Manila – SKY Cable Corporation and RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network have announced a carriage deal that brings the newly-launched RTL CBS Entertainment HD channel to the Philippines.
The Philippines becomes the fourth country to launch the channel since it debuted in September 2013, after Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.The channel’s programming slate includes The X Factor USA, America’s Got Talent, Elementary and the upcoming series Under the Dome.
“The addition of RTL-CBS Entertainment HD to SKYcable’s widest and still growing channel line-up goes hand in hand with our mission to provide every Filipino family with quality entertainment. We are excited and honoured to be the first cable TV provider in the country to offer this world-class channel,” says Ray Montinola, COO of SKY Cable Corporation.
“RTL CBS Entertainment HD has received an extremely enthusiastic reception from all operators across the region and initial audience feedback has been very encouraging,” says Jonas Engwall, Chief Executive Officer, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “We are delighted to bring the channel to Filipino viewers through our partner SKYcable. The Philippines is a significant market where viewers of all ages value high quality content.”
