Ariana Grande’s “Dangerous Woman” tour finally comes to Manila on Aug. 21 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The 23-year-old singer is said to be the artist of the moment after showing the world how to bounce back following the Manchester tragedy when she did the tour there.
Her string of hits include “Side To Side,” “Break Free,” “Into You” and “Dangerous Woman.” Ariana is known for her powerful vocals and phenomenal choreography.
The concert is produced by Music Management International (MMI) Live.
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‘Amo’ on TV5
“Amo,” latest work of director Brillante Mendoza, premieres tomorrow on TV5.
Expected to be another masterpiece, “Amo” is a crime miniseries that tackles one of today’s most controversial topics – the Philippine government’s war on drugs.
This 12-episode miniseries is set against the background of the country’s War on Drugs and depicts situations including the rampant vigilantism against suspected illegal drug personalities.
It features the story of Joseph, a high school student peddling crystal meth or “shabu” initially to his fellow gang members and later on to a much bigger market in Metro Manila. “Amo” also shows the controversies revolving around the Philippine National Police in the government’s campaign against drugs.
Vince Rillon heads the cast that also includes Derek Ramsay, Allen Dizon, Felix Roco, Apollo Abraham, Archie Adamos with the special participation of Baron Geisler.
“Amo” airs Sundays at 9:30 p.m.
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GMA Network ups recurring revenues by 6% in H1 2017
Broadcast giant GMA Network Inc. (GMA) remained cautiously optimistic about hitting its year-end target as it capped the first half of the year with recurring revenues of P7.698 billion, ahead by 6 percent over the same period last year.
The Network managed to perform well following an election year, with its consolidated revenues dropping by only 12 percent. Political advocacies and advertisements contributed P1.488 billion to the company’s top line during the first half of 2016.
Without the impact of political advertisements, GMA’s airtime revenue platforms including GMA-7, GMA News TV, Radio, and Regional all posted revenue growths during the period.
On the other hand, the network’s international operations and other businesses, which were not affected by the election placements last year, reflected a 22 percent growth year-on-year.
Aiding the company’s steady financial performance was its efficient cost management, with total operating expenses posting a low single-digit hike of only 3 percent. This, despite the production of more expensive programs aimed at helping maintain the network’s nationwide urban TV ratings dominance.
“We will still try to accomplish our yearend financial target as we have entered the second half of the year. We are very excited about our new programs, particularly on our primetime block, as well as other business opportunities that are expected to unfold within the year,” said GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon.
EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) decreased by 29 percent to P2.961 billion while net income after tax for the first half settled at P1.552 billion, a 35 percent decline year-on-year, as explained by the absence of political ads in 2017.
Fortifying the nationwide TV ratings dominance, GMA-7 sealed the first half of the year with an average people audience share of 42.2 percent in NUTAM, besting ABS-CBN’s 35.9 percent based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
Majority of the shows in NUTAM’s list of top-rating programs were from GMA. The Kapuso Network bagged the first 13 spots in the list of top programs for the first half led by Pepito Manaloto, Magpakailanman, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, Alyas Robin Hood (season 1), Mulawin vs. Ravena, Wowowin, Eat Bulaga, Sunday Pinasaya, 24 Oras, Saksi, Destined to be Yours, My Love from the Star, Meant to Be, I Heart Davao, Hay Bahay, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, 24 Oras Weekend, Haplos, Impostora, Legally Blind, Hahamakin ang Lahat and Ika-6 Na Utos.
