From RPN transform into 9TV starts today on August 23!

August 23, 2014

9TV ID screen grab from Starmometer

This may be the government-sequestered radio and television media station Amb. Antonio Cabangon-Chua's biggest gamble yet. After weeks of on-air suspense, the "new force" in Philippine TV said hello to local televiewers from RPN-9 transform into 9TV starts today on Saturday, August 23 with a primetime special and a promise to "shine" local TV viewing.

The special featured stars from both ABS-CBN and GMA-7 who were employed by RPN to topbill its new programs. Leading them are carryovers from Channel 9, hosts are Richard Gutierrez, Angeline Quinto and German Moreno. Along as well came the launch of 9TV's more powerful transmitter.

The new channel, which will now again attempt to break the hold of the two big networks on local viewers, will be on air all day and all week. Most of the shows are productions of RPN's original local productions and the various companies like Solar Entertainment and others.