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BBC World Service now available to stream on TV in PH, Hong Kong

/ 05:23 PM July 10, 2019

MANILA, Philippines — BBC World Service is now available on direct to home (DTH) satellite in the Philippines and Hong Kong.

In a news release, BBC World Service said the service is configured as a television channel and is accessible from the main program guide on set-top boxes.

“To receive the BBC World Service on their TV, viewers will need to manually retune their set-top boxes, or wait for the service to appear automatically on their program guides,” BBC World Service noted.

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Mary Hockaday, Controller of BBC World Service English, said the move seeks to bring “BBC World Service’s world class journalism” in a new way.

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“I’m very pleased that we are now able to bring the BBC World Service’s world class journalism to the Philippines and South East Asia, including Hong Kong, in a new way,” Hockaday said.

“The BBC has more reporters on the ground than any other news provider, and is seen by many as the world’s most trusted broadcaster, and I look forward to reaching new audiences in the region,” Hockaday added.

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BBC World Service delivers news content around the world in various languages. The service is available on radio and TV, among other platforms.  /muf

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