GMA NETWORK WINS ANOTHER LEGAL BATTLE!

The Caloocan City Regional Trial Court Branch 126 has junked a civil complaint filed by a certain Ronald Virola against GMA Network and one of its anchors, Mike Enriquez, over two episodes aired on “Imbestigador” nine years ago.

Virola’s complaint—in which he claimed that “Imbestigadors”’s broadcast of a raid in his Caloocan abode in its Dec. 14 and 28, 2002 episodes, was malicious and had caused him severe humiliation and anxiety—has no merit, according to presiding judge Lorenza Bordios in a 26-page decision dated Nov. 10, 2011, GMA News Online reported on Dec. 29.

GMA NEWS BINATIKOS ANG "ENTENG NG INA MO!"

"Enteng ng Ina Mo" (MZ, Octoarts Films, and APT Entertainment) is just too much, an excess, that it is not anymore amusing but simply toxic to the mind and spirit. That this movie is the "second best" in the Metro Manila Film Festival this year is a big riddle for me. I watched "Manila Kingpin," the grand winner, and I cannot fathom the distance between the best and the second best. It is a wide—as wide a universe maybe—and dark laughing space.

MARIMAR THE MOVIE VS ENTENG NG INA MO 2 AABANGAN SA 2012 MMFF!

Sa panayam nina Vic Sotto at Ai-Ai de las Alas sa Bandila last Tuesday night, nagpahaging na ang mga bida ng Enteng ng Ina Mo! na maaaring magkaroon ng sequel ang pelikula dahil na rin sa malaking tagumpay na tinatamasa nito sa box-office ngayon.

 “Hindi malayo ’yung bulung-bulungan na ’yun, kahit magsigaw-sigawan tayo, hindi malayo ’yun,” say ni Vic nang tanungin kung totoo ang bulungan na may part 2 ang tambalan nila ng comedy concert queen.

ABS-CBN FIGHTS BACK! POINTING GMA-7 TO STAY OUT OF THE ISSUE!

As reply, ABS-CBN's corporate communications head, Bong Osorio, sent this brief text message : "Why is GMA making a comment when it is not party to this case?"

It may be recalled that the issue between ABS-CBN and AGB Nielsen started in 2007, when ABS-CBN accused GMA-7 of ratings fraud in the areas of Bacolod and Iloilo.

AGB was the ratings service provider to both stations at the time.Former employees of GMA-7's regional group, interviewed by ABS-CBN's TV Patrol, claimed that Regional GMA (RGMA) president Miguel "Mike" Enriquez was involved in the alleged ratings fraud.

ASIONG SALONGA STORY WINS BIG IN THE MMFF AWARDS NIGHT!

LIST OF WINNERS. Narito ang listahan ng mga nanalo sa 37th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night:

Best Picture - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story

2nd Best Picture - Enteng Ng Ina Mo

3rd Best Picture - Shake Rattle & Roll 13

Best Actress - Maricel Soriano (Yesterday Today Tomorrow)

Best Actor - Dingdong Dantes (Segunda Mano)

Best Director - Tikoy Aguiluz (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)

Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story

GMA NETWORK ACCUSES ABS-CBN OF LYING ON THE AGB NIELSEN ISSUE!

The Kapuso network claims the Kapamilya network is not telling the truth.

This is the gist of GMA-7's public statement about the civil case filed by ABS-CBN against ratings service provider AGB Nielsen.

The statement, which came from Kapuso network corporate communications consultant Butch Racquel, was sent  this afternoon, December 28.

The press release singles out a statement that it says the Kapamilya network often includes in its press releases about ratings (itals provided):

GMA NETWORK WINS LABOR CASE!

MANILA, Philippines - The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) favored GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc. (GMPI), the marketing arm of GMA Network, Inc., in a labor case filed by its former sales director, Corazon Guison.

In a resolution issued on Nov. 15, the NLRC’s fifth division reversed the Jan. 31 decision of labor arbiter Joel Lustria, who declared Guison’s dismissal from employment as illegal.

The NLRC dismissed Guison’s complaint for illegal dismissal and money claims amounting to almost P2 million for lack of merit.

TV5 ENTERS THE AFTERNOON BATTLE WITH FELINA: PRINSESA NG MGA PUSA!

After her successful dramaserye  Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak, Arci Muñoz is set to be the lead actress of the first-ever daily soap of TV5 Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa  which will be aired next month.