Similarly, the network once again proved to be the viewers’ preferred channel during special events, with more viewers tuning in to GMA’s specials, “Battle of Brisbane: Pacquiao vs. Horn” match last July 2 and “SONA 2017” last July 24.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Aug. 19, go to Regal matriarch Lily Y. Monteverde a.k.a. Mother Lily, former Minister Conrado Estrella, beauty queen-turned-actress Maribel Lopez, Randy Ortiz, Tonton Young, Manny Mogato, Louie Panganiban, Nancy Harel, Celine “Nene” Africa. Manuel Bediones, Dulce Palma Friedman of California, AJ Siytangco, Dr. Luz Torres-Reyes, Manuel Ablan, Ernie Duque, Atty. Mar Santiago, Lanie Q. Dollente, Elizabeth Diaz, Rommel Mendoza, Letlet Veloso, Let del Rosario, Henry F. Manuel Canta Tanael of Anda, Pangasinan, Taiwan-based Loida Lagana-Huang, Henry G. Babiera, Merlita V. Macahindog, Iwa Moto, and Ella Guevarra… Aug. 20: Chief Justice Emilio Gancayco, Consul Fortune Ledesma, Bro. Mike Velarde, Phillip Salvador, Manuel Collantes, Noel Trinidad, Tanya Montenegro, Christine Gatchalian, Cheloy Ignacio, director-comedian Manny Castaneda, Helen A. dela Virgen, Trinidad Gomez, Jaime Piconell, Pocholo Capule, Claire Miranda, Rudy Fontanilla, Vincent del Rosario, Atty. Jose Villanueva, MB’s Bob Jess B. Castillo Jr., and Alex Datu…Aug. 21: Sen. Lito Lapid, Jeanne Margaret Goulbourn, Hector Villanueva, Nina Teves, Charlie Uy, Eva Gonzalez, Francis Zamora, Noemi B. Reyes, George del Rosario, Mayor Manny Ilumba, Mutya C. Laxa, Chit Picache Vizconde, Carmelita “Baby” Millado, Jay Valenciano-Glorioso, Carol Yap, Pinky and Miguel Mendoza… Happy wedding anniversary to Col. and Mrs. Clemente Lobusta…Belated b-day greetings to Edgar Reyes, Linda Gaerlan and Bench Torres of Makati City and Jason Balaoing of Pasig (Aug. 16) and Abby Rebong, Mike David, Jean Gaecerro and Angeline del Carmen (Aug. 17)…
The 23-year-old singer is said to be the artist of the moment after showing the world how to bounce back following the Manchester tragedy when she did the tour there.
Her string of hits include “Side To Side,” “Break Free,” “Into You” and “Dangerous Woman.” Ariana is known for her powerful vocals and phenomenal choreography.
The concert is produced by Music Management International (MMI) Live.
• • •
‘Amo’ on TV5
“Amo,” latest work of director Brillante Mendoza, premieres tomorrow on TV5.
Expected to be another masterpiece, “Amo” is a crime miniseries that tackles one of today’s most controversial topics – the Philippine government’s war on drugs.
This 12-episode miniseries is set against the background of the country’s War on Drugs and depicts situations including the rampant vigilantism against suspected illegal drug personalities.
It features the story of Joseph, a high school student peddling crystal meth or “shabu” initially to his fellow gang members and later on to a much bigger market in Metro Manila. “Amo” also shows the controversies revolving around the Philippine National Police in the government’s campaign against drugs.
Vince Rillon heads the cast that also includes Derek Ramsay, Allen Dizon, Felix Roco, Apollo Abraham, Archie Adamos with the special participation of Baron Geisler.
“Amo” airs Sundays at 9:30 p.m.
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GMA Network ups recurring revenues by 6% in H1 2017
Broadcast giant GMA Network Inc. (GMA) remained cautiously optimistic about hitting its year-end target as it capped the first half of the year with recurring revenues of P7.698 billion, ahead by 6 percent over the same period last year.
The Network managed to perform well following an election year, with its consolidated revenues dropping by only 12 percent. Political advocacies and advertisements contributed P1.488 billion to the company’s top line during the first half of 2016.
Without the impact of political advertisements, GMA’s airtime revenue platforms including GMA-7, GMA News TV, Radio, and Regional all posted revenue growths during the period.
On the other hand, the network’s international operations and other businesses, which were not affected by the election placements last year, reflected a 22 percent growth year-on-year.
