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Net 25
Logo used since 2023
TypeBroadcastUHF/cablesatelliteInternettelevision network
CountryPhilippines
Programming
Language(s)Filipino(main)
English(secondary)
Picture format1080iHDTV
(downscaled to16:9480ifor theSDTVfeed)
Ownership
OwnerEagle Broadcasting Corporation
Key peopleCaesar R. Vallejos(President and CEO)
Wilma V. Galvante(Creative Consultant)
History
LaunchedJuly 27, 1999;25 years ago(1999-07-27)
Former namesUltraVision 25 (1999–2000)
Planet 25(2000–2001)
Links
Websitewww.net25.com
"Eagle News" redirects here. For the newspapers serving central New York, seeEagle Newspapers (New York).

Net 25(capitalized and stylized asNET25) is a Philippinetelevision networkowned and operated by theEagle Broadcasting Corporation.The network is named for its flagship station inMetro Manila,DZEC-TV,which is carried on UHF Channel 25 on analog terrestrial TV and UHF Channel 28 on digital terrestrial TV and has carried by major cable operators in the country. The station's broadcast facilities are located at the EBC Building, #25 Central Ave., New Era,Quezon City.

Net 25 has been reaching television audiences on theUnited States,Canada,numerousAsianandEuropeancountries,AustraliaandNew Zealand,as well as theMiddle EastandNorth Africa.

History

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Net 25 started its operations on July 27, 1999 and was officially launched on April 23, 2000 through a multimedia exhibit dubbed Destination: NET 25.[1]

In late April 2001, Net 25 (along with sister stationDZEC-AM) was the only station airing live coverage of thePro-Estrada Rally(also known as EDSA III) - the rally ended in a failed siege of the Malacañang Presidential Palace on May 1, 2001. When Net 25 became known for blow-by-blow accounts of Philippine Events includingPhilippine National Elections,Philippine presidential inauguration,the Philippine President's State of the Nation Addressand theIglesia ni Cristo's anniversary event (every July 27 of the year).[2]The programming originally consisted of teleradyo programs such asLiwanagin Natin,Con Todos RecadosandOpenline,[3]canned programs related to technology, arts, lifestyle, and culture, as well as religious programs from theIglesia ni CristoincludingAng Tamang Daan.[4][5][6]

Net 25 eventually began introducing more original programs such as Spoon, MOMents, and Tribe.[7]

From September 1 until 7, 2009, Net 25 (along withCEBSI-ownedGEM TV (now INC TV)) was the only station airing live coverage of the wake and funeral of Iglesia ni Cristo's executive ministerEraño Manalo.[8][9]Prior to this, during the network's news update, then-Net 25 newscaster Eunice Mariño and then-INC spokesperson Bienvenido Santiago announced that Manalo died at the age of 84.[10]

On November 2011, Net 25 introduced a new station ID introducing the taglineDito na 'ko(I'm Here), which replaced the old taglineFeed Your Mind,signaling Net 25's thrust to appeal to a more mainstream audience.[11]

On January 4, 2014, Net 25 introduced a new station ID with a simple blue text superimposed on aPhilippine eagle-inspired logo.[12]

During the week of July 21-27, 2014, Net 25 was the official broadcaster of theIglesia ni Cristocentennial celebrations.[13]

In July 2015, due to the onslaught of theINC leadership scandals,Net 25 was relaunched with the sloganI Am One With 25(a secularly-altered version of the code for the INC's Executive MinisterEduardo Manalo,I Am One With EVM), for a new slogan of the network in line with its new programming thrusts through its support of the INC's Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo.[14]

On August 27-31, 2015, Net 25 preempted all regular programming to give way to the coverage of theIglesia ni Cristo peaceful assembly.[15]

On May 6, 2018, Net 25 was the official broadcaster of the INC Worldwide Walk to Fight Poverty charity event.[16]

