BuKo (TV channel)
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BuKo
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 Logo used since 2021 | |
| Country | Philippines |
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| Network | TV5 GMA Network (1995–2020s programs only) SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Cignal TV, Inc. (MediaQuest Holdings) APT Entertainment |
| History | |
| Launched | August 2, 2021 |
| Links | |
| Website | cignal |
BuKo (Buhay Komedya) is a Philippine
MediaQuest Holdings, Inc. through Cignal TV, in partnership with APT Entertainment based in Mandaluyong. The name is derived after Buko, a Filipino term of coconut. The channel consists of comedic-entertainment programs for gag, sitcoms and variety shows, dubbed as the country's first local comedy channel. It was first announced in November 2019 and made its official launch on August 2, 2021, exclusively on satellite providers Cignal and SatLite.[1][2][3][4]
Programming
BuKo's programming content consists of classic local comedy shows from
TV5, GMA Network and IBC, including the ones produced by TAPE Inc., M-Zet Productions, FOCUS Entertainment, Our Own Little Way Productions, APT Entertainment and TVJ Productions as well as a handful of original programming. The programming is divided into three programming blocks:[5]
- BuKo Originals – the channel's flagship block consist of its original programs.
- Tawang Pinoy Klasiks! – the channel's treasure trove of classic comedies block.
- Throwback Tawanan – the channel's variety of popular programs block consist of comedy series and game shows.
Current programs
- Fantasy
- Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa (2021; rerun)
- ParangNormal Activity (2021; rerun)
- Pidol's Wonderland (2021; rerun)
- Sitcom
- 1 for 3 (2021; rerun)
- Daddy Di Do Du (2021; rerun)
- Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills (2023)
- Mac and Chiz (2021; rerun)
- Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! (2022; rerun)
- Drama
- Daisy Siete:Kambaliliong (2023; rerun)
- Gag Show
- Bubble Gang (2021; rerun)
- Lokomoko (2021; rerun)
- Game Show
- Bawal na Game Show(2021; rerun)
- Celebrity Samurai (2021; rerun)
- Emojination (2023)
- Fill in the Bank (2021; rerun)
- Talk Show
- Mongolian Barbecue (2022; rerun)
- BuKo Originals
- BalitaOneNan (2022)
- Kusina ni Mamang (2021; also broadcast on TV5)
- Maine Goals (2021; also broadcast on TV5)
- Wow Mali: Doble Tama (2023; also broadcast on TV5)[6]
Former programs
- Daisy Siete: Tabachingching (2023; rerun)
- Daisy Siete: Tinderella (2022–2023; rerun)
- E.A.T. (2023–2024; also broadcast on TV5)
- Eat Bulaga! (2024; also broadcast on TV5)
- H3O: Ha Ha Ha Over (2021–2023; rerun)
- Inday Wanda (2022–2023; rerun)
- Iskul Bukol (2021–2023; rerun)
- MooMoo and Me (2021; rerun)
- Pepito Manaloto (2021; rerun)
- Sugo Mga Kapatid (2021; rerun)
- Tropang Trumpo (2021; rerun)
- Wow Mali (2021–2023; rerun)
See also
References
- Sun.Star. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ "Refreshing all-day comedy in BuKo". The Manila Times. July 14, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ Solis, Lolit (August 4, 2021). "Mukha ng buhay komedya". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ "Maine Mendoza, Pokwang top-bill fresh comedy programs on BuKo Originals". Manila Bulletin. August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ "Cignal x APT Entertainment partnership serves refreshing all-day comedy via BuKo". Manila Bulletin. July 5, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/FeelGoodSaBuKo/videos/3570561059867226/
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