TV5 Int’l channels available to TELUS Optik TV customers in British Columbia, Alberta
MANILA, Philippines–Filipinos in British Columbia and Alberta can now enjoy their favorite TV5 shows and PBA games on Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International, the two TV5 International channels.
The availability of TV5 International content on TELUS Optik TV has been a big boost to the Kapatid Network’s coverage in Canada when it started airing in the area last December.
Kapatid TV5 (channel 2605) is your 24/7 general entertainment Filipino-language channel with a diverse programming grid that includes sitcom, gag shows, reality TV, news and current affairs shows.
Viewers can watch some of the Philippines’ biggest stars, including Robin Padilla, Ogie Alcasid, BB Gandanghari, Alice Dixson, Gelli De Belen, Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Derek Ramsay.
Also up for international airing are TV5’s new shows for 2015, led by “Mac & Chiz,” “2 ½ Daddies,” “Healing Galing,” “Solved na Solved” and “Happy Wife Happy Life” along with the hilarious TV5 comedy shows “Tropa Mo Ko Unli Spoof” and “Wow Mali Lakas ng Tama.”
Aksyon TV International (channel 2625) is the first 24-hour Filipino-language sports and news channel that is now the home of the PBA.
Viewers have a front row seat to the exciting games of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the United Football League (UFL).
Viewers also have access to TV5’s top-rated news and information shows such as the primetime newscast “Aksyon” and the hard-hitting public service program “T3 Enforced” with the formidable Tulfo brothers.
From February 16 to March 22, new TELUS Optik subscribers can subscribe to three channels (FTV, TFC and KapatidTV5) for only $5 per month for the first six months. Existing TELUS Optik TV subscribers can get “Kapatid TV5” and “Aksyon TV5 International” for only $5 each. For more information, visit telus.com/tv or call 310-6988.
Pilipinas Global Network Limited (PGNL) is a joint venture between Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), the largest and leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, and TV5 Network Inc. (“TV5”), the operator of TV5, the fastest growing terrestrial channel in the Philippines. It acts as the sole and exclusive distributor and licensee of the programs, shows, films and channels of TV5. It distributes these media content via syndication and via its international linear channels.
Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International are currently being viewed in the United States, Canada, Middle East and North Africa (Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, West Bank, Gaza Strip and Palestine), Guam, Australia, Papua New Guinea and Hong Kong. To be updated with the latest happenings and events of Kapatid TV5 and AksyonTV International, visit www.kapatidtv.com or www.facebook.com/globalkapatid. (advt)
