Myx
Myx is a Filipino pay television channel owned by Creative Programs, Inc., a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation, specializing in music videos, countdown shows, and entertainment content targeted at youth audiences.[1] Launched in 2000 as a replacement for MTV Philippines on ABS-CBN's Studio 23 network, it merged with rival VID-OK in 2002 to become a standalone channel focused on Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and Asian artists.[1] Recognized as the leading music channel in the Philippines, Myx has expanded into a multi-platform global service via MYX Global, providing access to Filipino and Asian music content through streaming, social media, and interactive features like viewer-voted countdowns.[2] Its programming emphasizes cultural storytelling through music, amplifying emerging artists and maintaining a strong presence in promoting Pinoy pop culture despite challenges faced by its parent company, including the 2020 expiration of ABS-CBN's broadcast franchise.[3]Channel Overview
Format and Target Audience
MYX operates as a music-focused pay television channel that primarily airs music videos, chart countdown programs, and original entertainment segments centered on contemporary artists. Its broadcasting format includes themed video blocks, live performances, and viewer-interactive content, delivered through a multi-platform approach encompassing linear TV, streaming services, and online radio. This structure supports round-the-clock access to music programming tailored to evolving listener tastes.[4][2] The channel targets youthful demographics, particularly individuals aged 18 to 34, who engage with pop culture, P-pop, and Asian music scenes. Referred to as "MYXers," this audience includes Filipino youth and global fans of Asian entertainment, with programming designed to foster cultural connection through exclusive artist interviews and event coverage. Initial iterations emphasized Generation X viewers but expanded to encompass younger cohorts, reflecting shifts in music consumption patterns.[4][5][6] Content curation prioritizes Filipino and Asian talents alongside international hits, aiming to spotlight emerging artists and mainstream trends relevant to urban, digitally savvy young adults in the Philippines and diaspora communities. This focus aligns with the channel's role in promoting local music culture amid global influences.[4][1]
Ownership and Operations
MYX is owned by Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI), a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation responsible for operating and distributing pay television channels in the Philippines.[7][8] CPI, led concurrently by ABS-CBN's Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast, handles MYX's content production and carriage agreements with cable operators.[8] The channel is based in Quezon City, where key operational activities, including media conferences and content development, are conducted at facilities linked to ABS-CBN's headquarters.[9] As a pay television service, MYX is distributed nationwide via cable providers such as Sky Cable and other satellite platforms, ensuring availability to subscribers across the archipelago.[10] Operations encompass 24-hour programming focused on music videos, chart shows, and youth-oriented content, supplemented by digital extensions including live streaming and on-demand access through the myx.global platform.[2] Since 2020, MYX has shifted toward a "digital first" model, prioritizing online delivery, interactive features like viewer voting, and global reach for Filipino diaspora audiences while maintaining its core Philippine broadcast footprint.[9] This includes integration with online radio via TuneIn and event coverage, adapting to reduced reliance on traditional cable amid evolving media consumption patterns.[2]History
Inception and Early Development (2000–2005)
Myx was launched by ABS-CBN Corporation on November 20, 2000, at 8:00 AM, as a music programming block on its sister free-to-air network Studio 23, occupying morning, afternoon, and evening slots previously held by MTV Philippines after the latter's contract ended.[11] The initiative aimed to fill the void in local music television by emphasizing original Pilipino music (OPM) alongside international videos, targeting Filipino youth audiences with a fresh, homegrown alternative to foreign-dominated formats.[6] Initial programming included video rotations, artist interviews, and viewer request segments like "My Myx," which allowed dedications similar to earlier MTV-style shows.[12] In its formative years, Myx operated primarily as a broadcast block rather than a full channel, building viewership through Studio 23's reach while testing content strategies focused on Filipino artists and emerging talents. ABS-CBN positioned it as a platform to promote OPM amid competition from cable imports, incorporating live performances and chart countdowns to engage local viewers. Early on-air personalities included nascent video jockeys (VJs) who introduced videos and interacted with fans, laying groundwork for the channel's interactive identity.