BuKo (Buhay Komedya) is a Philippine

pay television channel Pay television, also known as subscription television, premium television or, when referring to an individual service, a premium channel, refers to subscription-based television services, usually provided by multichannel television providers, but ...

owned by MediaQuest Holdings, Inc. through

Cignal TV Cignal TV, Inc. (formerly known as GV Broadcasting System), also known by its legal trading name Mediascape Inc., is a Filipino media and telecommunications firm in the Philippines. A wholly owned subsidiary of the media company MediaQuest Ho ...

, in partnership with

APT Entertainment APT Entertainment, Inc. is a Philippine television and film production company based in Pasig. It was founded by TAPE's co-founder Antonio Tuviera in 1994. The company was best known for producing ''Eat Bulaga!'', the country's longest-running ...

based in

Mandaluyong Mandaluyong ( ; ), officially the City of Mandaluyong (, ), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly-urbanized city in the Metro Manila, National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a popula ...

. The name is derived after Buko, a Filipino word for

coconut The coconut tree (''Cocos nucifera'') is a member of the palm tree family (biology), family (Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus ''Cocos''. The term "coconut" (or the archaic "cocoanut") can refer to the whole coconut palm, ...

. The channel consists of comedic-entertainment programs for gag, sitcoms and variety shows, dubbed as the country's first local comedy channel. It was first announced in November 2019 and made its official launch on August 2, 2021, exclusively on satellite providers

Cignal Cignal (pronounced as ''signal'') is a Philippine satellite television and IPTV provider, owned by Cignal TV Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the MediaQuest Holdings Inc. under the PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund. Cignal's prepaid electroni ...

and

SatLite Cignal TV, Inc. (formerly known as GV Broadcasting System), also known by its legal trading name Mediascape Inc., is a Filipino media and telecommunications firm in the Philippines. A wholly owned subsidiary of the media company MediaQuest Ho ...

Programming

BuKo's programming content consists of classic local comedy shows from TV5,

GMA Network GMA Network (an acronym of its legal name, Global Media Arts and commonly known as GMA) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine commercial broadcast network, serving as the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network (company), ...

and

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, including the ones produced by

TAPE Inc. Television and Production Exponents, Incorporated (also known as TAPE, Inc. or simply TAPE) is a Philippine television production company. It was founded in 1981 by Romeo Jalosjos Sr. and Antonio "Tony" Tuviera. After the last episode of '' ...

, M-Zet Productions, FOCUS Entertainment, Our Own Little Way Productions, APT Entertainment and

TVJ Productions TVJ Productions, Inc. is a Philippine media production company co-owned by ''Eat Bulaga!'' hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon (collectively known as "TVJ") and media company MediaQuest Holdings. The company was formed on June 7, 2023 ...

as well as a handful of original programming. The programming is divided into three programming blocks: * BuKo Originals – the channel's flagship block consist of its original programs. * Tawang Pinoy Klasiks! – the channel's treasure trove of classic comedies block. * Throwback Tawanan – the channel's variety of popular programs block consist of comedy series and game shows.

Current programs

;Fantasy *''

Pidol's Wonderland ''Istorifik: Pidol's Kuwentong Fantastik'' (formerly known as ''Pidol's Wonderland'') is a Philippine television fantasy comedy series broadcast by TV5. Directed by Enrico S. Quizon, it stars Dolphy. It aired on the network's Sunday evening lin ...

'' ;Sitcom *''

Daddy Di Do Du ''Daddy Di Do Du'' is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Bert de Leon, it stars Vic Sotto, Maxene Magalona, Danica Sotto and Isabella de Leon. It premiered on July 12, 2001 on the network's KiliTV line ...

'' *''Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills'' *''

Mac and Chiz ''Mac and Chiz'' (stylized as ''Mac & Chiz'') is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by TV5. Directed by Jade Castro and Sam Dabao, starring Derek Ramsay and Empoy Marquez. It aired from January 25 to June 28, 2015, replacing '' Qu ...

'' *''

Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! ''Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!'' () is a Philippine television fantasy sitcom series broadcast by Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation, ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Directed by Bert de Leon, it stars Vic Sotto, Charito Solis and Alice Dixson. It premi ...

'' ;Drama *'' Daisy Siete:Kambaliliong'' ;Gag Show *''

Lokomoko ''Lokomoko'' (''Lokomoko'' is Filipino for ''Niloloko mo ako'', English for ''"You're Fooling Me!"'') (formerly ''Lokomoko High'', ''Lokomoko U'', ''Lokomoko U Ang Kulit!'' and ''Lokomoko: La-Bus'') is a Philippine television sketch comedy show ...

'' ;Game Show *'' Bawal na Game Show'' *''Celebrity Samurai'' *''

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Fill in the Bank ''Fill in the Bank'' is a Philippine television game show broadcast by TV5. Hosted by Jose Manalo and Pokwang, it aired on the network's Todo Max Primetime Singko line up and worldwide on Kapatid Channel from August 15, 2020 to March 31, 2021, ...

'' ;BuKo Originals *''BalitaOneNan'' *''Kusina ni Mamang'' *'' Maine Goals'' *'' Wow Mali: Doble Tama''

Former programs

*'' 1 for 3'' *''

Bubble Gang ''Bubble Gang'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally directed by Uro Q. Dela Cruz, it was originally starred by Ogie Alcasid, Antonio Aquitania, Sunshine Cruz, Jackie de Guzman, Assunta De Rossi, ...

'' *'' Daisy Siete: Tabachingching'' *'' Daisy Siete: Tinderella'' *''E.A.T.'' *''

Eat Bulaga! ''Eat !'' (; stylized as ''Eat... Bulaga!'') is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine television variety show broadcast by Radio Philippines Network, ABS-CBN, GMA Network and TV5 (Philippine TV network), TV5. Originally hosted by Tito S ...

'' *'' H3O: Ha Ha Ha Over'' *''Inday Wanda'' *''

Iskul Bukol ''Iskul Bukol'' is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by IBC. Directed by Bert de Leon, it stars Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Mely Tagasa, Bing Angeles, Anthony Raquel, Dely Atay-Atayan, Sharon Cuneta, Bibeth Orteza, Richie ...

'' *''

Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa ''Leya, '' ( / international title: ''Leya, the Most Beautiful Numbali'') is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ruel S. Bayani, it stars Nadine Samonte in the title role and Oyo Boy Sotto. It prem ...

'' *''Mongolian Barbecue'' *''MooMoo and Me'' *''ParangNormal Activity'' *''

Pepito Manaloto ''Pepito Manaloto:'' () formerly known as ''Pepito Manaloto'', ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento'', ''Pepito Manoloto: Kuwento Kuwento'' and ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento'', is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GM ...

'' *''Sugo Mga Kapatid'' *''

Tropang Trumpo ''Tropang Trumpo'' ( Tagalog for ''Troop of Tops'') is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABC. It aired from March 12, 1994 to March 13, 1999, and was replaced by '' Ispup''. History The original cast included Ogie Alc ...

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Wow Mali ''Wow'' (: Double Hit) (formerly ''Wow'' , ''Wow Maling Mali'', ''Wow Meganon'', ''Wow Mali Pa Rin!'' and ''Wow Mali! Lakas ng Tama'') is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine television comedy show broadcast by TV5 (Philippine TV networ ...

References

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Programming

Current programs

Former programs

See also

References