Aiding the company’s steady financial performance was its efficient cost management, with total operating expenses posting a low single-digit hike of only 3 percent. This, despite the production of more expensive programs aimed at helping maintain the network’s nationwide urban TV ratings dominance.
“We will still try to accomplish our yearend financial target as we have entered the second half of the year. We are very excited about our new programs, particularly on our primetime block, as well as other business opportunities that are expected to unfold within the year,” said GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon.
EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) decreased by 29 percent to P2.961 billion while net income after tax for the first half settled at P1.552 billion, a 35 percent decline year-on-year, as explained by the absence of political ads in 2017.
Fortifying the nationwide TV ratings dominance, GMA-7 sealed the first half of the year with an average people audience share of 42.2 percent in NUTAM, besting ABS-CBN’s 35.9 percent based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
Majority of the shows in NUTAM’s list of top-rating programs were from GMA. The Kapuso Network bagged the first 13 spots in the list of top programs for the first half led by Pepito Manaloto, Magpakailanman, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, Alyas Robin Hood (season 1), Mulawin vs. Ravena, Wowowin, Eat Bulaga, Sunday Pinasaya, 24 Oras, Saksi, Destined to be Yours, My Love from the Star, Meant to Be, I Heart Davao, Hay Bahay, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, 24 Oras Weekend, Haplos, Impostora, Legally Blind, Hahamakin ang Lahat and Ika-6 Na Utos.
Similarly, the network once again proved to be the viewers’ preferred channel during special events, with more viewers tuning in to GMA’s specials, “Battle of Brisbane: Pacquiao vs. Horn” match last July 2 and “SONA 2017” last July 24.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Aug. 19, go to Regal matriarch Lily Y. Monteverde a.k.a. Mother Lily, former Minister Conrado Estrella, beauty queen-turned-actress Maribel Lopez, Randy Ortiz, Tonton Young, Manny Mogato, Louie Panganiban, Nancy Harel, Celine “Nene” Africa. Manuel Bediones, Dulce Palma Friedman of California, AJ Siytangco, Dr. Luz Torres-Reyes, Manuel Ablan, Ernie Duque, Atty. Mar Santiago, Lanie Q. Dollente, Elizabeth Diaz, Rommel Mendoza, Letlet Veloso, Let del Rosario, Henry F. Manuel Canta Tanael of Anda, Pangasinan, Taiwan-based Loida Lagana-Huang, Henry G. Babiera, Merlita V. Macahindog, Iwa Moto, and Ella Guevarra… Aug. 20: Chief Justice Emilio Gancayco, Consul Fortune Ledesma, Bro. Mike Velarde, Phillip Salvador, Manuel Collantes, Noel Trinidad, Tanya Montenegro, Christine Gatchalian, Cheloy Ignacio, director-comedian Manny Castaneda, Helen A. dela Virgen, Trinidad Gomez, Jaime Piconell, Pocholo Capule, Claire Miranda, Rudy Fontanilla, Vincent del Rosario, Atty. Jose Villanueva, MB’s Bob Jess B. Castillo Jr., and Alex Datu…Aug. 21: Sen. Lito Lapid, Jeanne Margaret Goulbourn, Hector Villanueva, Nina Teves, Charlie Uy, Eva Gonzalez, Francis Zamora, Noemi B. Reyes, George del Rosario, Mayor Manny Ilumba, Mutya C. Laxa, Chit Picache Vizconde, Carmelita “Baby” Millado, Jay Valenciano-Glorioso, Carol Yap, Pinky and Miguel Mendoza… Happy wedding anniversary to Col. and Mrs. Clemente Lobusta…Belated b-day greetings to Edgar Reyes, Linda Gaerlan and Bench Torres of Makati City and Jason Balaoing of Pasig (Aug. 16) and Abby Rebong, Mike David, Jean Gaecerro and Angeline del Carmen (Aug. 17)…
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