RPN: The Network (1994) (2024)

A New Look

A New Beginning

RPN: The Network

Bursts fourth with a spirit of renewal...

Raring to take on new challenges

In the Philippine broadcast industry...

A network that will truly.

Serve, Inform and Entertain

Schedule[]

MONDAY

05:30PM: NEWSWATCH EVENING CAST

The day's hottest news headlines with Cielo Villaluna and Cristina Peczon.

06:00PM: ACTION 9

Hosted by Rey Langit, Atty. Dong Puno, Ramon Tulfo and Angelique Lazo

07:00PM: BUDDY EN SOL

Local television's most dynamic comic duo Eric Quizon and Redford White continue to dish out award-winning comedy in more heartwarming storties of true friendship.

Also starring: Ces Quesada, Ray Ventura, Beth Tamayo and Ms. Zeneida Amador.

Directed by Leo Martinez.

08:30PM: BISPERAS NG KASAYSAYAN

The epic miniseries currently sweeping primetime audiences. The telenovela that is diction engendered by history as it relives a turbulent perios in our nation's history. Marks the return of television's first family of drama: Rosemarie Gil, Cherie Gil, Mark Gil, Michael de Mesa and Gina Alajar.

Also starring Efren Reyes, Jr., Pinky Amador, Mia Gutierrez and Amando Cortez.

A landmark television event directed by Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara.

10:00PM: NEWSWATCH PRIMECAST

The day's hottest headlines with Harry Gasser, Cathy Santillan and Coco Quisumbing.

10:30PM: YOUR EVENING WITH PILITA

Asia's Queen of Songs in an evening of live music and lively talk. Tonight's guests: Jackie Lou Blanco, Gino Padilla and BIR Commissioner Liwayway Vizons-Chato.

TUESDAY

05:30PM: NEWSWATCH EVENING CAST

The day's hottest news headlines with Cielo Villaluna and Cristina Peczon.

06:00PM: ACTION 9

Hosted by Rey Langit, Atty. Dong Puno, Ramon Tulfo and Angelique Lazo

07:00PM: BARANGAY U.S. UNANG SIGAW

They're a motley group of characters living in one neightborhood.

There's the beauty and the "siga"...outrageous twins Raffa and Ella...FPJ and Erap, among others. Together they make up the wacky comic community of Barangay U.S.

08:00PM: IT'S A DATE

Tune into the best dating game in town and each how sparks fly between two people who haven't even set eyes on each other.

With resident matchmaker Giselle Sanchez.

09:00PM: WORLD CLASS

Get a high feeling of being Filipino in this 60-minute celebration of Pinoy global excellence.

Hosted by Belle Abaya.

10:00PM: NEWSWATCH PRIMECAST

The day's hottest headlines with Harry Gasser, Cathy Santillan and Coco Quisumbing.

10:30PM: PUBLIC ACCESS PROGRAMS

Aawitan Kita Special. With Amida Sigulan-Reyna.

11:30PM: THE POLICE HOUR

A citizen's action center. A forum far hard-hitting investigative reports.

A call for police asistance. Hosted by Lulu Pascual, Atty. Joji Antonio, Doy del Castillo, Chief Suuperindent Arturo Anos and Jose Mari Gonzales.

WEDNESDAY

05:30PM: NEWSWATCH EVENING CAST

The day's hottest news headlines with Cielo Villaluna and Cristina Peczon.

06:00PM: ACTION 9

Hosted by Rey Langit, Atty. Dong Puno, Ramon Tulfo and Angelique Lazo

07:00PM: A.K.D.A.

A collection of showstopping musicals and outstanding film features. Tonight featuring "The Treasure."

October 12 - Shining Through

October 19 - Frozen Assets

October 26 - Superstar, Beyond Time

09:00PM: D'ON PO SA AMIN

Filmdom's dramatic best actress Dawn Zulueta displays her comic talent in her first-ever sitcom, fast becoming the setting for television's funniest moments.

