1981 in Philippine television

The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1981. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

List of years in Philippine television
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Events

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  • February 17–21: Highlights of pontifical visit of Pope John Paul II to the country are aired on national television stations with MBS and RPN airing these nationwide via satellite to promote satellite broadcasts.
  • December 6-15: MBS-4 airs live the events of the 1981 SEA Games, the first time the Philippines was host of this regional event.

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Premieres

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Date Show
September 7 Nang Dahil sa Pag-Ibig on GMA 7

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  • T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show on IBC 13
  • Turn on 13 on IBC 13
  • America's Top 10 on IBC 13
  • Try God on IBC 13
  • Star Blazers on IBC 13
  • Tepok Bunot on City2
  • Manila Files on City2
  • Sesame Street on City2
  • The Other Side of Alma on MBS 4
  • She! on MBS 4
  • Miss Ellaneous on MBS 4
  • MBS Sports on MBS 4
  • Rhythm of the City on MBS 4
  • The Governor Reports on MBS 3 Cebu
  • NewsWatch Pilipino Edition on RPN 9
  • Gulong ng Buhay on RPN 9
  • Tambakan Alley on RPN 9
  • Helpline sa 9 on RPN 9
  • Coney Reyes – Mumar on the Set on RPN 9
  • Talambuhay on RPN 9
  • Geym Na Geym on RPN 9
  • Barkada Sa 9 on RPN 9
  • Fight Night on RPN 9
  • RPN Sports Library on RPN 9
  • ABC Wide World of Sports on RPN 9
  • Chat Silayan Drama Studio on GMA 7
  • Real People on GMA 7
  • Mga Balita sa Kilum-Kilum on GMA 7 Cebu
  • News at Seven Davao on GMA 5 Davao
  • Isyu on RPN 9
  • Fight Night on RPN 9

Programs transferring networks

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Date Show No. of seasons Moved from Moved to
Unknown Miss Ellaneous GMA Network MBS 4

Finales

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  • T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful Afternoon Show on IBC 13
  • Apat Na Sikat on IBC 13
  • Lucky 13 on IBC 13
  • The Wild Wild West on IBC 13
  • Star Blazers on IBC 13
  • Ladies and Gentlemen... on BBC 2 (now City2)
  • Prrrt... Foul! on BBC 2 (now City2)
  • Manila Files on City2
  • Coney Reyes-Mumar Drama Studio on GMA 7
  • Sapak na Sapak Talaga! on GMA 7
  • Sikat Family on GMA 7
  • Prinsipe Abante on GMA 7
  • Ms. Ellaneous on GMA 7
  • TJ sa GMA on GMA 7
  • Who Knows That? on GMA 7
  • Coffee with Us on GMA 7 Cebu
  • Eight Is Enough on GMA 7
  • Gulong ng Palad on RPN 9

Births

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ganza, Bibiana (October 31, 2021). "Astro profiles". Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  2. ^ "Coco Martin: The Street Kid Who Made Good". PEP. May 29, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  3. ^ Reyes, William R. (August 13, 2011). "Gian Magdangal plays Crisostomo Ibarra in stage musical Noli Me Tangere; says he finds fulfillment in theater". PEP. Retrieved November 13, 2021.