Re-branding: 9TV is now RPN Network

Quezon City, Philippines (updated January 22, 2016)

RPN Network

Radio Philippine Network (RPN) is having a major transformation. Starting January 18, the network changes its name from 9TV to RPN Network.

The network’s re-branding came as a surprise since it was just renamed 1 year and 18 months ago, as RPN-9 is 9TV. Its official Facebook account, though hinted its followers on January 12, to “witness the change” come July 18.

The change aims to intensify the network’s commitment in local news and public affairs, local entertainment, foreign canned show in the U.S., telenovelas from Mexico, sports and Hollywood movies.

New shows from RPN Network

RPN Network unveiled Kasama, Break the Bank, the newest interactive game show on Philippine TV and the newest collaboration of RPN Network and Endemol. Its pilot episode was hosted by the newest Kasama, Carlo Lorenzo. Created as a companion show to the global hit Deal or No Deal, the show employs 14 suitcases containing cash prizes between one peso to over a hundred thousand pesos. Viewers can join by texting a suitcase number of their choice anytime of the day. During the show, the 'randomizer' picks a number and a lucky viewer is chosen from the lot and called on live TV. This is when the negotiation starts. But the experience does not end there. Everyday, controversial DJ Mo Twister is joined by the sophisticated and no-nonsense Lady Banker and her ATM (Automated Tension Machine), in dishing out exciting, unpredictable, and fun-filled episodes where lots of cash and prizes. It took over the 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. timeslot, usually served as an alternative to teleseryes in other networks.

RPN Network’s newest interactive game show, Kasama, Break the Bank.