The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1997. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

Premieres

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Beverly Hills, 90210 ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' (often referred to by its short title, ''90210'') is an American teen drama television series created by Darren Star and produced by Aaron Spelling under his production company Spelling Television. The series ran fo ...

'' on Studio 23 (now S+A 23) * ''

Baywatch ''Baywatch'' is an American action drama television series about lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, and Hawaii, starring David Hasselhoff. It was created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Gregory J. Bonann, ...

'' on Studio 23 (now S+A 23) * ''

The Nanny ''The Nanny'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on CBS from November 3, 1993, to June 23, 1999, starring Fran Drescher as Fran Fine, a Jewish fashionista from Flushing, Queens, New York, who becomes the nanny of three chi ...

'' on Studio 23 (now S+A 23) * ''Aawitan Kita'' on GMA 7 * ''Solbrain'' on ABC 5 * ''

VR Troopers ''VR Troopers'' is a syndicated live action superhero fiction, superhero-adventure film, adventure television series produced and distributed by Saban Entertainment from 1994 to 1996. The show tried to profit from the fascination with virtual rea ...

'' on ABC 5 * '' Masked Rider'' on ABC 5 * ''The Final Report'' on PTV 4 * ''Klik na Klik sa Trese'' on IBC 13 * ''Details 0923'' on IBC 13 * '' Sky Ranger Gavan'' on RPN 9 * ''

Pobre Niña Rica ''Pobre niña rica'' (English title: ''Poor Little Rich Girl'') is a Mexican telenovela produced by Enrique Segoviano for Televisa. The series stars Victoria Ruffo as Consuelo, Ariel López Padilla as Julio and Paulina Rubio as Alma. Plot L ...

'' on GMA 7 * ''Walang Kukurap'' on GMA 7 * ''Bitoy's Adventures in Bilibkaba?'' on GMA 7 * ''Gillage People'' on GMA 7 * ''Jamming'' on GMA 7 * ''Next'' on GMA 7 * ''Tuesday Viva Presentations'' on GMA 7 * ''Cinema Cinema Cinema'' on RPN 9 * ''Julie'' on ABS-CBN 2 * ''Zambo Jambo'' on ABS-CBN TV-3 Zamboanga * ''TV Innovations'' on

Citynet 27 DWDB-TV, channel 27 is the flagship UHF station of the Philippine television network GTV, wholly owned by Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, a subsidiary of GMA Network Inc. Its studios are located at the GMA Network Center, EDSA c ...

(now GTV 27) *''

Ka Ina Ka Ina is a Venezuelan telenovela written by César Miguel Rondón and produced by Venevisión in 1995. This telenovela lasted 164 episodes and was distributed internationally by Venevisión International. And was hit, becoming broadcast in countr ...

'' on Citynet 27 * ''TV Patrol Davao'' on ABS-CBN TV-4 Davao

Programs transferring networks

Finales

* January 3: ''

Lyra Lyra (; Latin for lyre, from Greek ''λύρα'') is a small constellation. It is one of the 48 listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and is one of the modern 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Lyra was ...

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GMA 7 DZBB-TV, Channel 7 (analog) and Channel 15 (digital), is the flagship TV station of Philippine television network GMA. The station is owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. with its studios are located at the GMA Network Center, EDSA corner ...

* January 25: '' Star Circle National Teen Quest'' on ABS-CBN 2 * January 26: ''

GMA Supershow ''GMA Supershow'', formerly titled as ''Germside'' and ''Germspesyal'', is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. The show was the longest-running Sunday noontime variety show in Philippine television until 2015. Hosted ...

'' on GMA 7 * February 14: ''

Mara Clara ''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine drama television series on ABS-CBN, which aired from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997, replacing ''Sebya, Mahal Kita'' and was replaced by ''Esperanza''. The series stars Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. It wa ...

