Television Three

Television Three (also known as Three) is a Filipino television network based in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. It is owned and operated by the Teleradio Broadcasting Company.

The network was launched on January 3, 1970, though in black and white broadcasts. The station started broadcasting in color on August 17, 1971. Three currently airs original entertainment and informational programs such as: NewsJournal Three, Top 3, Afternoon Movies, Chef, Three Originals, which are divided into three segments (Three Comedy, Three Drama, and, Three Horror and Suspense) and more.

Beginnings: 1969-1972
On November 1969, DZAQ-TV, a flagship station of ABS-CBN, moved from channel 3 to channel 2. On December 30, 1969, The Teleradio Broadcasting Company took over the channel 3 frequency with DWTT-TV as its callsign. During that time, they only displayed several slides consisting their logo and texts about their launch.

On January 3, 1970, at 6:00 pm, Television Three was launched. It started with the slide from before, with the text now saying, "DWTT-TV Television Three begins its first broadcast day". It then cuts to black, followed by the Philippine national anthem. The less than 2-minute film displayed several clips of the city of Manila and then cuts to the Philippine flag waving in the final verse of the song. It also featured a superimposed text of the lyrics of the anthem. The said film was used until 1983.

After the national anthem, it cuts to a station ID and then a clock ID. An announcer says, "Good evening. This is Television Three broadcasting on channel 3. Our launch night will begin in a few moments." The launch night consists of several prominent singers and bands at the time, a talk show, musical performances, and a celebration. The launch night lasted 3 hours.