On October 4, 2020, Net 25 relaunched its logo retaining the "Net 25" 2014 wordmark, changing its color to gold and added the golden Philippine Eagle on the top. At the same time, Net 25 introduced its new programs such asTagisan ng Galing,Happy Time,Kesayasaya,andEBC Music: #EnjoyMusicBeyondTheCrisis.[17]

On October 31, 2021, Net 25 relaunched again its slogan asLet's Net Together sa Net 25with a new station jingle and new station ID, re-imaging itself as a station targeting not only Iglesia ni Cristo members, but also a broader audience.[18]

On February 8, 2022, Net 25 covered the campaign events of then-presidential candidate and former senatorBongbong Marcosand then-vice presidential candidate and then-Davao CitymayorSara Duterteheld in thePhilippine Arena,Ciudad de Victoria,Bocaue, Bulacanduring the network's primetime news program,Mata ng Agila.[19]

On December 5, 2022,Eric Quizonwas tapped by EBC/Net 25 management to become the head of Net 25's newest talent management arm, NET25 Star Center.[20]

Digital television

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Net 25, with the help of GEMNET, had the first digital and full HD coverage of the2010 Philippine electionsvia the ISDB-T system through their sister station's frequency,Channel 49.It also offered real-time election results viadatacasting.However, the coverage was only available in some areas in the Philippines.[21]

Programming

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Main article:List of Net 25 original programming

With its initial partnership with ZDTV (later known as TechTV in 2001), Net 25 was a television station devoted to information technology. It previously carried programs likeCall for Help,Fresh Gear,Extended Play,NET Café,Next Step,Computer ChronicleandAudio File.[22]Previously, it also featured programs fromDW-TV Germany.

Net 25 has been the official broadcaster of theIglesia ni Cristo(INC) religious programs, includingAng Tamang DaanandAng Mga Nagsialis sa Samahang Ang Dating Daan,which rebukes and debates claims made against the INC organization by the UNTV 37 programsAng Dating DaanandItanong Mo Kay Sorianohosted by Bro. Eli Soriano of the rival religious group Ang Dating Daan. Currently, the INC programs are aired under the unofficial INC-TV on Net 25 block.[23]

Net 25's programming consists of news and public affairs programs by Eagle News Service[24]and edutainment programs by EBC Edutainment TV.[25]The programming is similar to that ofSonshine Media Network International(SMNI), a broadcast arm of theKingdom of Jesus Christ(KJC) led by international televangelist pastorApollo Quiboloy.[26]Net 25 has also featured a number ofKorean dramas,includingThe Snow Queen,Class 7 Civil Servant,[27]Flower I Am,Never Twice,[28]A Place in the Sun,[29]Fatal Promise,[30]Mysterious Personal Shopper,Unwanted Family,[31]House of Bluebird,[32]andGracious Revenge.[33]

Net 25 News and Information

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NET25 News and Information(formerly known asNet 25 Integrated News and Current Affairs,Eagle NewsandNet 25 Eagle News Servicealso known asNet 25 News) is the network's official news, information and public affairs division of the wholeEagle Broadcasting Corporation.The Eagle News Service was created in November 2011 in order to compete with the news organizations of three major TV networks. The organization produces news and information content for the flagship TV station Net 25, flagship AM radio stationDZEC Radyo Agila 1062and the network's official online news portal.[34]

