MANILA -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar is looking forward to the Philippine government television station’s migration from analog to digital broadcasting.
This, as he paid a visit to the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Andanar was impressed with the digital broadcasting of the NBT as he has been pushing the same for the Philippine government's television station.
The visit is part of the implementation mechanisms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the PCOO and the Public Relations Department (PRD) of Thailand signed last January 17.
Both camps renewed their mutual commitment to advance the fight against the proliferation of fake news in the ASEAN region.
PRD Deputy Director-General Tassanee Pholchaniko welcomed the PCOO chief during the visit.
This trip marks Andanar's second visit to Thailand in 2019.
In January, Andanar attended the launch of the Press Freedom caravan in Bangkok where he highlighted the government's response to the call for transparency through the Freedom of Information (Executive Order No. 2, signed in 2016), a major program of the Duterte administration. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1072976
Friday, June 21, 2019
ABS-CBN nganga: Prangkisa ni Bro mike extended ng 25 taon
Ni Aileen Taliping
PINALAWIG pa ng 25-taon ang lisensiya ng Delta Broadcasting System Incorporated na pag-aari ni El Shaddai leader Bro. Mike Velarde makaraang pirmahan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang Republic Act Number 11303.
Ang Delta Broadcasting Systemn Inc. ang nag-ooperate ng DWXI 1314khz na ginagamit ni Velarde sa kanyang mga religious program at lingguhang pagtitipon ng El Shaddai.
Sa ilalim ng batas, pinapayagan ang Delta Broadcasting na magtatag, magmantina at mag-operate ng radio at television broadcasting station sa Pilipinas.
Gayunman, kailangan munang kumuha ang kompanya ng mga kaukulang permit sa National Telecommunications Commission o NTC.
Abril 17 pa inaprubahan ni Pangulong Duterte ang prangkisa ng Delta Broadcasting subalit ngayong Huwebes lamang inilabas ng Malacañang ang dokumento.
Taliwas ito sa pagkakabinbin ng prangkisa ng ABS-CBN Corporation matapos na hindi umabante ang House Bill 4349 sa 17th Congress.
Ang prangkisa ng ABS-CBN ay epektibo hanggang sa Marso 30, 2020.
Matatandaang tinuligsa ni Pangulong Duterte ang ABS-CBN dahilsa umano’y hindi pagpapalabas ng isa nitong campagin ad noong 2016.
https://www.abante.com.ph/abs-cbn-nganga-prangkisa-ni-bro-mike-extended-ng-25-taon.htm
PINALAWIG pa ng 25-taon ang lisensiya ng Delta Broadcasting System Incorporated na pag-aari ni El Shaddai leader Bro. Mike Velarde makaraang pirmahan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang Republic Act Number 11303.
Ang Delta Broadcasting Systemn Inc. ang nag-ooperate ng DWXI 1314khz na ginagamit ni Velarde sa kanyang mga religious program at lingguhang pagtitipon ng El Shaddai.
Sa ilalim ng batas, pinapayagan ang Delta Broadcasting na magtatag, magmantina at mag-operate ng radio at television broadcasting station sa Pilipinas.
Gayunman, kailangan munang kumuha ang kompanya ng mga kaukulang permit sa National Telecommunications Commission o NTC.
Abril 17 pa inaprubahan ni Pangulong Duterte ang prangkisa ng Delta Broadcasting subalit ngayong Huwebes lamang inilabas ng Malacañang ang dokumento.
Taliwas ito sa pagkakabinbin ng prangkisa ng ABS-CBN Corporation matapos na hindi umabante ang House Bill 4349 sa 17th Congress.
Ang prangkisa ng ABS-CBN ay epektibo hanggang sa Marso 30, 2020.
Matatandaang tinuligsa ni Pangulong Duterte ang ABS-CBN dahilsa umano’y hindi pagpapalabas ng isa nitong campagin ad noong 2016.
https://www.abante.com.ph/abs-cbn-nganga-prangkisa-ni-bro-mike-extended-ng-25-taon.htm
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Japan commitment to Philippine rail projects: P625 billion
The Japanese government, through its aid arm Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica), has promised to lend the Philippines at least P620 billion for more railways that Philippine government planners hope would ease road gridlock, which Jica had estimated costs the Philippine economy at least P3.5 billion a day.
Kiyo Kabawuchi, Jica Philippine senior representative, said at a press conference on Thursday (June 20) that Jica had already committed financing for rail projects through official development assistance (ODA) loans, which carry low interests.
In a statement, Jica said these projects now enjoy Jica financing: Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1) Cavite Extension, LRT Line 2 East Extension, Metro Manila Subway, Metro Rail Transit Line 3 Rehabilitation and North-South Commuter Railway.
Kawabuchi said Jica would have to add more than P400 billion more to its loans for the Philippines to complete railway projects.
The amount being lent to the railway sector, Kawabuchi said, “is in itself quite a huge amount.”
She said the result that Jica wanted to see was the development of areas outside Metro Manila, “seamless mobility and better quality of life for many Filipinos.”
