ETC (Philippine TV Channel) facts for kids
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| Country | Philippines |
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| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Network |
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| Slogan | I Am ETC |
| Headquarters | Third Floor Worldwide Corporate Center, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, Philippines |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English (main) Filipino (secondary and primary for ETCinema and ETCerye) |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Solar Entertainment Corporation |
| Sister channels |
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| History | |
| Former names | On Channel 9 RPN/NV9/CS9/Solar TV Affiliates:ETC(Philippines) with (October 15, 1969 – November 30, 2013) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| SBN Owned and Operated stations | Digital: Channel 21 (Metro Manila) (LCN: 21.02) Analog: Channel 7 (Davao City) |
| Cable | |
| Sky Cable / Destiny Cable (Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan) |
Channel 16 |
| Cablelink (Metro Manila) |
Channel 34 |
| Sky Cable (Laoag, Baguio, Dagupan, Batangas, Naga, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu, Davao, Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos) |
Channel 17 |
| Satellite | |
| Cignal (Nationwide) |
Channel 21 |
| Sky Direct (Nationwide) |
Channel 33 |
| G Sat (Nationwide) |
Channel 74 |
| SatLite | Channel 21 |
| Streaming media | |
| Solar WatchNow | Watch Live (Philippines only) |
ETC (which looks like etc) is a TV channel in the Philippines. It is owned by Solar Entertainment Corporation through its part, the Southern Broadcasting Network.
You can watch ETC on digital free TV in Metro Manila on channel 21. If you are in Davao City, you can watch it on analog TV on channel 7. You can also find ETC on many cable and satellite TV providers like Sky Cable and Cignal. It is also available for streaming online.
ETC broadcasts all day, every day, even during holidays. Before September 2019, it used to broadcast on analog TV from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM. After that, its analog signal was turned off for good.
The main studios for ETC are in Mandaluyong City, at the Worldwide Corporate Center. Its sales office is in Pasig City. The TV tower that sends out its free-to-air signal is located in Antipolo, Rizal.
Contents
The Story of ETC
How ETC Started
ETC first started on January 1, 2004. Back then, it was known as "Entertainment Central." You could watch it on different cable and satellite TV services.
Changes in Channels
On January 1, 2008, ETC stopped being a separate channel on Sky Cable. Instead, it began to be shown on SBN 21. This was part of a deal where Solar Entertainment shared broadcast time with other TV stations.
Later, on March 2, 2011, ETC moved to another network called RPN. At the same time, a new news channel called Talk TV started broadcasting on SBN 21.
However, ETC moved back to SBN on November 30, 2013. This happened because another channel, Solar News Channel, moved to RPN to reach more viewers.
New Shows and Look
After June 5, 2018, many shows from ETC's sister channel, 2nd Avenue, moved to ETC. This happened after 2nd Avenue stopped broadcasting.
On November 21, 2018, ETC showed off its new look and new slogans. These new slogans were In Full Bloom and #IamETC.
What You Can Watch on ETC
ETC mainly aims its shows at young adults, like teenagers and people in their early twenties. The channel shows many different types of programs.
Types of Programs
You can find many popular shows from the U.S. on ETC. These include:
- Sitcoms: Funny shows about everyday life.
- Drama series: Exciting stories with interesting characters.
- Reality shows: Programs that follow real people in real situations.
- Entertainment news: Updates on celebrities and the world of entertainment.
Local Shows
ETC also creates and broadcasts its own shows made in the Philippines. Some of these local programs include:
- News programs: Keeping you updated on what's happening.
- Lifestyle shows: Programs about fashion, food, and living well.
- Infotainment: Shows that mix information with entertainment.
- Etcetera: A local entertainment program.
- Reality programs: Such as Project Runway Philippines, I Am Meg, and Mega Fashion Crew.
How Many People Watch ETC
According to a study by AGB Nielsen Philippines, ETC was the most-watched female TV channel from January to May 2012. This included both cable and free TV viewers. It had a 10.33% share of all TV viewers during that time.