In an interview with PEP.ph during the program’s story conference at the Shakey’s Tomas Morato in Quezon City, Arci gives details about her unexpected big project in the said television network.

GMA NETWORK DENIES RUMOR ON THE P500 BILLION TAKE OVER DEAL!

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stocks Exchange, GMA Network's Vice President for Investor Relations and Compliance, Mr. Agusto P. Chio  denied the rumors indicating that PLDT head Manny Pangilinan has offered to buy GMA Network for P 500 billion. Accordingly, there has been no talks between GMA Execs and MVP regarding the aquisition of the PLDT Group to GMA Network. (CLICK HERE)

SEGUNDA MANO INCHED CLOSER TO PANDAY 2 IN THE 2ND DAY! BATTLE CONTINUES!

Latest figures on the MMFF box office race reveal that Star Cinema's Enteng Ng Ina Mo continues to mark an unchallenged leadership with over P69 million gross receipts in just two days! ENIM earned P30 million in the second day mainting the lead overall, while Panday 2 stays second with P17.9 million. However another Star Cinema production lead by Ms. Kris Aquino is fast approaching with Panday 2 with over P17 million in sales. Judy Ann's My Househusband remains superior over Shake Rattle and Roll while the latter fell 6th place with only P7 million gross reciepts. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow accelerated to the 5th place with P8.7 million.  

MVP OFFERS TO BUY GMA NETWORK FOR P500 B?!

Online reports are buzzing out yesterday about the rumored take over of TV5 Chairman Manny Pangilinan to the country's No.1, ratings wise, TV Network, GMA Network.  But what keeps us astounded is the circulating amount of the deal! The offer according to reports amounts to a mind blogging P500 billion!

Personally, TV NETWORK WAR, thinks this figure is way too exaggerated considering that the company's current value according to PSE only totals to P30 billion. If this P500 billion figure is true, then MVP might be risking too much attempting to buy a company 17 times its current market value!

Business wise, GMA Network should be not be valued greater than its current market value of P30 billion because its revenues and net income are expected to contract in the coming years with market share in the advertising market expected to shrink courtesy of new competition from TV 5 and the awaiting entrance of San Miguel via IBC 13 and RPN. Also, the country's impending digital shift may also pose threat to the company's revenues as more channels will be made available in the free-to-air market.

If the rumored buyout is true, we are betting that MVP's offer  is somewhere close to P50 billion, a far cry from the P500 billion. This amount (P50 billion) is still  60% above GMA's market price and company owners might consider this a good deal considering the contraction that is waiting for the company in the near future.

ISA NANAMANG FANTASERYE ANG PAGBIBIDAHAN NI MARIAN SA 2012!

TV 5 AND ABS-CBN WRESTLE OVER EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO AZKALS!

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Football Federation is looking to strike a television deal worth at least P80 million for the rights to air matches of the Philippine Azkals next year.

A reliable source yesterday said that television networks ABS-CBN and TV5 have submitted bids to the PFF for the exclusive rights to the Azkals games in 2012.The source said the PFF’s target amount of P80 million already includes non-monetary benefits like airtime, promotions and mileage with the actual money going to the federation amounting to just about P15 to P20 million.

NBA RETURNS ON STUDIO 23!

The wait is finally over for Filipino fans of the National Basketball Association (NBA) as the NBA returns to Studio 23 with a back-to-back treat on Monday (Dec 26) for the league’s 2011-2012 season.

The face-off between last season’s championship contenders, the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks, will be telecast via satellite at 8 a.m., with a same day primetime airing at 7 p.m.

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND CHOOSES ABS-CBN REGIONAL NETWORK GROUP AS MEDIA PARTNER OF THE YEAR!

ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (RNG) was named as World Wildlife Fund (WWF)’s Media Partner of the Year for its unfailing support in helping promote the organization’s vision in preserving the wildlife. The award was given during the WWF Philippines Anniversary Black and White Benefit at the Manila Polo Club held recently as a part of WWF’s 50th anniversary celebration. The event also marked WWF’s 15th year in the Philippines.Through airing WWF plugs in its 32 TV stations and 14 My Only Radio (MOR) stations, RNG has helped promote awareness for the protection and preservation of pawikan. Local news programs such as “TV Patrol” and “Umagang Kay Ganda” also followed WWF activities as its representatives visit RNG areas to check their projects or to hold seminars among city stakeholders. Desiree Bretana, Customer Marketing Group Head for RNG, received the award. “We feel that this is a timely advocacy to support and take to heart, in view of the fast changing climate worldwide,” Bretana said. “This also brings full circle complementary corporate projects like the “11.20.11. Run for the Pasig River.”

