Jack City was a

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and

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based in

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. Formerly known as

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, it serves as the spin-off channel to

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. Owned by

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, the channel is currently broadcast on

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channel 22,

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channel 64 (analog) & channel 138 (digital), Cablelink channel 40, and

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channel 138 (digital) and other cable operators in the

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, and is also available on live streaming via video-on-demand servic
Blink
It was also previously aired on

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from 2012 to 2014.

History

2011–2012: Chase

During its initial launch on

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, Chase was a male-focused general entertainment channel that aired during nighttime, while sharing its channel space with the now-defunct game show channel, TGC, which aired during daytime. In late February 2012, the former announced in an on-screen graphic during its shows that it was switching to a 24-hour broadcast, therefore remaining on channel 31 while the latter was spun off into its own channel on select cable providers.

2012–2015: Jack City

On September 7, 2012, Chase announced through on-screen graphics and various plugs that it was going to be replaced by a spin-off of sister channel

. The changes took effect on October 20, 2012, when Jack City was launched, with some of Chase's programs carried onto its roster. The full broadcast was initiated on November 11, 2012. On June 28, 2013, the channel's airing hours were reduced to 18 hours a day on free TV, in compliance with the

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's guidelines. However, it still continues to air 24 hours a day as a cable channel. On September 1, 2014, Jack City ended its run on free TV, due to the preparations being made by BEAM 31 for the incoming transition to ISDB-T digital television, though it continues to be broadcast as a separate cable channel. This move resulted in a change of its channel assignment for

and

(Digital) subscribers.

2015: CT

In March 2015, the channel was set to be renamed as CT, signaling a deviation from the "Jack" branding. The new channel will not only air drama series like its predecessor, but will also air comedy series, talk shows and men's lifestyle programs.

Programming

Catering to a more mature male and female audience, while targeting executives, Jack City's programming currently consists of action and crime-oriented drama series and movies.

References

External links

Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jack City (TV channel) Defunct television networks in the Philippines Former Solar Entertainment Corporation channels English-language television stations in the Philippines Men's interest channels Television channels and stations established in 2012 Television channels and stations disestablished in 2015