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Cignal TV Secures PH Broadcast Rights To FIFA Women's World Cup
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The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has expressed its delight over the announcement made by Cignal TV Inc., which has secured the broadcast rights to the highly anticipated FIFA Women's World Cup in the country. This development ensures that Filipino football enthusiasts will have the opportunity to watch the Philippines Women's National Team create history in the biggest women's sporting event in the world.
The announcement comes just a few days ahead of the Filipinas' debut match in the FIFA Women's World Cup against Switzerland on July 21 in Dunedin, New Zealand. PFF President Mariano "Nonong" Araneta described this as an exciting development for football fans in the Philippines. He expressed his gratitude to Cignal TV for stepping up and ensuring that the Filipinas' historic campaign will be available for viewing in the Philippines.
The preliminary round games of the Philippine National Team will be broadcasted on free-to-air channels via One Sports (free-to-air Ch. 41 and Cignal Ch. 6). In addition, Cignal's newest over-the-top (OTT) platform, Pilipinas Live, will provide free access to the matches. Sports enthusiasts can download the Pilipinas Live app from the Apple Store and Google Play Store to watch all the Filipinas' matches at their convenience on any device.
Jane Jimenez Basas, the President and CEO of MediaQuest Holdings Inc. & Cignal TV, expressed Cignal's happiness in providing comprehensive coverage of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on their platforms. She acknowledged the demand Filipinos have for this quadrennial event and emphasized Cignal TV's commitment to delivering the best viewing experience to all their viewers.
PFF General Secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes extended his gratitude to Cignal for their dedication in showcasing the Filipinas' journey in the country's inaugural participation in the World Cup. Gastanes highlighted the significance of the event for Filipinos, as the Philippine flag will proudly fly amongst those of 31 other nations. He believes that having a broadcaster in the Philippines is a crucial step in promoting the beautiful game of football.
Jefferson Cheng, the team manager of the Philippine Women's National Team (PWNT), also expressed his gratitude to Cignal for ensuring that Filipinos eager to support the PWNT at the Women's World Cup can do so without any concerns. Cheng acknowledged the happiness Cignal has brought to many people and extended his sincere thanks.
The Filipinas' upcoming matches in the FIFA Women's World Cup include Switzerland on July 21 at 1:00 PM (Manila Time), New Zealand on July 25 at 1:30 PM (Manila Time), and Norway on July 30 at 3:00 PM (Manila Time).
The announcement comes just a few days ahead of the Filipinas' debut match in the FIFA Women's World Cup against Switzerland on July 21 in Dunedin, New Zealand. PFF President Mariano "Nonong" Araneta described this as an exciting development for football fans in the Philippines. He expressed his gratitude to Cignal TV for stepping up and ensuring that the Filipinas' historic campaign will be available for viewing in the Philippines.
The preliminary round games of the Philippine National Team will be broadcasted on free-to-air channels via One Sports (free-to-air Ch. 41 and Cignal Ch. 6). In addition, Cignal's newest over-the-top (OTT) platform, Pilipinas Live, will provide free access to the matches. Sports enthusiasts can download the Pilipinas Live app from the Apple Store and Google Play Store to watch all the Filipinas' matches at their convenience on any device.
Jane Jimenez Basas, the President and CEO of MediaQuest Holdings Inc. & Cignal TV, expressed Cignal's happiness in providing comprehensive coverage of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on their platforms. She acknowledged the demand Filipinos have for this quadrennial event and emphasized Cignal TV's commitment to delivering the best viewing experience to all their viewers.
PFF General Secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes extended his gratitude to Cignal for their dedication in showcasing the Filipinas' journey in the country's inaugural participation in the World Cup. Gastanes highlighted the significance of the event for Filipinos, as the Philippine flag will proudly fly amongst those of 31 other nations. He believes that having a broadcaster in the Philippines is a crucial step in promoting the beautiful game of football.
Jefferson Cheng, the team manager of the Philippine Women's National Team (PWNT), also expressed his gratitude to Cignal for ensuring that Filipinos eager to support the PWNT at the Women's World Cup can do so without any concerns. Cheng acknowledged the happiness Cignal has brought to many people and extended his sincere thanks.
The Filipinas' upcoming matches in the FIFA Women's World Cup include Switzerland on July 21 at 1:00 PM (Manila Time), New Zealand on July 25 at 1:30 PM (Manila Time), and Norway on July 30 at 3:00 PM (Manila Time).
Jul 17, 2023