ENTENG NG INA MO LEADS MMFF BOX OFFICE RACE ON THE 1ST DAY!

Nangunguna sa First Day unofficial tally ang tambalang Vic Sotto at Ai ai Delas Alas sa Metro Manila Film Festival! Ayon sa reports naka P32.8 million agad ang Enteng ng Ina Mo na sinundan ng Panday 2 ng GMA Films na may P20 million. Higit P12 million agad ang lamang ng Star Cinema sa GMA Films kung pagbabasehan ang movie reciepts ng Enteng Ng Ina Mo at ng Panday 2.

Samantala, malapit namang sinundan ng isa pang pelikula ng Star Cinema na Segunda Mano ang Panday 2 na naka P18.25 million. Pinagbibidahan ni Ms. Kris Aquino at Dingdog Dantes ang Segunda Mano na tinalbugan pa ang Shake Rattle and Roll ng Regal Films na karaniwang nasa pangatlong puwesto tuwing MMFF. Pang-apat ang My Househusband  nina Ms. Judy Ann at Ryan Agoncillo habang pang lima na lamang ang Shake Rattle and Roll.

GMA-7 BETS ON A COOKING SHOW TO CHALLENGE SHOWTIME ANEW!

KC NAGSISI SA GINAWANG PAGSISIWALAT?

MAY NAGBULONG sa amin na matapos isiwalat ni KC Concepcion ang galit nito kay Piolo Pascual, nakakaramdam daw ngayon ng pagsisisi ang dalaga dahil napatunayan niya sa sarili na hanggang ngayon ay mahal pa rin niya ang aktor, na dahil sa kanyang kadaldalan ay nadungisan ngayon ang pagkatao.

Ang hindi pag-imik at pagbibigay-komento ni Piolo sa usapin nang kanyang gender ay nakatulong upang mapagtanto ni KC ang nagawa niyang kamalian sa lalaking kanyang minahal. Feeling ng aktres ay talo siya in the end, dahil nasira na ang kanilang relasyon ni Piolo, nanatili pa ring mahal niya ito.”

PEP: IZA CALSADO & CARMINA VILLAROEL ARE MOVING TO ABS-CBN!

After days of unconfirmed speculations about kapuso stars Iza and Carmina  switching networks, reliable source from top entertainment site, Philippine Entertainment Portal, disclosed that the two equally talented actresses are about to become Kapamilya Talents! Below is a news scoop from Pep.ph:

 "It‘s confirmed, Iza Calzado and Carmina Villarroel are moving to ABS-CBN. This came from an insider, who is also part of the film circuit."

CHARICE NOW RICHER THAN BRUNO MARS AND PRESIDENT OBAMA!

Charice Pempengco is a singer and actress who first got attention through YouTube. Charice Pempengco has an estimated net worth of $17 million. Oprah said she is one of the most talented girls from this time. Charice released her first album ‘Charice’ in 2010 and it entered the Billboard 200 at number 8. She began her career with competing in singing competitions to help support her family as a child. She ended on the third place in a major tv competition called ‘Little Big Star’ in 2005. 

After this she started to make videos and upload them to YouTube and she got a lot of attention through those uploaded videos. She caught attention from Ten Songs / Productions from Sweden and her first single was shortly followed after. She appeared on the Ellen Degeneres show and the Oprah Winfrey show. Her name was established. She also performed with Andrea Bocellii and Celine Dion. Those are no small names to begin with. Charice Pempengco also started to appear in ‘Glee’ during season 2. By now she has released three studio albums. Her success is only going to grow as she is very young and very popular already.

VIC SOTTO FEELS VERY SPECIAL TO BE PART OF ABS-CBN'S XMAS SPECIAL!

Naging bahagi si Vic Sotto ng Christmas special ng ABS-CBN na ginanap kamakailan sa Araneta Coliseum para i-promote ang Metro Manila Film Festival entry na Enteng ng Ina Mo kung saan kasama si Ai-Ai de las Alas.

