The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1987. 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 27–29 – Rebel soldiers loyal to former president

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seized the

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compound in

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. The two-day plot ended in a skirmish, killing a rebel soldier and 35 others were hurt. *March 1 –

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was relaunched as the ''Star Network''.

Premieres

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*April: ''Ang Pamilya Ko'' on ABS-CBN 2

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*''Na-Kuh Eh, Eto nAPO Sila!'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Tonight with Merce'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Zsa Zsa'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Wanbol High'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Talents Unlimited'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Misis of the 80's'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Monday Night with Edu'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Malacañang This Week'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Plataporma at Isyu'' on IBC 13 *''Public Forum'' on IBC 13 *''Tapatan Kay Luis Beltran'' on IBC 13 *''Regal Theatre'' on IBC 13 *''Viva Telecine sa 13'' on IBC 13 *''Squad 13'' on IBC 13 *''Eh Kasi, Babae'' on IBC 13 *''

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'' on IBC 13 *''O, Sige!'' on IBC 13 *''Pubhouse'' on IBC 13 *''Working Girls'' on IBC 13 *''Star Cafe'' on IBC 13 *''

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'' on IBC 13 *''Spectacular Action on Screen'' on IBC 13 *''Kalatog sa Trese'' on IBC 13 *'' Penpen de Sarapen'' on RPN 9 *''Ang Manok ni San Pedro'' on RPN 9 *''Co-Ed Blues'' on RPN 9 *''Agos'' on RPN 9 *''Flordeluna: Book 2'' on RPN 9 *''Showbiz Talk of the Town'' on RPN 9 *''Sining Siete'' on GMA 7 *''Good Morning Showbiz'' on GMA 7 *''Ang Say Mo... Mahalaga!'' on GMA 7 *''Someone's on Your Side'' on GMA 7 *''Golpe de Gulo'' on GMA 7 *''Kaming Mga Ulila'' on GMA 7 *''Velez This Week'' on GMA 7

Programs transferring networks

Finales

*January 4: ''GMA News Digest'' on GMA 7 *February 15: '' The Penthouse Live!'' on GMA 7 *February 27: ** ''Balita Ngayon'' on ABS-CBN 2 ** ''Amorsola'' on GMA 7 ** ''Mirasol del Cielo'' on GMA 7 *April 11: ''Andrea Amor'' on IBC 13 *April 15: ''Nestle Special'' on ABS-CBN 2 *August 22: ''Showbiz na Showbiz'' on ABS-CBN 2 *September 10: ''Mommy Ko, Daddy Ko!'' on ABS-CBN 2 *September 11: ''Nine-Teeners'' on ABS-CBN *October 30: ** ''Early Evening Report'' on PTV 4 ** ''Late Evening Report'' on PTV 4 *November 10: ''Regal Drama Presents'' on ABS-CBN 2 *December 16: ''Heartbeat'' on GMA 7 *December 18: ''Probe'' on ABS-CBN 2

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*''Na-Kuh Eh, Eto nAPO Sila!'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Tonight with Merce'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Triple Treat'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Mga Kwento ni Lola'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Parak'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Wanbol High'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Monday Night with Edu'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Business and Pleasure'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Kabuhayan Muna'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Malacañang This Week'' on ABS-CBN 2 *''Plataporma at Isyu'' on IBC 13 *''Truth Forum'' on IBC 13 *''Hiyas'' on IBC 13 *''Regal Theatre'' on IBC 13 *''Squad 13'' on IBC 13 *''Chicks to Chicks'' on IBC 13 *''Eh Kasi, Babae'' on IBC 13 *''O, Sige!'' on IBC 13 *''Working Girls'' on IBC 13 *''Star Cafe'' on IBC 13 *''Scoop'' on IBC 13 *''Ringside at Elorde'' on IBC 13 *''Spectacular Action on Screen'' on IBC 13 *''Gideon 300'' on IBC 13 *''Daigdig ng mga Artista sa Telebisyon'' on GMA 7 *''Not So Late Night with Edu'' on GMA 7 *''See True'' on GMA 7 *''Interaction'' on GMA 7 *'' Weekend with Velez'' on GMA 7 *''Christ is the Answer'' on GMA 7

Births

*January 29 – DM Sevilla, actor *March 16 – Paw Diaz, former actress *March 27 –

Markki Stroem Marcello Angelo Stroem (born 21 March 1987), also known as Markki Stroem, is a Filipino-Norwegian finalist on ABS-CBN's Pilipinas Got Talent Season 1. He finished his studies with merit and honors in the Glion Institute of Higher Education in S ...

. actor, singer and TV Personality *April 15 – Cathy Beltran, Broadcaster (Former 26K Model) *May 15 – Jennylyn Mercado, actress, singer, former Matinee Idol *June 1 – Johan Santos, actor and TV Host *June 7 - Lizzy Pecson *June 11 –

Kean Cipriano Kean Edward Uson Cipriano (born June 11, 1987 in Pasig City) is a Filipino singer, composer, actor, music video director, and musician. He is well known as the former vocalist of pop-rock band Callalily, and the founder of his own record label O ...

, actor, commercial, endorsement *June 20 – Daiana Menezes, actress *August 9 – Hazel Uy *August 11 – Alyssa Alano, former actress *August 18 –

Sam Y.G. Samir Gogna, known professionally as Sam YG (short for Samir Young Guy), and also known as his character Shivaker (born August 18, 1984), is a Filipino radio and television personality. He is the one of the three '' Boys Night Out'' hosts on Mag ...

, Radio DJ, singer and TV host *August 23 – Nikki Gil, actress, endorsement, VTR Voice *September 13 – ** John James Uy, actor, TV Host, model **Marvin Barrameda, TV Host and actor *September 26 –

Maricris Garcia Maria Cristina Yu Garcia-Cruz (born September 26, 1987), professionally known as Maricris Garcia-Cruz (), is a Filipina singer and actress. She came to prominence after winning the third season of '' Pinoy Pop Superstar''. She is the Philippine ...

, singer *September 29 – Max Eigenmann, actress, singer model *September 30 –

Denise Laurel Denise María Sanz Laurel (born September 30, 1987), better known as Denise Laurel, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is half-Spanish and half-Filipino. She is a granddaughter of former vice president Salvador Laurel and great-granddaughte ...

, actress, endorsement, commercial *October 17 – Bea Alonzo, actress, endorsement, commercial *October 22 – Jade Lopez, actress *November 4 –

Michelle Madrigal Michelle Madrigal Gaspar (born November 4, 1988) is a Filipino-American former actress. She was a finalist of ABS-CBN reality talent search, '' Star Circle Quest''. She has a younger sister named Micaella Madrigal and her elder sister, Ehra Madri ...

, actress *November 28 –

Bianca Manalo Pamela Bianca Ramos Manalo (born November 28, 1987) is a Filipina actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2009 winner, and represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2009, but she was unplaced. In ...

, actress *December 19 – Slater Young, actor *December 21 – ** Ryza Cenon, actress **

Valerie Concepcion Valerie Norona Galang-Sunga (born December 21, 1987) is a Filipino actress, television host, and endorser. She is known for her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera ''Sinasamba Kita'' but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN. She then ...

, actress *December 25 – ** Bettina Carlos, actress **

LJ Reyes Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes (born December 25, 1987), known professionally as LJ Reyes, is a Filipina actress. She is best known as one of the Final Four in the second season of the widely acclaimed GMA reality TV show, '' StarStruck''. She won ...

, actress *December 30 – Jake Cuenca, actor, endorsement, VTR Voice, commercial, host

References

{{Years in the Philippines Television in the Philippines by year Philippine television-related lists

Events

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