Discovery Kids Enters the Philippines

MANILA: A new agreement between Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and SKYCable sees Discovery Kids launching in the Philippines, along with expanded distribution for the TLC lifestyle channel on the platform.

TLC will reach a broader subscriber base as it moves to SKYCable’s Silver Pack. Discovery Kids launched on the platform with a lineup that includes Headrush, an original Discovery production; Think Big, spotlighting young inventors; and Wild Kratts, an animated series created by real-life zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt.

“With the entry of Discovery Kids and expansion of TLC, our portfolio in the Philippines now includes something for everyone from young to old,” said Kevin Dickie, the senior VP and head of content for Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific. “Both brands deliver on our brand promise to provide quality programming and provides our audience with an opportunity to explore their world from the comfort of their homes.”

Rodrigo P. Montinola, the chief operating officer at SKYCable, added, “SKYCable takes pride in being one of the first to launch Discovery Kids in the Philippines. We are now the only operator in the country to carry all of the Discovery networks available in the region. With the launch of Discovery Kids, we have strengthened the edutainment push amongst kids. TLC is one of the most popular travel and lifestyle channels in the Philippines and we are delighted that even more SKYCable subscribers can now enjoy the channel though SKYCable Silver.”