ABS-CBNMOBILE OFFERS DATA PLAN THAT ENABLES USERS TO WATCH PAST EPISODES OF KAPAMILYA SHOWS!

MANILA, Philippines – Episodes of shows on ABS-CBN networks can now be viewed using the recently launched ABS-CBNmobile.

Aside from sending SMS, making calls, and browsing the internet, users of ABS-CBN mobile can also watch past episodes of their favorite shows through local video-on-demand and livestreaming website iWanTV.

GMA'S ADARNA FAILS TO LURE VIEWERS AWAY FROM HONESTO!

Here is the comparative TV ratings data (URBAN+RURAL) for Nov. 22, 2013, according to Kantar Media Research Philippines:

November 22 - Friday

Daytime:

Umagang Kay Ganda (3.9%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.1%) 

Kris Tv (5.4%) vs. Dragon Ball (6.5%) / Pokemon (7.4%) 

TV5 AND SMART JOINS FORCES TO RIVAL ABS-CBN MOBILE!

MANILA - As rivals roll out their convergence tack, TV5 and Smart Communications Inc plan to launch their mobile platform next year.

On the sidelines of the Mobile Festival 2013, TV5 president Emmanuel C. Lorenzana today said the company would use mobile phones to expand its advertising footprint. 

"We want to enhance the whole viewing experience. Basically we're using mobile capability to actually make people enjoy the ads because it's a holistic experience," Lorenzana told reporters. 

TV PATROL NEWS ANCHORS FACE PUBLIC CRITICISM FOR RECKLESS COMMENTS!

TV Partrol News anchors Ted Failon and Korina Sanchez are facing new controversies over their comments regarding the Super Typhoon Yolanda. In the past week, Korina Sanchez has been lambasted with criticisms against her comment to a CNN News reporter. Now recently, co-News anchor Ted Failon also found himself in a similar situation after his reckless comments declaring PAGASA personnel as ignorant of "storm surges" after a PAGASA employee died from the Super Typhoon while on duty. Noli De Castro is also not spared as his arrogance and palpable bias opinion continue to irritate viewers who only wish for plain less opinionated stories. 

A NEW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN: ZOOM IN!

ABS-CBN EXPANDS TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS!

The final launch date for ABS-CBN’s telco service, which is expected to create a third industry player after rivals PLDT and Globe, has been a closely guarded secret since the plan was announced months ago.

It therefore came as a surprise to many of us when the service apparently went live Saturday night, following an announcement made during ABS-CBN’s “Tulong-Na” benefit concert for victims of Typhoon Yolanda, one of the worst recorded storms in history.

We missed that concert and, thus, the announcement.

ACTUAL VIDEO FOOTAGE OF SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA IN EASTERN SAMAR!

ABS-CBNMOBILE GIVES 100,000 SIM CARDS WITH P50 LOAD TO YOLANDA VICTIMS!

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN Corp.'s new telecommunications unit is giving away 100,000 SIM cards to survivors of super typhoon "Yolanda."

ABS-CBNmobile is also putting up free text and calling centers in typhoon-affected areas.

ABS-CBNmobile will provide the prepaid SIM cards to help survivors communicate with family and friends. These will be given away along with relief packages, in tandem with Sagip Kapamilya relief efforts in several Yolanda-hit areas.

Each ABS-CBNmobile SIM card has free prepaid load worth P50, 15 free texts to all networks, and 5MB of Internet that the survivors can use to connect with their loved ones.

WHILE ABS-CBN'S PROFITS ARE UP, GMA NETWORK'S Q3 NET INCOME DROPPED 38%!

MANILA - GMA Network Inc on Monday said it is unlikely to meet its profit growth target this year after earnings fell sharply in the third quarter.

The broadcasting company said its net income in the third quarter dropped by 38 percent to P353 million from last year's P573 million. Earnings in the first nine months of P1.488 billion likewise were down six percent from P1.59 billion in 2012.

The network blamed the decline in profit on the seven percent increase in operating expenses to P7.6 billion.

GMA NETWORK ADMITS POOR RATINGS DRAGGED DOWN EARNINGS IN THE THIRD QUARTER!

GMA Network Inc. is unlikely to achieve its earnings goal for the year due to poor ratings and weak advertising sales.

The broadcasting company said its net income in the third quarter dropped by 38 percent to P353 million from last year's P573 million. Earnings in the first nine months of P1.488 billion likewise were down six percent from P1.59 billion in 2012.

ABS-CBN'S 9-MONTH INCOME JUMPS 22% ON HIGHER AD SALES!

MANILA - ABS-CBN Corp grew its profit by more than a fifth in the first nine months, fueled by strong regular advertising revenues as well as election-related ads earlier this year.

In a statement, the Lopez-led broadcasting company said its profit went up by 22 percent to P1.891 billion in the January to September period, from P1.555 billion in the same nine months last year.

MARIAN RIVERA ADMITS FIRST MOVIE WITH STAR CINEMA NOT A HIT!