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is rolling out railway projects that would more than triple Metro Manila’s only 79-kilometer worth of railway lines at present to 244 kilometers, while also extending them to the Clark Freeport Zone up north and the Bicol Region down to the east.
“Major cities in the world like Tokyo, Seoul, New York, and London have as much as 400-800 kilometers of railways to keep up with urbanization and enhance mobility,” the Jica statement said.
“The Philippines’ ongoing railway projects could therefore help address growing passenger demand and attract relevant investments into the country,” Jica said.
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/176692/japan-commitment-to-philippine-rail-projects-p625-billion
Kiyo Kabawuchi, Jica Philippine senior representative, said at a press conference on Thursday (June 20) that Jica had already committed financing for rail projects through official development assistance (ODA) loans, which carry low interests.
In a statement, Jica said these projects now enjoy Jica financing: Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1) Cavite Extension, LRT Line 2 East Extension, Metro Manila Subway, Metro Rail Transit Line 3 Rehabilitation and North-South Commuter Railway.
Kawabuchi said Jica would have to add more than P400 billion more to its loans for the Philippines to complete railway projects.
The amount being lent to the railway sector, Kawabuchi said, “is in itself quite a huge amount.”
She said the result that Jica wanted to see was the development of areas outside Metro Manila, “seamless mobility and better quality of life for many Filipinos.”
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is rolling out railway projects that would more than triple Metro Manila’s only 79-kilometer worth of railway lines at present to 244 kilometers, while also extending them to the Clark Freeport Zone up north and the Bicol Region down to the east.
“Major cities in the world like Tokyo, Seoul, New York, and London have as much as 400-800 kilometers of railways to keep up with urbanization and enhance mobility,” the Jica statement said.
“The Philippines’ ongoing railway projects could therefore help address growing passenger demand and attract relevant investments into the country,” Jica said.
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/176692/japan-commitment-to-philippine-rail-projects-p625-billion
Duterte renews franchise of Mike Velarde’s broadcast firm, three others
By VIRGIL LOPEZ, GMA News
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law extending the franchise of Mike Velarde-owned Delta Broadcasting System, Inc. for another 25 years.
Duterte signed Republic Act 11303 which pertains to Delta Broadcasting System’s franchise extension on April 17.
The network operates the AM radio station 1314 KHZ DWXI which airs programs of Velarde-led El Shaddai, an influential Catholic charismatic group which endorsed several administration-backed senatorial candidates in the 2019 midterm elections.
The President also approved the 25-year franchise extension for Filipinas Broadcasting Network, Inc. (RA 11300), Ultrasonic Broadcasting System, Inc. (RA 11301) and Peñafrancia Broadcasting Corporation (RA 11302).
Pasig City-based Ultrasonic Broadcasting System owns Energy FM. — MDM, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/698372/duterte-renews-franchise-of-mike-velarde-s-broadcast-firm-three-others/story/
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law extending the franchise of Mike Velarde-owned Delta Broadcasting System, Inc. for another 25 years.
Duterte signed Republic Act 11303 which pertains to Delta Broadcasting System’s franchise extension on April 17.
The network operates the AM radio station 1314 KHZ DWXI which airs programs of Velarde-led El Shaddai, an influential Catholic charismatic group which endorsed several administration-backed senatorial candidates in the 2019 midterm elections.
The President also approved the 25-year franchise extension for Filipinas Broadcasting Network, Inc. (RA 11300), Ultrasonic Broadcasting System, Inc. (RA 11301) and Peñafrancia Broadcasting Corporation (RA 11302).
Pasig City-based Ultrasonic Broadcasting System owns Energy FM. — MDM, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/698372/duterte-renews-franchise-of-mike-velarde-s-broadcast-firm-three-others/story/
Velarde’s media firm, 3 others get 25-year franchise extension
President Rodrigo Duterte approved the 25-year franchise extension of four media companies, including Delta Broadcasting System, Inc., owned by El Shaddai leader Bro. Mike Velarde.
Duterte signed Republic Act 11303, extending the franchise of Delta Broadcasting System, Inc. last April 17, a copy of which was released to the media on Thursday.
The religious group endorsed 10 pro-administration senatorial candidates in the recent midterm elections.
Delta broadcasting operates DWXI 1314 kHz AM, an AM radio station which started operations in 1981, and DBS TV Channel 35, an ultra high frequency (UHF) television station.
Duterte also signed RA 11301 extending the franchise of Ultrasonic Broadcasting System, Inc.
Ultrasonic Broadcasting is a Pasig City-based radio network owned by the SYSU Group of Companies, which distributes imported food products.
It was founded in 1991 with the launch of K-LOVE 1494. In 1996, Energy FM, UBSI’s FM radio network, was launched in Davao.
The President likewise approved the franchise extension of Filipinas Broadcasting Network, Inc. and Peñafrancia Broadcasting Corporation on April 17. /gsg
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1132326/velardes-media-firm-3-others-get-25-year-franchise-extension
Duterte signed Republic Act 11303, extending the franchise of Delta Broadcasting System, Inc. last April 17, a copy of which was released to the media on Thursday.
