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{{Short description|Philippine television network}}
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{{Infobox television channel
| name              = ''Net 25''
| logo              = Net_25_Logo_2023.webp
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| logo_alt          = 
| logo_caption      = Logo used since 2023
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| type              = [[Terrestrial television|Broadcast]] [[UHF]]/[[Cable television|cable]] [[Satellite television|satellite]] [[Internet television|Internet]] [[television network]]
| country           = [[Philippines]]
| area              = 
| tvstations        = 
| tvtransmitters    = 
| affiliates        = 
| headquarters      = 
| language          = [[Filipino language|Filipino]] (main)<br />[[English language|English]] (secondary)
| picture_format    = [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]]<br />{{small|(downscaled to [[16:9]] [[480i]] for the [[Standard-definition television|SDTV]] feed)}}
| former_names      = Net 39 (1999–2000)
| owner             = [[Eagle Broadcasting Corporation]]
| parent            = 
| sister_channels   = '''Through [[Iglesia ni Cristo|INC]]:''' <br> [[INC TV]]
| key_people        = Caesar R. Vallejos {{small|(President and CEO)}}<br />[[Wilma Galvante|Wilma V. Galvante]] {{small|(Creative Consultant)}}
| founded           = 
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| launch_date       = {{Start date and age|1999|07|27}}
| replaced          = <!-- [[Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation|IBC]] (UHF Channel 26 on Digital Terrestrial TV only) -->
| replaced_by       = 
| website           = {{URL|www.net25.com}}
| webcast           = 
}}
'''Net 25''' (capitalized and stylized as '''NET25''') is a Philippine [[television network]] owned and operated by the [[Eagle Broadcasting Corporation]]. The network is named for its flagship station in [[Metro Manila]], [[DZEC-DTV|DZEC-TV]], which is carried on UHF Channel 25 on analog terrestrial TV and UHF Channel 28 on digital terrestrial TV and has carried by major cable operators in the country. The station's broadcast facilities are located at the EBC Building, #25 Central Ave., New Era, [[Quezon City]].

Net 25 has been reaching television audiences on the [[United States]], [[Canada]], numerous [[Asia]]n and [[Europe]]an countries, [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]], as well as the [[Middle East]] and [[North Africa]].

==History==
Net 25 started its operations on July 27, 1999 and was officially launched on April 23, 2000 through a multimedia exhibit dubbed Destination: NET 25.<ref>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040402170653/http://net-25.com/profile.html|url=http://net-25.com/profile.html|archive-date=2 Apr 2004|title=Profile |access-date=5 April 2023}}</ref>

In late April 2001, Net 25 (along with sister station [[DZEC-AM]]) was the only station airing live coverage of the [[EDSA III|Pro-Estrada Rally]] (also known as EDSA III) - the rally ended in a failed siege of the Malacañang Presidential Palace on May 1, 2001. When Net 25 became known for blow-by-blow accounts of Philippine Events including [[Elections in the Philippines|Philippine National Elections]], [[Philippine presidential inauguration]], [[State of the Nation Address (Philippines)|the Philippine President's State of the Nation Address]] and the [[Iglesia ni Cristo]]'s anniversary event (every July 27 of the year).<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/live/x1QCg84PLoc?feature=share|title=Net 25 Special Coverage INC 107th anniversary 2021|publisher=NET25 YouTube channel|date=July 27, 2021|accessdate=July 27, 2021}}</ref> The programming originally consisted of teleradyo programs such as ''Liwanagin Natin'', ''Con Todos Recados'' and ''Openline'',<ref>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040402172046/http://www.net-25.com/programs.html|url=http://www.net-25.com/programs.html|archive-date=2 Apr 2004|title=Programs|access-date=5 April 2023}}</ref> canned programs related to technology, arts, lifestyle, and culture, as well as religious programs from the [[Iglesia ni Cristo]] including ''[[Ang Tamang Daan]]''.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6JJ4jyvTGrQ&feature=youtu.be|title=Ang Tamang Daan First Appearance in TV|publisher=IglesianiCristoEmbed YouTube channel|date=September 28, 2008|accessdate=September 28, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040218071302/http://www.net-25.com/schedule.html|url=http://www.net-25.com/schedule.html|archive-date=18 Feb 2004|title=Schedule}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vLEMAQAAMAAJ|last=Hutchinson|first=Greg|title=Hot Money, Warm Bodies: The Downfall of President Joseph Estrada|pages=249–251|date=2001|publisher=[[Anvil Publishing]]|isbn=9789712711046|access-date=August 25, 2020|via=Google Books}}</ref>