Also starring William Martinez, Rico J. Puno, Yoyoy Villame, Ali Sotto, Dinky Doo, Jr. and Michelle Aldana. Directed by ace comic director Bert de Leon.

10:00PM: NEWSWATCH PRIMECAST

The day's hottest headlines with Harry Gasser, Cathy Santillan and Coco Quisumbing.

10:30PM: THE IBM-ATP TOUR TENNIS '94

International men's tennis at its best. The world's best players compete for high-stakes prize money and world-ranking points.

Participants include Andre Agassi, Jim Courler, Pete Sampras, Borls Becker, Stefan Edberg, Michael Chang and Ivan Lendi.

THURSDAY

05:30PM: NEWSWATCH EVENING CAST

The day's hottest news headlines with Cielo Villaluna and Cristina Peczon.

06:00PM: ACTION 9

Hosted by Rey Langit, Atty. Dong Puno, Ramon Tulfo and Angelique Lazo

07:00PM: MOON OVER MIAMI (Premiere)

Get moonstruck over television's newest heartthrobs! They're two detectives who don't have a clue about romance. Bill Campbell and Ally Walker star in a romantic comedy that flirts with danger.

08:00PM: SEAQUEST DSV

Seteven Spielberg's underwater family classic, the most expansive television series in history, continues to explore the oceans' depths to unlock its mysteries. Starring Roy Schelder.

09:00PM: NYPD BLUE

The most-talked-about and most controversial TV series ever!

Bagged top honors with six awards in the 1994 Emmy Awards.

Starring David Caruso and Dennis Franz.

10:00PM: NEWSWATCH PRIMECAST

The day's hottest headlines with Harry Gasser, Cathy Santillan and Coco Quisumbing.

10:30PM: TELL THE PEOPLE

You and Julie Yap-Daza and guests tell the people on yet another "talk-of-the-town" issue.

11:30PM: BUSINESS CLASS

Hosted by Rudy Romero. Talking business is his business.

FRIDAY

05:30PM: NEWSWATCH EVENING CAST

The day's hottest news headlines with Cielo Villaluna and Cristina Peczon.

06:00PM: ACTION 9

Hosted by Rey Langit, Atty. Dong Puno, Ramon Tulfo and Angelique Lazo

07:00PM: STREET JUSTICE

Carl Weathers and Bryan Genesse stalk the streets to seek justice for innocent crime victims in this hottest new action-adventure hour on television.

08:00PM: MISSING PERSONS (Premiere)

Hill Street Blues' Daniel J. Travanti returns to primetime television as a special cop who's only mission is to search for missing persons.

09:00PM: L.A. LAW

Compelling reality-powered drama unfolds in L.A.'s most prestigious law firm. Starring Corbin Bernsen, Richard Dysart, Jill Elkenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker, Blair Underwood, Larry Drake, John Spencer, A Martinez, Alan Rosenberg, Debi Mazar and Alexandra Powers.

10:00PM: NEWSWATCH PRIMECAST

The day's hottest headlines with Harry Gasser, Cathy Santillan and Coco Quisumbing.

10:30PM: WEEKEND SPECIALS

A prime collection of musicals, first-rate films and special features to perk up your late Friday night viewing.

SATURDAY

07:00AM: ASIN AT ILAW

07:30AM: SHARING IN THE CITY

08:30AM: NOAH'S ARK

09:00AM: THE WHIMPOLS

09:30AM: PONY & FRIENDS

10:00AM: PENPEN DE SARAPEN

11:00AM: $ 1M CHANCE OF A LIFETIME

11:30AM: CHIBUGAN NA!

01:30PM: BATTLE OF THE BRAINS

03:00PM: UAAP

04:30PM: AMERICA TOP 10

05:00PM: CALIFORNIA DREAMS

05:30PM: $ 1M CHANCE OF A LIFETIME

06:00PM: COVINGTON CROSS

07:00PM: MACGYVER

He has the ingenuity of a scientist and the vulnerability of an average guy. He has the common sence to flee danger. He dosen't use guns. And he;s willing to take on hazardous missions. He's the undisputed action superhero on primetime television.