The religious group endorsed 10 pro-administration senatorial candidates in the recent midterm elections.
Delta broadcasting operates DWXI 1314 kHz AM, an AM radio station which started operations in 1981, and DBS TV Channel 35, an ultra high frequency (UHF) television station.
Duterte also signed RA 11301 extending the franchise of Ultrasonic Broadcasting System, Inc.
Ultrasonic Broadcasting is a Pasig City-based radio network owned by the SYSU Group of Companies, which distributes imported food products.
It was founded in 1991 with the launch of K-LOVE 1494. In 1996, Energy FM, UBSI’s FM radio network, was launched in Davao.
The President likewise approved the franchise extension of Filipinas Broadcasting Network, Inc. and Peñafrancia Broadcasting Corporation on April 17. /gsg
President Duterte approves the franchise extension of the following media companies to another 25 years: @inquirerdotnet
— Darryl John Esguerra (@DJEsguerraINQ) June 20, 2019
-Filipinas Broadcasting Network, Inc.
-Ultrasonic Broadcasting System, Inc.
-Peñafrancia Broadcasting Corporation
-Delta Broadcasting System, Inc. pic.twitter.com/WR1ItEWFqW
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1132326/velardes-media-firm-3-others-get-25-year-franchise-extension
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Duterte signs law requiring free Internet, clean restrooms in transport terminals
President Duterte has signed into law a measure improving land transportation terminals, stations, stops, rest areas, and roll-on and roll-off terminals, requiring owners to provide adequate facilities for the comfort of passengers.
Republic Act No. 11311, a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1749 and House Bill No. 725, was signed by Duterte last April 17 and a copy of which was released yesterday.
Based on the law, transport terminals are now required to have free Internet service, clean sanitary facilities, adequate ventilation, and lactation stations.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology, in coordination with the Department of Transportation, is mandated to ensure that free Internet is provided to transport terminals.
The owner, operator, or administrator of the transport terminals shall provide clean sanitary facilities for passengers, including separate restrooms for male and female passengers, and persons with disabilities; safe and adequate water supply; flush system; toilet seat with cover; toilet paper, mirror, soap, hand dryers, and door lock; waste bin; and exclusive space for diaper-changing. (Argyll Geducos)
http://tempo.com.ph/2019/06/19/duterte-signs-law-requiring-free-internet-clean-restrooms-in-transport-terminals/
Republic Act No. 11311, a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1749 and House Bill No. 725, was signed by Duterte last April 17 and a copy of which was released yesterday.
Based on the law, transport terminals are now required to have free Internet service, clean sanitary facilities, adequate ventilation, and lactation stations.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology, in coordination with the Department of Transportation, is mandated to ensure that free Internet is provided to transport terminals.
The owner, operator, or administrator of the transport terminals shall provide clean sanitary facilities for passengers, including separate restrooms for male and female passengers, and persons with disabilities; safe and adequate water supply; flush system; toilet seat with cover; toilet paper, mirror, soap, hand dryers, and door lock; waste bin; and exclusive space for diaper-changing. (Argyll Geducos)
http://tempo.com.ph/2019/06/19/duterte-signs-law-requiring-free-internet-clean-restrooms-in-transport-terminals/
Neda supports division of Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY –– The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) supports the provincial government as it pushes to divide Palawan into three provinces.
NEDA Undersecretary for Regional Development Adoracion M. Navarro, said Wednesday that the agency posed no objection on the move to divide the province into Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, and Palawan del Sur.
“We recognize the objectives of the proponents to manage Palawan better—to ensure that the far-flung LGUs are reached by government services,” she said.
Navarro also acknowledged the side of the opposition and said that their fears might have stemmed from previous experience.
“The premise (of the proponents) is management, not extraction. The opposition’s premise comes from distrust, so I guess what’s better for the people of Palawan—seeing there are conflicting views—is to have more discussions so there could be clarifications on each side and address the fears of those who distrust,” she added.
On April 5, President Duterte signed Republic Act 11259 dividing Palawan into three provinces. The plebiscite would be held on the second Monday of May 2020.
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1132096/neda-supports-division-of-palawan
NEDA Undersecretary for Regional Development Adoracion M. Navarro, said Wednesday that the agency posed no objection on the move to divide the province into Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, and Palawan del Sur.
“We recognize the objectives of the proponents to manage Palawan better—to ensure that the far-flung LGUs are reached by government services,” she said.
Navarro also acknowledged the side of the opposition and said that their fears might have stemmed from previous experience.
“The premise (of the proponents) is management, not extraction. The opposition’s premise comes from distrust, so I guess what’s better for the people of Palawan—seeing there are conflicting views—is to have more discussions so there could be clarifications on each side and address the fears of those who distrust,” she added.
On April 5, President Duterte signed Republic Act 11259 dividing Palawan into three provinces. The plebiscite would be held on the second Monday of May 2020.
