1987 in Philippine television

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The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1987. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.

Events

January 27–29 – Rebel soldiers loyal to former president Ferdinand Marcos seized the GMA Network compound in Quezon City. The two-day plot ended in a skirmish, killing a rebel soldier and 35 others were hurt.
March 1 – ABS-CBN was relaunched as the Star Network.
May 11 - Coverage of the 1987 legislative elections are covered by all stations, PTV airs the first true via-satellite national election coverage for the first time since 1986.
August 1 - ABS-CBN debuts Saturday Shopping with Mr. and Mrs., the first modern homeshopping block on Philippine TV.

Premieres

Date	Show
January 4	Sic O'Clock News on IBC 13
January 5	GMA News Live on GMA 7
January 10	Kabuhayan Muna on ABS-CBN 2
January 14	Straight from the Shoulder on GMA 7
February 22	Shades on GMA 7
February 28	Movie Magazine on GMA 7
March 2	Gintong Kristal on GMA 7
	Let's Go Crazy on ABS-CBN 2^[1]
	Star Smile Factory on ABS-CBN 2
	TV Patrol on ABS-CBN 2^[2]
	Not so Late Night with Edu on ABS-CBN 2
	Captain Barbell on RPN 9
	Kalatog Pinggan on ABS-CBN 2
March 3	Palibhasa Lalake on ABS-CBN 2
Rumors: Facts and Humors on ABS-CBN 2
March 4	Chika Chika Chicks on ABS-CBN 2
March 4	Loveli-Ness on ABS-CBN 2^[3]
March 5	Regal Presents on ABS-CBN 2
March 5	Young Love, Sweet Love on RPN 9
March 6	Probe on ABS-CBN 2
March 7	Family Rosary Crusade on ABS-CBN 2
	Martin and Pops Twogether on ABS-CBN 2
	Dance-2-Nite on ABS-CBN 2
	Super Suerte sa 9 on RPN 9
March 8	Tawag ng Tanghalan on ABS-CBN 2
	Always, Snooky on ABS-CBN 2
	Million Dollar Movies on ABS-CBN 2
April 24	Mother Studio Presents on GMA 7
May 23	Mga Kwento ni Lola on ABS-CBN 2
June 3	Barrio Balimbing on ABS-CBN 2
August 1	Saturday Shopping with Mr. and Ms. on ABS-CBN 2^[4]
August 13	Chicks for Cats on IBC 13^[5]
August 31	Kaming Mga Ulila on GMA 7
September 7	Agila on RPN 9
October 5	Kapihan sa Nayon on IBC 13^[6]
October 26	Balita Ala-Una on PTV 4
	Pangunahing Balita on PTV 4
	News on 4 on PTV 4
October 30	Cloud Nine on RPN 9^[7]
November 6	Apple Pie, Patis, Pate, Atbp. on RPN 9^[8]
November 11	Balintataw on PTV 4
November 17	Maricel Regal Drama Special on ABS-CBN 2
November 26	Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! on IBC 13^[9]

