D8TV
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | National |
| Affiliates | BEAM TV |
| Programming | |
| Languages | Filipino (main) English (secondary) |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) (downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Digital 8, Inc. |
| History | |
| Launched | November 4, 2024 (test broadcast) February 10, 2025 (official launch) |
| Replaced | Pilipinas HD |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| BEAM TV (Nationwide) | Channel x.6 (DTT) |
D8TV (stylized as ∞tv) is a Philippine free-to-air digital television channel that broadcasts a variety of government programming. It is owned by Digital 8, a media company primarily owned by Rommel Miranda, a former spokesperson of the NCRPO.[1][2]
History
D8TV began its broadcast on soft launch on November 4, 2024, thru channel timesharing with Pilipinas HD. The channel initially aired some programs from third-party productions and content creators, including Boss Toyo's Geng Geng Network and Island Living Channel.[3][4] The channel also con-jointly partnered with IBC to become new television distributors of lottery draws from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, which began on December 31, 2024, effectively ending a three-decade run on PTV.
On January 20, 2025, the channel stopped its timesharing with Pilipinas HD after the latter ceased broadcast; thus making the channel extend its airing time.
In August 2025, D8TV quietly rebranded as a government-focused channel, primarily broadcasting programs from the Presidential Communications Office (Radio Television Malacañang), the Senate of the Philippines, and the House of Representatives of the Philippines, while still remaining privately owned.
Programming
- Bigayan Na with Boss Toyo!! - a game variety show hosted by Boss Toyo
- D8TV News Balitang Balita - a news program hosted by Benjie Dorango, Archie Zapanta, Mari de Leon, Fiona Gicale and Ox Ballado
- Iskovery Night
- Island Living Channel - a travel and lifestyle programming block that features significant places from the Philippines and across the world
- Motivated 3x3 Basketball Tournament - a 3x3 Basketball Tournament organized by Motivated Sports and Events
- Motivated Billiard League - a Billiard league organized by Motivated Sports and Events
- PCSO Lottery Draw[5]
- PBBM Podcast
- Pigeon Insider - a series that features various pigeon fanciers in the Philippines
- Pinoy Pawnstars
- The Game Changer
- The PH Insider
- Voice of America
Availability
D8TV is seen via BEAM TV's digital terrestrial UHF channel 31 in Mega Manila, Cebu, Zamboanga and Davao, UHF channel 26 in Baguio and Iloilo, UHF channel 36 in Batangas, UHF channel 32 in Naga, UHF channel 33 in Legazpi, UHF channel 43 in Cagayan de Oro and UHF channel 51 in General Santos.
References
- ^ Leon, Dwight de (March 5, 2025). "Marcos' comms chief Jay Ruiz is not in SEC documents of PCSO supplier, so who is?". RAPPLER. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ Ayeng, Raffy (March 6, 2025). "Digital 8's contract with PCSO above board: source". Daily Tribune. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ "'Influencers are the new celebrities' on Geng Geng Network". Manila Standard. December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (December 21, 2024). "MTRCB to 'guide' vloggers with Geng Geng Network's launch". Inquirer.net. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ "PCSO lottery draw now available on IBC-13 and D8TV". Manila Bulletin. December 25, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.