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1132096/neda-supports-division-of-palawan
Monday, June 17, 2019
ABS-CBN shares hit 52-wk low on frozen franchise bill
SHARES of ABS-CBN Corp. slumped to a new 52-week low last week following news that a bill aimed at renewing its legislative franchise did not make it through the 17th Congress.
The listed media conglomerate’s stock price hit its lowest price of P16.80 last Friday before paring losses to end at P16.90.
The Lopez-led firm’s stock declined by 8.45 percent week-on-week from its P18.46 finish on June 7 and by 16 percent since the start of the year.
“ABS-CBN was heavily battered [in] the latter part of the week due to the” House of Representatives’ inaction on the franchise-renewal measure, Philstocks Financial Inc. research associate Japhet Louis Tantiangco explained.
“The selloff was accompanied by a spike in the volume of transactions, showing…that investors really feared the possible nonrenewal of the franchise,” he said.
On June 12, a newspaper report said the lower legislature froze House Bill 4349, which sought to renew ABS-CBN’s franchise — set to expire on March 20, 2020 — by another 25 years. This means the company would not be able to operate should lawmakers in the 18th Congress fail to pass it.
The broadcasting giant was said to be a critic of President Rodrigo Duterte, who has repeatedly threatened to block its franchise renewal since 2017.
Looking ahead, Tantiangco still expressed optimism that ABS-CBN’s might bounce back this year despite posting a 40-percent decline in its net income for full-year 2018 on account of weak advertising sales.
The company saw its net profit jump by 97 percent to P808.4 million in the first three months of 2019 from P410.6 million in the same period last year, with advertising income increasing by 24 percent partly due to political advertisement placements.
“[This] showed that the midterm elections would help in the firm’s financial performance for the year,” Tantiangco said.
On the flip side, he also also the company’s stock price was expected to keep tracking a downward trajectory as investors are seen to continue pricing in the franchise reneweal freeze.
“It could make a turnaround if it could still [get its franchise renewed]. But for that we’ll have to see if it makes progress in the [forthcoming] congress,” he added, saying “time is ticking for ABS-CBN.”
ABS-CBN produces a variety of entertainment programs in multiple genres and news programs that are aired on free-to-air television. It is also a radio broadcaster, operating 19 radio stations throughout key cities in the Philippines, and also provides news and entertainment programming for nine channels on cable TV.
ABS-CBN also owns cinema and music production and distribution outfits in the country and brings its content to worldwide audiences through cable, satellite, online and mobile.
https://www.manilatimes.net/abs-cbn-shares-hit-52-wk-low-on-frozen-franchise-bill/570601/
The listed media conglomerate’s stock price hit its lowest price of P16.80 last Friday before paring losses to end at P16.90.
The Lopez-led firm’s stock declined by 8.45 percent week-on-week from its P18.46 finish on June 7 and by 16 percent since the start of the year.
“ABS-CBN was heavily battered [in] the latter part of the week due to the” House of Representatives’ inaction on the franchise-renewal measure, Philstocks Financial Inc. research associate Japhet Louis Tantiangco explained.
“The selloff was accompanied by a spike in the volume of transactions, showing…that investors really feared the possible nonrenewal of the franchise,” he said.
On June 12, a newspaper report said the lower legislature froze House Bill 4349, which sought to renew ABS-CBN’s franchise — set to expire on March 20, 2020 — by another 25 years. This means the company would not be able to operate should lawmakers in the 18th Congress fail to pass it.
The broadcasting giant was said to be a critic of President Rodrigo Duterte, who has repeatedly threatened to block its franchise renewal since 2017.
Looking ahead, Tantiangco still expressed optimism that ABS-CBN’s might bounce back this year despite posting a 40-percent decline in its net income for full-year 2018 on account of weak advertising sales.
The company saw its net profit jump by 97 percent to P808.4 million in the first three months of 2019 from P410.6 million in the same period last year, with advertising income increasing by 24 percent partly due to political advertisement placements.
“[This] showed that the midterm elections would help in the firm’s financial performance for the year,” Tantiangco said.
On the flip side, he also also the company’s stock price was expected to keep tracking a downward trajectory as investors are seen to continue pricing in the franchise reneweal freeze.
“It could make a turnaround if it could still [get its franchise renewed]. But for that we’ll have to see if it makes progress in the [forthcoming] congress,” he added, saying “time is ticking for ABS-CBN.”
ABS-CBN produces a variety of entertainment programs in multiple genres and news programs that are aired on free-to-air television. It is also a radio broadcaster, operating 19 radio stations throughout key cities in the Philippines, and also provides news and entertainment programming for nine channels on cable TV.
ABS-CBN also owns cinema and music production and distribution outfits in the country and brings its content to worldwide audiences through cable, satellite, online and mobile.
https://www.manilatimes.net/abs-cbn-shares-hit-52-wk-low-on-frozen-franchise-bill/570601/
Friday, June 14, 2019
HOUSE SPEAKER GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO GIVES CRYPTIC COMMENT ABOUT ABS-CBN’S FRANCHISE RENEWAL
- House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gave a cryptic comment about the fate of the franchise of ABS-CBN Corp.