Richard Dean Anderson is MacGyver.

08:00PM: PICKET FENCES

Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Drama Series for the second straight year. Weaving together the homespun familiarity of small-town Amercia with the eccentric and unpredictable rhythms of modern life. A single storyline runs through every episode, entwining the social, medical, political, legal and criminal arenas and examining relationships between the nuclear family and the work/community family. Starring Tom Skerritt, Kathy Baker and Lauren Holly.

09:00PM: SATURDAY NIGHT PLAYHOUSE

A power-packed collection of outstanding motion pictures and unforgettable TV-movies. Tonight featuring "Stalking Laura" starring Brooke Shields.

October 15 - Vanished Without A Trace

October 22 - Road Home

October 29 - A Stranger in the Mirror

11:00PM: SATURDAY REPORT

11:30PM: COUPLES FOR CRIST

12:00MN: UAAP (REPLAY)

SUNDAY

06:30PM: THE SIMPSONS

07:00PM: KUNG FU: THE LEGEND CONTINUES

East meets West in this spell-binding action-adventure series. As Zen Master Kwai Chang Caine reunites with his long-last cop son and together they fight the rampant crime picguing the big city.

Starring David Carradine and Chris Potter.

08:00PM: RESCUE 911

True and criming stories that explore the heights of human courage and compassion and hope.

Hosted by William Shatner.

09:00PM: SUNDAY'S BIG EVENT

A powerhouse collection of blockbuster motion pictures starring Hollywood's film giants.

Tonight featuring the suspense-filled classic war adventure "Where Eagles Dare"

Starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood.

October 9 - This Boy's Life

October 16 - Hero & The Terrior

October 23 - Stalin (Part 1)

October 30 - Stalin (Part 2)

11:00PM: SUNDAY REPORT

IN FULL STEREO NATIONWIDE

Radio Stations as Radyo Ronda:

DZRL-AM 639 kHz Batac

DZBS-AM 1368 kHz Baguio

DZTG-AM 612 kHz Tuguegarao

DZKI-AM 1332 kHz Iriga

DYKW-AM 936 kHz Binagbagan, Negros Occidental

DYKB-AM 1404 kHz Bacolod

DYKC-AM 675 kHz Cebu

DXKO-AM 1368 kHz Cagayan de Oro

DXKS-AM 1080 kHz Surigao

DXKT-AM 1071 kHz Davao

DXDX-AM 639 kHz General Santos

DXKD-AM 1053 kHz Dipolog

DXKP-AM 1377 kHz Pagdian

DXXX-AM 1008 kHz Zamboanga

Television:

TV-9 Manila

TV-12 Baguio

TV-10 Iriga

TV-8 Bacolod

TV-9 Cebu

TV-5 Cagayan de Oro

TV-9 Davao

TV-5 Zamboanga

November 1994[]

RPN: The Network

Philippines, Entertains, Informs, Serves

A network that will truly

Serve, inform and entertain.

Schedule[]

Monday-Friday

6:30 am - Newswatch sa Umaga

7 am to 8 am - Wake Up Call (Janne Young, Anthony Pangilingan and Teresa Guanzon)

8 am -

Fri: News Light

9 am - Discovery Hour

10 am - Batibot

11 am - Teka...Teka...Teka...: Tayo na sa Edukasyon para sa Kalusugan at Kalikasan (Ricky Reyes)

11:30 am - Miranova (Cherrie Pie Picache, Rey “PJ” Abellana, Karen Timbol and Miranova)

12 nn - Chibugan Na! (Rico J. Puno, Hajji Alejandro, Chiqui Pineda, Michelle Aldana and Arnell Ignacio)

1:30 to 2 pm - Hanggang Kailan, Anna Luna? (Margarita Fuentes, Ricky Belmonte and Melissa Mendez)

