Metro Channel

Metro Channel (formerly Lifestyle (Network), visually rendered in its logo in all capital letters as METRO CHANNEL) is a Philippine pay television channel based in Quezon City. It is owned by Creative Programs Inc., a subsidiary of media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. Its programming is composed primarily of lifestyle and entertainment shows targeted to upscale women. The channel was officially launched on 2 April 2018, and it was named after Metro Magazine, one of the leading lifestyle magazines in the country published by ABS-CBN Publishing.[1] The channel became available on G Sat Channel 70 on October 5, 2020[2] and on January 4, 2021 on Cignal Channel 69 replacing the channel space of Disney XD Asia. A video on demand service for Metro Channel shows are available via IWantTFC.

Metro Channel
CountryPhilippines
Broadcast areaNationwide
HeadquartersABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Programming
Language(s)English (main)
Filipino (secondary)
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerABS-CBN Corporation
Sister channels
History
Launched2 April 2018 (2018-04-02)
ReplacedDisney XD Asia (Cignal Only) (2014-2021)
Former namesLifestyle (1999–2018)
Links
Websitehttps://metro.style/

Programming blocks
  • Home & Living on Metro Channel - focused on home improvements, room makeovers, interior design and modern living.
  • Food & Travel on Metro Channel - focused on food, travel and adventure.
  • Fashion & Style on Metro Channel focused on fashion and style.
  • Entertainment & Glamour on Metro Channel focused on the best entertainment and glamour.

Programming
Main article: List of programs broadcast by Metro Channel

Original programming, special features and segments
  • Inaque’s Postcards (2018–present)[3]
  • Casa Zobel De Ayala (Season 2) (2017–present)
  • Driven (2018–present)[4]
  • At The Table (Season 2) (formerly "Chasing Flavors"; 2017–present)
  • Beached (2018–present)
  • In The Metro (2018–present)
  • Hotel 101
  • Four Seasons
  • Niccolo
  • Riu

See also

References
  1. de los Reyes, Sara (February 16, 2018). "Coming Soon! Elevate To A New Lifestyle With Metro Channel's Awesome New Shows This Summer". Metro.style.
  2. "GSAT to air Jeepney TV, Cinemo, and Metro Channel starting Oct 5". ABS-CBN Corporation.
  3. "Pia Wurtzbach travels the world in new Metro Channel Show 'Pia's Postcards'". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
  4. News, ABS-CBN. "There's a new cable channel in town --here's what to expect". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
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