TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation

TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation, commonly known as TAP DMV, is a Philippine media and entertainment company founded on February 1, 2018. The company was established by Renen and Celinda De Guia, who own the live-events business Ovation Productions, together with Peter Chan Liong, a former chief operating officer of Solar Entertainment Corporation. TAP DMV combines linear television distribution, sports-rights acquisition, movie and entertainment programming, and digital streaming. The company’s principal business is the operation and distribution of branded pay-television channels in the Philippines. Its portfolio has included sports, films, general entertainment, drama, action, football, and tennis services. The TAP-branded network includes channels such as TAP Sports, TAP Edge, TAP TV, TAP Movies, TAP Action Flix, TAP Silog, Premier Sports, Premier Sports 2, Premier Football, and Premier Tennis. Channel lineups and identities have changed over time, with some services launched, renamed, discontinued, or incorporated into broader distribution packages. TAP DMV also distributes selected third-party channels, including Studio Universal, tvN Asia, tvN Movies Pinoy, Setanta Sports, EDGEsport, Abante TV, and Bilyonaryo News Channel. Sports programming has been central to the company’s identity. Its rights and programming arrangements have covered international and regional competitions and properties associated with organizations including DAZN Group, Endeavor, the UFC, the NFL, the NHL, UEFA, the FIVB, the PGA Tour, the WTA, the EuroLeague, the Australian National Basketball League, Golden Boy Promotions, the Badminton World Federation, and other sports promoters and leagues. In 2021, TAP DMV obtained exclusive Philippine cable-channel rights for Manny Pacquiao’s bout against Yordenis Ugas and was awarded local rights for the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games. These arrangements positioned the company as a specialist distributor of premium sports and event programming rather than solely as a general entertainment broadcaster. TAP DMV also operates digital products. TAP Go was its subscription streaming application and web service, offering live streams of company channels, selected sports events, and video-on-demand programming within the Philippines. The service was temporarily suspended in November 2020, resumed in August 2021, and was relaunched in October 2022 with additional third-party channels and in-house free-ad-supported or linear streaming channels. TAP Go was discontinued on November 3, 2023, when its content was merged into BlastTV. BlastTV is TAP DMV’s later over-the-top service, launched in partnership with Converge ICT Solutions in August 2023. It combines live channels, video on demand, and catch-up programming, with content associated with NBCUniversal, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, MGM Television, Lionsgate, and CJ ENM. The service is also described as the Philippine home of Studio Universal, available both as a linear channel and as a video-on-demand library. BlastTV is offered directly by subscription and through selected broadband arrangements, including access bundled with eligible Converge FiberX, Surf2Sawa, and Bida Fiber plans, as well as Globe At Home broadband offerings. TAP DMV’s business model depends on licensing, aggregation, and distribution agreements with international studios, broadcasters, sports-rights holders, and technology partners. The company therefore occupies a position between a traditional pay-TV operator, a specialty content network, and a digital streaming aggregator. Its programming relationships have included Comcast businesses such as NBCUniversal and Sky Group, Paramount Skydance, Sony Pictures, ITV Studios, DAZN Group, Endeavor, and CJ ENM. Public reference material does not establish a stock-market listing, a specific headquarters address, a parent company, or current individual corporate officers.

TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation was founded in the Philippines on February 1, 2018, by Renen and Celinda De Guia and Peter Chan Liong. The De Guias are associated with Ovation Productions, a live-events company, while Chan Liong previously served as chief operating officer of Solar Entertainment Corporation. The founders combined experience in events, television operations, and content distribution to create a media company centered on specialty television and premium programming. In its first year, TAP DMV launched EDGEsport Philippines under a branding licence from IMG. The channel emphasized action-focused material and combat sports, establishing the company’s early interest in specialized rather than purely general-interest programming. Over time, the business expanded its linear portfolio into sports, movies, drama, lifestyle, reality, talk, and general entertainment. Channel identities evolved as services were repositioned: TAP Sports 1 became TAP Sports, TAP Sports 2 was later associated with TAP W and then TAP TV, and the former EDGEsport-oriented service became TAP Edge. The company also introduced dedicated movie services, including TAP Movies and TAP Action Flix in October 2021, alongside TAP Silog, which carries selected Hollywood films dubbed in Tagalog. Sports-rights acquisition became a major component of TAP DMV’s strategy. TAP Sports and the Premier-branded services have carried or been associated with programming from international leagues, federations, promoters, and event organizers. Examples include the EuroLeague, Australia’s National Basketball League, Golden Boy Promotions, the Badminton World Federation, UFC, NFL, NHL, UEFA, FIVB, PGA Tour, WTA, international football competitions, rugby, athletics, and local Philippine events. In July 2021, the company entered into a licensing arrangement with Manny Pacquiao for exclusive cable broadcast rights to his bout against Yordenis Ugas. In August of the same year, it obtained Philippine rights for the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games. TAP DMV developed a digital extension through TAP Go, an application and browser-based subscription service. TAP Go provided live streams of TAP channels, selected sporting events, and video-on-demand content, with availability restricted to the Philippines. The service was suspended indefinitely in November 2020 for system maintenance, while the related PremierFootball.ph service continued operating. TAP Go resumed on August 14, 2021, and was relaunched in October 2022 with additional third-party channels from providers including Warner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific, Paramount Networks EMEAA, Rock Entertainment Holdings, and ABS-CBN. It also added in-house FAST or linear digital channels such as Laff, Crime TV, Comic U, and Game Show Central through a partnership with Endeavor Streaming. The company’s next major digital step was BlastTV, launched in August 2023 in partnership with Converge ICT Solutions. BlastTV provides live television, video on demand, and catch-up programming, drawing on content connected with NBCUniversal, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, MGM Television, Lionsgate, and CJ ENM. Studio Universal has been identified as a particularly important service within the Philippine offering, operating through both a linear channel and an on-demand library. BlastTV is sold on a subscription basis and is also included with selected Converge broadband plans and certain Globe At Home offerings. On November 3, 2023, TAP Go was discontinued and its content was merged into BlastTV. This consolidated TAP DMV’s digital distribution under a newer platform while leaving the company’s linear channels and third-party distribution relationships as additional parts of its media portfolio. Publicly available reference material identifies TAP DMV as an active Philippine media and entertainment operator, but does not provide verified information about its headquarters, financial performance, stock-market listing, parent company, or current executive roster.

1. 2023BlastTV launches

   TAP DMV and Converge ICT launched BlastTV in August as a Philippine OTT platform.

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2. 2023TAP Go is discontinued

   TAP Go ended on November 3, with its content incorporated into BlastTV.

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3. 2022TAP Go is relaunched with expanded content

   The October relaunch added third-party channels and in-house FAST or linear digital channels.

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4. 2021TAP Go resumes service

   The company resumed TAP Go on August 14, 2021.

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5. 2021Movie channels are introduced

   TAP Movies and TAP Action Flix launched in October 2021, expanding the company’s movie-channel portfolio.

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6. 2020TAP Go is temporarily suspended

   TAP Go suspended operations indefinitely in November for system maintenance.

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7. 2018TAP DMV is founded

   TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation was founded in the Philippines on February 1, 2018, by Renen and Celinda De Guia and Peter Chan Liong.

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8. 2018EDGEsport Philippines launches

   The company launched EDGEsport Philippines under a branding licence from IMG, with programming focused on action and combat sports.

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A Philippine specialty media operator focused on premium sports, film, entertainment, and streaming distribution through pay-TV and OTT platforms.

• TAP SportsSports television channel

  TAP Sports is a 24-hour sports channel carrying a mixture of international and Philippine events. Its programming has included the EuroLeague, Australia’s National Basketball League, Golden Boy Promotions, Badminton World Federation events, Sharks Billiards Association competitions, and the Shakey’s Super League. The channel was previously known as TAP Sports 1.

• TAP MoviesMovie television channel2021

  TAP Movies is a general movie channel launched in October 2021. It carries mainstream Hollywood films associated with studios and distributors including Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, Warner Bros. Pictures, Sony Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Lionsgate Films.

