CT (TV channel)
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Mandaluyong City, Philippines |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Solar Entertainment Corporation |
CT (stood for City Television) is a Filipino cable and satellite television network based in Mandaluyong City. It is officially launched on March 22, 2015, and is owned by Solar Entertainment Corporation, replacing Jack City, a defunct spin-off of sister channel Jack TV.[1] This channel is currently broadcast on all local pay TV and cable operators in the Philippines. CT is also available on live streaming via video-on-demand service SkyMobi and Sky On Demand, as well as on digital television test broadcast.
History
2011–2012: Chase
During its initial launch on BEAM Channel 31, 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 spin 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 Jack TV. 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 National Telecommunications Commission'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 SkyCable and Destiny Cable (Digital) subscribers.
2015–present: CT
On March 22, 2015, Jack City was replaced by CT, thus becoming independent from its parent network. Upon launch, the channel broadened its programming focus by adding talk shows, sitcoms and men's lifestyle programs to its roster.