'' on ABS-CBN 2 * February 21: ''

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'' on ABS-CBN 2 * March 7: '' Maria Mercedes'' on ABS-CBN 2 * April 3: ''

Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! ''Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!'' () is a Philippine television fantasy situational comedy series broadcast by Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation, ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Directed by Bert de Leon, it stars Vic Sotto, Charito Solis and Alice Dixson. ...

'' on GMA 7 * April 4: '' Business Today'' on GMA 7 * April 11: ''

Ang TV ''Ang TV'' ( en, The TV) was a youth-oriented comedy variety show in the Philippines. The show's format was inspired by its predecessor ''Kaluskos Musmos'', (a popular Philippine kiddie gag show in the 1970s) and its foreign counterpart ''The ...

'' on ABS-CBN 2 * May 4: ''

Showbiz Lingo ''Showbiz Lingo'' (later ''Showbiz Lingo Plus'') was a Philippine weekly entertainment news and talk show. It was first broadcast on August 2, 1992, replacing ''Junior Patrol'', under the name ''Showbiz Lingo'' and on May 11, 1997, after a reform ...

'' on ABS-CBN 2 * May 12: ''

The Maricel Drama Special ''The Maricel Drama Special'' is a Philippine anthology drama series and broadcast which was aired on ABS-CBN from March 27, 1989 to May 12, 1997. Replacing ''Maricel Regal Drama Special'' and was replaced by '' Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis''. ...

'' on ABS-CBN 2 * May 29: ''GMA True Stories'' on GMA 7 * June 15: ''

The Sharon Cuneta Show ''The Sharon Cuneta Show'' (also known as ''"Sharon"'' and ''"TSCS"'') was a Philippine musical variety show hosted by the Philippines' megastar Sharon Cuneta. It aired on Sunday night from September 14, 1986, to June 15, 1997. Broadcast Histor ...

'' on ABS-CBN 2 * June 17: ''

Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata ''Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata'' ( en, Wait for the Next Chapter) is a Filipino political satire comedy television series. It's a situational comedy that depicts the lives of the common "tao" and their interactions with the "demi-gods" of politi ...

'' on ABS-CBN 2 * June 29: ''Super Games'' on GMA 7 * August 15: ** ''

IBC TV X-Press ''IBC TV X-Press'' was an afternoon newscast of IBC 13. It aired from July 10, 1995, to August 15, 1997, replacing '' IBC News 5:30 Report'' and was replaced by ''Headline Trese''. Anchors *Amy Godinez-Cuenco *Elmer Mercado See also *List of p ...

'' on IBC 13 ** '' Mia Gracia'' on GMA 7 * September 12: '' Valiente'' * September 24: ''Inside Showbiz'' on GMA 7 * October 6: ''Gillage People'' on GMA 7 * October 7: ''Mixed N.U.T.S. (Numero Unong Terrific Show!)'' on GMA * October 31: ''Gym Team'' on ABS-CBN 2 * November 16: ''Ready, Get Set, Go!'' on ABS-CBN 2

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Ilusiones ''Ilusiones'' (literally: '' Illusions '') is a Venezuelan telenovela written by Luis Colmenares and produced by Radio Caracas Televisión in 1995. This telenovela lasted 135 episodes and was distributed internationally by RCTV International. Cri ...

'' on ABS-CBN 2 * ''

Lazos de Amor ''Lazos de amor'' (English title: ''Τies of love'') is a Mexican telenovela produced by Carla Estrada for Televisa in 1995. It stars Lucero and Luis José Santander. Plot The series centers around María Guadalupe, María Paula and María Fern ...