• TAP Action FlixMovie television channel2021

  TAP Action Flix is a movie service specializing in action, crime, and thriller films. It was introduced in October 2021 as part of TAP DMV’s expansion beyond sports and into genre-focused entertainment channels.

• TAP EdgeEntertainment television channel

  TAP Edge is a drama-oriented entertainment channel carrying acquired programming from the United States, particularly action, crime, suspense, and related drama series. It also includes news and current-affairs programming and represents the evolution of the company’s earlier EDGEsport-oriented channel identity.

• Premier SportsSports television channel2021

  Premier Sports is a companion channel to the TAP Sports network. Its programming has included major international properties connected with UFC, the NFL, the NHL, UEFA, and the FIVB, giving TAP DMV a dedicated outlet for high-profile global sports coverage.

• Premier FootballFootball television channel

  Premier Football is a dedicated football channel carrying selected international competitions and leagues. Its listed programming has included UEFA coverage, A-League Men matches, and Bundesliga content.

• TAP GoOTT streaming service

  TAP Go was TAP DMV’s subscription application and browser-based streaming service for Philippine users. It offered live streams of TAP channels, selected live sports, and video-on-demand content. After a temporary suspension and later relaunch with additional partner channels and FAST services, it was discontinued in November 2023 and its content was merged into BlastTV.

• BlastTVOTT streaming service2023

  BlastTV is an OTT service launched with Converge ICT Solutions. It combines live channels, video-on-demand programming, and catch-up content from international entertainment suppliers including NBCUniversal, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, MGM Television, Lionsgate, and CJ ENM. Studio Universal is available through both a linear channel and an on-demand library. The service is offered by subscription and through selected broadband bundles.

• 2023Launch of BlastTVProduct launch

  TAP DMV pursued a newer OTT platform combining premium studio programming, live channels, and on-demand video.

  What changed. The company partnered with Converge ICT Solutions and launched BlastTV in August 2023.

  Aftermath. BlastTV became the company’s principal digital destination and was made available through direct subscriptions and selected broadband bundles.

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• 2023Consolidation of TAP Go into BlastTVStrategy

  TAP DMV had operated multiple digital distribution brands, including TAP Go and the newer BlastTV service.

  What changed. TAP Go was discontinued on November 3, 2023, and its content was merged into BlastTV.

  Aftermath. The change consolidated TAP DMV’s digital content and streaming offer under BlastTV.

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• 2022Expansion of TAP GoStrategy

  TAP DMV sought to expand its digital subscription proposition beyond its own linear channels.

  What changed. The company relaunched TAP Go in October with additional third-party channels and in-house FAST or linear services through Endeavor Streaming.

  Aftermath. The service offered a broader mix of live television, sports, and on-demand programming before later being consolidated into BlastTV.

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• 2021Launch of TAP Movies and TAP Action FlixProduct launch

  TAP DMV expanded its linear portfolio from sports and general entertainment into dedicated movie and genre-film services.

  What changed. The company launched TAP Movies and TAP Action Flix in October 2021.

  Aftermath. The two channels broadened TAP DMV’s pay-TV offering with mainstream films and action, crime, and thriller programming.

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• 2023TAP DMV launches BlastTV with Converge ICT

  TAP DMV partnered with Converge ICT Solutions to launch BlastTV, an OTT platform combining live channels, on-demand programming, and catch-up content.

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• 2023TAP Go content is merged into BlastTV

  TAP Go was discontinued on November 3, 2023, with its content moved into BlastTV.

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• 2021TAP DMV secures rights to Manny Pacquiao versus Yordenis Ugas

  The company signed a licensing arrangement with Manny Pacquiao for exclusive Philippine broadcast rights to his recently completed bout against Yordenis Ugas through TAP’s cable channels.

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• 2021TAP DMV receives Philippine rights for the 2020 Summer Paralympics

  TAP DMV was awarded local broadcast rights for the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games.

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• 2018TAP DMV launches EDGEsport Philippines

  TAP DMV launched EDGEsport Philippines under a branding licence from IMG. The channel focused on action-oriented programming and combat sports.

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