Channel identification guide
PBO in Philippines · channel ID and TV guide
PBO in Philippines uses the catalogue ID PBO.ph. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for PBO.ph when you match PBO in Philippines. The directory lists Viva Communications in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- PBO.ph
- Source geography
- Philippines · PH
- Programme categories
- entertainment
- Site listed in the snapshot
- pbo.com.ph
- Alternative labels
- Pinoy Box Office
- Owner field
- Viva Communications
- Launch field
- 1996-05-06
Similar channel names
PBO in Peru can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (PBO.pe) with PBO.ph before switching the listing.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBO | Peru | PBO.pe | pboradio.com |
Match the TV guide
Use the programme or episode rather than the station logo as the comparison point.
<channel id="PBO.ph">…</channel>
<programme channel="PBO.ph" start="20250715200000 +0800">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Asia/Manila | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0800 | 15 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.
Another directory entry can look similar. Check the identity fields for Viva Cinema before changing the mapping.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “PBO | guide alignment test” against PBO.ph in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with PBO.ph exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “Pinoy Box Office”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |
Sources and further reading
- IPTV-org channel metadata
- Channel field definitions
- XMLTV format definition
- IANA Time Zone Database
- Station artwork reference · Channel identity matched to the catalogue