Nang kamustahin si Bossing kung ano ang naramdaman niya na nagging parte siya ng Kapamilya concert, ang sagot n...iya, “I feel special about ABS-CBN Christmas Special. Para akong special.” Dagdag pa niya, “Maligaya, parang kasing ligaya kasing-kasaya ng pelikula naming lalabas ngayong Pasko.”

SAN MIGUEL TO CHALLENGE TV5 IN IBC 13 TAKE OVER!

 MANILA, Philippines - Diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) plans to buy one of the government-sequestered TV stations.

On the sidelines of the Cyber Bay Corp. annual stockholders meeting on Wednesday, Ramon Ang, SMC president and chief operating officer, said the company was interested to buy either IBC 13 or RPN 9 if the government would be ready to auction these off.

The company is undaunted by RPN 9's huge arrears and tax deficiencies, saying they could easily take this on since SMC has a lot of tax credits, according to Ang.

“If these are bid out, we will join,” he said.

IT'S OFFICIAL! KC REMAINS A KAPAMILYA!

Just hours ago, the mega daughter, KC Concepcion, signed a 1-year contract with ABS-CBN...

When I saw her today she looked blooming, but for some reason I felt a certain kind of sadness was still lying within her.

News broke a few days ago that KC is no longer part of Sunday variety show, ASAP Rocks and talk show, The Buzz... The reason? Well, your guess is as good as mine.

KAPAMILYA ARTISTS ARE THE MOST FOLLOWED CELEBRITIES ON TWITTER!

Below is the list of most followed celebrities on Twitter! 

1. Anne Curtis (annecurtissmith) - 1,903,486 followers

   2. Angel Locsin (143redangel) - 1,119,167 followers

   3. Vice Ganda (vicegandako) - 1,074,810 followers

   4. Kris Aquino (itsmekrisaquino) - 1,004,937 followers

MUNTING HEREDERA & 24 ORAS RECLAIMS TOP POSITION IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from December 19, 2011 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings):

December 19, Monday
Daytime:
1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 11.4%
2.     Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (GMA-7) - 6.7%
3.     Kokak (GMA-7) - 6.4%
4.     Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (GMA-7) - 6.3%
5.     Love You (GMA-7) - 5.3%
6.     Kapuso Movie Festival: Ben Balasador (GMA-7) - 5.1%
7.     Scooby-Doo Where Are You! (TV5) / T3 Kapatid Sagot Kita! (TV5) - 3.3%
8.     Phineas and Ferb (TV5) / Batibot (TV5) / Knock Out (GMA-7) / Super Sine 5: Rush Hour 3 (TV5) - 3.2%
9.     Reputasyon (ABS-CBN) - 3%
10. Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) / Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) - 2.9%

PROTEGE GRAND FINALS AND KAPUSO MO JESICA SOJO RULED WEEKEND RATINGS!

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from December 17 to 18, 2011 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings):

December 17, Saturday
Daytime:
1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 14.5%
2.     24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 7.1%
3.     Kapuso Movie Festival: Manolo En Michelle Hapi Together (GMA-7) - 6.3%
4.     Sabado Sineplex: The Bourne Supremacy (TV5) / Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) - 5.1%
5.     Maynila (GMA-7) - 4%
6.     Startalk TX (GMA-7) - 3.9%
7.     Knock Out (GMA-7) - 3.8%
8.     Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 3.6%
9.     Master Hamsters (GMA-7) - 3.4%
10. Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face (TV5) - 3.3%

VIDEO: RHIAN & DJ MO BED SCANDAL LEAKED!

BUDOY & MY BINONDO GIRL: THORN TO GMA'S LEADERSHIP IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from December 14 to 16, 2011 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings):

December 14, Wednesday
Daytime:
1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 11.8%
2.     Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (GMA-7) - 7%
3.     Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (GMA-7) - 6.9%
4.     Kokak (GMA-7) - 6.7%
5.     Kapuso Movie Festival: Narito ang Puso Ko (GMA-7) - 5.2%
6.     T3 Kapatid Sagot Kita! (TV5) - 4.6%
7.     Bleach (GMA-7) - 4.4%
8.     Knock Out (GMA-7) / Love You (GMA-7) - 4.1%
9.     Fairytail (GMA-7) / Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) - 3.9%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Unliday (ABS-CBN) / Reputasyon (ABS-CBN) - 3.8%

KRIS CONFIRMS A TV SERIES WITH ANNE IS SET ON 2012!

