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Heart of Asia Channel
View on WikipediaHeart of Asia (stylized as HEART OF asia) is a Philippine free-to-air television channel. The channel was on test broadcast from June 12 to 28, 2020, and was officially launched on June 29, 2020. It operates daily from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.
Key Information
Heart of Asia was named after the programming block of the same name from GMA Network. The channel focuses on Filipino-dubbed Asian dramas, Films, Animated Series (Bida League) and Sports Coverages.[1][2]
History
[edit]In 2019, GMA Network announced plans to invest in its second phase of transition into digital television, including a partnership with American entertainment company Jungo TV and Philippine media company Solar Entertainment Corporation (SEC) to distribute content across all of its channels.[3][4][5] In preparation of releasing the GMA Affordabox and as part of the network's 70th founding anniversary, GMA Network launched Heart of Asia as part of their digital channel lineup of DZBB-DTV Channel 15.[6]
On June 7, 2020, GMA Network instructed audiences to re-scan their digital TV boxes on June 12 to receive their new channel lineup, which includes GMA, GMA News TV and Heart of Asia Channel.[7][8]
On June 12, 2020, Heart of Asia was on a test broadcast with provisional programs airing, while showing promotional material for the upcoming programs. The channel officially debuted on June 29 with regular programming. On February 27, 2023, Heart of Asia switched its broadcast from a 4:3 format to a 16:9 anamorphic widescreen format.[9]
Ratings
[edit]According to GMA Network's Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, the Heart of Asia channel ranked fifth in the ratings scoreboard, garnering a 4.9% audience share during the first quarter of 2021.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "GMA Network launches new digital channel 'Heart of Asia'". GMA Entertainment. June 26, 2020.
- ^ "New digital channel 'Heart of Asia' launched". Manila Standard. June 30, 2020.
- ^ Camus, Miguel R. (February 24, 2019). "GMA Network eyes P1-B investment in 2nd phase of digital TV rollout". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ Bartolome, Jessica (June 28, 2019). "GMA Network inks partnership with Jungo TV for concert, K-pop channels". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ Camus, Miguel R. (January 10, 2019). "GMA teaming up with PLDT for shift to digital". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ Esmael, Lisbet K. (June 8, 2020). "GMA to launch digital television box 'soon'". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "Advisory for Digital TV Box users: Mag-rescan na sa June 12!". GMA Network on YouTube. June 7, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "Scan your Digital receivers this June 12 (Friday) to watch Heart of Asia Channel on your TVs!". Heart of Asia on Facebook. June 9, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "Kapuso shows now available for widescreen viewing beginning February 27". GMA Network. February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "GMA-7 supreme: Kapuso channels are 1st, 2nd, 5th in TV ratings a year after ABS-CBN gets off the air – Gozon". Bilyonaryo. May 15, 2021.
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[edit]Heart of Asia Channel
View on GrokipediaHeart of Asia Channel (stylized as HEART OF asia) is a Philippine free-to-air digital television channel owned and operated by GMA Network, focusing primarily on Filipino-dubbed dramas and films from Asian countries such as South Korea, China, and Thailand.[1] Launched officially on June 29, 2020, after a test broadcast commencing June 12, the channel represents GMA Network's first dedicated Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) service, branded as the "Home of the best Asian dramas."[2][3] The channel's programming includes Asianovelas—locally termed dubbed Asian series—alongside movie blocks like Feel na Films for fantasy and comedy, Asian Cinemix for varied Asian cinema, action flicks, and Strictly Pinoy for Filipino classics, as well as recently released boys' love (BL) series and simulcasts of GMA's primetime shows.[1] Accessible via GMA Affordabox and GMA Now devices, it caters to audiences seeking affordable access to international Asian content adapted for Filipino viewers, expanding GMA's reach in the competitive digital TV landscape.[1][2]