[13] A pivotal expansion occurred in 2002 when ABS-CBN merged Myx with VID-OK, a top-rated Metro Manila cable music channel known for its karaoke-style programming and strong ratings. The merger, effective around mid-year, retained the Myx name but integrated VID-OK's established viewer base and stylistic elements, transforming Myx into a standalone 24-hour pay-TV channel available on cable providers like Sky Cable.[6] [13] This consolidation boosted distribution and content variety, enabling round-the-clock music blocks, specialized OPM segments, and early VJs such as Ala Paredes, who joined around this time to host shows emphasizing viewer participation. By 2005, these developments had solidified Myx's role as the Philippines' leading youth-oriented music outlet, with growing emphasis on digital-savvy production and local artist promotion.[14]Growth and Rebranding (2006–2019)
In 2006, MYX established the MYX Music Awards as an annual ceremony to recognize prominent figures and achievements in the Philippine music industry, contributing to the channel's growing influence among youth audiences and artists. The awards featured categories such as favorite music video and song, with events drawing significant attention from original Pilipino music (OPM) talents. By 2008, performers like Sarah Geronimo dominated the proceedings, winning multiple accolades including Favorite Song for "Ikaw," highlighting the channel's role in spotlighting local hits.[15] The channel expanded its live events and partnerships throughout the decade, fostering deeper engagement with fans and the industry. MYX Mo!, an annual concert series, grew into a major platform for OPM, culminating in a 2015 edition that assembled over 70 artists to commemorate the channel's 15 years of promoting Pinoy music. Starting around 2012, MYX became the official Philippine partner for the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), a key K-pop event, maintaining this collaboration for seven consecutive years through 2018 and broadening its appeal to international Asian music enthusiasts.[16][17] Toward the late 2010s, MYX adapted to digital trends amid stagnant traditional logo designs from 2002, emphasizing content evolution over visual rebranding. In July 2019, the channel debuted its official YouTube channel to democratize access to performances and exclusive content, enabling anytime viewing of artist showcases previously limited to cable broadcasts. This move supported sustained growth in online viewership, aligning with shifting consumer habits while maintaining core programming like chart shows and video blocks focused on Filipino and international tracks.[18]Challenges and Adaptation (2020–Present)
In 2020, MYX faced significant operational disruptions stemming from the Philippine Congress's denial of ABS-CBN's broadcast franchise renewal on July 10, 2020, which halted the network's free-to-air and digital terrestrial services, including MYX's availability on platforms like ABS-CBN TV Plus.[19] This regulatory action, amid President Rodrigo Duterte's public criticisms of ABS-CBN, led to widespread retrenchments across the company, affecting MYX personnel such as VJs Robi Domingo, Ella Magers, and Ameera Pahimnagan, who bid farewell to audiences in September 2020 as part of cost-cutting measures that impacted thousands of employees.[20] Concurrently, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated challenges by imposing Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantines from March 2020, curtailing live music events, productions, and on-location shoots essential to MYX's music video and chart programming.[21] To adapt, MYX accelerated its transition to digital platforms, leveraging ABS-CBN Global's relaunch of the MYX brand on November 5, 2020, as a multi-platform service targeting Filipino diaspora audiences with expanded streaming content on YouTube and Amazon Prime Video channels.[1] This shift emphasized music-centric programming by Filipino and Asian artists, including virtual performances and news segments like TAYO News, to maintain viewer engagement amid reduced linear TV reach.[22] By 2021, MYX Global emerged as a dedicated online hub, focusing on user-generated and curated content to bypass broadcast limitations, with ongoing emphasis on OPM (Original Pilipino Music) promotions through social media and live streams.[2] Further adaptations included hybrid event formats post-2021, such as virtual award shows and collaborations with global platforms to sustain chart shows and artist spotlights, reflecting a broader industry move toward streaming amid declining cable subscriptions in the Philippines.[2] These efforts enabled MYX to retain relevance, with YouTube metrics showing sustained growth in views for music videos and interviews by 2024, though linear channel carriage remained confined to select cable providers.[3]Programming