MANILA, Philippines – Queen of All Media Kris Aquino finally confirmed she and actress Anne Curtis will do a television series in 2012.

Speaking on ”The Buzz” on Sunday, Aquino said she is excited to work with Curtis, whom she considers as one of her closest friends in the show business.

“Anne Curtis and I will definitely do our teleserye in 2012. I’m so excited about that,” she said.

Meanwhile, Aquino revealed she will be a “busy actress” in 2012.

GMA FILMS CLAIMS PANDAY 2 A SURE WIN IN THE MMFF!

With a bigger and bolder sequel to smash all box-office records, Ang Panday 2 is on course to surpass its phenomenal blockbuster success in the Metro Manila Film Festival history as it opens in theaters on Christmas Day.

This high-budgeted movie promises to bring an extraordinary cinematic experience to the whole family with many high-flying sequences mounted with grandeur, and equally presented with outstanding cinematography and musical score.

Directed by Mac C. Alejandre, Ang Panday 2 is expected to give extra thrill and excitement to moviegoers as Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. returns to reprise the role ofFlavio/Panday, one of the most popular and enduring comic characters created by National Artist Carlo J. Caparas.

Playing Senator Bong's leading ladies are two of Kapuso Network's ravishing actresses:Marian Rivera as Arlana/Bagwis and Iza Calzado as Maria Makiling.

MARIAN AND DINGDONG SET TO REUNITE ON THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2012!

The search is over: Marian Rivera has been chosen as Dingdong Dantes's leading lady in My Beloved, the upcoming soap of GMA-7.

The statement released by Kapuso network's corporate communications at 7:09 p.m. today, December 16, states:

"GMA Network happily announces that no other than Philippine television's primetime queen Marian Rivera will be the leading lady of Dingdong Dantes in the upcoming series My Beloved."

ABS-CBN'S TOTAL LOCAL AWARDS MORE THAN DOUBLE THAN GMA-7 IN 2011!

KC TATANGGALIN NA SA THE BUZZ AT ASAP DAHIL SA PAGLIPAT SA VIVA!

It's official! KC Concepcion is now a Viva talent. KC has just signed an official 3-year management contract with Viva Entertainment, the same talent arm who handles the career of her mom Sharon Cuneta. But after leaving Star Magic for Viva Talent Agency, KC Concepcion now also bid her two Kapamilya shows goodbye "The Buzz" and "ASAP Rocks". But the mega-daughter remains to be part of ABS-CBN upcoming primetime teleserye "Alta" opposite Gretchen Barretto and Angelica Panganiban.

Now that KC has moved to Mr. Vic del Rosario's talent management who facilitates Sharon's P1-billion contract with TV5, the possibility of her leaving ABS-CBN for TV5 is not far from impossible given the current situation of her personal life now with another Kapamilya's prized possession Piolo Pascual.

HISTORY TO BE CORRECTED! FERNANDO POE JR IS PHL'S 14TH PRESIDENT!

CORRECTING HISTORY. Kahit pitong taon na ang nagdaan, buhay pa rin ang pait sa mga mahal niya sa buhay na naniniwalang nadaya si FPJ sa presidential elections noong 2004.

Sa ulat nga ng ABS-CBN news programs na TV Patrol at Bandila kagabi, sinariwa ni Mary Grace sa kanyang talumpati ang laban na kinamatayan ng kanyang ama.

Hiling nga nito na sana ay maiwasto ang kasaysayan.

Ayon kay Grace, "Gusto ba ninyo na balang-araw pag binuklat natin ang mga libro ay nakalagay doon na 14th President, pero ito nandaya?

"Hindi ba mas okay na lang sabihin na naupong pangulo, pero ang talagang pangulo ay si FPJ?"

ABS-CBN AND KANTAR MEDIA'S CREDIBILITY QUESTIONED!

ABS-CBN is ruling the ratings game, according to official data from Kantar Media. But how reliable is Kantar Media exactly? Industry insiders often refer to it as the “less experienced” ratings provider compared to AGB Nielsen Philippines.

