ABS-CBN'S DYESEBEL RECEIVES BUZZ IN SOCIAL MEDIA

THE LEGAL WIFE WINS OVER CARMELA AND RODORA X IN MEGA MANILA AND NATIONAL RATINGS!

On Monday night, January 27, two new teleseryes made their debut on the primetime block of rival TV stations. 

Although they are not on the same timeslot, a lot of viewers are looking forward to these shows since they mark the return of Angel Locsin and Marian Rivera in the drama genre. 

MEGA MANILA RATINGS. Based on ratings data recorded in Mega Manila by AGB Nielsen, Carmela registered 18.1 percent, which is lower compared to Got To Believe, its counterpart on ABS-CBN. The Daniel Padilla-Kathryn Bernardo teleserye maintained its stronghold in the primetime block with its 28 percent rating. 

GMA NEWS REACTS TO VHONG'S ISSUE

 In response to the public clamor, GMA NEWs released an official message refuting the claims by netizens that its early report was induced with malice and bias. Below is GMA's official disclosure: 

This is to clarify that the complainant involved in the Vhong Navarro incident is not related to GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon.

SAN MIGUEL CORP. CHAIR EYES 30% STAKE OF GMA NETWORK!

Businessman Ramon S. Ang is making a strong push for a minority stake in GMA Network Inc., casting some degree of uncertainty over a rival bid by Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., which has long sought a foothold in the major television broadcast firm, Inquirer sources said.

Ang has offered to acquire at least 30 percent from the majority shareholders of GMA Network, which is controlled by the Duavit, Gozon and Jimenez families, at P10.80 a share, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

ABS-CBN DEBT SALE RECEIVES GREEN LIGHT FROM SEC!

MANILA – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved ABS-CBN Corp’s plan to raise debt next week.

In a text message, SEC Commissioner Juanita Cueto said the up to P10-billion retail bond issuance of the Lopez-owned broadcasting firm was approved during Thursday's en banc meeting.

Documents from the corporate regulator show the sale of debt securities will be divided into two tranches. The first tranche involves the issuance of P4 billion worth of seven-year bonds and P1 billion worth of 10-year bonds from January 27 to February 10.

GMA NETWORK OPPOSES SKY CABLE'S SHIFT TO DIGITAL TV!

MANILA - GMA Network Inc is opposing the migration of SkyCable to digital, as the shift would entail removing all analog free-to-air TV channels, except for ABS-CBN.

In a statement, GMA said it informed the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) about its opposition to SkyCable’s exclusive carriage of the analog signal of ABS-CBN on Channel 8, as well as the cable operator's plan to discontinue its analog TV service and to require payment for digital transmission of other heretofore free-to-air channels.

MVP SCALES DOWN BID PRICE TO BUY GMA7!

KRIS AQUINO TURNS DOWN MVP'S OFFER! RENEWS CONTRACT WITH ABS-CBN!

MANILA, Philippines – Kris Aquino remains a Kapamilya.

In an Instagram post on Monday, January 6, Kris announced that she will remain with ABS-CBN.

This is after reports came out last week that she is in talks with other networks for a possible network transfer.

LOPEZ INC VALUES ABS-CBN AT P38 BILLION!

MANILA – Lopez Holdings Corp has subscribed to its parent firm's Philippine deposit receipts (PDRs), allowing the listed company to acquire common shares in unit ABS-CBN Corp.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the listed holding firm of the Lopez family said it entered into a memorandum of agreement with Lopez Inc for its subscription to P1.5 billion worth of PDRs issued by the latter and that may be converted into 34.70 million common shares in ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN'S BOND ISSUANCE GETS HIGHEST RATING!

MANILA,Philippines - ABS-CBN Corp. received the highest credit rating from Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings) for its proposed P10 billion bond issuance.

ABS-CBN's proposed bond issuance is aimed at raising funds for its capital expenditures and working capital this year.

PhilRatings assigned its highest rating of PRS Aaa to the media giant's proposed P10 billion fixed-rate bonds with a tenor of seven and 10 years.