Masaya si Marian Rivera para sa boyfriend niyang si Dingdong Dantes dahil sa naging magandang resulta sa takilya ng huling pelikula ng aktor sa Star Cinema, ang She’s The One.

“Lahat naman ng movie ni Dong, e, successful. Happy ako para sa kanya,” nakangiting sabi ni Marian sa panayam sa kanya ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal).

Ginanap ang interview sa launching ni Marian bilang Ginebra San Miguel calendar girl for 2014, noong Miyerkules, November 13, sa Historia Bar and Restaurant, sa Sgt. Esguerra, Quezon City.

ABS-CBN'S SURGE IN PROFITS TEMPER DECLINE IN PARENT FIRM'S BOTTOM LINE!

MANILA, Philippines - Lopez Holdings reported its net income hit P2.366 billion in the first 9 months of the year.

The company's 9-month profit fell 62% from the P6.185 billion in net income, as restated, a year ago. This was primarily due to the absence of one-off gains during the period. Last year, First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) sold a 2.66% stake in Meralco and recorded a gain on business combination following the listing of Rockwell Land Corporation.

MVP BLOCKS GLOBE'S ENTRY TO ABS-CBN'S SISTER TELECOM COMPANY!

MANILA - The MVP-lead telecom company is bucking its closest rival's bid to take over the Lopez-owned Bayan Telecommunications Inc.

In a letter filed with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co (PLDT) said Globe Telecom Inc's acquisition of a 56.6 percent equity stake in Bayantel "discourages, if not hampers, a healthy competitive environment."

ABS-CBN BAGS 7 QUILL AWARDS!

MANILA -- ABS-CBN Corporation won 7 awards at the Philippine Quill Awards held at Crowne Plaza Monday night.

The Philippine Quill Awards is the annual program of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines that recognizes excellent use of communication in the projects and campaigns of the country’s leading corporations and communication agencies.

PRIMETIME BIDA REGISTERS TWICE THE AUDIENCE OF RIVALS FROM GMA7!

Here are the comparative Household Ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from October 24 to 28, 2013 based on the overnight ratings of Kantar Media/TNS among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:


24 October 2013 (Thursday)

Morning:

Kape't Pandasal (ABS-CBN) 0.6%; TNT Tapatan Ni Tunying Replay (ABS-CBN) 0.9%; Born To Be Wild Replay (GMA-7) 1.5%

   

AGB AND KANTAR DECLARES ABS-CBN AS THE OFFICIAL NO.1 TV NETWORK!

Latest data from AGB Nielsen and Kantar Research solidifies ABS-CBN's position as the No.1 TV network in the Philippines. AGB's Urban National Ratings show, in October, ABS-CBN garnering a 2-percentage point lead against GMA Network among urban Areas in the entire Philippines. While Kantar's more widely encompassing survey indicate ABS-CBN extending a lead of 12 percentage points against GMA7 for the month of October among Urban and Rural Households.   TV5 remains far third managing a third of the audience share earned by ABS-CBN in NUTAM. 

ABS-CBN'S 2013 CHRISTMAS STATION ID EARNS PRAISES!

TV5 CHAIR VOWS FOR CHANGE IN TELEVISION PROGRAMMING!

MANILA - Business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan today said third-ranked broadcaster TV5 should aspire to be most innovative among the companies he controls for it to break even in two to three years' time.

"TV5 needs most innovation and attention. Siyempre 'yung anak mo na may problema, you pay more attention to that child," Pangilinan, who chairs the broadcast network, said on the sidelines of the First Pacific Leadership Academy's Executive Series dubbed "The Business of Innovation: Transcending Business Through Innovation."

ABS-CBN INVESTMENT TO DTV MORE THAN TWICE THE COMBINED INVESTMENTS OF GMA AND TV5!

MANILA - The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) today released the order for the Philippines' adoption of Japan's standard for digital TV service.

Under Memorandum Circular No. 05-11-2013, the NTC said the Philippines would shift to Japan's Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T) standard.

ABS-CBN Corp chief financial officer Rolando Valdueza said the company had invested close to P2 billion for its digital TV rollout. This is almost twice bigger than the combined planned investment of GMA7 and TV5 for the Digital shift. GMA said it plans to invest P600 million while TV5 has set aside P500 million for the upgrade. 

GMA NETWORK AND PLDT TO CHALLENGE ABS-CBN-GLOBE PARTNERSHIP!

KAPAMILYA GOLD EXTENDS LEAD OVER RIVALS FROM GMA NETWORK!

KANTAR NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD RATINGS

24 October 2013 (Thursday) 

Morning:

Kape't Pandasal (ABS-CBN) 0.6%; TNT Tapatan Ni Tunying Replay (ABS-CBN) 0.9%; Born To Be Wild Replay (GMA-7) 1.5%

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 4.2%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.1%  

Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 4.9%; Dragon Ball (GMA-7) 6.6%; Mojacko! (GMA-7) 7.6%