- House Bill No. 4349, which seeks to renew the network’s franchise has been pending and will have to be refiled in the next Congress
- However, President Rodrigo Duterte may oppose the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN in Congress
Former President and outgoing House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo only gave a cryptic comment about the fate of the franchise of broadcasting giant ABS-CBN Corp. which will expire in March 2020.
“I have no comment. Congress is finished. Our sessions are over,” Arroyo said in an ambush interview following the unveiling of the “No. 1” sculpture outside of the Legislative Library, Archives and Museum Building at the House of Representatives on June 13.
House Bill No. 4349, which seeks to renew the radio-television network’s franchise for another 25 years, has been pending with the committee on legislative franchises since November 16, 2016. It was filed on November 10 of the same year by Nueva Ecija 2nd District Rep. Micaela Violago and by former Davao City Congressman and now Cabinet Sec. Karlo Alexei Nograles under House Bill No. 8163.
Pending bills will have to be refiled at the next Congress, which will be on July 22, 2019.
Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel, who is a member of the House Committee on Legislative Franchises, said Congress has no intention of freezing any franchise application.
“What happened was that deliberations on the franchise were not completed until adjournment of the 17th Congress, so it has to be filed again in the 18th Congress,” he added.
A legislative franchise committee member, however, revealed that no actions have been made to renew ABS-CBN franchise since President Rodrigo Duterte has complaints against the station.
“They have to thresh out and resolve their issues with the President. That’s the key to get the bill moving,” the anonymous lawmaker said.
Duterte has said on many occasions that he will oppose the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN in Congress.
Duterte has slammed ABS-CBN for allegedly refusing to run his paid advertisement during the 2016 election campaign and showing instead an ad critical of him paid for by his staunch critic, Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV.
Duterte said in November 2018 that he will likely not sign a bill renewing ABS-CBN’s broadcast franchise.
“ABS-CBN’s franchise has been there for 25 years. The law said it’s okay, only if you adhere to journalistic standards. What did you do to us? Estafa, swindling, not only me, but Chiz Escudero, many of us. Son of a bitch, you collected outright then you commit estafa,” Duterte said.
ABS-CBN’s competitor GMA Network Inc.’s franchise, however, was renewed as Duterte signed Republic Act No. 10925 into law in April 2017.
https://www.lionheartv.net/2019/06/house-speaker-gloria-macapagal-arroyo-gives-cryptic-comment-about-abs-cbns-franchise-renewal/
CHR concerned on reported ‘freezing’ of ABS-CBN’s franchise bill
The Commission on Human Rights expressed deep concern on the reported move of the House of Representatives to “freeze” the bill that seeks to renew the legislative franchise of media and entertainment giant ABS-CBN Corp.
In a statement Friday, CHR spokesperson Jacqueline De Guia said the services provided by the Lopez-owned broadcasting firm are “beyond the whims of politics.”
“If the network has committed any violation, it must be tackled through due process,” De Guia said.
She added: “Non-renewal can be tantamount to shutting down the network. If an entire media giant would be toppled down due to a political caprice, it could signal the beginning of a bleaker state of press freedom in the country and a catapult to the wave of previous assaults to media.”
The STAR reported that House Bill 4349, which proposes to extend the Lopez-owned broadcasting firm’s franchise by another 25 years, had been pending at the committee level since November 2016. The franchise of ABS-CBN expires on March 30, 2020.
The STAR added the House Committee on Legislative Franchises did not submit a report on the franchise bill before the 17th Congress adjourned its third and last session.
ABS-CBN said Thursday it cannot comment on speculations surrounding the bill.
In August last year, President Rodrigo Duterte said he was personally against the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise as he accused the media company of swindling him.
In 2017, Duterte slammed ABS-CBN and newspaper The Philippine Daily Inquirer for their supposed “unfair” and “slanted” reporting of his administration.
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/06/14/1926407/chr-concerned-reported-freezing-abs-cbns-franchise-bill
In a statement Friday, CHR spokesperson Jacqueline De Guia said the services provided by the Lopez-owned broadcasting firm are “beyond the whims of politics.”
“If the network has committed any violation, it must be tackled through due process,” De Guia said.
She added: “Non-renewal can be tantamount to shutting down the network. If an entire media giant would be toppled down due to a political caprice, it could signal the beginning of a bleaker state of press freedom in the country and a catapult to the wave of previous assaults to media.”
The STAR reported that House Bill 4349, which proposes to extend the Lopez-owned broadcasting firm’s franchise by another 25 years, had been pending at the committee level since November 2016. The franchise of ABS-CBN expires on March 30, 2020.
The STAR added the House Committee on Legislative Franchises did not submit a report on the franchise bill before the 17th Congress adjourned its third and last session.
ABS-CBN said Thursday it cannot comment on speculations surrounding the bill.
In August last year, President Rodrigo Duterte said he was personally against the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise as he accused the media company of swindling him.
