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==Pokémon anime==
==Pokémon anime==
===English dub===
===English dub===
The [[EP001|first episode]] of the anime first aired on Philippine television October 1, 1999. GMA aired the English dub every Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to compete against another station which aired the Filipino English dub of {{wp|Digimon Adventure|Digimon}} at the same time. They continuously aired episodes until ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'' when they suddenly stopped airing the anime.
The [[EP001|first episode]] of the anime first aired on Philippine television October 1, 1999. GMA aired the English dub every Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to compete against {{wp|ABS-CBN|another station}} which aired the Filipino English dub of {{wp|Digimon Adventure|Digimon}} at the same time. They continuously aired episodes until ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'' when they suddenly stopped airing the anime.


Years later, {{wp|Cartoon Network (Philippines)|Cartoon Network}} aired the English dub, starting with the first episode, weekdays from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It ended after the season [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions|Johto League Champions]] finished repeating once last January 30, 2008.
Years later, {{wp|Cartoon Network (Philippines)|Cartoon Network}} aired the English dub, starting with the first episode, weekdays from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It ended after the season [[Pokémon: Johto League Champions|Johto League Champions]] finished repeating once last January 30, 2008.
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==[[Pokémon merchandise]]==
==[[Pokémon merchandise]]==
[[Chuang Yi]] distributes many of its Pokémon manga translations, including [[Pokémon Adventures]] and some manga adaptations of the Pokémon movies, in the Philippines. These Pokémon manga can be found at stores such as '''{{wp|National Book Store}}''', the largest bookstore chain in the Philippines.
Both [[Chuang Yi]] and [[VIZ]] distribute many of its Pokémon manga translations, including [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]], and several manga adaptations of the Pokémon movies, in the Philippines. However, copies from VIZ are comparatively more expensive than the ones from Chuang Yi. These Pokémon manga can be found at bookstores such as '''{{wp|National Book Store}}''' and '''Fully Booked'''.  


Several Pokémon toys, plush toys and collectibles are available in the Philippines. Toys and other merchandise can be found in many malls, at National Book Store, and at '''Comic Alley''' stores. The magazine '''K-Zone''' sometimes updates with news about the franchise. Occasionally, the magazine also comes with promotional items. '''McDonald's''' has also distributed Pokémon Happy Meals in the Philippines.
Several Pokémon toys, plush toys, and collectibles are available in the Philippines. Toys and other merchandise can be found in many malls, at National Book Store, and at '''Comic Alley''' stores. The magazine '''K-Zone''' sometimes updates with news about the franchise. Occasionally, the magazine also comes with promotional items. '''McDonald's''' has also distributed Pokémon Happy Meals in the Philippines. These merchandises are licensed by Top Insight International Co., Ltd.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.cartoonnetwork.com.ph/ Cartoon Network Philippines]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=270 Anime News Network Encyclopedia (Original series cast)]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=270 Anime News Network Encyclopedia (Original series cast)]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1873 Anime News Network Encyclopedia (Advanced Generation series cast)]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1873 Anime News Network Encyclopedia (Advanced Generation series cast)]