Author: Ron Mia

Jimmy Bondoc attacked ABS-CBN in a Facebook post that earned a lot of criticisms Bondoc apologized to Angel Locsin after their social media word war. Jimmy Bondoc now favors renewal of ABS-CBN franchise. After his much talked about “I AM so excited to see the biggest TV network close down” tirade, singer Jimmy Bondoc has seemingly backtracked and is now okay with the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. Bondoc has been highly criticized after he made his Facebook post about taking delight in the seemingly imminent non-renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise. A known die-hard Duterte supporter, Bondoc didn’t mince words when he…

Jason Abalos defends ABS-CBN against charges of sexual harrassment Jason Abalos on sexual harrasment charges against former network ABS-CBN: ‘Wala, wala, wala, wala’ Jason Abalos shares sadness over the issues surrounding ABS-CBN franchise renewal Kapuso actor Jason Abalos spent most of his showbiz career with ABS-CBN. Abalos started his career in 2005 as part of ‘Star Magic Quest 2’ where Erich Gonzales emerged as the Grand Questor. As a former Kapamilya, Jason was not immune to questions about the controversial rant of singer Jimmy Bondoc against ABS-CBN. In a now viral Facebook rant, Bondoc said he is happy to see…

Netizens called out Ina Reformina on her flat earth views. Ina Reformina tweeted her biblical views on flat earth theory. She insisted that between science and the scriptures, she’d go for the latter and insisted her being a Born-Again Christian. ABS-CBN reporter Ina Reformina is currently making abuzz on social media for apparently being a flat earther. Reformina who’s into justice beat for ABS-CBN News caught the attention of Netizens after she tweeted a verse from the Book of Enoch tagging Flat Earth Philippines member @RyaanFEP. https://twitter.com/InaReformina/status/1089218125256478720 Book of Enoch according to its Wikipedia entry “is an ancient Jewish religious work, ascribed…

NBI arrested journalist and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa. Maria Ressa was charged with cyber-libel. Several journalists posted #DependePressFreedom in support of Maria Ressa. Several journalists took to social media to show support to their embattled colleague Maria Ressa. On Wednesday, February 13, journalist and Rappler CEO Ressa was arrested by the agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) after serving the warrant of arrest for the charge of cyber-libel. Her warrant of arrest was served at the Rappler headquarters in Pasig City. Moments after, several journalists took to social media particularly on twitter to denounce yet another attack on…

All shows do come to an end, but not all end with flying colors. Some end early due to lack of viewer patronage while others simply ended as mandated by their scheduled exposure. In every TV show, the episodes considered to be the most important are the pilot (opening) and ending sequences because this is where they leave lasting impressions with televiewers. READ: BY THE NUMBERS: Rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA Network both claim lead on ratings in 2018 And for 2018, Philippine television has been witness to different teledramas that entered and exited in different highs and lows. According to…

Network leadership in 2018 was still a split between the two largest TV stations in the country; ABS-CBN and GMA Network. At the start of 2019, the rival networks both claimed leadership in terms of ratings for the past year. ABS-CBN which uses Kantar Media Research reported 45% ratings for 2018, 7% higher than GMA Network’s 32%. The Kapamilya network also shared its winnings in the geographic segments with Total Visayas claiming the lead at 53% vs GMA Network’s 26%. Total Mindanao followed at 52% against 28% ratings and Total Luzon with 40% vs 35% ratings. Metro and Mega Manila…

2018 has been another year of colorful television experience, especially with teleserye rivalries. Network war is still alive with 2 different network fan bases still battling it out on whose winning the numbers game in terms of TV ratings. While there were notable ones, there were also numerous forgettable ones which debuted and exited without much fanfare. And so before we close this year, LionhearTV will again give you the rundown of the 12 Most Watched Teleserye Pilot Episodes of 2018 as reported by Kantar Media Research. READ: The Switch: 8 Celebrities Who Transferred to ABS-CBN This 2018  Meanwhile, below are…

FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano still  dominated the ratings and is still GMA Network’s biggest headache on primetime timeslot. With its latest rival Cain at Abel, the long-running Kapamilya action-drama is still unbeatable as it gunned down the Kapuso teledrama. Latest Victim. Cain and Abel is the latest “victim” of Cardo Dalisay and the whole FPJAP gang. GMA Network may still be at a loss for a  perfect formula to match the Kapamilya action-drama series as all of those pitted against it were found bloody and gone off-air. On its pilot episode, Cain and Abel was no match with Cardo’s appeal as the latter…

