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The Filipino Channel ('''TFC''') is the international cable TV arm of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation managed by ABS-CBN Global Ltd. Established in 1994, The Filipino Channel have been connecting Filipinos abroad with the current events in the Philippines and have been airing ABS-CBN shows as well. In 1998, ABS-CBN TFCDirect! switched from analog to digital transmission to provide viewers superior broadcast quality. Its features include 24-hour programming of the ABS-CBN produced-shows from the Philippines. TFC is currently available in USA, Canada, Australia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Europe, and Northern Africa. The company's main aim is to establish invisible ties between OFWs ( Overseas Filipino Workers) and their families in the Philippines through their slogan ''"Basta May Pilipino, May TFC"'' (Wherever There's A Filipino, There Will Be TFC). TFC, for 12 years, has made the Overseas Filipino s its priority. TFC AROUND THE WORLD ABS-CBN International launched its core product, The Filipino Channel, in 1994. Distributed by major cable operators as well as DirecTV. The Filipino Channel (TFC) has over 100,000 U.S. Filipino subscribers viewing the Tagalog-language premium programming service in North America . Originating from Manila, TFC provides news and entertainment programs to its viewers. These programs also help 2nd and 3rd generation Filipino Americans feel closer to their culture. In addition to TFC, ABS-CBN bundles three other 24-hour video channels (news, movies, and regional/sports), two radio channels and retail products, telecommunication products/services and cargo services for its satellite customers. Its main headquarters in North America is located at: North America: ABS-CBN International 150 Shoreline Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065-1400 USA TFC is now shown in the Middle East , Australia , Asia - Pacific and some parts of Africa . On 2004, TFC was launched in Europe , including the countries of UK , France , Italy , Switzerland , Germany , Spain and Austria . TFC is planning to expand it's operations in New Zealand , and other Pacific nations. PROGRAMMING ''Game/Variety''
''Comedy'' ''Drama/Fantasy'' ''News and Current Affairs''
''Travel'' ''Talk/Magazine''
''Reality'' ''Religion'' ''Sports'' UPCOMING SHOWS
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AFFILIATIONS ABS-CBN Global Ltd. teamed up with USA's largest Direct-To-Home satellite television service, DIRECTV in 2005 for its expansions in North America. TFC also offers its "TFC Direct" service throughout the United States. The service provides TFC with other Pinoy programming such as radio stations from the Philippines and other television channels via a direct to home satellite service. SATELLITES
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TFC WORLDWIDE TFC reaches almost 75% of the 10 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW's) worldwide. Cover: ABS-CBN Asia Pacific, ABS-CBN Middle East, ABS-CBN Australia, ABS-CBN Europe, ABS-CBN North America Locations where ABS-CBN shows are beamed live via satellite: Guam , Saipan , Asia Pacific, and Australia Some of the main events, as example the match of Manny Pacquiao , were and will be available live on the TFC PPV channel SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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