Universal Channel (Philippines)

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Universal Channel Philippines
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Universal Channel logo
Launched April 1, 2009 (as Sci Fi Channel)
July 26, 2010 (as Universal Channel)
Owned by Universal Networks International
Solar Entertainment Corporation
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Country Philippines
Language English
Headquarters Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Website www.universalchannel.asia
Availability
Satellite
Cignal Digital TV
Metro Manila
Channel 113 (HD)
Cable
Destiny Cable
Metro Manila
Channel 27
Cablelink
Metro Manila
Channel 31
SkyCable
Metro Manila
Channel 73 (SD) (Digital)
Channel 187 (HD)
Parasat Cable TV
Cagayan De Oro City
Channel 66
Royal Cable
Santa Rosa, Laguna
Channel 76
Kalibo Cable
Kalibo, Aklan
Channel 96
SPC-New World CATV (San Jose del Monte and Marilao, Bulacan) Channel 37
Available on many cable and satellite systems Check local listings for channels in the Philippines

Universal Channel Philippines is a television channel specializing in movies and television series in the thriller, drama, comedy, crime and investigation genres. It is owned by Universal Networks International, with a partnership with Solar Entertainment Corporation.

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History [edit]

Sci Fi Channel logo used from April 1, 2009 to July 25, 2010

Sci Fi Channel was launched on April 1, 2009, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and horror shows and movies.[1] On July 26, 2010 at 6:00 AM, Sci Fi Channel (Philippines) was replaced with the world's most popular cable and satellite channel, Universal Channel, while Sci Fi Channel (Asia) was rebranded as Syfy Universal (Asia) on the same day.

Universal Channel HD [edit]

Universal Channel HD is a high definition simulcast of Universal Channel Asia which has the same programming schedule, and is exclusively available only on Cignal HD (Channel 113).

Programming [edit]

Current Programs [edit]

Former Programs [edit]

Movie Block [edit]

Upcoming Shows [edit]

See also [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ NBC Universal Global launches Sci Fi Channel in the Philippines Philippine Star website. Retrieved on April 04, 2009.

External links [edit]