Kapatid Channel

Kapatid Channel
CountryPhilippines
NetworkTV5
HeadquartersTV5 Media Center, Reliance cor. Sheridan Sts., Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Programming
LanguageFilipino
Picture format720p/1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 480i/576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerMediaQuest Holdings
ParentTV5 Network, Inc.
Cignal TV, Inc.
Sister channelsThrough TV5: Through Cignal TV:
History
LaunchedDecember 29, 2025; 2 months ago (2025-12-29)
Replaced5 Plus (Cignal TV channel space)
TV5 HD (Cignal TV channel renumbering space)
Availability
Terrestrial
Cignal TV (Nationwide)Channel 15 (SD)
Channel 256 (HD)
SatLite
(Nationwide)
Channel 15
Streaming media
Cignal Play (Philippines)Requires active monthly/yearly subscription

Kapatid Channel (stylized as Kapatid) is an Philippine pay television channel owned by TV5 Network, Inc. while it is operated by Cignal TV, both subsidiaries of the media conglomerate MediaQuest Holdings. It was launched on December 29, 2025.

Kapatid Channel International

Kapatid Channel International
CountryPhilippines
Broadcast areaInternational
Canada
NetworkTV5
HeadquartersTV5 Media Center, Reliance cor. Sheridan Sts., Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Programming
LanguagesFilipino
English
Picture format720p/1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 480i/576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerTV5 Network, Inc. (MediaQuest Holdings)
ParentPilipinas Global Network, Ltd.
Sister channelsTV5
RPTV
One Sports
AksyonTV International
PBA Rush
History
LaunchedJuly 11, 2011; 14 years ago (2011-07-11)
ReplacedThe Mabuhay Channel
Former namesKapatid TV5 (2011–2018)
Links
Websitekapatidinternational.com
Availability
Terrestrial
Zuku TV (Kenya)Channel 110
Streaming media
Vision PH
(South Korea)
Package
Vidio
(Indonesia)
Package
Lyca TV
(United Kingdom)
Package

Kapatid Channel International (stylized as Kapatid, formerly Kapatid TV5) is a Philippine subscription television channel launched in July 11, 2011, owned by TV5 Network. Operated by its subsidiaries Pilipinas Global Network Ltd. and MQ Worldwide. It is targeted towards the Filipino diaspora.

The channel offers programming highlights from MediaQuest-owned television channels TV5, RPTV, One Sports, Sari-Sari Channel, One News, One Sports+, One PH, True TV, BuKo, PBA Rush, UAAP Varsity Channel and WilTV.[1]

Former Kapatid TV5 logo (2011–18)

Programming

Note: Program titles are listed in alphabetical order followed by the year it debuted in parentheses. Programs are aired on all Kapatid Channel International feeds except when noted.

Current programming

Newscast
Series
Reality
  • Sing Galing (season 2) (2025-present, delayed telecast)
Variety
Comedy
Talk
Travel
Drama
Public affairs
  • Ted Failon at DJ Chacha sa True FM (delayed telecast)
  • Gus Abelgas Forensics (2023-present, delayed telecast)
  • The Chiefs (delayed telecast)
Infotainment
  • 40 is the New 30 (delayed telecast)
  • At Your Home with Anthony and Maricel (delayed telecast)

International programs

Religious

  • Word of God Network

Notes

  1. ^ a b Airs with Filipino closed captions on certain providers.
  2. ^ Airs with onscreen English subtitles.
  1. ^ Available on Middle East & North Africa feeds.
  2. ^ Available on North America feeds.
  3. ^ Available on Asia Pacific feeds.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Kapatid network treats OFWs Big Time". philstar.com. October 12, 2011. Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2023.