TAP Edge
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Headquarters | Mandaluyong, Metro Manila |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | February 1, 2018 |
| Closed | January 1, 2025 (Cignal only) |
| Former names | EDGEsport Philippines (2018–2020) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Sky Cable Metro Manila | Channel 218 |
| SkyTV Metro Manila | Channel 122 |
| Sky Direct Nationwide | Channel 31 |
| G Sat Nationwide | Channel 29 |
| Streaming media | |
| Blast TV | Internet Protocol television (Philippines only; requires monthly subscription) |
TAP Edge (stylized as tap EDGE) is a 24-hour Philippine pay television channel owned by TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation.[1][2]
The channel airs a variety of entertainment genres focusing on action/suspense and crime dramas.
History
Prior to the launch, TAP DMV signed a joint venture/brand licensing agreement with U.S.-based global media company IMG to carry the EDGEsport programming to the Philippines.
On February 1, 2018, EDGEsport Philippines was officially launched via Sky Cable, and was the first cable channel of TAP DMV. It broadcasts the same format of its international counterpart, offering action/combat sports and adventure/outdoor lifestyle programs.[3][4]
On February 17, 2020, as part of TAP DMV's restructure on its channels, EDGEsport was relaunched as TAP Edge.
On November 15, 2020, the channel began its transition to reformat as an action/drama-oriented entertainment channel, with EDGEsport and other action sports programming made its final broadcast in December 2020.[5]
References
- ^ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (25 May 2020). "Ovation Productions boss on future of live concert scene, adjusting to the 'new normal'". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Concepcion, Pocholo (5 November 2020). "New channel, new album and a benefit gig". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022.
- ^ "New sports, lifestyle channel launched". Manila Standard. 10 March 2018.
- ^ "IMPACT Wrestling Announces New Media Rights Deal with TAP DMV in the Philippines". PRWeb. 29 August 2019.
- ^ "New Changes to TAP Channels". Sky Cable. 29 October 2020.