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A2Z | Kapamilya Channel Maalaala Mo Kaya Actors: Arjo Atayde, Sylvia Sanchez, Jane de Leon, Hero Angeles, Rommel Padilla Format: Drama anthology Premise: Lives of letter senders are dramatized featuring some of the industry’s brilliant actors. Timeslot: Saturdays, after I Can See Your Voice Why You Should See It Arjo Atayde, Sylvia Sanchez, and Hero Angeles, share powerful moments in the first part of MMK’s two-part special, which loyal followers will surely have their hearts shed tears. The longest-running drama anthology in Philippine television returned on Saturday, November 28, featuring an utterly moving story about self-sacrifice, compassion, and heroism. First…
TV5 | Viva Entertainment Bella Bandida Actors: Ryza Cenon, AJ Muhlach, Josef Elizalde, Efren Reyes, Lito Pimentel Format: tv series (weekly) Premise: A young woman seeks to vengeance against those who raped her and made her ethnic tribe suffer, using the supernatural powers the goddess of moon and night bestowed her Timeslot: Wednesdays, 9:30 pm Why You Should See It Socio-political themes are teeming in TV5’s newest weekly fantasy-action drama series, which fits beautifully with the empowered character of Bella, who is destined to fight for justice and the poor A foreboding tone persists in the pilot episode of…
GMA Network’s campaign to solidify its hold in Mega Manila and to strengthen its nationwide presence didn’t stop with bombarding its line up with fantasy-themed series. As popular shows like Mulawin, Darna, and Encantadia catapulted GMA Network to the top of ratings charts, the network experimented with more genres and formats and this time, it banked on producing reality shows and news and public affairs programs. EXTRA CHALLENGE Extra Challenge’s origins go back to 1999 as the lifestyle show, Extra Extra, which was originally presented by Karen Davila and Paolo Bediones. When Davila moved to ABS-CBN, the show reformatted into…
TV5 | Cornerstone Entertainment Stay-in Love Actors: Ruffa Gutierrez, Maris Racal, Pooh, Kokoy de Santos, Marc David, Elsa Droga, Ashley Colet, Bobby Andrews Format: tv series (weekly) Premise: A young lady has to accept a house helper job in order for her to follow and check on her big brother Timeslot: Tuesdays, 9:30 PM Why You Should See It Humor comes in healthy dosages with TV5’s new weekly tv series, Stay-in Love, which is among the network’s six new shows premiering this week. Jolly and carefree Diding (Racal) has to work her ass off inviting villagers to come to her…
The history of talent shows in the Philippines is practically as old as television itself. In the local setting, many veteran stars we know started as contestants in talent searches. Nora Aunor, Edgar Mortiz, and Diomedes Maturan are among the most successful alumni of the original iteration of singing talent search, Tawag ng Tanghalan. These days, Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) and StarStruck are the first to come to mind when a discussion about popular talent shows is initiated. PBB, while it wasn’t originally marketed as an artista search, eventually became one and has been producing new stars for the Kapamilya…
TV5 Ate ng Ate Ko Ate ng Ate Ko’Actors: Kris Bernal, Jake Cuenca, Joem Bascon, Isabelle de Leon Format: tv series (weekly) Premise: Two sisters have to switch roles, when the older one gets involved in an accident that will make her suffer a memory disorder and behave like a child. Timeslot: Mondays, 9:30 PM on TV5’s Primetime Todo Why You Should See It Kris Bernal’s versatility as a dramatic actress is highlighted in this inspiring story of broken family, and how two totally opposite sisters mend their broken relationship, when one of them has to step up to protect…
TV5 | IdeaFirst Company Paano Ang Pasko Actors: Ricky Davao, Maricel Laxa, Beauty Gonzalez, Julia Clarete, Elijah Canlas, Devon Seron, John Lapus, Matt Evans, Danita Paner, Allan Paule, Ejay Falcon, Cedrick Juan, Ace Ismael, Justine Buenaflor Format: mini-series Premise: An unexpected holiday gathering throws a family into chaos when the widowed matriarch announces her intent to marry the family’s driver Timeslot: Weeknights, 9:00 PM on TV5’s Primetime Todo Why You Should See It Beautifully acted and written, the lessons of Paano ang Pasko are too sentimental not to remind every viewer of the unfading significance of Christmas and the symbolic…
Everybody seemed very excited when ‘Marina’, the TV series about a girl cursed to be a mermaid, premiered on ABS-CBN on February 23, 2004. It’s over 40% ratings on Mega Manila was an enough indication that the media giant found a new way to further cement its lead over then struggling second, GMA Network. A few months later, however, after lording the ratings game, Marina’s winning streak suddenly came to a halt, with the arrival of Mulawin, GMA Network’s first-ever telefantasya, and as they say, the rest is history. MULAWIN Mulawin’s arrival was highly sensational. Its first teaser talked of…