Unknown date

April: Ang Pamilya Ko on ABS-CBN 2

Unknown

Na-Kuh Eh, Eto nAPO Sila! on ABS-CBN 2
Tonight with Merce on ABS-CBN 2
Zsa Zsa on ABS-CBN 2
Wanbol High on ABS-CBN 2
Talents Unlimited on ABS-CBN 2
Misis of the 80's on ABS-CBN 2
Monday Night with Edu on ABS-CBN 2
Malacañang This Week on ABS-CBN 2
Battle Fever J on ABS-CBN 2
Bioman on ABS-CBN 2
Goggle-V on ABS-CBN 2
Laserion on ABS-CBN 2
Machineman on ABS-CBN 2
Mechander Robo on ABS-CBN 2
Voltes V on ABS-CBN 2
ALF on ABS-CBN 2
Family Ties on ABS-CBN 2
Moonlighting on ABS-CBN 2
Perfect Strangers on ABS-CBN 2
The Young and the Restless on ABS-CBN 2
Plataporma at Isyu on IBC 13
Public Forum on IBC 13
Tapatan Kay Luis Beltran on IBC 13
Regal Theatre on IBC 13
Viva Telecine sa 13 on IBC 13
Squad 13 on IBC 13
Eh Kasi, Babae on IBC 13
Hapi House! on IBC 13
O, Sige! on IBC 13
Pubhouse on IBC 13
Working Girls on IBC 13
Star Cafe on IBC 13
Sesame Street on IBC 13
Spectacular Action on Screen on IBC 13
Kalatog sa Trese on IBC 13
Rambo: The Force of Freedom on IBC 13
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero on IBC 13
Rainbow Brite on IBC 13
Penpen de Sarapen on RPN 9
Ang Manok ni San Pedro on RPN 9
Co-Ed Blues on RPN 9
Agos on RPN 9
Flordeluna: Book 2 on RPN 9
Showbiz Talk of the Town on RPN 9
Challenge of the GoBots on RPN 9
Muppet Babies on RPN 9
Sining Siete on GMA 7
Good Morning Showbiz on GMA 7
Ang Say Mo... Mahalaga! on GMA 7
Someone's on Your Side on GMA 7
Golpe de Gulo on GMA 7
Velez This Week on GMA 7
Inhumanoids on GMA 7
SilverHawks on GMA 7
The Transformers on PTV 4

Programs transferring networks

Date	Show	No. of seasons	Moved from	Moved to
January 14	Straight from the Shoulder	—	MBC	GMA Network
March 4	Chicks to Chicks	(as Chika Chika Chicks)	IBC	ABS-CBN
October 26	Pangunahing Balita	—	ABC	PTV
Unknown	Goin' Bananas	—	IBC	ABS-CBN
	Sesame Street	—	BBC (now ABS-CBN)	IBC
	Not So Late Night With Edu	—	GMA Network	ABS-CBN
	Voltes V	—	PTV	ABS-CBN

Finales

January 4: GMA News Digest on GMA 7
February 15: The Penthouse Live! on GMA 7
February 25: Chicks to Chicks on IBC 13
February 27:
- Balita Ngayon on ABS-CBN 2
- Amorsola on GMA 7
- Mirasol del Cielo on GMA 7
April 11: Andrea Amor on IBC 13
April 15: Nestle Special on ABS-CBN 2
August 22: Showbiz na Showbiz on ABS-CBN 2
September 4: Heredero on RPN 9
September 10: Mommy Ko, Daddy Ko! on ABS-CBN 2
September 11: Nine-Teeners on ABS-CBN 2
October 23:
- Early Evening Report on PTV 4
- Late Evening Report on PTV 4
November 10: Regal Drama Presents on ABS-CBN 2
December 16: Heartbeat on GMA 7
December 18: Probe on ABS-CBN 2

Unknown

Na-Kuh Eh, Eto nAPO Sila! on ABS-CBN 2
Tonight with Merce on ABS-CBN 2
Triple Treat on ABS-CBN 2
Mga Kwento ni Lola on ABS-CBN 2
Parak on ABS-CBN 2
Wanbol High on ABS-CBN 2
Monday Night with Edu on ABS-CBN 2
Business and Pleasure on ABS-CBN 2
Kabuhayan Muna on ABS-CBN 2
Malacañang This Week on ABS-CBN 2
Plataporma at Isyu on IBC 13
Inhumanoids on ABS-CBN 2
Truth Forum on IBC 13
Hiyas on IBC 13
Regal Theatre on IBC 13
Squad 13 on IBC 13
Chicks to Chicks on IBC 13
Eh Kasi, Babae on IBC 13
O, Sige! on IBC 13
Working Girls on IBC 13
Star Cafe on IBC 13
Scoop on IBC 13
Ringside at Elorde on IBC 13
Spectacular Action on Screen on IBC 13
Gideon 300 on IBC 13
Rambo: The Force of Freedom on IBC 13
Rainbow Brite on IBC 13
Daigdig ng mga Artista sa Telebisyon on GMA 7
Not So Late Night with Edu on GMA 7
See True on GMA 7
Interaction on GMA 7
Weekend with Velez on GMA 7
Christ is the Answer on GMA 7
SilverHawks on GMA 7
Challenge of the GoBots on RPN 9
The Transformers on PTV 4
Voltes V on PTV 4

