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1999
Knowledge Channel goes on air following the incorporation of Sky Foundation
2003
Sky Foundation becomes known as Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. Partners with 100 cable operators from Itbayat to Bongao
2004
Launches key projects like “Text Mo, Pangarap Ko,” “Lakad Mo, Pangarap Ko” walkathon and the Be A Model School Award
2005
Initiates a project on peace education in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao ARMM funded by the United States Agency for International Development
2006
Presents at the United Nations NGO Conference in New York
2008
SKY introduces high-speed internet under the SKYbroadband brand
2010
Launches one of the country’s first online streaming services, iWantv, that allows catching up on or watching ABS-CBN shows live
2015
Launches SKY On Demand, an online streaming service that allows users to stream and watch their favorite ABSCBN and SKYcable shows anytime, anywhere
2016
Announces One SKY, the country’s first bundled cable TV and broadband services brand
2017
Introduces partnerships with Netflix and HBO GO, and improved fiber-powered broadband plans
2018
Launches its most hi-tech
SKY On Demand Box with access to built-in YouTube and Netflix apps
Introduces the new SKY Fiber branding for its slew of consumer broadband products
Announces the launch of the 5Mbps plan, the country’s most affordable “unli” broadband plan, as well as its fastest 200Mbps high-speed plan
Introduces the SKY Home WiFi Plans, a seamless WiFi connection anywhere in the house, with TechXperts service, a specialized, highly trained crew that completes home internet setups rollout to subscribers
2019
Rolls out the new SKY Fiber Super Speed Plans, a set of fiberfast home internet subscription plans that are the most affordable in the market and offers the most value for money
Introduces the new SKY Fiber All-In Box; the first of its kind in the country, this device combines the power of a WiFienabled modem, digital terrestrial TV and cable TV modem for a total entertainment experience
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
2016
ABS-CBN Themed Experiences hooks up with Meleap Inc., a Japanese game developer, during a theme park conference in Orlando, Florida
2017
Construction of ABS-CBN Studio Experience (Studio XP) starts at TriNoma Mall
2018
Meleap’s Hado Monster Battle becomes one of the very first attractions at Studio XP when it soft-opens in July
2019
In July, Filipinos are introduced to Hado Player vs. Player during the opening ceremonies of National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Season 95 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena
In August, the ABS-CBN Sports + Action program “Hado Pilipinas” starts airing the NCAA Hado tournaments
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
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