Outdoor Channel Finds Carriage in Philippines

MANILA: Outdoor Channel has secured 21 carriage agreements in the Philippines, including with Destiny Cable, Cablelink Holdings and Angeles City Cable TV Network.

Over the coming months, Outdoor Channel will also launch on Kalibo Cable, Satellite Cable Network, Parasat Cable TV (CDO), Cotabato Cable, Barbaza Multi-Purpose Co-op, Blackstone Cable and others. The agreements were negotiated by Outdoor Channel’s exclusive Philippine distributor, Cable Boss.

Gregg Creevey, the managing director of Multi Channels Asia, which owns and operates Outdoor Channel in Asia, said: "Cable Boss have delivered a fantastic distribution foundation in what is a key market for our channel. Channel capacity in the Philippines is extremely limited and the fact that so many operators have readily embraced Outdoor Channel is testament to its truly differentiated and high-quality programming. Our dedicated Philippine feed available from ABS-5 really helped to provide easy and affordable access to the channel.”

Peter Yee, the president of Cable Boss, added: “Cable Boss is excited to start the ball rolling for the distribution of the Outdoor Channel in the Philippines. In a short period of time, many systems are already eager to share the beauty and wonder of outdoor life with their subscribers through great content and crystal clear images available only through Outdoor Channel. We are proud to partner with the channel in bringing compelling and exclusive programs to Filipino audiences.”