Charter Communications launches Filipino channels in US

Staff writer
25 Jan 2016
00:00

International Media Distribution in the United States has launched nationally ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel (TFC) and Lifestyle Network on Charter's Spectrum TV.

Spectrum TV is offering TFC and Lifestyle Network as part of the Filipino View Package, featuring a total of six channels.

TFC is a 24-hour general entertainment channel featuring Filipino-language daily news, popular dramas, top game and reality shows, and children's programs.

Lifestyle Network, a 24-hour linear network, features a mix of entertainment, food, travel, culture and lifestyle programs in both English and Filipino. Lifestyle Network is the first network specifically geared towards first and second generation Filipino-Americans.

"Spectrum TV offers a wide array of diverse, quality content that touches many cultures, and we are pleased to bring The Filipino Channel and Lifestyle Network to our customers in these communities, and more will follow," said Allan Singer, Charter Communications SVP of programming.

Jun del Rosario, head of carriage and marketing for ABS-CBN Global, said that with over 20 years of experience, TFC has become and continues to be the global brand of excellence in Filipino content.

“Together, TFC and Lifestyle Network create a strong and compelling package that appeals to the fast-growing Filipino-American community. We are grateful to Charter for including both networks as part of their Filipino View package," said del Rosario.

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