Kantar’s three-year nationwide ratings survey has a smaller number of panel homes (1,370) compared to Nielsen’s nationwide ratings service (2,005 panel homes), which started 2007. Easily, ABS-CBN stands out as Kantar Media’s biggest client.

ABS-CBN – in its press releases – is claiming that Kantar services a total of 22 TV networks. Is this ABS-CBN’s way of trying to justify its use of Kantar figures – by claiming that Kantar has 22 TV networks as clients? But how come only ABS-CBN and NBN are mentioned in their press release? I’m very much interested to know what these other networks are. I have to admit that I can’t name 22 TV networks operating here in the country.

WON'T LAST THE DAY WITHOUT YOU GROSSES P65 MILLION IN 2 WEEKS!

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011 (As of December 13, 2011)

1. Transformers: Dark of Moon – P415.74-M
2. Praybeyt Benjamin – P331.6-M
3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – P295.96-M
4. No Other Woman – P276.8-M
5. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 – P255.58-M *
6. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P198.24M
7. Thor – P173.98M
8. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – P155.32M
9. X-Men: First Class – P154.92M
10. Captain America – P153.3

KC CERTIFIED NANG VIVA ARTIST! HUDYAT NA BA NG KANYANG PAGLIPAT SA TV5?

Pipirma na sa Viva si KC Concepcion nga*yong araw. Si Mr. Vic del Rosario na rin ang magha-handle ng career niya ayon sa isang source.

Actually, nasulat ko na dati na mismong si megastar Sharon Cuneta ang nakiusap kay Boss Vic na siya na ang humawak ng career ng anak since wala naman palang contract si KC sa Star Magi...c. Verbal lang daw kasi ang agreement ni KC sa Star Magic.

Ito ay after ng controversial na relasyon nila ni Piolo Pascual

GMA NETWORK TO SPEND P300 M FOR 3 NEW STATIONS!

GMA Network Inc. is investing over P300 million for three more local originating stations in the provinces next year despite weak advertising revenues, a top official said Wednesday.

GMA chairman and chief executive Felipe Gozon told reporters Wednesday the broadcasting company would open stations in the Ilocos region, Batangas and Cagayan de Oro next year, with each requiring about P100 million for the local office, manpower and equipment.“Next year, our capital expenditures will be around P600 million. That includes three local stations, our soundstage and our continuing digitization,” he said.

FORMER KAPAMILYA NOW GMA'S EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT!

"GMA Network, Inc. has appointed Felipe S. Yalong as the Company's new Executive Vice President effective December 1, 2011.

"The new GMA EVP will remain the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Group Head of its Corporate Services Group."Yalong is a key figure behind GMA Network's IPO in 2007. He has played a crucial role in the Network's phenomenal rise in revenues and profit since GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon and President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. took over the Company's management a decade ago.

"Prior to his new post, Yalong was GMA Network's Senior Vice President for Corporate Services Group. He has been a member of the Company's Board of Directors since 2002.

"Yalong also serves as Director and Corporate Treasurer of GMA Holdings, Inc., Scenarios, Inc., and GMA Network Films, Inc. He is also a Director of Unicapital, Inc., Majalco Finance and Investments, Inc., and GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc.

TODO MAX POISED AS THE MOST WATCHED SITCOM NATIONWIDE!

Proving that the concepts of the Kapamilya Comedy remain undisputed, its flagship sitcom “TODA Max” is now the No. 1 sitcom based on the data from Kantar Media.
“TODA Max” garnered 23% average monthly TV rating in November, the highest among all comedy programs.

Now that Angel has joined the sitcom topbilled by Robin Padilla, Vhong Navarro and Pokwang, more viewers are expected to be hooked in this family-oriented sitcom.

Angel said she’s now ready to show the funny or “kengkay” side of her. She revealed that besides studying her assigned role as Isabel Padausdos, she also brought out the comedienne in her.

“My role is Justin Bibbo’s (Vhong Navarro) girlfriend. I made sure that what Justin thinks of his leading lady is the same with how I look at my role, so we can have good chemistry,” Angel said.“TODA Max” was Angel’s first-ever sitcom on the Kapamilya network. It can be recalled that at first she was just a guest celebrity in the sitcom, but the network’s management  noticed her innate hilarity. No wonder she’s now a part of the No.1 comedy program in the country.

GMA NETWORK ADMITS 4TH QUARTER REVENUES ARE STILL BAD!

