Author: Ron Mia

Richard Heydarian shared an observation on celebrities’ silence amidst threats to ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. Political analyst Richard Heydarian joined the well-known personalities who openly spoke about the impending renewal of the ABS-CBN franchise. In a tweet, GMA Network’s resident political analyst said it’s surprising that not many celebrities are coming out and speaking out in support of the embattled Kapamilya network. “Ok this is NO JOKE. For the FIRST time since the collapse of the MARCOS dictatorship, a leading INDEPENDENT MEDIA outlet, ABS CBN, could indeed face loss of franchise if not total CLOSURE. And for some reason, hardly see…

NUJP started a signature campaign for ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. Several media organizations showed support for ABS-CBN. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has launched a signature campaign aimed at calling Congress to renew ABS-CBN’s franchise. In their Black Friday protest held January 17 at the Boy Scout Monument in Quezon City, NUJP said, “We call on Congress to do what is right and immediately pass the bill to renew ABS-CBN’s franchise.” ABS-CBN’s franchise is set to expire in March 2020. Currently, there are already 9 bills filed in Congress asking to renew ABS-CBN’s franchise. Aside from NUJP,…

Martin Nievera will stay a Kapamilya no matter what happens. Martin Nievera has no plans of leaving ABS-CBN despite renewal woes. Concert King and ASAP Natin ‘To host Martin Nievera will remain faithful to ABS-CBN despite threats of its franchise’s nonrenewal. In a sideline interview with the press at the presscon of his upcoming concert Twogether Again, Nievera was asked about his take on the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. Martin said he knew that it’s a hot topic now but clarified that he doesn’t know the exact details about it. He said it’s a matter of concern for him and…

Bela Padilla said she doesn’t want to think about the franchise renewal woes of ABS-CBN. Bela is currently promoting her reunion film with JC Santos On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets. Bela Padilla took it lightly when asked about the impending renewal of her home network ABS-CBN. In a sideline interview with reporters, Bela was asked her take on the franchise renewal woes that ABS-CBN is facing. In response, Bela jokingly answered, saying she’ll be jobless if ever. “Shocks mawawalan na pala ko ng trabaho,” she said. Asked if ABS-CBN management has talked to them about their plans for the artists…

Panelo denied President Duterte’s involvement in OSG petition. OSG will file quo warranto against ABS-CBN. Malacanang has denied any involvement of the President in the planned quo warranto petition of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) against media network ABS-CBN. In a statement by Malacanang spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Thursday, January 16, he said that although President Rodrigo Duterte has repeatedly threatened ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal, he didn’t have any involvement with the petition by the OSG. “Ang ibig mong sabihin kung may instructions si Presidente? Wala. Trabaho kasi ng SolGen yun,” he said. “You must remember that the job…

Sec. Guevarra said no discussions about Quo Warranto vs ABS-CBN in cabinet meetings. Office of the Solicitor General is set to file quo warranto petition against ABS-CBN. Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra denied a report that the alleged plan of the Solicitor General to file a quo warranto petition against ABS-CBN had been discussed in a cabinet meeting. In a statement, Guevarra said although there was casual talk about ABS-CBN’s franchise, the petition for quo warranto was never discussed at all. “The renewal or non-renewal of the ABS-CBN franchise was casually mentioned in a Cabinet meeting several months…

Rep. Rufus Rodriguez joined calls for ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. FORUM-Asia asked Congress to stand for press freedom and renew ABS-CBN’s franchise. Rep. Rufus Rodriguez is the latest legislator who is supporting ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. With barely three months before its license expires, Rodriguez, a known Duterte ally, said House Committee on Legislative Franchises should immediately tackle several groups and bills aimed at renewing ABS-CBN’s license. “I urge Chair Franz Alvarez of the House Committee on Legislative Franchise to start hearings on my House Bill No. 5705 renewing the ABS-CBN franchise for another 25 years together with 9 other bills on…

Prima Donnas continues to beat Kadenang Ginto. Prima Donnas stars did not expect to beat Kadenang Ginto. The stars of GMA Network’s afternoon drama Prima Donnas were happy with the recent success of their program. Based on the latest numbers from AGB Nielsen NUTAM People ratings Prima Donnas continued to win against rival Kadenang Ginto for several weeks now. In the most recent survey result covering January 6, 2020, Prima Donnas registered a rating of 9.8%, 3.2% higher than Kadenang Ginto’s 6.6%. Aside from AGB, which is the best-known bailiwick of the Kapuso network, ABS-CBN’s survey provider Kantar Media also…