3 to 4 pm -

Thurs: Beauty School Plus

4:30 pm - Movieparade

EARLY PRIMETIME

5 pm - Newswatch Evening Cast (Cielo Villaluna and Cristina Peczon)

5:30 pm - Action 9 (Rey Langit, Angelique Lazo and Ramon Tulfo with Anabelle Abaya (since December 26, 1994))

PRIMETIME

6:30 pm - La Traidora

7 pm -

Mon: Actually, Yun Na! (Arnell Ignacio and Kris Aquino) (until 8:30 pm)

Tue: Barangay U.S. Unang Sigaw (Jeric Raval and Dina Bonnevie)

Wed: A.K.D.A. (Aksyon, Komedya, Drama, Atbp.) (every 3rd Wednesday of the month: Superstar: Beyond Time (Nora Aunor)) (until 9 pm)

Thurs: Moon Over Miami

Fri: Street Justice

8 pm -

Tue: It's a Date (Giselle Sanchez)

Thurs: SeaQuest DSV

Fri: Missing Persons

8:30 pm -

Mon: Bisperas ng Kasaysayan (Rosemarie Gil, Cherie Gil, Mark Gil, Michael de Mesa)

9 pm -

Tue: World-Class (Belle Abaya)

Wed: Buddy en Sol (Eric Quizon and Reford White)

Thurs: NYPD Blue

Fri: L.A. Law

10 pm - Newswatch Prime Cast (Harry Gasser and Cathy Santillan)

10:30 pm to 11:30 pm -

Mon: Your Evening with Pilita (Pilita Corales)

Tue: Public Access Presents

Wed: The IBM-ATP Tour Tennis (until 12:30 am)

Thurs: Tell the People (Julie Yap-Daza)

Fri: Weekend Specials (until 12:30 am)

11:30 pm to 12:30 am -

Mon: Voyager

Tue: The Police Hour (Lulu Pascual, Atty. Joji Antonio, Doy del Castillo, Chief Suuperindent Arturo Anos and Jose Mari Gonzales)

Thurs: Business Class (until 12 mn)

Saturday

6 am - Newslight (replay)

7 am - Asin at Ilaw

7:30 am - Sharing in the City

8:30 am - Noah's Ark

9 am - The Whimpols

9:30 am - Pony & Friends

10 am - Penpen de Sarapen (Connie Angeles)

11 am - $ 1M Chance of a Lifetime

11:30 am - Chibugan Na! (Rico J. Puno, Hajji Alejandro, Chiqui Pineda, Michelle Aldana and Arnell Ignacio)

1:30 pm - Battle of the Brains (David Celdran)

3 pm - UAAP

PRIMETIME

5:30 pm - Ang Inyong Lingkod, Baby at Bert (Rose Marie "Baby" Arenas and Bert Marcelo)

7 pm - MacGyver

8 pm - Picket Fences

9 pm - Saturday Night Playhouse

11 pm - Saturday Report

11:30 pm - Couples for Christ

12 mn to 2 am - UAAP replay

Sunday

6 am - Family Rosary Crusade

7 am - Sunday Mass

8 am - Morris Cerullo

8:30 am - In the Beginning: Stories from the Bible

9 am - Chinese Movies

11 am - New Uncle Bob’s Show

12 nn - Family Kuarta o Kahon

1:30 pm - The Doctor is In

2 pm - Exclusively Hers

2:30 pm - Ako... Babae

4 pm - Top 10 Movie Trailers of the Week

4:30 pm - Voyager

5:30 pm - Dragon Ball Z

PRIMETIME

6 pm - The Crystal Maze

7 pm - Kung Fu: The Legend Continues

8 pm - Rescue 911

9 pm - Sunday's Big Event

11 pm - Sunday Report

11:30 pm - Rated Wake Awake Movies

In Full Stereo Nationwide

Shows[]