Births

January 29 – DM Sevilla, actor
February 5 – Barbie Salvador-Muhlach, news anchor, former beauty queen (Mutya ng Pilipinas 2010 and Miss Tourism International 2010) and former radio personality
March 16 – Paw Diaz, former actress
March 27 – Markki Stroem. actor, singer and TV Personality
April 15 – Cathy Beltran, Broadcaster (Former 26K Model)
May 4 – Monica Verallo, Filipina journalist and TV host
May 15 – Jennylyn Mercado, actress, singer, former Matinee Idol
June 1 – Johan Santos, actor and TV Host
June 7 - Lizzy Pecson
June 11 – Kean Cipriano, actor, commercial, endorsement
June 20 – Daiana Menezes, actress
August 9 – Hazel Uy
August 11 – Alyssa Alano, former actress
August 18 – Sam Y.G., Radio DJ, singer and TV host
August 23 – Nikki Gil, actress, endorsement, VTR Voice
August 30 – Czarina Balba-Guevara (DJ Chacha), actress, radio journalist and radio DJ
September 13 –
- John James Uy, actor, TV Host, model
- Marvin Barrameda, TV Host and actor
September 26 – Maricris Garcia, singer
September 29 – Max Eigenmann, actress, singer model
September 30 – Denise Laurel, actress, endorsement, commercial
October 17 – Bea Alonzo, actress, endorsement, commercial
October 22 – Jade Lopez, actress
November 4 – Michelle Madrigal, actress
November 28 – Bianca Manalo, actress
December 19 – Slater Young, actor
December 21 –
- Ryza Cenon, actress
- Valerie Concepcion, actress
December 25 –
- Bettina Carlos, actress
- LJ Reyes, actress
December 30 – Jake Cuenca, actor, endorsement, VTR Voice, commercial, host

References

^ "'Crazy' Maricel". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. March 2, 1987. p. 8. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
^ Tan, Michael (July 27, 2012). "'TV Patrol'". Press Reader. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
^ "Loveli-Ness Premiere". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. March 4, 1987. p. 13. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
^ (1987, August 1). SIGHTS & SOUNDS. (JC Nigado, Ed.) Manila Standard, I(172), p. 14. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
^ "TV GUIDE". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. August 13, 1987. p. 13. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
^ "'Kapihan sa Nayon' premieres tomorrow". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. October 4, 1987. p. 10. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
^ "TODAY ONLY: CLOUD NINE". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. October 23, 1987. p. 11. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
^ "FILIPINOS IN THE U.S. (photo)". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. November 6, 1987. p. 14. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
^ "Vic turns producer and politician". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. November 27, 1987. p. 14. Retrieved June 28, 2019.

[1] "'Crazy' Maricel". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. March 2, 1987. p. 8. Retrieved May 14, 2021.

[2] Tan, Michael (July 27, 2012). "'TV Patrol'". Press Reader. Retrieved July 27, 2020.

[3] "Loveli-Ness Premiere". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. March 4, 1987. p. 13. Retrieved May 14, 2021.

[4] (1987, August 1). SIGHTS & SOUNDS. (JC Nigado, Ed.) Manila Standard, I(172), p. 14. Retrieved December 28, 2018.

[5] "TV GUIDE". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. August 13, 1987. p. 13. Retrieved March 22, 2020.

[6] "'Kapihan sa Nayon' premieres tomorrow". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. October 4, 1987. p. 10. Retrieved November 19, 2019.

[7] "TODAY ONLY: CLOUD NINE". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. October 23, 1987. p. 11. Retrieved January 25, 2020.

[8] "FILIPINOS IN THE U.S. (photo)". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. November 6, 1987. p. 14. Retrieved December 23, 2019.

[9] "Vic turns producer and politician". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. November 27, 1987. p. 14. Retrieved June 28, 2019.

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1987 in Philippine television

Events

Premieres

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Programs transferring networks

Finales

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Births

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