TV5 (Philippine TV network)

TV5 (Philippines)
Logo used since May 20, 2021, the third revision of the 2010 logo
TypeBroadcasting network (Free-to-air television network: 1962–1972, since 1992; Streaming media: since 2024)
CountryPhilippines
Broadcast areaNationwide
AffiliatesList of TV5 stations
HeadquartersTV5 Media Center, Reliance cor. Sheridan Sts., Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Programming
Language(s)Filipino (main)
English (secondary)
Picture format720p/1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerTV5 Network, Inc. (MediaQuest Holdings, Inc.)
Key people
  • Manuel V. Pangilinan (Chairman)
  • Guido R. Zaballero (President and CEO)
  • Vicky de Leon (Chief Information Officer)
  • Dong Capinpuyan (Broadcast Operations Head)
  • Jana Manalaysay (On-Air Presentation Head)
  • Jillmer Dy (Programming Head)
  • Patrick Paez (Head, News5)
  • Sienna G. Olaso (Head, One Sports)
Sister channels
History
FoundedJune 19, 1960 (1960-06-19)
Launched
  • June 19, 1960 (1960-06-19) (radio)
  • July 1962 (1962-07) (television)
FounderJoaquin "Chino" Roces
Former namesAssociated Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
(June 19, 1960–September 23, 1972)
Associated Broadcasting Company (ABC)
(February 21, 1992–August 8, 2008)
The 5 Network
(February 17, 2018–August 14, 2020)
Links
Websitewww.tv5.com.ph
Availability
Terrestrial
Analog VHF/UHFListings may vary
Digital VHF/UHFListings may vary
Streaming media
YouTube LiveLive Stream (Philippine users only)
Cignal PlayAvailable on the Cignal Play website or via mobile application

TV5 is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network headquartered in Mandaluyong, with additional studios in Novaliches, Quezon City. TV5 serves as the flagship network of TV5 Network Inc, which is owned by MediaQuest Holdings, the multimedia subsidiary of the telecommunications conglomerate PLDT. Since 2010, TV5 has been branded as "The Kapatid Network", using the Filipino word for "sibling".

TV5's flagship station, DWET-TV, broadcasts on VHF Channel 5 for analog, UHF Channel 18 for digital, and UHF Channel 51 for digital test transmission, with the latter licensed to its sister company, Mediascape/Cignal TV. The network operates seven additional owned-and-operated stations and has 13 affiliate television stations across the Philippines. TV5's programming is available through cable and satellite providers nationwide, and its content can be accessed internationally via Kapatid Channel, AksyonTV International, and PBA Rush.