'' on ABS-CBN 2 * ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' on ABS-CBN 2 * ''

'' on ABS-CBN 2 * ''The Nanny'' on ABS-CBN 2 * ''Spice Boys'' on ABS-CBN 2 * ''Earthlink'' on ABS-CBN 2 * ''Lihim ng Gabi'' on GMA 7 * ''Uncle Bob's Lucky 7 Club'' on GMA 7 * ''Jamming'' on GMA 7 * ''Vilma Tonight: A Limited Engagement'' on GMA 7 * ''Bilibitornot'' on GMA 7 * ''MU'' on GMA 7 * ''Channel S'' on GMA 7 * ''Pobre Niña Rica'' on GMA 7 * ''MVP: Monday Viva Presentations'' on GMA 7 * ''B na B: Baliw na Baliw'' on ABC 5 * ''Good Evening Please'' on ABC 5 * ''PSE Live: The Stock Market Today'' on IBC 13 * ''Ikaw ang Humatol'' on IBC 13 * ''Mga Himala at Gintong Aral ng El Shaddai'' on IBC 13 * '' Machineman'' on IBC 13 * '' Sky Ranger Gavan'' on IBC 13 * ''Tell The People'' on RPN 9 * ''Cinema Cinema'' on RPN 9 * ''Nap Knock'' on RPN 9 * ''Home TV Shopping'' on RJTV 29 * ''World TV Mag/CNN Headline News/ MLB on World TV-21/SBN 21'' on World TV-21World TV BOxing SBN TV Boxng on SBN 21/World TV-21on DWBC 1422KHZGREENCROSSALCOHOL(1972-2007)/ DZME1530KHZ/ DZRJ-810AM/ RJ100.3FMMHZ * ''Dance Upon a Time with Becky Garcia'' on RJTV 29 * ''Quantum Showcase'' on Citynet 27 (now GTV 27) * ''TV Patrol Mindanao'' on ABS-CBN TV-4 Davao

Channels

Launches

* September 3 –

Arirang TV Arirang International Broadcasting is a South Korean-based broadcasting company operated by the International Broadcasting Exchange Foundation. It began as a cable TV service in South Korea on February 3, 1997, and opened Korea's first overseas ...

* September 21 –

AXN Asia AXN is an Asian pay television channel owned by KC Global Media Asia based in Singapore. It primarily airs action, police procedural, and reality shows. The network was formerly wholly owned by Sony Pictures Television, but the Asia Pacific, Midd ...

* November 30 –

Hallmark Channel Asia Diva (formerly Diva Universal) was a Southeast Asian pay television channel owned and operated by NBCUniversal International Networks. It was launched on 30 November 1997 along with E! (Asian TV channel), E! as Hallmark Channel Asia, before bei ...

Births

*January 20 – Kim Michael Last, That's My Bae contestant *January 27 - Angelica Nikka Javier, actor, dancer and TV Host *February 15 – Kit Thompson, actor *February 17 – Kenzo Gutierrez, actor, TV commercial, print and ramp model, football player and college student *March 10 –

Julia Barretto Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia (born March 10, 1997), better known for her screen name Julia Barretto (), is a Filipino actress and model. Dubbed as the “''Drama Princess''” of her generation by various media outlet, Barretto was inducte ...

, actress *March 13 – Lou Yanong *March 30 – Johnrey Rivas, actor *April 16 –

Paul Salas Paul Andre Solinap Salas (born April 16, 1998), popularly known by his stage name Paul Salas, is a Filipino actor, model, and vlogger. Early life He is the eldest son of Michelle Solinap and Universal Motion dancer Jim Salas. He graduated fro ...

, actor *May 1 –

Miles Ocampo Camille Tan Hojilla (born May 1, 1997), known professionally as Miles Ocampo, is a Filipino actress, model, writer, and singer. A former mainstay in the kiddie gag show ''Goin' Bulilit'', she is a member of Crown Artist Management, a talent age ...

, actress *May 6 –

Maymay Entrata Marydale Entrata (born May 6, 1997), better known by her stage name Maymay Entrata (), is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and model. She came to prominence in 2017, after winning '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7.'' Born in Camiguin, ...

