Bare Bears and the 2016 The Powerpuff Girls reboot.
Cartoon Network on CNN Philippines
After a break, Cartoon Network shows returned to free TV on September 1, 2018. This time, they aired on CNN Philippines. This happened because more news channels started showing cartoons.
Shows like We Bare Bears, Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, and Ben 10 aired. They were shown in their original English language. These shows were part of a new block called CNN Philippines Junior. More cartoon shows are planned for CNN Philippines in the future.
High-Definition Channel
The Cartoon Network channel in the Philippines does not have its own HD version. Instead, you can watch the HD version of Cartoon Network Southeast Asia. This HD channel is available on major TV providers. These include SkyCable HD, Cignal HD, and Sky Direct. It broadcasts in 1080i HDTV.
Logos of Cartoon Network
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The first Cartoon Network logo, used from September 1, 1996 to September 30, 2005.
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The second Cartoon Network logo, used from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2011.
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The third and current Cartoon Network logo, used since October 1, 2011.
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A different version of the original Cartoon Network logo. It was used in special clips and sometimes as a small logo on the screen.
See also
In Spanish: Cartoon Network (Filipinas) para niños
