Abante TV

Abante TV is a Philippine television channel operating in the news and public affairs format. The primary language of broadcasting is Filipino, with some programming also in English. The channel is owned by the Abante News Group, which publishes the Abante daily newspaper, one of the Philippines' leading tabloids. Abante TV was launched in 2018 as a digital-first channel, initially streaming online before expanding to cable and satellite platforms. The channel is based in Manila, with its main studios located in the Port Area district, near the Manila South Harbor. The channel's programming focuses on news, current affairs, politics, crime, and entertainment, with an emphasis on stories relevant to the working-class population of Metro Manila and surrounding provinces.

On air, Abante TV features a mix of news bulletins, public affairs programs, talk shows, and entertainment segments. Flagship programs include Abante Balita, the channel's main newscast covering the day's top stories from the Philippines and around the world, with a focus on crime, corruption, and social issues. The program is anchored by veteran journalists known for their hard-hitting reporting style. The channel also airs Abante Siyam, a morning news and talk show that covers current events, health tips, and lifestyle segments, hosted by a team of male and female anchors who engage in lively discussions. Abante Hapon is the afternoon news program providing updates on developing stories, often featuring live reports from correspondents in the field.

Beyond news and public affairs, Abante TV produces investigative journalism programs that expose corruption, criminal activity, and government inefficiency, reflecting the tabloid roots of its parent newspaper. One of the channel's most popular programs is Abante Imbestiga, where a team of investigative reporters goes undercover to uncover illegal activities such as smuggling, illegal gambling, and human trafficking. The program is hosted by a veteran journalist known for his fearless reporting style. Another notable program is Abante Krimen, which focuses on crime stories, featuring interviews with police investigators, victims, and witnesses, as well as reenactments of criminal incidents.

In the entertainment and lifestyle category, Abante TV produces Abante Showbiz, a program dedicated to celebrity news, interviews with actors and actresses, movie and television reviews, and coverage of entertainment industry events. The program is hosted by a well-known entertainment columnist who has deep connections in the show business industry. The channel also airs Abante Musika, a program featuring Filipino musicians, both established and up-and-coming, performing live in the studio and discussing their craft. Given the popularity of boxing in the Philippines, the channel also produces Abante Sports, which provides coverage of boxing matches featuring Filipino fighters, including analysis and interviews with trainers and promoters, hosted by a former sportswriter.

Religious programming is also part of Abante TV's schedule. The channel airs Misang Bayan, a Sunday mass broadcast from a Manila church, reaching viewers who cannot attend in person. During the Lenten season, the channel airs special religious programs, including the Siete Palabras, a seven-hour reflection on the last words of Jesus Christ, featuring priests and lay preachers. The channel also broadcasts public service programs such as Abante Serbisyo, which provides information about government services, health programs, and disaster preparedness, hosted by a former public information officer who explains complex topics in simple Filipino.

Abante TV is available throughout the Philippines via cable networks and satellite providers. The channel is carried on major cable systems in Metro Manila, including Sky Cable and Cignal, as well as on provincial cable networks across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The channel is also available on satellite platforms such as G Sat and Easy TV. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of Abante TV through the official Abante TV website and mobile application. Online television of Abante TV also includes a 24-hour live stream, on-demand news clips, and full episodes of programs. The channel also maintains a presence on social media platforms where it shares breaking news and live video from the field.

Abante TV strives to be the voice of the Filipino working class, providing news coverage that is bold, direct, and unafraid to take on powerful interests. The mission of the channel is to inform the public about issues that affect their daily lives, to expose wrongdoing, and to give a platform to those who are often ignored by mainstream media. The channel positions itself as an alternative to the Philippines' more established news networks. Thanks to modern digital platforms, Abante TV provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that Filipino-speaking audiences in the Philippines and across the global diaspora can access its news coverage wherever they are.