Channel identification guide

Metro Channel in Philippines · channel ID and TV guide

Metro Channel in Philippines uses the catalogue ID MetroChannel.ph. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for MetroChannel.ph when you match Metro Channel in Philippines. The directory lists ABS-CBN Corporation, Creative Programs Inc. in the owner field.

Station details

Source identifier
MetroChannel.ph
Source geography
Philippines · PH
Programme categories
lifestyle
Site listed in the snapshot
metro.style
Owner field
ABS-CBN Corporation · Creative Programs Inc.
Launch field
2018-04-02

Other feeds to check

The directory also lists ANC under ANC.ph. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.

Station records with a shared directory field
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
ANCPhilippinesANC.phABS-CBN Corporation
Cinema OnePhilippinesCinemaOne.phABS-CBN Corporation
Jeepney TVPhilippinesJeepneyTV.phABS-CBN Corporation
Kapamilya ChannelPhilippinesKapamilyaChannel.phABS-CBN Corporation
Knowledge ChannelPhilippinesKnowledgeChannel.phABS-CBN Corporation

Match the TV guide

Separate an on-demand clip from the programme in the linear guide.

<channel id="MetroChannel.ph">…</channel>
<programme channel="MetroChannel.ph" start="20250715200000 +0800">…</programme>

Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.

Historical time conversions for the example XMLTV entry. Match the date and location of your actual feed.
Example zoneLocal timeThe same time in UTC
Asia/Manila15 Jul 2025 20:00 +080015 Jul 12:00 UTC

Try the XMLTV test file

The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.

Open the XMLTV test file

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “Metro Channel | guide alignment test” against MetroChannel.ph in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with MetroChannel.ph exactly, including punctuation and letter case.

Sources and further reading