MANILA – In a major development for Philippine television, ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Channel will begin airing on ALLTV Channel 2 starting January 2, 2026, marking the return of Kapamilya programming to free TV after a five-year absence from the analog spectrum. The partnership, announced on December 18, 2025, between ABS-CBN and Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS)—owned by the Villar Group—brings beloved shows, news, and entertainment back to the iconic Channel 2 frequency, now on digital terrestrial TV.
The block-time agreement allows Kapamilya Channel content to occupy prime slots on ALLTV, including flagship programs like TV Patrol, It’s Showtime, FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, and select teleseryes, variety shows, and movies. ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo Katigbak hailed it as “a homecoming for Kapamilya on free TV,” emphasizing shared commitment to quality Filipino content accessible to all.
AMBS Chairman Manuel Villar Jr. added: “This collaboration brings together two strong brands to serve more viewers—combining ALLTV’s reach with ABS-CBN’s legacy programming.”
Key Details of the Deal
- Start Date: January 2, 2026.
- Channel: ALLTV (digital Channel 2; analog viewers need set-top boxes or digital TVs).
- Content: Mix of news, drama, variety, and movies from Kapamilya Channel lineup.
- Background: Follows ABS-CBN’s 2020 franchise denial, shifting to cable (Kapamilya Channel), online (iWantTFC), and block-time deals (e.g., A2Z on ZOE TV).
The move expands free access for millions without cable, especially in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, while ALLTV gains premium content to boost viewership.
For Kapamilya fans, this isn’t just a channel switch—it’s a long-awaited return home, ringing in 2026 with familiar voices and stories on free TV once more.