Discovery Kids Launches in Philippines

 

Manila, April 16, 2012 – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of leading global real-world media company Discovery Communications, announced today that it has launched Discovery Kids on SKYCable in the Philippines, making it one of the first markets in Asia-Pacific to offer the channel to subscribers. In addition, its popular global lifestyle channel TLC, will now reach a broader subscriber base with its move to SKYCable’s Silver Pack.

 “With the entry of Discovery Kids and expansion of TLC, our portfolio in the Philippines now includes something for everyone from young to old. Both brands deliver on our brand promise to provide quality programming and provides our audience with an opportunity to explore their world from the comfort of their homes,” said Kevin Dickie, senior vice president and head of content, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific.

 Rodrigo P. Montinola, chief operating officer, SKYCable, said, “SKYCable takes pride in being one of the first to launch Discovery Kids in the Philippines. We are now the only operator in the country to carry all of the Discovery networks available in the region. With the launch of Discovery Kids, we have strengthened the edutainment push amongst kids. TLC is one of the most popular travel and lifestyle channels in the Philippines and we are delighted that even more SKYCable subscribers can now enjoy the channel though SKYCable Silver.”

 

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