On Jun 30, 2017, 11:59pm, Universal Channel (ch 187 HD | 73 SD in Metro Manila, CAMANAVA/Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan; ch 746 HD | 607 SD in Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, GenSan and Iloilo) and Syfy Channel (ch 188 HD| 112 SD in Metro Manila, CAMANAVA/Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan; ch 747 HD | 221 SD in Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, GenSan and Iloilo) will no longer air in the Philippines.
After this date:
- Universal SD and HD, and Syfy HD will no longer be part of the channel line up of SKYcable HD 999
- Universal SD will no longer be part of the channel line up of Bronze 399, Silver and Gold.
- Universal HD and and Syfy HD will no longer be part of the channel line up of HD 1799 and HD 1999.
- Syfy SD will no longer be part of the channel line up of the Select Family Pack.
- Subscribers who availed of these channels individually via SKY Select will no longer be billed for their subscription.
FAQs
Why are Universal Channel and Syfy being removed from my channel line-up? Will this be permanent?
Yes, Universal Channel and Syfy will cease telecast in the country permanently. The broadcast of both channels was discontinued by NBC Global Networks Asia.
Where can I watch programs similar to those in these channels?
You may catch US series similar to those in Universal Channel in the following:
AXN:
Ch 247 HD | 49 SD – Metro Manila, CAMANAVA/Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan (San Jose Del Monte)
Ch 737 HD | 604 SD – Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, Gensan, Iloilo
Supernatural Season 12
Hawaii Five-O Season 7
NCIS: Los Angeles
Star World:
Ch 172 HD | 48 SD – Metro Manila, CAMANAVA/Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan (San Jose Del Monte)
Ch 741 HD | 606 SD – Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, Gensan, Iloilo
Once Upon a Time
Scandal
Sony:
Ch 35 SD – Metro Manila, CAMANAVA/Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan (San Jose Del Monte)
Ch 605 SD – Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, Gensan, Iloilo
Madam Secretary
Doctor Ken
Supernatural Season 12
Hawaii Five-O Season 7
NCIS: Los Angeles
Ch 741 HD | 606 SD – Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, Gensan, Iloilo
Once Upon a Time
Scandal
Sony:
Ch 35 SD – Metro Manila, CAMANAVA/Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan (San Jose Del Monte)
Ch 605 SD – Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, Gensan, Iloilo
Madam Secretary
Doctor Ken
Madam Secretary
Doctor Ken
While there are no other channels dedicated to science fiction, fantasy or paranormal, you may catch other thrillers and action/adventure shows similar to those in Syfy in:
Fox Crime:
Ch 174 HD | 64 SD – Metro Manila, CAMANAVA/Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan (San Jose Del Monte)
Ch 743 HD | 618 SD – Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, Gensan, Iloilo
CSI
The Mentalist
American Crime
VICE
Thrill:
Available on SKY Select
Ch 107 SD - Metro Manila, Camanava/Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan (San Jose Del Monte)
Ch 423 SD - Cebu, Davao
The Strain
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CSI
The Mentalist
American Crime
VICE
Ch 107 SD - Metro Manila, Camanava/Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan (San Jose Del Monte)
Ch 423 SD - Cebu, Davao
The Strain
To view other general entertainment channels you may opt to add to your subscription, click here.
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