In 2017, Duterte slammed ABS-CBN and newspaper The Philippine Daily Inquirer for their supposed “unfair” and “slanted” reporting of his administration.
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/06/14/1926407/chr-concerned-reported-freezing-abs-cbns-franchise-bill
Full migration to digital TV doable by 2023, says DICT
The Philippines is on track with its full migration to digital television, Information and Communications Technology Acting Secretary Eliseo Rio said.
Rio is satisfied with the progress he is seeing so far from all stakeholders involved.
“So far there are no major complaints or anyone saying that it is not doable. So we are really on track. Now, almost all the television sets in the market are digital-ready,” Rio said.
Rio admitted the country’s digital shift is behind most countries, mostly due to its late start and the lack of availability of digital-ready TV sets in the past.
According to the DICT chief, broadcast stations are also embarking on their respective initiatives to comply with the full migration plan by 2023.
ABS-CBN Corp. is so far one step ahead of the competition with its continuing digital transformation initiatives.
As of February, the company sold seven million ABS-CBN TVplus units since its launch in 2015.
It also unveiled early this month a mobile version of ABS-CBN TVplus in the form of a dongle, called the ABS-CBN TVplus Go, which allows Filipinos on-the-go to watch shows available on networks broadcasting in digital anytime and anywhere.
GMA Network, for its part, signed last January a technology, content, and distribution agreement with PLDT and Smart Communications which will involve the launch of game-changing innovations that will power the TV network’s digital transformation.
GMA plans to launch its own digital device in the second half.
The affordable and compact end-user device called MyGMA Go can act as a digital TV receiver when connected to an Android smartphone.
Complimentary to this device is a mobile application that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store where users can watch GMA’s exclusive channels and other free-to-air channels without a need for an active internet connection.
The DICT launched in 2017 its digital terrestrial television broadcasting migration plan which aims to have 95 percent of the country’s households switch to digital television by 2023.
By 2023, the analog system would be switched off completely and would be replaced by digital television transmission.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/06/14/1926140/full-migration-digital-tv-doable-2023-says-dict
Rio is satisfied with the progress he is seeing so far from all stakeholders involved.
“So far there are no major complaints or anyone saying that it is not doable. So we are really on track. Now, almost all the television sets in the market are digital-ready,” Rio said.
Rio admitted the country’s digital shift is behind most countries, mostly due to its late start and the lack of availability of digital-ready TV sets in the past.
According to the DICT chief, broadcast stations are also embarking on their respective initiatives to comply with the full migration plan by 2023.
ABS-CBN Corp. is so far one step ahead of the competition with its continuing digital transformation initiatives.
As of February, the company sold seven million ABS-CBN TVplus units since its launch in 2015.
It also unveiled early this month a mobile version of ABS-CBN TVplus in the form of a dongle, called the ABS-CBN TVplus Go, which allows Filipinos on-the-go to watch shows available on networks broadcasting in digital anytime and anywhere.
GMA Network, for its part, signed last January a technology, content, and distribution agreement with PLDT and Smart Communications which will involve the launch of game-changing innovations that will power the TV network’s digital transformation.
GMA plans to launch its own digital device in the second half.
The affordable and compact end-user device called MyGMA Go can act as a digital TV receiver when connected to an Android smartphone.
Complimentary to this device is a mobile application that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store where users can watch GMA’s exclusive channels and other free-to-air channels without a need for an active internet connection.
The DICT launched in 2017 its digital terrestrial television broadcasting migration plan which aims to have 95 percent of the country’s households switch to digital television by 2023.
By 2023, the analog system would be switched off completely and would be replaced by digital television transmission.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/06/14/1926140/full-migration-digital-tv-doable-2023-says-dict
Thursday, June 13, 2019
GMA News anchor Mike Enriquez asked about ABS-CBN franchise renewal woes
Hindi maiwasang tanungin ang GMA-7 broadcast journalist na si Mike Enriquez tungkol sa isyung namimiligrong hindi ma-renew ang franchise for broadcast ng kanilang rival network, ang ABS-CBN.
Kaugnay ito ng balitang inupuan ng Kongreso ang House Bill 4349 na naglalayong muling mabigyan ng prangkisa ang broadcast giant sa susunod na 20 taon.
"Ehhh! No comment!" bulalas ni Mike nang tanungin hinggil sa isyu.
"Hindi naman kami ang nagbibigay ng franchise, Kongreso!"
Humarap si Mike at iba pang batikang broadcast journalists ng GMA-7 sa presscon ng Dobol B Sa News TV, Huwebes ng hapon, June 13, sa 17th Floor ng GMA Network Center sa Quezon City.
Sabay tinawag ni Mike ang nakatokang GMA-7 news reporter sa Kongreso na si Divine Reyes.
"Nasaan si Divine? Eto yung reporter namin sa Congress, si Divine.
"Divine, ano ba nangyari? Inupuan yung franchise? Naka-operate tayo, e.
"Serious, update mo nga kami."