Entertainment

• Chibugan Na! (noontime variety show)
• Battle of the Brains (quiz show)
• Actually, Yun Na! (showbiz talk show)
• Movieparade (showbiz talk show)
• Family Kwarta o Kahon (Sunday afternoon variety-game show)
• It's a Date (dating game show)
• Your Evening with Pilita (music variety show)
• A.K.D.A. (Aksyon, Komedya, Drama, Atbp.) (variety show)
• Superstar: Beyond Time (the longest-running musical variety show on Philippine television as a monthly special) (directed by Lipita A. Kashiwahara with a musical director Jun Latonio)

Comedy

• Barangay U.S. Unang Sigaw (sitcom)
• Buddy en Sol (comedy sitcom)

Dramas

• Malayo Pa Ang Umaga (drama series)
• Lumayo Ka Man (drama series)
• Miranova (soap opera)
• Hanggang Kailan, Anna Luna?, Ikalawang Alkat (soap opera)
• Bisperas ng Kasaysayan (award-winning Filipino epic mini-series)

Informative

• Teka...Teka...Teka...Tayo na sa Edukasyon para sa Kalusugan at Kalikasan

Children's Programs

• Batibot (children's program)
• Penpen de Sarapen (children's variety show)

RPN News and Public Affairs

• Newswatch sa Umaga (Tagalog news program)
• Wake Up Call (morning show)
• RPN News Break (news update)
• Newswatch Evening Cast (English news program)
• Action 9 (public service program)
• Newswatch Prime Cast (longest-running English late-night newscast)
• World-Class
• The Police Hour (public service program)
• Legal Forum (public service program)
• Tell the People (public affairs program)
• Ang Inyong Lingkod, Baby & Bert
• Saturday Report
• Sunday Report

Telenovela

• La Traidora

Cartoons and Anime

• The Simpsons (cartoon)
• Dragon Ball Z (anime)

Foreign/Canned Shows

• Crystal Maze
• Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
• Moon Over Miami
• SeaQuest DSV
• NYPD Blue
• Street Justice
• Missing Persons
• L.A. Law
• Rescue 911
• MacGyver
• Picket Fences

Movies/Specials

• Weekend Specials
• Saturday Night Playhouse (Hollywood movies, specials and concerts)
• Sunday's Big Event (Hollywood movies, specials and concerts)

RPN stars

• Nora Aunor
• Arnell Ignacio
• Kris Aquino
• Rosemarie Gil
• Cherie Gil
• Mark Gil
• Michael de Mesa
• Gina Alajar
• Pilita Corales
• Jeric Raval
• Dina Bonnevie
• Giselle Sanchez
• Eric Quizon
• Reford White
• Margarita Fuentes
• Ricky Belmonte
• Melissa Mendez
• Connie Angeles
• Rico J. Puno
• Hajji Alejandro
• Chiqui Pineda
• Michelle Aldana
• David Celdran
• Cherrie Pie Picache
• Rey “PJ” Abellana
• Karen Timbol
• Miranova
• Pepe Pimentel

December 1995 (Monday)[]

6:30 am - Newswatch sa Umaga

7 am - Wake Up Call

8 am - Computer Chronicles

8:30 am - Challenge and Response

9:30 am - The Flintstones

10:30 am - Tom and Jerry

11 am - Gobots

11:30 am - Newswatch sa Tanghali

12 nn - Chibugan Na!

1:30 pm - John en Marsha (rerun)

2:30 pm - Ngayon Din Po

3:30 pm - Raijin-Oh

4 pm - Voltron

4:30 pm - Action 9

5:30 pm - Newswatch Evening Cast

6 pm - La Traidora

7 pm - MacGyver

8 pm - Sweet Justice

9 pm - The X-Files

10 pm - Newswatch Prime Cast

10:30 pm - The Bob Garon Debate

11:30 pm - Seinfield

12 mn to 12:30 am - Emergency Calls

See also[]

• 'Bisperas ng Kasaysayan': New RPN 9 offering
• 'Anna Luna' moves to RPN 9