Music Video Blocks and Chart Shows
MYX's programming centers on music video blocks that rotate selections of tracks, emphasizing Filipino, Asian, and international artists through continuous playback and exclusive content such as artist performances on YouTube. These blocks integrate themed elements focused on genres or regions, serving as the channel's foundational format for youth-oriented music discovery.[2][23] Chart shows complement these blocks by providing structured countdowns derived from viewer votes, streaming data, and trending metrics, fostering audience interaction. The MYX Daily Top 10 delivers a weekday-updated ranking of the top ten songs, featuring music videos of hits from established and emerging acts with a priority on Filipino and Asian music; episodes include streaming links and are refreshed at 1:00 a.m. Philippine Standard Time.[24] A digital version of the show, hosted by VJ Robbie Jaworski since August 4, 2025, incorporates pop culture news alongside the charts to engage viewers on platforms like YouTube.[25] Other prominent charts include the Pinoy MYX Countdown, which ranks Original Pilipino Music (OPM) tracks to spotlight local talent, and the MYX International Top 20, tallying global hits for broader appeal.[2] The MYX Hit Chart further tracks real-time trending songs, blending domestic and worldwide selections to reflect current music movements.[2] These programs collectively drive MYX's emphasis on elevating underrepresented Asian artists via verifiable popularity indicators rather than editorial curation alone.[2]Original Productions and Special Events
MYX has developed several original productions centered on music discovery, artist interviews, and cultural storytelling, often highlighting Filipino and multicultural talents. The Island Block Party is a flagship original music show that features live performances, interviews, and music videos from artists specializing in island pop, reggae, R&B, and related genres, alongside community spotlights. Co-produced with Island Block Network and Aww Films, it premiered in late 2021 and airs weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM PDT via the MYX Global live stream.[26] Other original series include the Making It documentary-style program, which profiles the journeys of Filipino immigrants and professionals abroad, emphasizing themes of resilience, family sacrifice, and cultural preservation. Episodes such as Making It in Canada, focusing on a Filipino-Canadian chef's rise from dishwasher to restaurateur, and Making It in America, showcasing a martial arts expert's experiences, have been screened at events like special Los Angeles premieres in 2021. Additionally, MYX Now, a daily backstage access show launched on August 31, 2025, provides exclusive content with emerging artists through segments like artist joyrides and live interactions, hosted by VJs Samm Alvero, Eya and Ozzie.[26][27] The channel's special events encompass annual awards ceremonies and sponsored live performances that promote Philippine music. The MYX Music Awards, initiated in 2006, annually recognize top Filipino and Asian artists across categories like Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Song of the Year, with winners determined by fan votes and industry input. The 2024 edition, held on November 21, awarded SB19 for Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year ("Moonlight"), while rapper Gloc-9 received the MYX Magna lifetime achievement honor; performances featured acts like BGYO, Demi, and Nameless Kids.[28][29][30] MYX also produces and presents live events, including concert sponsorships and festival appearances under the "MYX Presents" banner. Notable examples include artist performances at the Tuna Festival in General Santos City, Philippines, such as Jarren's set in 2025, and support for solo concerts like Janine Teñoso's debut at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. For its 20th anniversary in 2020, MYX aired throwback specials with guest appearances from veteran artists, recapping pivotal moments in OPM history amid pandemic-adapted virtual formats. These events underscore MYX's role in fostering live music experiences and artist promotion.[31][32]Digital and Streaming Evolution
