Pilipinas HD was a Philippinefree-to-air television channel that broadcasts cultural programming. During its initial broadcast from June 12 (Philippine Independence Day) until August 31, 2016, Chino Trinidad rented a satellite space to all subscription providers to be able to watch by the viewing public free of charge.[1][2]
History
On September 1, 2016, Pilipinas HD was launched on digital terrestrial television, following a blocktime deal signed with Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media, Inc. However, unlike its pay TV counterpart, BEAM TV handles and supplies the channel's programming on a dedicated subchannel.
On November 4, 2024, the channel began timesharing with D8TV as part of its soft launch on digital television.
On January 20, 2025, the channel ceased broadcasting after 8 years and 6 months, following Trinidad's sudden passing in July 2024, and six months after its initial launch. D8TV then took over full-time on the same BEAM TV subchannel space.
Final programming
These were the list of programs aired before the channel's closure:
Decoding Duterte - a documentary series on the biography of Former President Rodrigo Duterte
Duyan ka Magiting (Cradle of Noble Heroes) - a series featuring the forgotten national heroes
Pamana - a series on the Filipino families
Filipiknow - a series on Philippine history, facts and trivias
Grid - a travel and magazine show which will feature travel destinations in the country
Panatang Pilipino - a series that tells the aspirations and dreams of ordinary Filipinos
Ugat ng Lahi - a series on the rich tradition of the Filipino indigenous tribes
Storya ng Bayan - a series that visit places and towns that have colorful history and its heroes
Sa Ngalan ng Katotohanan - a documentary series on the biography of President Emilio Aguinaldo during the revolution on his 150th birth anniversary.
