Net 25

Net 25 is a Philippine terrestrial/cable television network owned and operated by Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DZEC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 25 on terrestrial TV, and has carried by major cable operators in the country. The channel is known for its current slogan, Dito na 'ko! This station studios are located at #25 Central Ave., New Era, Quezon City. Net 25 airs for 19 hours on weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight and 18 hours on weekends from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on free TV and 24 hours on cable.

Net 25 reaches TV audiences on the Eastern and Pacific coasts, United States, Alaska and Hawaii and the whole of Asia including Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau (in Portuguese), Taiwan, China as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Turkey, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany, Monaco, Switzerland, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden and the entire continent of Europe.

Net 25 currently has 155 talents, a conglomeration of 65 local personalities, and 45 INC TV personalities.

History
Before Net 25 was launched on April 23, 2000, The station was previously owned by ACWS-United Broadcasting Network (now owned by Manila Broadcasting Company that airs DZRH). Under the name UltraVision 25, the station started its broadcast operations on July 27, 1999. On April 23, 2000 it was bought by Eagle Broadcasting Corporation and was officially launched in a multimedia exhibit dubbed "Destination: PLANET 25".

In late April 2001, NET 25 was the only station airing live coverage of the Pro-Estrada Rally (also known as EDSA III). That rally ended in a failed siege of the Malacañang Presidential Palace on May 1, 2001. When NET 25 became known for blow-by-blow accounts of Philippine Events, NET 25 was the home to DZEC programs such as Agila Reports, Liwanagin Natin and Con Todos Recados as well as Captured, Newsbeat, I-Balita, Net 25 Report Daytime, Net 25 Report Primetime, Net 25 Report Weekend Edition, and World Report.

Capable of 120 kilowatts of transmitter power (for a total of 7,896 kilowatts ERP), NET 25 boasts of the Philippines' first trilon TV tower that rises to 907 feet above sea level. A state-of-the-art JAMPRO 48-panel antenna and two 60 kW ACRODYNE transmitters complete the tower package. NET 25 also has studios and editing suites for in-house and post-productions.

Digital television
Net 25 with the help of GEMNET, had the first digital and full HD coverage of the 2010 Philippine elections via the ISDB-T system through their sister station's frequency, Channel 49. It also offered real-time election results from via datacasting. However, the coverage is only available in some areas in the Philippines. Test digital broadcasts are still being done by the station by simulcasting their evening news program, Mata ng Agila through Channel 49.

General Programming
With its initial partnership with TechTV, NET 25 has become a television station devoted to information technology. It carries programs like Fresh Gear, Extended Play, NET Café, Next Step, Computer Chronicle and Audio File. Its station-produced program Convergence is the consistent No. 1 IT show in the Philippines.

NET 25 also shows religious programs of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, such as Ang Tamang Daan and Ang Mga Nagsialis sa Samahang Ang Dating Daan which rebukes and debates claims made towards the Iglesia ni Cristo by UNTV-37 TV programs Ang Dating Daan and Itanong Mo Kay Soriano hosted by Eliseo Soriano of the religious group Ang Dating Daan.

NET 25 also features shows from DW-TV Germany.

In November 2011, together with the change of slogan to ''Dito na 'ko! ''(I'm here!) and the new advertising brand as The Kabuhay Network, NET 25 created two new departments, Integrated News and Public Service (headed by Arlyn dela Cruz) and Entertainment TV (headed by Elson Montalbo).

Anak TV Seal
The Southeast Foundation for Children's Television awarded NET 25's Ocean Girl a special citation called the ANAK TV Seal. It is an award of good housekeeping that is bestowed on TV programs deemed by the public as worthy of support by Filipino families and of patronage by education, business and religious sectors.

Competing with the three largest TV networks, namely, ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA with eight awards each, NET 25 was awarded with seven awards of the ANAK TV Seal in 2002. The winning TV shows are Zoboomafoo, Pilot Guides, Convergence,, Ocean Girl, The New Yankee Workshop, and House Calls.

Hosts and Newscasters

 * Nikki Veron Cruz
 * Faye de Castro
 * Eunice Mariño
 * Feamor Vyn Tiosen
 * Weng dela Fuente
 * Gen Subariaga
 * Onin Mirañda
 * Sam Cepeda
 * Ely Saludar
 * Alma Angeles
 * Doreen Manzanero
 * Mavic Trinidad
 * Nelson Lubao
 * Arlyn dela Cruz-Collantes
 * Elaine Fuentes
 * Rey Mercaral
 * Gel Mirañda
 * Mylene Mariano-Rivera
 * Janice de Belen
 * Gladys Reyes
 * Christopher Roxas
 * Ernie Magtuto
 * James Manzanero
 * Rossel Taberna
 * Larry Guerrero
 * Sarah Quiambao
 * Emil Roque
 * Rex Salvador
 * Eden Suarez
 * Erwin Temperante
 * Neah Mangawang
 * Mar Gabriel
 * Juliet Caranguian
 * Sev Sarmenta
 * Josue Jamlang
 * Anthony Severino
 * Quinito Henson
 * Bill Kosme
 * Randy Sacdalan
 * Danny Francisco
 * Julie Fernando
 * Margie Moran

CHInoyTV and Tribe hosts

 * Marjorie Blanche Lineses
 * Elizer Justin Payumo
 * Indra Cepeda
 * Jeffrey Roy Pascual
 * Pamela Dizon
 * Dorenett Yu
 * Jayson Kiong
 * Willord Chua
 * Sherine Koa
 * Shirley Chu
 * Norman Ong
 * Kathy Ordoñez
 * Jelyn Nataly Chong
 * Lesly Tomas
 * Mary Grace Khu
 * Stephanie Obiles
 * Carolyn Batay
 * Alice Lee
 * Jason Tomas
 * Paul Erik Tiu
 * Shalina Kroll
 * James Kroll
 * Aldith Cruz
 * Anne Acuña
 * Jerome Go
 * Kendrick Chua
 * Stanley Chi
 * Jaqueline Yu
 * Benedict Yujeco
 * Chinkee Tan

Iglesia Ni Cristo TV Network Personalitites

 * Rachelle Acuña
 * Arnel Solano
 * Diane Triguero
 * Kathleen Guerrero
 * Matt Pareja
 * Precious Cantindig
 * Rommel Topacio
 * Jerry Lapira
 * Katrina Lopez
 * Yen Argabioso
 * Joy Maico
 * Victor Sandoval
 * Isaias Reyes II
 * Rommel Sanvictorres
 * Edwil Zabala
 * Edgar de Lazo
 * Israel Solano
 * Mark Aguilar
 * Kim Samson
 * Olivia Naguit
 * Alex Valencia
 * Joji Crisostimo
 * Joyce Vera Evangelista
 * Bea Delos Reyes
 * Mina Garcia-Lomoya
 * Franchesca Gaddi
 * Joel San Pedro
 * Claudette Viola
 * Kaye Solano
 * Ai Dela Cruz
 * Lovell Diaz
 * Manny Dela Cruz
 * Carmela Dy
 * Montriville Boy
 * Deborah Moreno-Robete
 * Ronilo Delos Reyes
 * Eddie Maranan
 * Alta Villanueva
 * Froilan Conde
 * Venice Cabral