See also

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References

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  1. ^"Profile".Archived fromthe originalon April 2, 2004.RetrievedApril 5,2023.
  2. ^Net 25 Special Coverage INC 107th anniversary 2021.NET25 YouTube channel. July 27, 2021.RetrievedJuly 27,2021.
  3. ^"Programs".Archived fromthe originalon April 2, 2004.RetrievedApril 5,2023.
  4. ^Ang Tamang Daan First Appearance in TV.IglesianiCristoEmbed YouTube channel. September 28, 2008.RetrievedSeptember 28,2008.
  5. ^"Schedule".Archived fromthe originalon February 18, 2004.
  6. ^Hutchinson, Greg (2001).Hot Money, Warm Bodies: The Downfall of President Joseph Estrada.Anvil Publishing.pp. 249–251.ISBN9789712711046.RetrievedAugust 25,2020– via Google Books.
  7. ^"Lifestyle".Archived fromthe originalon December 15, 2007.
  8. ^Xiao Archives: At Ka Eraño Manalo's Wake and Funeral (Xiao Salutes Ka Erdy), 3, 7 September 2009.June 22, 2020.RetrievedJune 22,2020.
  9. ^Ka Eraño Manalo Funeral Part 1.September 8, 2009.RetrievedSeptember 8,2009.
  10. ^Ka Erano "Erdy" Manalo Died: 1925 - 2009.September 1, 2009.RetrievedSeptember 1,2009.
  11. ^"BertoCastIV - It's You MTV".RetrievedApril 5,2023.
  12. ^"Net 25 Station ID 2014".
  13. ^"Ciudad De Victoria Inauguration".
  14. ^Net 25 Official Station ID - "I am One With 25".Net 25YouTubeChannel. January 27, 2016.Archivedfrom the original on December 19, 2021.RetrievedJanuary 27,2016.
  15. ^"Update on Iglesia Ni Cristo peaceful assembly in EDSA".RetrievedApril 5,2023.
  16. ^"Ilang media outfit, tinutukan ang Worldwide Walk to Fight Poverty ng Iglesia Ni Cristo".
  17. ^"NET25, Philippine's first digital TV soars with new shows, unveils new logo during the pandemic".Eagle News. October 4, 2020.RetrievedOctober 4,2020.
  18. ^Net 25 Official Station ID 2021.Net 25YouTubeChannel. October 31, 2021.Archivedfrom the original on December 19, 2021.RetrievedOctober 31,2021.
  19. ^Senatorial bets ng BBM-Sara uniteam, naglatag ng plataporma.Eagle NewsYouTubeChannel. February 8, 2022.RetrievedFebruary 8,2022.
  20. ^"Eric Quizon, kinuhang head para sa talent management arm ng NET25".Philippine Entertainment Portal.December 5, 2022.RetrievedDecember 5,2022.
  21. ^"NET-25.com: Homepage Videos".www.net-25.com.Archived fromthe originalon November 12, 2010.
  22. ^"Schedule".Archived fromthe originalon August 5, 2002.
  23. ^"Schedule".Archived fromthe originalon May 6, 2006.
  24. ^Eagle News.www.youtube.com.RetrievedSeptember 20,2023.
  25. ^HIV Awareness episode with Dr. Louie Gangcuangco at Net 25's Taumbahay.www.youtube.com.RetrievedSeptember 20,2023.
  26. ^"Journalists, social media personalities slam 'trash' news reporting of Net25".lionheartv.net. May 25, 2022.RetrievedMay 25,2022.
  27. ^Class 7 Civil Servant on NET 25 Starting on Feb. 3 at 7:30 pm.YouTube.NET25 EBC. February 2, 2014.Archivedfrom the original on December 19, 2021.
  28. ^Never Twice | Official Trailer | Net25.YouTube.NET25. March 14, 2022.
  29. ^A Place in the Sun: Ang pagsisimula.YouTube.NET25. June 27, 2022.
  30. ^Fatal Promise | Teaser.YouTube.NET25. September 22, 2022.
  31. ^NET25: Unwanted Family (tag-dub trailer) - simula July 10 na!.YouTube.holaphofficial. June 27, 2023.
  32. ^NET25: House of Bluebird (teaser) - simula November 27 na!.YouTube.holaphofficial. November 14, 2023.
  33. ^NET25: Gracious Revenge | Filipino dubbed (teaser) - simula January 8 na!.YouTube.holaphofficial. January 7, 2024.
  34. ^Online portal
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