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Metro Channel (formerly Lifestyle (Network), visually rendered in its logo in all
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as METRO CHANNEL) is a Philippine
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channel based in
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. It is owned by Creative Programs Inc., a subsidiary of media conglomerate
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. Its programming is composed primarily of lifestyle and
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shows targeted to upscale women. The channel was officially launched on 2 April 2018, and it was named after Metro Magazine, one of the leading lifestyle magazines in the country published by ABS-CBN Publishing. The channel became available on
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Channel 70 on October 5, 2020 and on January 4, 2021 on Cignal Channel 69 replacing the channel space of Disney XD Asia. A
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service for Metro Channel shows are available via
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Programming blocks

* Home & Living on Metro Channel - focused on home improvements, room makeovers, interior design and modern living. * Food & Travel on Metro Channel - focused on food, travel and adventure. * Fashion & Style on Metro Channel focused on fashion and style. * Entertainment & Glamour on Metro Channel focused on the best entertainment and glamour.


Programming


Original programming, special features and segments

* ''At The Table'' (Season 2) (formerly ''Chasing Flavors''; 2017–present) * ''Beached'' (2018–present) * ''Casa Zobel De Ayala'' (Season 2) (2017–present) * ''Driven'' (2018–present) * ''In The Metro'' (2018–present) * ''Metro Best K-Drama Awards'' (2020–present) * ''Pia's Postcards'' (2018–present)


See also

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TAP TV TAP TV (stylized as tap TV) is a 24-hour Philippine pay television channel owned by TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation. It is launched on April 14, 2019. A former sports channel, it currently broadcasts as a general entertainment channel s ...
* ETC (defunct) * Colours (defunct) * SolarFlix


References


External links

* {{Philippine cable channels Television networks in the Philippines Television channels and stations established in 2018 English-language television stations in the Philippines Women's interest channels Creative Programs Assets owned by ABS-CBN Corporation ABS-CBN Corporation channels