The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1998. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
- June 12 - Philippine television channels broadcast the celebrations of the country's centennial year of independence.
- September 1 - GMA Network Inc. upgraded to 100,000 watts (100 kw) of broadcasting power. The network also updated their logo, removing the satellite, and returned the Where You Belong slogan.
- October 23 - ABS-CBN celebrated its 45th anniversary of Philippine television.
Premieres
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- Kassandra on ABS-CBN 2
- Marisol on ABS-CBN 2
- Take Me Out of the Ball Game on IBC 13
- Stop Suffering on IBC 13
- Best Friends on GMA 7
- Zsa Zsa: A Limited Engagement on GMA 7
- Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay Daw on GMA 7
- Go For It! on ABC 5
- Clueless on ABC 5
- Relaks Lang on PTV 4
- Philippines' Most Wanted on PTV 4
- Speed by MP Turbo on PTV 4
- Sports Kids on PTV 4
- The Estrada Presidency on IBC 13
- PJM Forum on GMA 7/ZOE TV 11
- Jesus the Healer on ZOE TV 11
- The 700 Club Asia on ZOE TV 11
- The Flying House on ZOE TV 11
- Superbook on ZOE TV 11
- Daily Service Show on ZOE TV 11
- Movie Classics TV on ZOE TV 11
- Batang Batibot on GMA 7
- Magnegosyo on GMA 7
- TEXT (The Extreme Team) on GMA 7
Returning or renamed programs
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Show
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Last aired
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Retitled as/Season/Notes
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Channel
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Return date
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Batibot
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1998
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Batang Batibot
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GMA
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Unknown
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Programs transferring networks
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Unknown dates
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- Si Tsong, Si Tsang on GMA 7
- Public Life with Randy David on GMA 7
- PSE Live: The Stock Market Today on SBN 21
- Business and Leisure on ABS-CBN 2
- Bahay at Bahay on IBC 13
- Magandang Umaga Ba? on IBC 13
- Mahal on IBC 13
- Take Me Out of the Ball Game on IBC 13
- Details 0923 on IBC 13
- Stop Suffering on IBC 13
- Walang Kukurap on GMA 7
- Zsa Zsa: A Limited Engagement on GMA 7
- Si Manoy at si Mokong on GMA 7
- Negosiete: Mag-Aral sa GMA on GMA 7
- Agrisiete on GMA 7
- Philippines for Jesus Presents on GMA 7
- Tinig sa Itaas on GMA 7
- Love Notes on ABC 5
- Music Bureau on ABC 5
- Spiritual Vignettes on RPN 9
- Let's Dance with Becky Garcia on RPN 9
- Sky Ranger Gavan on RPN 9
- Jetman on RPN 9
- The Final Report on PTV 4
- FVR Up Close on PTV 4/RPN 9/IBC 13
- Ang Pangarap Kong Jackpot on PTV 4
- Viva Drama Specials on PTV 4
- The Message on IBC 13
- Maskman on IBC 13
- Viva Spotlight on GMA 7
Channels
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- January 4 - Liza Soberano, actress
- January 6 – Carla Buhain, actress, model and singer
- January 10 - Ayra Mariano, actress
- January 16 - Crystal Paras, actress and singer
- February 10 - Donny Pangilinan, actor
- February 24 - Mariel Pamintuan, actress
- March 14 - Elaine Duran, singer
- March 27 - BJ Forbes, actor
- March 30 - Janella Salvador, actress and singer
- April 16 - Paul Salas, actor
- May 4 – Camille Trinidad, vlogger
- May 15 – Kokoy de Santos, actor, singer, dancer and commercial model
- May 18 - Eunice Lagusad, actress
- May 22 – Jai Asuncion, vlogger
- May 29 - Riva Quenery, actress, vlogger, singer and dancer
- June 11 - Sandy Talag, actress and dancer
- June 27 - Franco Rodriguez, actor, dancer and TV Host
- August 1 - Barbie Imperial, actress
- August 4 – Jayzam Manabat, vlogger
- August 11 - Claire Castro, actress
- August 19 - Ella Guevara, actress
- August 27 - Mikylla Ramirez, actress
- September 21 - Miguel Tanfelix, actor
- October 10 - Nash Aguas, actor
- October 11 - Carlmalone Montecido, singer
- October 23 - Lawrence Emmeline Fernandez - actress, dancer and TV Host
- November 10 - Renz Valerio, actor
- November 22 - Jane De Leon, actress and dancer
- December 2 - Gabbi Garcia, actress and endorser
- December 9 - Mika Dela Cruz, actress
- December 11 – Zeinab Harake, vlogger
- December 15 - Nichole Barranda, actress and dancer
- December 25 – Jose Emmanuel Martinez, comic book expert
- December 26 - Ashley Ortega, actress
- December 28 - Aaron Junatas, actor
See also
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References
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