ABS-CBN REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE DOJ'S DECISION! SWEARS TO APPEAL THE CASE TO CA!

GMA earlier petitioned with the Supreme Court its P100-million civil damages case for libel lodged against ABS-CBN for the aforementioned defamatory statements.

On November 9, 2010, the Court of Appeals released a Decision that junked ABS-CBN’s motion to file copyright infringement charges against GMA on grounds that the airing of Dela Cruz’s homecoming [by GMA] was done in good faith and cannot be regarded as infringement of copyrights.

AMAYA DIRECTOR MAC ALEJANDRE NOW TO BECOME A KAPATID!

TV5 is becoming a serious headache for Broadcast incumbents GMA-7 and ABS-CBN as pressures brought about by pirating talents and artists by the Kapatid Network has come to a new level! Just a few months ago, ABS-CBN was caught in a serious dilemma as its big Stars Sharon Cuneta, Aga Mulach and Mariel Rodriguez transferred to TV5. Now, GMA is facing the same Fate as one of its best director Mac Alejandre which holds AMAYA for GMA is about to make the same action of transferring to the Kapatid Network! Philippine Entertainment Portal on its scoopbox puts seriousness to the said news as we quote: 

DOJ JUNKS ABS-CBN APPEAL TO DISMISS LIBEL COMPLAINT AGAINTS ABS-CBN EXECS!

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently ordered the City Prosecutor of Quezon City to file libel charges against ABS-CBN for malicious imputations aired over its broadcast  platforms in relation to the alleged “stolen” footage by broadcast giant GMA Network.The case is in relation to the alleged unauthorized airing of Iraqi captive Angelo Dela Cruz’s arrival footage taken at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport  over GMA’s newscast in July 2004.

ABS-CBN claimed over its newscasts that GMA “stole” and aired its live feed, which was actually taken from the Reuters Television Service (Reuters), where GMA had a video subscription contract.

SNBO TOPS TV RATINGS RACE LAST WEEKEND ON MEGA MANILA!

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from January 6 to 9, 2012 among Mega Manila households (Household Ratings):

January 6, Friday
Daytime:
1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 28.7%
2.     Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (GMA-7) - 20.1%

SNBO BEATS PINOY BIG BROTHER NATIONWIDE! BUT GANDANG GABI VICE RESURFACED ABS-CBN!

January 8, 2012 (Sunday)
Kantar Media National TV Ratings:

Daytime:

The Healing Eucharist (5.0%) vs. In Touch (0.5%)

Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (3.8%) vs. Batman The Brave And The Bold (2.8%)

Salamat Dok (4.7%) vs. Jewelpet (4.7%) / Tom & Jerry Kids (7.1%) / Detective Conan (8.7%)

Ironman (3.8%) / Power Rangers RPM (3.8%) vs. Dragon Ball (10.9%)

MUNTING HEREDERA SOARS HIGH IN MEGA MANILA FOR THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF 2012!

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from January 6 to 9, 2012 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings):

January 6, Friday
Daytime:
1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 11.6%
2.     Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) - 8.2%
3.     Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (GMA-7) - 8.1%

KC CONCEPTION LEAVES THE BUZZ FOR X FACTOR!

Lilisanin na ni KC Concepcion ang Sunday showbiz talk show ng ABS-CBN na The Buzz. Ito ay matapos ang halos dalawang taon niyang pamamalagi sa programa. Nagsimula si KC noong April 11, 2010. Bago ito ay ilang linggo ring hindi napanood si KC sa The Buzz, sa gitna ng kontrobersiya sa breakup nila ni Piolo Pascual. 

Pero kahapon, January 8, ay bumalik si KC sa naturang programa upang magpaalam. Ipinakilala rin siya bilang host ng X Factor Philippines. Si Boy Abunda ang nag-interview kay KC bilang isang guest. Bungad ng actress-TV host, "I feel at home. Siyempre, itong The Buzz, palagi siyang magiging at home sa akin. "Kanina pumapasok ako, naghahanap ako ng lapel. "Sabi ko, 'Wala na pala akong lapel, kasi guest na pala ako, Tito Boy.' 

PIOLO PASCUAL FINALLY SPEAKS UP: HINDI AKO BAKLA!

After months of silence, Piolo Pascual finally speaks up and denies online rumors about his true sexuality. The Kapamilya Star defends himself willfully saying he is not GAY!

“I’d probably admit I’m a mama’s boy. If people say I’m effeminate, then that’s okay because that’s the way my mom brought me up. But she also brought me up to be independent, focused and spiritual. I know myself and I know I’m not gay,”

GMA FILMS TO PRODUCE ONE FILM A MONTH IN 2012 TO CHALLENGE STAR CINEMA!

In an interview with GMA CEO Atty. Felipe Gozon, the Network executive confirmed its aggressive plans for GMA Films this 2012! When it comes to movies, ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema is more prolific than them. “I have to admit that mas magaling sila when it comes to making movies so dahan-dahan muna kami, but our time will come. I told my daughter (Annette Gozon-Abrogar) that our goal should be to have one new movie each month.”