Metro Channel

Philippine pay television channel

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HistoryLaunchedApril 2, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-04-02)ReplacedDisney XD Asia (Cignal Only) (2014-2021)Former namesLifestyle (Network) (1999–2018)LinksWebsitehttps://metro.style/

Metro Channel (formerly Lifestyle (Network) and stylized in all capital letters as METRO CHANNEL) is a Philippine pay television channel based in Quezon City. It is owned by Creative Programs Inc., a subsidiary of media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. Its programming is composed primarily of lifestyle and entertainment shows targeted to upscale women. The channel was officially launched on April 2, 2018, and it was named after Metro Magazine, one of the leading lifestyle magazines in the country published by ABS-CBN Publishing.[1] The channel became available on G Sat Channel 70 on October 5, 2020[2] and on January 4, 2021, on Cignal Channel 69 replacing the channel space of Disney XD Asia. A video on demand service for Metro Channel shows are available via IWantTFC.

Programming blocks

  • Home & Living - focused on home improvements, room makeovers, interior design and modern living.
  • Food & Travel - focused on food, travel and adventure.
  • Fashion & Style - focused on fashion and style.
  • Entertainment & Glamour - focused on the best entertainment and glamour.

Programming

Original programming, special features and segments

  • At The Table (Season 2) (formerly Chasing Flavors; 2017–present)
  • Beached (2018–present)
  • Casa Zobel De Ayala (Season 2) (2017–present)
  • Driven (2018–present)[3]
  • In The Metro (2018–present)
  • Metro Best K-Drama Awards (2020–present)[4][5]
  • Pia's Postcards (2018–present)[6]

References

  1. ^ de los Reyes, Sara (February 16, 2018). "Coming Soon! Elevate To A New Lifestyle With Metro Channel's Awesome New Shows This Summer". Metro.style.
  2. ^ "GSAT to air Jeepney TV, Cinemo, and Metro Channel starting Oct 5". ABS-CBN Corporation.
  3. ^ "There's a new cable channel in town --here's what to expect". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  4. ^ "Metro.Style launches Best K-Drama Awards 2020". Manila Standard. November 28, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  5. ^ "Metro.Style launches Metro Best K-Drama Awards 2020". LionhearTV. November 27, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  6. ^ "Pia Wurtzbach travels the world in new Metro Channel Show 'Pia's Postcards'". www.msn.com. Retrieved April 27, 2018.

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