The television station posted lower spending from its major advertisers, mainly multinational companies that were affected by the economic crisis in the US and Europe.

“Fourth quarter was bad, just like the third quarter. We were hoping in the third quarter that we would recover in the fourth but it did not happen,” Gozon said.

He said GMA Network just booked close to P1 billion worth of revenues in November, lower than last year’s over P1 billion. He said the company was still expecting revenues of less than P1 billion in December, a traditonally strong month.

“We were strong in the first half. I thought it will continue but something happened. Major advertisers reduced their spending. There is nothing wrong with our ratings, it is really the money available for advertisements,” Gozon said.

ABS-CBN SHOWS AND STARS TOP GOOGLE SEARCHES FOR 2012!

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's stars like "Mara Clara" lead actresses Julia Montes and Kathryn Bernardo and shows like "Showtime" and "Maalala Mo Kaya" led the list of most searched celebrities and shows in the country, according to Google's Top Searches of 2011.

On Thursday, Google announced its annual Zeitgeist (German for "the spirit of the times") in the Philippines, a look at 2011 through the collective eyes of Filipinos on the web. The 2011 yearend Zeitgeist offers a unique perspective on the year's major events and hottest trends based on searches conducted in Google.com.ph.

SURVEY REVEALS KORINA & WILLIE FAVORED SENATORIAL CANDIDATES!

A year and a half before the May 2013 mid-term elections, Filipinos have already chosen their top 15 senatorial picks, with Senator Francis Escudero emerging on top and Justice Secretary Leila de Lima also a favorite, the results of a recent Pulse Asia survey showed.

"Even though there are still 18 months to go before the next senatorial elections, public interest in the electoral exercise is already apparent with Filipinos naming a mean of 9 and a median of 11 of their preferred senatorial candidates (out of a maximum of 12) for May 2013," Pulse Asia said.

ABS-CBN'S NEW OFFERINGS ON 2012! TAKE A PEEK!

RHIAN RAMOS SPEAKS UP! BUT FAILS TO ADMIT ACCUSATIONS ON ABORTION!

Sa unang pagkakataon ay nagsalita na si Rhian Ramos kaugnay ng kontrobersiya sa pagitan nila ng dating boyfriend na si Mo Twister.

Sa one-on-one interview ni Pia Guanio kay Rhian—na ipinalabas sa 24 Oras ngayong gabi, December 7—isiniwalat ng young actress ang kanyang saloobin sa naging relasyon nila ni Mo at sa alegasyong ipina-abort diumano niya ang kanilang anak.

Sa kabuuan ng panayam ni Pia kay Rhian, na nakasuot ng long sleeve na blouse at walang make-up, bakas sa mukha ng aktres ang pagkabalisa.

Ilang beses din napaiyak si Rhian habang kinakausap siya ni Pia.

PIOLO: HINDI AKO BAKLA!!

UNTIL now ay wala pa ring humpay ang usapan tungkol sa break-up nina KC Concepcion at Piolo Pascual. Tila natabunan na nito ang pag-usad ng kaso  sa pagkamatay ni Ramgen Revilla. Sa pag-amin ni KC na hiwalay na sila ni Piolo, nabuhay muli ang gender issue sa actor.

Nakausap namin si Boy Abunda sa bagong bukas na restaurant ng kanyang kaibigan na si Boy So, ang Sir Boy Republique sa may Panay Avenue, tungkol sa resulta ng ginawa niyang explosive interview sa kapwa niya host sa The Buzz na si KC. Hindi nais ni Kuya Boy ang magbigay ng sarili niyang opinyon sa mga isiniwalat ni KC. Maging sa isyu kung dapat ba o hindi magsalita rin ni Piolo sa hiwalayan nila ni KC.

“Hindi ko alam,” bungad ni Kuya Boy. “Hindi ko masasagot ‘yan kasi ako ang nag-interbyu kay KC. At hindi ko rin masasagot ‘yan dahil interviewer ako. I would wish that he speaks. Kung hindi man sa akin magpa-intebryu, sa ibang interviewer, okey  lang. I mean, hindi lang naman ako ang nag-iinterbyu. And it’s not my call kung sa akin siya magpa-intebryu. Kung sa akin, fine. Kung hindi ako, okey lang din.’

