A2Z (Philippine TV channel)

A2Z, is a Philippine television network. It is the flagship network of ZOE Broadcasting Network in partnership with ABS-CBN Corporation through a blocktime agreement. A2Z's flagship television station is DZOE-TV.[1][2] The network's name comes from the name of the two parent companies, ABS-CBN and ZOE.

A2Z
TypeBroadcast commercial television network
CountryPhilippines
Broadcast areaGreater Manila Area, Visayas, Northern Mindanao and Davao Region (terrestrial)
Nationwide (cable and satellite)
NetworkABS-CBN
ZOE TV
AffiliatesPRTV (Eastern Visayas)
HeadquartersFor ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., corner Mo. Ignacia Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
For ZOE
22nd floor, Strata 2000 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig
Programming
Language(s)Filipino (main)
English (secondary)
Picture format480i SDTV
Ownership
OwnerZOE Broadcasting Network (under blocktime agreement with ABS-CBN Corporation)
Sister channelsUnder ZOE
Light TV
Under ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
Cine Mo!
Jeepney TV
Kapamilya Channel
Knowledge Channel
History
LaunchedOctober 6, 2020 (2020-10-06) (test broadcast)
October 10, 2020 (2020-10-10) (official launch)
Replaced
  • ABS-CBN (ad interim)
  • GMA News TV / Q (2005–2019) and ZOE TV (1998–2005) (VHF 11 channel space)
  • O Shopping (Sky Cable channel space)
Former namesZOE TV/Light TV (1998–2005; 2020)
Q and GMA News TV (2005–2019)
Availability
Terrestrial
ZOE TV
  • Mega Manila:
    Channel 11 (Analog)
    Channel 20 (Digital)
  • Provincial:
    Channel 20 (Digital)
RBU
(Central Luzon)		Channel 38.1 (Digital)
Streaming media
Cignal PlayWatch live (Philippines only)

Programming

The channel's programming are divided into various programming blocks:

  • School Anywhere — an educational programming block, featuring Knowledge Channel programs. It was formerly known as School at Home.
  • Kidz Toon Time — a weekday morning animation block. The block formerly aired every weekday afternoons since the channel's debut.
  • Kidz Weekend — a weekend morning programming block, featuring animated series, kid-oriented shows and educational programs.
  • A2Z Primetanghali — a noontime programming block
  • A2Z Primetime — a weeknight evening programming block, featuring local Filipino dramas by ABS-CBN Entertainment, along with two news programs.
  • Libreng Zine — a movie programming block.

References
  1. "ABS-CBN shows return to free TV after ZOE deal". Rappler. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  2. Aguilar, Krissy (October 6, 2020). "Zoe TV rebrands as A2Z to feature ABS-CBN Shows". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
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