1994
Sky One, the predecessor of Cinema One (C1), is launched on June 12 with Ronald Arguelles as channel head; its offerings include public affairs and business programs in addition to local movies
1998
On June 29, Sky One becomes Pinoy Blockbuster Channel, a cable channel that exclusively offers Filipino movies
2001
The channel takes on its current name, C1, and starts airing local production shows
2004
C1 is brought to Filipino communities in North America, the Middle East, Europe and Asia-Pacific
2005
Launches the first C1 Originals Film Festival featuring six films
2006
“Huling Balyan ng Buhi” directed by Sherad Anthony Sanchez and starring Marilyn Roque, Jeliete Ruca and Ronald Arguelles wins C1 Originals’ first Best Picture award
1986
Phil-Asia Assistance Foundation Inc. (PAAFI) is founded by Roberto M. Lopez (RML), the youngest son of Eugenio Lopez Sr., soon after he returns from exile
1990
PAAFI runs a drop-in center in Malate, Manila in partnership with US-based organization Philippine International Aid
1992
RML passes away at age 42
1996
PAAFI marks its 10th anniversary led by chair Presentacion L. Psinakis (PLP)
2014
Reports a total of 11,523 scholars enrolled since its inception
2010
iWantv, one of the country’s first online streaming services, is launched on January 8; it is initially available only to SKYbroadband residential subscribers
2015
“Must Date the Playboy” starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim becomes the first movie released exclusively through iWantv
2016
Enters into a partnership with PLDT and Smart that allows the latter’s customers to access the iWantv website and mobile apps
2018
Hits 2 million downloads upon its relaunch as iWant on November 17
2019
Reaches 11.3 million registered users
2013
Under its then unbranded direct-to-home (DTH) service, SKY deploys satellite dishes to 10 viewing stations in order to provide information and entertainment to the victims of typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban
2015
After years of preparing its application, SKY receives the green light for its DTH service which it calls SKYdirect
2016
SKYdirect is officially launched in May, initially offering only prepaid plans
Rolls out postpaid packages in July
By December, SKYdirect acquires some 120,000 subscribers
2017
After only 16 months, SKYdirect generates 400,000 prepaid and postpaid subscribers
2018
Hits the 500,000-subscriber mark in March
Grows distributor network to 55, from only 35 in 2016; dealer count, meanwhile, rises from 1,000 to 1,776
2019
Reaches 1 million subscribers who enjoy top-rating entertainment and news, and “wow at saya” service, in March
2012
Achieves 200% sales gain from the previous year
Ventures into large-scale water and wastewater solutions technology
Receives numerous company and individual recognitions from Globe for the subscriber line installation or SLI business
2013
Project developer for a fivemegawatt solar plant between NV Vogt Philippines and South Cotabato Electric Cooperative
Awarded by Globe as Best Contractor for Quality Installation, Dispatcher and Repair
2014
Starts as a contractor for SKYcable for installation services
2015
Begins the distribution of ABS-CBN TVplus
Develops the Baron Receiver Link or BRL Antenna for digital transmission
2016
Commences the SKYdirect products distribution for SKYcable
Hits the 2 million-unit sales for Baron Antenna
Opens its Antipolo warehouse
Unveils new product endorser Kim “Kuya Kim” Atienza for Baron
Releases in the market the ABS-CBN TVplus and Baron Antenna bundle
Creates ACableWorks and Technology Solutions Inc. or ACTS