Net 25 eventually began introducing more original programs such as Spoon, MOMents, and Tribe.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.net-25.com/lifestyle.html|archive-date=15 Dec 2007|title=Lifestyle|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071215025143/http://www.net-25.com/lifestyle.html}}</ref>

From September 1 until 7, 2009, Net 25 along with [[Christian Era Broadcasting Service International|CEBSI]]-owned [[DZCE-TV|GEM TV (now INC TV)]], were the only stations airing the live coverage of the wake and funeral of Iglesia ni Cristo's executive minister [[Eraño Manalo]].<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3fjX_SDqE7A&feature=youtu.be|title=Xiao Archives: At Ka Eraño Manalo's Wake and Funeral (Xiao Salutes Ka Erdy), 3, 7 September 2009|date=June 22, 2020|accessdate=June 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RVigOjEEcfQ&feature=youtu.be|title=Ka Eraño Manalo Funeral Part 1|date=September 8, 2009|accessdate=September 8, 2009}}</ref> Prior to this, during the network's news update, then-Net 25 newscaster Eunice Mariño and then-INC spokesperson Bienvenido Santiago announced that Manalo died at the age of 84 due to [[Cardiac arrest]].<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mqM0phqsqvc&feature=youtu.be|title=Ka Erano " Erdy " Manalo Died : 1925 - 2009|date=September 1, 2009|accessdate=September 1, 2009}}</ref>

In November 2011, Net 25 introduced a new station ID introducing the tagline ''Dito na 'ko'' (I'm Here), which replaced the old tagline ''Feed Your Mind'', signaling Net 25's thrust to appeal to a more mainstream audience.<ref>{{cite web |title=BertoCastIV - It's You MTV |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JanCIIqu_rE |access-date=5 April 2023}}</ref>

On January 4, 2014, Net 25 introduced a new station ID with a simple blue text superimposed on a [[Philippine eagle]]-inspired logo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Net 25 Station ID 2014 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU02lU-ttnU}}</ref>

During the week of July 21–27, 2014, Net 25 was the official broadcaster of the [[Iglesia ni Cristo]] centennial celebrations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ciudad De Victoria Inauguration |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-zGA7rhZQg}}</ref>

In July 2015, due to the onslaught of the [[2015 Iglesia ni Cristo leadership controversy|INC leadership scandals]], Net 25 was relaunched with the slogan ''I Am One With 25'' (a secularly-altered version of the code for the INC's Executive Minister [[Eduardo V. Manalo|Eduardo Manalo]], ''I Am One With EVM''), for a new slogan of the network in line with its new programming thrusts through its support of the INC's Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37PZCwVfhDI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/37PZCwVfhDI |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Net 25 Official Station ID - "I am One With 25"|publisher=Net 25 [[YouTube]] Channel|date=January 27, 2016|access-date=January 27, 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On August 27–31, 2015, Net 25 preempted all regular programming to give way to the coverage of the [[2015 Iglesia ni Cristo protests|Iglesia ni Cristo peaceful assembly]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Update on Iglesia Ni Cristo peaceful assembly in EDSA |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev32r9sToEw |access-date=5 April 2023}}</ref>

On May 6, 2018, Net 25 was the official broadcaster of the INC Worldwide Walk to Fight Poverty charity event.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ilang media outfit, tinutukan ang Worldwide Walk to Fight Poverty ng Iglesia Ni Cristo |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XZM9mE5qWA}}</ref>

