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."

The TV5 executive also briefly presented the network's upcoming programs that viewers can look forward to in 2012.

He mentioned that Megastar Sharon Cuneta will be working on her own TV program while Edu Manzano will also host his own game show. Superstar Nora Aunor is also expected to star in a full teleserye and her own movie.

Mr. Intalan told the press that night, "Ngayong 2012, marami kaming buhay na gustong baguhin." To do this, the Manny Pangilinan-owned network plans to release the Philippine version of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines.

"In 2012, we're launching a show that will change the lives of Filipinos. Una na rito ang isang programa na sa sobrang laki, it has taken us a year to do it. Ito ang in-announce namin last year, ang Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines na talagang kina-career ni Paolo Bediones at Tessa Prieto-Valdes."

Both Paolo and Tessa, who served as the hosts of the TV5 party last night, will also be part of the reality show that renovates the houses of less fortunate people.

Mr. Intalan revealed, "So far, 8 bahay na ang napapatayo at napakaraming buhay na ang mabago natin."

He continued: "Last month naman, lumipad papuntang Malaysia si Richard Gomez kasama ang 30 contestants mula sa Pilipinas para lumaban sa mga contestants sa Indonesia, Vietnam at Thailand. Ito ang tinaguriang The Biggest Game Show in the World-Asia.

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"Mula naman sa South America, may isa pa kaming reality show na napakalaki. Lilibutin ng TV5 ang buong Pilipinas next year para sa pinakamalaking dance-off sa telebisyon [ang Dance Nation].

At this point, a sneak peek of Dance Nation was shown, depicting a huge group of people dancing in open spaces.

Mr. Intalan added:

"Hindi lang yan ang dahilan kung bakit iikot kami. Dahil kung magaling tayo sumayaw, di hamak ang galing nating mga Pilipino ay kilala sa kantahan. Magkakantahan na tayo para sa Kanta Pilipinas.Ito ay original format wherein we will go to all parts of the country.

"Lastly, meron pa kaming isang reality show na based on a popular Filipino movie. Sumama kayo sa amin sa Temptation Island."

 After Mr. Intalan's speech, the Christmas station ID of TV5 was shown, depicting the main stars of the Kapatid Network. The station ID makes use of the jingle "Krismas Mas Mas Masaya," which was performed by Sharon Cuneta.

 The Megastar figures prominently in the station ID, which also features Dolphy, Willie Revillame, Vic Sotto, Gelli de Belen, JC de Vera, Nadine Samonte, Oyo Sotto, Wendell Ramos, Jay Manalo, Zoren Legaspi, Tonton Gutierrez, Alex Gonzaga, Kean Cipriano, Dina Bonnevie, Arci Muñoz, Danica Paner, Phil and James Younghusband, Edu Manzano, Lucy Torrez-Gomez, Shalani Soledad, Alice Dixson, Richard Gomez, Ruffa Gutierrez, Ryan Agoncillo, Lorna Tolentino, Joey de Leon, Vic Sotto, Aga Muhlach and the Superstar Ms. Nora Aunor.