Matatandaan na si Kuya Boy din noon sa The Buzz ang nag-interbyu kay Piolo kung saan diretsahan niyang tinanong ang aktor kung bakla ba siya. Sinagot din naman ‘yun ni Piolo na hindi siya bakla.

TV5 REVAMPS ONLINE PAGE TO COUNTER GMA'S ALL-IN-ONE WEBSITE!

TV5 formally launches its revamped website and unveils a richer online experience from the Kapatid Network.

In the new www.TV5.com.ph, visitors gain access to all the program information, schedules and links to microsites, Facebook pages and Youtube videos using a sleeker and more intuitive design. Fans can keep abreast with the latest updates and announcements in the “What’s New?” section, peruse the photo gallery or watch teasers and highlights of TV5 shows.

Keeping every Kapatid in the loop are two special sections: TV5 Live and TV5 Rewind. TV5 Live enables the user to watch shows, anniversary specials, press conferences and other events online in real-time. Previous webcasts include Wil Time BigTime’s first year anniversary and the recent MVP Ball called “Christmas with a Hundred Stars”.

TATLO PANG BIG STARS N DOS SURE NANG LILIPAT SA TV5? BIG BOSSES SUKO NA!

Manila, Philippines – AFTER Sharon Cuneta ay tatlo pang pambatong artista ng ABS-CBN network ang tiyak na raw na lilipat sa TV5. Dalawang sikat na artista at isang newscaster.

Ito ang tsika sa amin ng isang ABS-CBN insider. Ayon sa source namin, mukhang hindi na raw pipigilan ng “big bosses” ng Lopez-owned station... ang tatlo. Kahit na ano raw kasing pangungumbinsi sa tatlong personalidad na manatiling Kapamilya ay decided na ang mga ito, kaya suko na ang executives ng Dos.

GMA NETWORK SOLIDIFIES POSITION IN NUTAM LAST NOVEMBER!

Nationwide ratings winner GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) further hiked its lead in television ratings versus competitors ABS-CBN and TV5 from October to November, according to broadcast industry’s most trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.Based on full November data (November 27 to 30 based on overnight readings), GMA remained the number one free-to-air television channel with 37.5 total day average household audience share points, ahead of ABS-CBN’s 29.3 points by an imposing 8.2 points; and much higher than TV5’s 15.

ABS-CBN SUNDAY LINE-UP MASSACRES GMA RIVALS BOTH IN NATIONAL RATINGS AND TV ADS!

Judging from the result of National Ratings and Commercial ad loadings of GMA-7 and ABS-CBN, it can be inferred that the National Ratings now is the primary basis of TV Advertisement Placement in the Philippines. With prices now at par on both TV Networks, ABS-CBN now appears to have the upper hand in terms of  revenue shares as most of its winning prime time programs get to have a bigger share in the ad revenue.  Almost all winners in the National Ratings also saw its victory in the ads market, with the exception of 24 Oras which wins in the tv ads but slightly losses in TV ratings.

TV5 READY FOR A MORE FIERCE BATTLE NEXT YEAR WITH MORE NEW EXCITING SHOWS!

Giant snowflakes and a "snow machine" were installed at the stage of the Decagon at Silvercity, Pasig City, transforming the venue into a winter wonderland last night, December 5. A "fireplace" also welcomed members of the press who attended the annual Christmas party hosted by TV5, also known as the Kapatid Network.

Halfway through the program, Perci Intalan, TV5 head of creative and entertainment production, cited milestones that the network achieved in 2011.

He pointed out, "Nagsimula tayong mapanood abroad via Kapatid TV5 at Aksyon TV International. Napapanood na rin tayo sa Europe, Middle East, North Africa at palawak ng palawak."

ABS-CBN'S WEEKEND STANDING WEAKENS IN MEGA MANILA PRIME TIME!

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from December 3 to 4  among Mega Manila households (People Ratings):

December 3, Saturday
Daytime:
1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 13.6%
2.     24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 6.7%
3.     Kapuso Movie Festival: Lab En Kisses (GMA-7) - 6.3%
4.     Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) - 5.2%
5.     Sabado Sineplex: The Matrix Revolutions (TV5) - 4.6%
6.     Startalk TX (GMA-7) - 4.4%
7.     Maynila (GMA-7) - 4.3%
8.     Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 3.8%
9.     Tropang Potchi (GMA-7) / Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 3.6%
10. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 3.4%