Bato Dela Rosa wondered why FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano changed plot. PNP has been criticizing FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano for portraying the police force as antagonists. Ex-PNP Chief Dela Rosa praised the series in the past. Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is wondering why there was a sudden twist in the story of Kapamliya’s long-running action-drama teleserye “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.” Speaking before the media, Dela Rosa asked why FPJ’s Ang Probisyano suddenly changed its plot and portrayed the chief of police as rouge and corrupt. He mentioned that when it was his time, the series’ plot was…

JM De Guzman and Rhian Ramos’ failed to attract more viewers for their tandem in ‘Kung Paano Siya Nawala’. Alessandra Da Rossi missed to duplicate ‘Kita-kita’s winning streak her latest film ‘Through Night and Day’. Latest local film offerings ‘Through Night and Day and Kung Paano Siya Nawala had lackluster results in the box-office as it failed to reach 1 million pesos on their opening day of showing. In an article by Pep.ph, Noel Ferrer said JM de Guzman at Rhian Ramos-starrer via Kung Paano Siya Nawala only earned a meager 700 thousand on its opening day. The film is…

ABS-CBN 2’s ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’ is again in question. Senator Ping Lacson showed support for PNP on the ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’ issue. Senator Grace Poe backed up ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’ and said ‘bato-bato sa langit ang tamaan ‘wag magalit’. The issue surrounding ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’ and the PNP is not only confined in two quarters as it also reached the Senate. Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson who was a former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief himself shared the sentiments of current PNP chief Oscar Albayalde regarding ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’. Saying he is supporting the PNP and Albayalde, Lacson said PNP’s concerns are valid since…

PNP blocks support for “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. PNP directs all personnel to cease support for ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’ production. Concerned Artists of the Philippine slammed government’s “censorship”. FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’s controversy has yet to die down as the Philippine National Police (PNP) recently ordered all its units to stop extending assistance to the production of the said series. PNP on Friday, November 16, issued a memorandum directing all offices, and personnel to stop providing support and assistance to the production team of the longest-running and top-rating action-drama series that topbills Coco Martin. In the memorandum, PNP Community Relations Director Eduardo…

DILG is thinking of filing cases against FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano is being criticized by PNP and DILG for allegedly “tarnishing the image of the police force” The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is contemplating on filing legal actions against ABS-CBN action drama series “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” DILG Asst. Sec and spokesman Jonathan Malaya said the agency is “seriously considering” filing charges against the producers of the show if they do not change the plot which according to him shows a “grossly unfair and inaccurate” portrayal of the national police force. “We will seriously consider filing…

President Duterte granted 25 years franchise renewal to MBC. President Duterte signs the law renewing franchise of MBC and 2 other broadcast companies. President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the franchise renewal of Manila Broadcasting Co. (MBC). In a document released by Malacañang, Thursday, November 15, Duterte signed the law on October 30, 2018 granting the franchise renewal of MCB, one of the oldest and largest broadcasting companies in the country. Owned by the Elizalde’s, MBC through R.A 11109 was granted another 25 years of franchise to operate their various radio and TV stations which include DZRH, DZRH TV, Love Radio, and…

ABS-CBN’s “Family is Love” Xmas Station ID will air on Sunday, November 18. GMA Network’s 2018 Xmas Station ID will also air on November 18. ABS-CBN’s station ID will feature 400 kapamilya stars while GMA Network will feature more that 800 of its stars and employees. It’s the start of the Christmas Season, but the network war will be on its highest temperature as rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA Network are set to air their respective Christmas Station IDs all at the same time. ABS-CBN and GMA Network are set to unveil their Christmas Station IDs on the same date…

DILG Secretary Año suggested to change the plot of ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’. PNP has raised alarm over the portrayal of cops in the country in the longest action-drama series on ABS-CBN . Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año wanted to change the plot of ABS-CBN’s action-drama series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. In a statement, Año said he wanted the show’s plot to be rewritten to favor the Philippine National Police (PNP) as it somehow demoralized the organization. “It affects the morale of the PNP (Philippine National Police), especially those who are doing good in their job. Tinataya nila…