Paliwanag ni Divine tungkol sa House Bill 4349: "Kailangan pong i-refile kasi nagsara na po yung 17th Congress. So ire-refile siya sa 18th po."
Ang session para sa 18th Congress ay magbubukas sa July 22, 2019.
Sa March 2020 nakatakdang mag-expire ang prangkisa ng ABS-CBN.
Dagdag na paliwanag ni Mike, "Yung Congress, hindi inaksiyunan yung franchise.
"That means kailangan i-refile yun. Yun ang sistema."
Pero giit ni Mike, wala siyang personal na komento hinggil dito.
"Hindi ba, meron turo sa atin na huwag tayong magbunyi sa kamalasan o sa kasamaang-palad ng iba?"
Nagtanong pa si Mike sa katabing broadcast journalists sa presidential table ng presscon kung ano ang eksaktong "salawikain" sa Ingles na nagsasabing hindi dapat "mag-rejoice" sa "misfortune" ng ibang tao.
"So, ayaw naming magkuwan," saad ni Mike kung bakit umiiwas siya sa isyu.
Bago pa naungkat ang tungkol sa franchise renewal ng ABS-CBN, una nang sinabi ni Mike kung bakit hindi siya nakikialam kapag nasasangkot sa kontrobersiya ang kapwa niya media practitioners.
"Kami as practicioners, meron kaming patakaran nung araw, na kapag merong kontrobersiya na parang sumusulpot na, hindi pa talaga sumasabog, e, huwag naman sasagutin sa himpapawid...
"Marami pang ibang problema na dapat pagtuunan ng pansin, e—kahirapan, korupsyon, gutom, edukasyon, pabahay, pagpapagamot.
"Sayang ang oras."
https://www.pep.ph/news/143877/gma-news-anchor-mike-enriquez-abs-cbn-franchise-renewal-woes-a716-20190613
Kaugnay ito ng balitang inupuan ng Kongreso ang House Bill 4349 na naglalayong muling mabigyan ng prangkisa ang broadcast giant sa susunod na 20 taon.
"Ehhh! No comment!" bulalas ni Mike nang tanungin hinggil sa isyu.
"Hindi naman kami ang nagbibigay ng franchise, Kongreso!"
Humarap si Mike at iba pang batikang broadcast journalists ng GMA-7 sa presscon ng Dobol B Sa News TV, Huwebes ng hapon, June 13, sa 17th Floor ng GMA Network Center sa Quezon City.
Sabay tinawag ni Mike ang nakatokang GMA-7 news reporter sa Kongreso na si Divine Reyes.
"Nasaan si Divine? Eto yung reporter namin sa Congress, si Divine.
"Divine, ano ba nangyari? Inupuan yung franchise? Naka-operate tayo, e.
"Serious, update mo nga kami."
Paliwanag ni Divine tungkol sa House Bill 4349: "Kailangan pong i-refile kasi nagsara na po yung 17th Congress. So ire-refile siya sa 18th po."
Ang session para sa 18th Congress ay magbubukas sa July 22, 2019.
Sa March 2020 nakatakdang mag-expire ang prangkisa ng ABS-CBN.
Dagdag na paliwanag ni Mike, "Yung Congress, hindi inaksiyunan yung franchise.
"That means kailangan i-refile yun. Yun ang sistema."
Pero giit ni Mike, wala siyang personal na komento hinggil dito.
"Hindi ba, meron turo sa atin na huwag tayong magbunyi sa kamalasan o sa kasamaang-palad ng iba?"
Nagtanong pa si Mike sa katabing broadcast journalists sa presidential table ng presscon kung ano ang eksaktong "salawikain" sa Ingles na nagsasabing hindi dapat "mag-rejoice" sa "misfortune" ng ibang tao.
"So, ayaw naming magkuwan," saad ni Mike kung bakit umiiwas siya sa isyu.
Bago pa naungkat ang tungkol sa franchise renewal ng ABS-CBN, una nang sinabi ni Mike kung bakit hindi siya nakikialam kapag nasasangkot sa kontrobersiya ang kapwa niya media practitioners.
"Kami as practicioners, meron kaming patakaran nung araw, na kapag merong kontrobersiya na parang sumusulpot na, hindi pa talaga sumasabog, e, huwag naman sasagutin sa himpapawid...
"Marami pang ibang problema na dapat pagtuunan ng pansin, e—kahirapan, korupsyon, gutom, edukasyon, pabahay, pagpapagamot.
"Sayang ang oras."
https://www.pep.ph/news/143877/gma-news-anchor-mike-enriquez-abs-cbn-franchise-renewal-woes-a716-20190613
Ridon: Congress can’t freeze ABS-CBN’s franchise
By JOHN CARLO M. CAHINHINAN
Former Presidential Commission on Urban Poor chair Terry Ridon clarified there was no such thing as freezing a franchise of a television network.
Ridon’s statement came as a reaction to a newspaper report that the House of Representatives has frozen the renewal of the congressional franchise of network giant ABS-CBN.