In the wake of ABS-CBN's loss of its free-to-air broadcast franchise in May 2020, MYX intensified its pivot to digital platforms, leveraging streaming services to sustain its music programming amid restricted television access. Content from MYX, including music videos and original shows, integrated into iWantTFC, ABS-CBN's subscription-based over-the-top platform launched in 2019 and rebranded in 2020 to serve global Filipino audiences with on-demand access.[33] This shift enabled 24/7 availability of chart programs like MYX Daily Top 10 and specials, compensating for reduced linear TV slots on digital terrestrial services such as TVplus weekend blocks.[34] MYX expanded its online footprint through YouTube, where its official channel—established to host exclusive artist interviews, live performances under the MYXclusive banner, and full episodes—garnered millions of views by promoting Filipino and Asian music discovery.[3] Social media channels on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook facilitated interactive features, such as fan voting for video charts, fostering community engagement beyond traditional viewing.[35] The introduction of MYX Radio in 2019 marked a key step in audio streaming evolution, offering curated digital stations and podcasts via TuneIn and global aggregators like Spotify, focusing on emerging Filipino artists with on-demand playback.[36] By November 2020, ABS-CBN relaunched MYX with expanded digital distribution, incorporating new formats like MYX Live! and MYX Hits Different optimized for short-form video and podcast consumption to appeal to younger, mobile-first demographics.[22] In June 2021, MYX unified its Philippine operations with the international MYX Global platform, creating a cohesive multi-channel ecosystem that streams live events, radio, and video-on-demand across apps and websites, emphasizing algorithmic recommendations for personalized music experiences.[2] This consolidation supported over 33 million digital followers across ABS-CBN properties by 2022, with MYX contributing through viral clips and cross-promotions on TikTok and Instagram.[37] Despite these adaptations, challenges persisted, including reliance on paywalls for premium content amid competition from free global streamers like YouTube Music.On-Air Personnel
VJs and Hosts
MYX video jockeys (VJs) introduce music videos, host countdown programs like the MYX Hit Chart, conduct artist interviews, and emcee live events such as the annual MYX Music Awards.[38] These on-air personalities are often scouted through competitive searches, blending entertainment experience with music knowledge to engage Filipino audiences.[39] Early notable VJs included Jett Pangan, who hosted in the early 2000s while leading the rock band The Dawn.[40] Karel Marquez served from 2003 to 2007, contributing to segments amid her acting career.[40] Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann also featured prominently in the channel's formative years, helping establish MYX's youthful vibe.[40] [41] Luis Manzano held the longest tenure as a VJ, departing in 2013 after years of anchoring shows, frequently paired with Iya Villania, who stayed for 11 years.[40] Nikki Gil hosted from 2005 to 2016, integrating her music and theater background into programming.[40] Robi Domingo joined as VJ from 2008 to 2010, returned in 2014, and signed off in 2020, noted for his engaging style during a period of channel expansion.[42] Ai dela Cruz began in 2013 and continued until 2022, co-hosting events like award shows.[12] As of 2025, MYX's VJ lineup emphasizes fresh talent from the 2024 MYX VJ Search, alongside veteran Samm Alvero, who joined in 2018 and hosted the 2024 MYX Music Awards.[39] Newer VJs include Robbie Jaworski, a 2024 Star Magic signee focused on artist interviews; Jarren Garcia, a British-Filipino winner with a debut album; Kring Prologo, a magna cum laude graduate and freelance host; Ella Regudo, a university student and courtside reporter; Eya Almamari, Miss Philippines Earth-Air 2021 who joined in November 2024; and Ozzie Llige, a former volleyball player who started in April 2025.[39] [38] These hosts adapt to digital shifts, appearing in streaming content and social media tie-ins.[39]Production and Creative Team
MYX's production and creative operations are managed by Creative Programs, Inc., a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation, with oversight from the broader ABS-CBN Music division.[43] The team's focus includes curating music video programming, developing original content such as artist interviews and chart shows, and adapting to digital platforms like MYX Global.[2]| Name | Role | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Nino Llanera | Head of Content and Programming | Oversees content curation, A&R, talent development, and production of shows like MYX Booked specials; in role since 2022, with prior experience as lead producer for MYX News and Global.[43][44][45] |
| Marlino Bitanga | Head of MYX Platform Operations | Manages technical and operational aspects of multi-platform delivery, including TV, radio, and streaming; appointed in 2022 to expand MYX's digital reach.[43] |
| Regina Garchitorena | Content Production Head for Exclusive Programs and Branded Content | Leads production of branded specials, interviews, and global content for MYX, emphasizing Filipino artist promotion.[46] |
| Dennis Marco A. Liquigan | Head, ABS-CBN Music | Provides strategic oversight for MYX's music programming within ABS-CBN's ecosystem, integrating channel content with network-wide music initiatives.[8] |