The Filipino Channel (TFC) launches on Channelbox via Freeview UK

London, UK – 17 June 2025 – Global Distribution Services is proud to announce the launch of The Filipino Channel (TFC) on Channelbox, now available to UK audiences on Freeview Channel 271.

Operated by ABS-CBN Europe Ltd., TFC is the world’s leading platform for Filipino entertainment and news. This launch marks the first time a dedicated Filipino FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channel is available on Freeview, giving UK-based Filipino communities—and fans of dynamic Asian content—free, easy access to 24/7 all-Filipino programming.

Broadcast through Channelbox’s hybrid-streaming service on Freeview, TFC delivers a vibrant lineup of the Philippines' most-watched news and current affairs, acclaimed dramas, family comedies, reality and talent shows, talk programs, and lifestyle content—offering a cultural lifeline for the Filipino diaspora and a gateway for global audiences to engage with Philippine culture.

This FAST channel launch is powered by Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) technology for seamless, buffer-free streaming, and features a fully compliant Consent Management Platform (CMP) to meet UK data protection standards—creating a privacy-first, high-quality viewing experience for audiences and advertisers alike.

Tanya Kronfli, Founder and Director at Global Distribution Services, commented:

“We’re proud to bring TFC to Freeview viewers through Channelbox and celebrate the vibrant stories and voices of the Filipino community. This launch continues our mission to expand meaningful, community-focused content using modern, scalable broadcast solutions.”

Maribel Hernaez, Business Unit Head for Global Content & Distribution Services at ABS-CBN Global

“The Filipino Channel is more than just an entertainment channel —it’s a bridge to home for millions of Filipinos abroad. We’re excited to connect with audiences in the UK and share the very best of Filipino creativity and culture.”

TFC is now live on Channelbox and available to all Freeview UK viewers at Channel 271.