Television in the Philippines became the first national Philippine television network to broadcast in high-definition on cable. In 2018, GMA Network also launched its own digital set-top box service under the generic name "digibox". Television in the Philippines Television in the Philippines was introduced in 1953. But even before that, during the late 1940s, a number of academic experiments had been done and replicated by Filipino engineers and students. From 1975 to 1978, the Sinag Awards were given by the Philippine Academy for Television Arts and Sciences (PATAS). On the other hand, the Star Awards for Television is the oldest existing television awards in
Northwest Emmy Awards for the submission of television broadcast materials presented for awards considerations. Each year the membership of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Northwest Chapter elects professionals to represent the Northwest community. The Board of Governors is a working board which work together collaboratively to ensure the best interests of the membership. Northwest Emmy Awards The Northwest Emmy Awards are a division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The Seattle, Washington division was founded in 1963. In addition to granting the Northwest Emmy Awards, this division awards scholarships, honors industry veterans at the Silver Circle Celebration,