TV5 seems to be hot on the heels of sealing its place as GMA Network’s biggest rival, after media giant ABS-CBN was shut down from the free tv competition. Since August, the Kapatid Network has been among the busiest among local tv networks, in terms of content production, boldly defeating the challenges presented by industry-imposed restrictions. With a number of partnerships and blocktime deals with other production units, TV5 has been busy amplifying its game, offering more new shows than any other tv station did in the past six months. Since August, the Kapatid Network has intensified its campaign to…
Looks like ABS-CBN and its loyal viewers can’t sleep soundly just yet, as legalities of the media giant’s blocktime arrangement with Bro. Eddie Villanueva-owned Zoe Broadcasting Network Inc., are now under the scrutiny of some of the old prominent figures—and some new ones, too— who opposed ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. Following ABS-CBN’s shutdown on free television, the network entered into a block time deal with Zoe Broadcasting Network Inc., leading to the birth of A2Z Channel 11, which is now available to free analog and free digital tv users in Metro Manila and adjacent provinces. A2Z’s launch marked the return of…
iWantTFC Loving Emily Actors: Iza Calzado, Jameson Blake, Epy Quizon, Christian Vasquez, Ruby Ruiz, Anne Feleo, JJ Quilantang, Heaven Peralejo, Claire Ruiz Format: Digital series Premise: A married woman is at an unexpected crossroad where she must decide whether to keep a family that no longer makes her happy or pursue a new love with a young man Where to watch it: iWantTFC site and streaming app Why You Should See It Beautifully shot and compellingly-written, ‘Loving Emily’ does not just underscore Calzado’s and Blake’s incredible restraints, but also a moving story about a woman’s struggle to free herself from…
iWantTFC | Dreamscape Entertainment La Vida Lena Actors: Erich Gonzales, Carlo Aquino, JC de Vera, Kit Thompson, Sofia Andres, Agot Isidro, Janice de Belen, Raymond Bagatsing, Christian Vasquez Format: Digital series Premise: A poor but intelligent scarred woman exacts her revenge against those who made her life miserable Why You Should See It The new series can be seen first on ABS-CBN’s streaming service, iWantTFC, allowing faithful Kapamilya viewers to learn Magda’s story before the tv series gets its television debut on A2Z and Kapamilya Channel A deglamorized Erich Gonzales stars in a story of love, betrayal, revenge, and redemption…
The quest to finding a gaming table that is perfect for both gaming and work finally stops with the arrival of Gryfn’s The Stealth, an ergonomically designed gaming desk that satisfies all your gaming needs. Among the maiden products of local gaming furniture maker, Gryfn Philippines, the Stealth showcases some of the best qualities a legitimate gaming desk should have—versatility and comfortability, among many others. Gryfn’s idea and vision of coming up with an all-around gaming table that addresses some of the most common concerns of heavy gamers and workers-from-home is fully embodied in its flagship offering, the Stealth. Its…
GMA Network’s reign as the no.1 tv network in the country, after the fall of Marcos in 1986, was abruptly cut short by ABS-CBN two years later. Since then, the rainbow network seemed to struggle to reclaim the lead, until its eventual breakout in 2004, when it aggressively capitalized on the exploding popularity of fantasy-themed tv series and the asianovela invasion—which, ironically, were both spearheaded by the Kapamilya network (remember Marina and Meteor Garden?). A strategic mix of parallel and counter-programming ultimately sent GMA Network to the top, where it remained virtually unchallenged for the next five years or so. ABS-CBN…
While other tv networks have long resumed production for their on-going and upcoming shows, GMA Network seems to be taking its time with its response to the currently surging local demand for new and fresh content. Since March, when draconian measures were raised by the government to stop the spread of covid-19, production units were forced to cease filming, thereby prompting tv networks to bring back old shows to temporarily fill up vacated time slots. Its former biggest rival, ABS-CBN has so far premiered a number of new shows and has never stopped filming under strict safety guidelines since June.…
The question of whether or not ABS-CBN still has a chance of getting a new 25-year franchise from the current Congress seems to be getting a clearer answer. As prominent solons, who were vocal in their opposition to renewing ABS-CBN’s broadcast license, get ousted from their positions one by one, those who have previously supported ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal and are now occupying key seats in the lower chamber. They are now undoubtedly in better position to push yet another bill intended to grant ABS-CBN a new franchise. The ouster of the previous House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano can be seen…