On October 4, 2020, Net 25 relaunched its logo retaining the "Net 25" 2014 wordmark, changing its color to gold and added the golden Philippine Eagle on the top (later removed in December 2023). At the same time, Net 25 introduced its new programs such as ''Tagisan ng Galing'', [[Happy Time (TV program)|''Happy Time'']], ''[[Kesayasaya]]'', and ''EBC Music: #EnjoyMusicBeyondTheCrisis''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.eaglenews.ph/net25-philippines-first-digital-tv-soars-with-new-shows-unveils-new-logo-during-the-pandemic/|title=NET25, Philippine's first digital TV soars with new shows, unveils new logo during the pandemic|publisher=Eagle News|date=October 4, 2020|access-date=October 4, 2020}}</ref>

On October 31, 2021, Net 25 relaunched again its slogan as ''Let's Net Together sa Net 25'' with a new station jingle and new station ID, re-imaging itself as a station targeting not only Iglesia ni Cristo members, but also a broader audience.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rcitqA3FBYs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/rcitqA3FBYs |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Net 25 Official Station ID 2021|publisher=Net 25 [[YouTube]] Channel|date=October 31, 2021|access-date=October 31, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On February 8, 2022, Net 25 covered the campaign events of then-presidential candidate and former senator [[Bongbong Marcos]] and then-vice presidential candidate and then-[[Davao City]] mayor [[Sara Duterte]] held in the [[Philippine Arena]], [[Ciudad de Victoria]], [[Bocaue, Bulacan]] during the network's primetime news program, ''Mata ng Agila''.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9yoL8p_bHDs|title=Senatorial bets ng BBM-Sara uniteam, naglatag ng plataporma|publisher=Eagle News [[YouTube]] Channel|date=February 8, 2022|accessdate=February 8, 2022}}</ref>

On December 5, 2022, [[Eric Quizon]] was tapped by EBC/Net 25 management to become the head of Net 25's newest talent management arm, NET25 Star Center.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eric Quizon, kinuhang head para sa talent management arm ng NET25|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/170145/eric-quizon-net25-talent-management-a4118-20221205|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=December 5, 2022|accessdate=December 5, 2022}}</ref>

==Digital television==
{{Update section|date=October 2021}}
Net 25, with the help of GEMNET, had the first digital and full HD coverage of the [[2010 Philippine general election|2010 Philippine elections]] via the ISDB-T system through their sister station's frequency, [[DZCE-TV|Channel 49]]. It also offered real-time election results via [[datacasting]]. However, the coverage was only available in some areas in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.net-25.com/homepage_video_the%20nation%20decide.html |title=NET-25.com: Homepage Videos |website=www.net-25.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101112015235/http://www.net-25.com/homepage_video_the%20nation%20decide.html |archive-date=November 12, 2010}}</ref>

==Programming==
{{main|List of Net 25 original programming}}
With its initial partnership with ZDTV (later known as TechTV in 2001), Net 25 was a television station devoted to information technology. It previously carried programs like ''Call for Help'', ''Fresh Gear'', ''Extended Play'', ''NET Café'', ''Next Step'', ''Computer Chronicle'' and ''Audio File''.<ref>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020805124337/http://www.net-25.com/schedule.html|url=http://www.net-25.com/schedule.html|archive-date=5 Aug 2002|title=Schedule}}</ref> It will also feature programs from [[Deutsche Welle|DW-TV Germany]] starting April 7, 2025.