, model, singer, composer, dancer and actress *May 23 - Nikki Bagaporo, actress *June 17 -

Jameson Blake Jameson Andrew Blake (born June 17, 1997) is a Filipino American actor, dancer, and model based in the Philippines. He is best known for his roles in the films '' 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten'' (2016), '' So Connected'' (2018), and ''Ang Babaeng Allergic ...

, actor, dancer and TV Host *June 26 - Joshua Cadeliña, actor and singer *June 20 - Edmond Francisco, actor, dancer and TV Host *July 31 –

Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas Forteza (born July 31, 1997), professionally known as Barbie Forteza (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, dancer, singer, host, and vlogger. She is the recipient of several accolades, including both international and local award ...

, actress, singer, comedian and dancer *September 16 –

Julian Marcus Trono Julian Marcus Daang Trono (born September 16, 1997) is a Filipino actor, dancer, choreographer and media personality. He is a contract artist of VIVA Artists Agency. Trono has since moved to VIVA Artist Agency and acts in a romantic pairing with ...

, actor *September 22 – Maris Racal, actress, singer and dancer *October 7 –

Joshua Garcia Joshua Espineli Garcia (; born October 7, 1997) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. He began his professional acting career in 2015 after being part of the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: All In'' as a contestant. He rose to p ...

, actor *October 4 – Michelle Vito, actress *October 12 - Jimboy Martin, actor *October 20 – Manolo Pedrosa, actor and student *October 22 –

Kiara Takahashi ''Pinoy Big Brother: Otso'' is the eighth main (fourteenth overall) season of ''Pinoy Big Brother'' which premiered on November 10, 2018 and ended on August 4, 2019 on ABS-CBN. This is the fourth special edition of taking different batches, civi ...

*October 23 – Harlene Delgado, Broadcaster *November 4 –

Bea Binene Beanca Marie Binene (born November 4, 1997), professionally known as Bea Binene (), is a Filipinos, Filipino actress and TV host. She was a finalist on ''StarStruck Kids'' and has played the role of Natalie Dimaculangan on ''First Time (TV se ...

, actress, broadcast journalist and TV Host *November 17 - Jennifer Buencamino, actress, singer, dancer and TV Host *December 4 –

Ruru Madrid Ruru may refer to: Places *Ruru, Nepal * Ruru, New Zealand People *Rouran, an ancient nomadic race from the Mongolian steppes, also called Juan Juan *Ruru Madrid, a Filipino teen actor Others *Māori name for the morepork owl *A Kanohi from the L ...

, actor *December 7- Edward Kyle Secades, actor and dancer *December 17 –

Jazz Ocampo Jazzmin Leslie Ocampo McDonald (born December 17, 1997 in Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines), known professionally as Jazz Ocampo, is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She was a contract artist of GMA Network. Career Ocampo's father ...

, actress *December 18 –

Mikee Quintos Mikaela Marie Javier Quintos (born December 18, 1997), also known as Mikee Quintos, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Lira in ''Encantadia''. Life and career Quintos was born in Manila, Philippines. Both he ...

, actress and singer *December 19 - Maria Fabiana, actress, TV Host & Model *December 24 – Diana Mackey, actress

Deaths

*April 6 –

Max Alvarado Max Alvarado (February 19, 1929 – April 6, 1997) was a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actor known mainly by his portrayals of villains in a career which spanned six decades. Early life Max Alvarado was born as Gavino Maximo Teodosio in ...

, 68, actor (born February 19, 1929) *July 3 – Chiquito, 65, actor and comedian (born March 12, 1932) *October 11 –

Dencio Padilla Prudencio Baldivia (September 2, 1928 – October 10, 1997), better known as Dencio Padilla or Tata Dens (), was a veteran Filipino actor and comedian. Career He appeared in films as the favorite sidekick of Fernando Poe Jr. Known for his Bata ...

, 68, actor and comedian (born May 7, 1929) *December 31 – Gerard Fainsan, 23, singer, actor and member Universal Motion Dancers (born January 20, 1974)