RTL CBS Entertainment HD Launches Filipino Feed

MANILA: A dedicated feed of RTL CBS Entertainment HD has been launched in the Philippines, coming a year after the channel's debut in the country. 

RTL CBS Entertainment HD’s lineup of programs, delivered within hours of U.S. broadcast, include Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, Late Show with David Letterman and the new CBS drama Scorpion. In March, the channel will bring to audiences in the region the new Matthew Perry sitcom The Odd Couple.

The launch of the dedicated Filipino feed follows the channel’s entry into Hong Kong through a carriage deal on PCCW’s now TV platform, alongside the announcement of the premiere of House of Cards season three in the region on the same day as the show’s U.S. release.  

“We have received very encouraging feedback from our audience and partners in the country,” said Rene Esguerra, country head for the Philippines at RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “The dedicated feed shows our long-term commitment to our Filipino viewers.”

“The Philippines is an important market for our network. The dedicated feed allows for better customization and localization and the potential to further widen our advertising reach,” added Jonas Engwall, the CEO of RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “The Philippines feed will give clients cost-efficient and audience-targeted solutions that meet their needs.”