Net 25 has been the official broadcaster of the [[Iglesia ni Cristo]] (INC) religious programs, including ''Ang Tamang Daan'' and ''Ang Mga Nagsialis sa Samahang Ang Dating Daan'', which rebukes and debates claims made against the INC organization by the UNTV 37 programs ''Ang Dating Daan'' and ''Itanong Mo Kay Soriano'' hosted by Bro. Eli Soriano of the rival religious group Ang Dating Daan. Currently, the INC programs are aired under the unofficial INC-TV on Net 25 block.<ref>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060506082624/http://www.net-25.com/schedule.html|url=http://www.net-25.com/schedule.html|archive-date=6 May 2006|title=Schedule}}</ref>

Net 25's programming consists of news and public affairs programs by Eagle News Service<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/@EagleNews|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=2023-09-20|title=Eagle News}}</ref> and edutainment programs by EBC Edutainment TV.<ref>{{cite AV media|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=2023-09-20|title= HIV Awareness episode with Dr. Louie Gangcuangco at Net 25's Taumbahay  |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA6LubdbnJ8}}</ref> The programming is similar to that of [[Sonshine Media Network International]] (SMNI), a broadcast arm of the [[Kingdom of Jesus Christ (church)|Kingdom of Jesus Christ]] (KJC) led by international televangelist pastor [[Apollo Quiboloy]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/05/journalists-social-media-personalities-slam-trash-news-reporting-of-net25/|title=Journalists, social media personalities slam ‘trash’ news reporting of Net25|publisher=lionheartv.net|date=May 25, 2022|access-date=May 25, 2022}}</ref> Net 25 has also featured a number of [[Korean drama]]s, including ''[[The Snow Queen (South Korean TV series)|The Snow Queen]]'', ''[[7th Grade Civil Servant|Class 7 Civil Servant]]'',<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWz_0176S80 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/nWz_0176S80 |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Class 7 Civil Servant on NET 25 Starting on Feb. 3 at 7:30 pm|publisher=NET25 EBC|date=February 2, 2014|website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ''[[Me Too, Flower!|Flower I Am]]'', ''[[Never Twice]]'',<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JiHDzxqJUQ|title=Never Twice {{!}} Official Trailer {{!}} Net25|publisher=NET25|date=March 14, 2022|website=YouTube}}</ref> ''[[A Place in the Sun (South Korean TV series)|A Place in the Sun]]'',<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALJscWEnmas|title=A Place in the Sun: Ang pagsisimula|publisher=NET25|date=June 27, 2022|website=YouTube}}</ref> ''[[Fatal Promise]]'',<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pji1gLfiuZg|title=Fatal Promise {{!}} Teaser|publisher=NET25|date=September 22, 2022|website=YouTube}}</ref> ''[[Mysterious Personal Shopper]]'', ''[[Unasked Family|Unwanted Family]]'',<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5I5kkZm5wk|title=NET25: Unwanted Family (tag-dub trailer) - simula July 10 na!|publisher=holaphofficial|date=June 27, 2023|website=YouTube}}</ref> ''[[House of Bluebird]]'',<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru3uV2RiapA|title= NET25: House of Bluebird (teaser) - simula November 27 na!|publisher=holaphofficial|date=November 14, 2023|website=YouTube}}</ref> and ''[[Gracious Revenge]]''.<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjGywsXFyLQ|title=NET25: Gracious Revenge {{!}} Filipino dubbed (teaser) - simula January 8 na!|publisher=holaphofficial|date=January 7, 2024|website=YouTube}}</ref>

==Net 25 News and Information==
{{more citations needed|date=March 2014}}
'''NET25 News and Information''' (formerly known as '''Net 25 Integrated News and Current Affairs''', '''Eagle News''' and '''Net 25 Eagle News Service''' also known as '''Net 25 News''') is the network's official news, information and public affairs division of the whole [[Eagle Broadcasting Corporation]]. The Eagle News Service was created in November 2011 in order to compete with the news organizations of three major TV networks. The organization produces news and information content for the flagship TV station Net 25, flagship AM radio station [[DZEC-AM|DZEC Radyo Agila 1062]] and the network's official online news portal.<ref>[http://www.eaglenews.ph Online portal]</ref>

==See also==
* [[Eagle Broadcasting Corporation]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.net25.com}}

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