Al Jazeera English to Launch on SkyCable

DOHA: The 24-hour world news channel Al Jazeera English is launching in the Philippines on SkyCable.

Beginning August 15, the English-language service will be available to SkyCable’s digital subscribers in metro Manila. Al Jazeera English broadcasts to more than 150 million households worldwide. The channel is home to such well-known names as Veronica Pedrosa, Sir David Frost and Riz Khan.

Phil Lawrie, the director of global distribution at Al Jazeera Network, commented: “This new partnership with SkyCable is yet another step forward for Al Jazeera English in Asia. I’m delighted that more Filipino viewers will now have access to our world-class news coverage offering refreshingly alternative local, regional and global perspectives. We comprehensively cover the Philippines from our Manila bureau, headed by internationally acclaimed correspondent Marga Ortigas; our Kuala Lumpur broadcast center is at the heart of the Asia-Pacific region and our global network of 69 bureaus and broadcast centers provides viewers with an unrivalled worldwide newsgathering reach.”