Senator Bong Revila Jr. has already forgiven his bashers who condemned his TV comeback. In a PSN article by Gorgy Rula, Revilla is instead reportedly focusing on his new TV show that will be soon be aired on the GMA network. According to the article, Revilla is thankful to all his supporters and is optimistic about the new year. Although he is continuously being criticized on social media, Revilla is focusing on his training for the TV show like working out with his son Ram as seen in previous FB live videos. Revilla is set to return to television via…

Eat Bulaga continues winning against It’s Showtime. The Killer Bride recaptured timeslot against One of the Baes. GMA Network and ABS-CBN are still split in ratings leadership based on the latest data from AGB Nielsen NUTAM People ratings. In the most recent survey numbers released by AGB for December 16 to 27, 2019, GMA Network continued to lead in afternoon programming while ABS-CBN maintained primetime leadership. The Kapuso afternoon block is lead by noontime show Eat Bulaga! and afternoon drama Prima Donnas. Eat Bulaga! continued to widen its lead against rival It’s Showtime. Its biggest lead was registered on the…

Joey de Leon made it on Twitter trending topic after making a lewd joke. Joey de Leon was slammed by netizens for insensitive joke on Eat Bulaga guest. Netizens are up in arms again versus comedian and TV host Joey de Leon. On Twitter, netizens could not help but share their disgust over an insensitive joke uttered by the Eat Bulaga host. In the January 7 episode, Joey cracked a double meaning joke about one of the Miss Millennial candidates. During the Bawal Judgmental segment, Joey and Allan K were interviewing Miss Millenial 2018 first runner-up who came back to…

KMJS topped overall rankings for the first week of 2020. Starla edged out FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano in overall weekly rankings. Kapuso magazine show Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho started the year with a bang after claiming the top spot in the weekly ratings board. In the latest data from AGB Nielsen NUTAM People survey for the period of December 30 to January 5, 2020, KMJS ranked number one overall with ratings of 17.1%. Last Sunday’s episode on KMJS featured the story of a child who died and was allegedly resurrected. But it turned out to be false so the family had…

Jobert Sucaldito apologized for his insensitive comment. Jobert Sucaldito got flak on social media for his comments on Nadine Lustre. Talent manager and radio host Jobert Sucaldito has finally apologized to Nadine Lustre after his insensitive comments. In a statement, Wednesday, January 9, 2020, Sucaldito apologized to Lustre as well as others who were bothered by his remarks. He also apologized to his radio network DZMM for putting them in a bad light. “I would like to apologize to Ms. Nadine Lustre and to those who got bothered by that sa aspetong ito. I am also apologizing to my radio…

Eat Bulaga scored victory with Bawal Judgmental. Eat Bulaga back to number 1 in noontime skot. After bowing to It’s Showtime for quite some time, the country’s longest-running noontime show has again found its way to the top. With the help of its newest segment Bawal Judgmental, Eat Bulaga was able to regain noontime leadership beating rival It’s Showtime. In the latest available data from AGB Nielsen NUTAM survey, Eat Bulaga! edged out It’s Showtime, 7% vs 5.5% in the December 13, 2019 results. Eat Bulaga’s ratings surge was propelled by good feedback from viewers of its new segment Bawal…

GMA Network lead in afternoon programming. ABS-CBN remained the undisputed primetime leader. The Kapuso network has finally regained afternoon leadership based on the latest numbers from AGB Nielsen NUTAM People survey. In the ratings for December 2 to 13, 2019, GMA afternoon shows beat their Kapamilya counterparts to take the lead. Eat Bulaga! is back on top of the noontime slot beating ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime. The Kapuso noontime show scored its highest against the Kapamilya rival on Wednesday, December 4 when it scored 9.0% against 5.8% or a margin of 3.2%. In the afternoon drama department, Prima Donnas continued to…

Kapamilya actress-host and popular YouTuber Alex Gonzaga shared her Plan B in case ABS-CBN fails to secure a franchise renewal. In her latest vlog where she had guest Raffy Tulfo, Alex jokingly asked Tulfo to get her as co-host of his program in lieu of his current co-host Sharry. “Sir ang pinunta ko talaga dito medyo nanganganib kasi kame..siguro nabalitaan mo na rin na baka hindi kame irenew, ehh sir pwede bang kundi man matuloy ako na lang papalit kay Sharry,” said Alex Obviously holding back his laughter, Tulfo then just let Alex do her antics. ABS-CBN’s franchise is due…