BuKo, the country’s first 24/7 comedy channel, is celebrating its second anniversary with a lineup of entertaining programs.
Since its launch in August 2021, BuKo has gained popularity in both PayTV and digital platforms. As of June 2023, it’s ranked among the Top 25 PayTV Channels in the Philippines and is the most streamed Entertainment Channel on Cignal Play.
BuKo is also popular for its hit shows #MaineGoals, which achieved the No. 1 spot under Cignal Play’s Non-Narrative Entertainment Series with host Maine Mendoza winning as Best Entertainment Presenter at the prestigious 27th Asian TV Awards. Meanwhile, BalitaOneNan, the first and only comedy news show anchored by KaladKaren, Alex Calleja, and Wally Bayola, was also nominated as Best Comedy Program at the same award-giving body.
Another BuKo hit is the unique comedy cooking show Kusina ni Mamang, featuring actual and personal recipes of host Pokwang, co-hosted by DJ Jhai Ho.
BuKo’s second anniversary brings new shows for all ages, including action comedy Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills, the comedy game show Emojination hosted by Maja Salvador, and the variety show E.A.T. with Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey De Leon, and the Legit Dabarkads. Also returning is the popular gag show Wow Mali Doble Tama with Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola, starting August 26.
Legacy shows like Okay Ka, Fairy Ko and Daisy Siete continue to entertain, along with Biglang Sibol Bayang Impasibol, which premiered on August 14.
BuKo’s original shows have received awards and recognition, showcasing their commitment to innovative content. APT Entertainment’s CEO Michael Tuviera noted that BuKo enriches the comedy experience by blending familiar faces with fresh content.
“The awards and recognitions BuKo has garnered for its original shows are a testament to the channel’s commitment to providing the most entertaining content while widening viewers’ perspectives by injecting a new approach to well-loved genres,” said Tuviera.
CignalTV’s FVP Sienna G. Olaso expressed pride in BuKo’s achievements and announced upcoming fresh episodes and new show launches.
“Cignal is proud of the milestones BuKo has achieved in its first two years, and there’s more in store for BuKo viewers as the comedy channel rolls into its third year,” added Olaso.
BuKo is available on various Cignal plans and offers mobile and laptop viewing via Cignal Play Live TV and Video-On-Demand for P75.