Solar News Channel
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ETC (UHF Channel 21 Space) (VHF Channel 9 Space)9TV |
Solar News Channel (SNC) was a major
Most of its live programming from studios were located at Upper Ground Floor of the Worldwide Corporate Center, Shaw Boulevard corner
History
The network debuted on October 30, 2012, at 05:45 am (UTC +8:00) as a replacement for then all-news channel Talk TV on SBN 21—as such it is broadcast by all television service provider and terrestrial stations which formerly carried Talk TV.
It is the first all-English news channel to be aired on free TV in the Philippines, and the first channel of Solar Entertainment to air both on
.On December 1, 2013, Solar News Channel transferred to all
Aside from the transfer, Solar News Channel launched its own mobile application for smartphone users. Its consists of features such as live streaming, catch-up episodes and latest news from the network's website, solarnews.ph.[5]
On August 13, 2014, Solar Television Network announced that Solar News Channel was to be replaced with 9TV by August 23, retaining the news and current affairs programming while expanding its weekend programming to cater more audiences which was started by the launching of "Kids Weekend" on August 23.[6]
Programming
Solar News Channel's programming consists of rolling news coverage and other news programming, along with documentaries, current affairs show, talk show, entertainment, sports news. Most of the foreign programs on this news channel are from American TV networks such as NBC and CBS, with programs dedicated for infomercials, religious, pre-school, and children's programs.
Kids Programming
- Sesame Street
- Beware The Batman
- Care Bears
- Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Adventures
- Young Justice
- Pokémon the Series: XY
News Programming
- News.PH
- Serbisyo All Access
- Sports Desk
- MedTalk
Affiliate
See also
- Radio Philippines Network
- ETC(Solar Television Network's female-oriented channel, Solar News Channel's sister channels)
- 2nd Avenue(Solar Television Network's female and lifestyle channel, Solar News Channel's sister channels)
- Jack City (Solar Television Network's general entertainment channel, Solar News Channel's sister channels)
- Solar Television Network(the network's parent local channels)
- Solar Entertainment Corporation
- Solar News(the channel's parent division and content producer)
- CNN Philippines
- Nine Media Corporation
References
- ^ - Solar News Channel turns into 9TV retrieved August 14, 2014
- ^ Solar News Channel (November 5, 2013). "Expect wider reach and a richer viewing experience". Facebook. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- Manila Standard Today. LEENTech Digital Media Solutions. Archived from the originalon August 8, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ "ETC MOVES TO SBN-21 STARTING NOVEMBER 30". ETC. November 13, 2013. Archived from the original on May 1, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- Solar News. November 29, 2013. Archived from the originalon December 3, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- Solar News. August 13, 2014. Archived from the originalon August 13, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.