Ridon, a former Kabataan Party-list congressman and member of the House Committee on Legislative Franchises during the 16th Congress, explained that the Lower House can’t just freeze an existing franchise of a media entity. He said lawmakers simply did not act on the franchise renewal application of the Kapamilya network.
“In simple terms, Congress simply did not act on the franchise renewal bill during the 17th Congress, especially with only a few weeks to go until the present term of office ends,” said Ridon.
ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal bills were filed by Nueva Ecija Rep. Violago under House Bill No. 4349 and by former Davao City Congressman and now Cabinet Sec. Karlo Alexei Nograles under House Bill No. 8163.
Article 12 Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution states that “Neither shall any such franchise or right be granted except under the condition that it shall be subject to amendment, alteration, or repeal by the Congress when the common good so requires.”
Under the present charter, the application for franchise is done through a normal legislative process in both the Lower House and Senate and is still need to be signed by the President after its Congressional approval.
The former PCUP chair said the news item “diminishes Congress as a supposedly separate and independent institution from the President, particularly on matters relating to legislative franchises which is constitutionally determined as the province of the legislature.”
“If the ABS-CBN franchise ends without renewal on March 30, 2020, it should not be because of the reasons stated by the anonymous source in the article,” said Ridon.
President Rodrigo Duterte on many occasions vowed that he will oppose the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN in Congress.
Ridon, who is a currently hosting Haybol Pinoy on DZMM, said the franchise renewal bill can be re-filed again this coming 18th Congress.
https://politics.com.ph/ridon-congress-cant-freeze-abs-cbns-franchise
Former Presidential Commission on Urban Poor chair Terry Ridon clarified there was no such thing as freezing a franchise of a television network.
Ridon’s statement came as a reaction to a newspaper report that the House of Representatives has frozen the renewal of the congressional franchise of network giant ABS-CBN.
Ridon, a former Kabataan Party-list congressman and member of the House Committee on Legislative Franchises during the 16th Congress, explained that the Lower House can’t just freeze an existing franchise of a media entity. He said lawmakers simply did not act on the franchise renewal application of the Kapamilya network.
“In simple terms, Congress simply did not act on the franchise renewal bill during the 17th Congress, especially with only a few weeks to go until the present term of office ends,” said Ridon.
ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal bills were filed by Nueva Ecija Rep. Violago under House Bill No. 4349 and by former Davao City Congressman and now Cabinet Sec. Karlo Alexei Nograles under House Bill No. 8163.
Article 12 Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution states that “Neither shall any such franchise or right be granted except under the condition that it shall be subject to amendment, alteration, or repeal by the Congress when the common good so requires.”
Under the present charter, the application for franchise is done through a normal legislative process in both the Lower House and Senate and is still need to be signed by the President after its Congressional approval.
The former PCUP chair said the news item “diminishes Congress as a supposedly separate and independent institution from the President, particularly on matters relating to legislative franchises which is constitutionally determined as the province of the legislature.”
“If the ABS-CBN franchise ends without renewal on March 30, 2020, it should not be because of the reasons stated by the anonymous source in the article,” said Ridon.
President Rodrigo Duterte on many occasions vowed that he will oppose the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN in Congress.
Ridon, who is a currently hosting Haybol Pinoy on DZMM, said the franchise renewal bill can be re-filed again this coming 18th Congress.
https://politics.com.ph/ridon-congress-cant-freeze-abs-cbns-franchise
12-ha. cyberpark, biz district soon to rise in Bulacan
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- A 12-hectare business district, which is seen to provide job opportunities not only to Bulakenyos but also to residents from nearby provinces, will soon rise in this city.
Senator Cynthia Villar, together with Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado and Vice Gov. Daniel Fernando and Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) president and chief executive officer Frederick Go, led Wednesday the groundbreaking ceremony for the start of the construction of the Bulacan Cyberpark and Business District Project.
The soon-to-rise business district, which is located in Barangay Bulihan this city, will have deluxe hotels, convention center, shopping malls, and business process outsourcing (BPO) buildings.
In her message, Villar congratulated the provincial government of Bulacan and RLC for the project that will be beneficial to Bulakenyo businesses and entrepreneurs.
"Ninety-five percent of all the businesses in the Philippines are micro and small enterprises providing 65 percent of employment in the Philippines, and this is the key to getting Filipinos out of poverty. So we need to encourage more people to venture into businesses," the senator said.
Alvarado, for his part, expressed his elation over the realization of his dream for the province of Bulacan that he believed will be continued by Governor-elect Fernando.
"This is the beginning of freedom from poverty. This project will be beneficial especially to our poor people," the governor said.
Meanwhile, Go said he is grateful to be a partner of the province of Bulacan in a world-class and mixed-use development that will be put up in the province.
"The BPO buildings will attract American, international business process outsourcing companies such as call centers, transcription companies, and third-party BPOs that will provide thousands of jobs to the people of Bulacan. If I say, these are not ordinary jobs because the jobs the BPO industry provide are high paying jobs. These are the kind of jobs that help our people create more skills," Go said.
Also witnessing the event were 1st District Rep. Jose Antonio R. Sy-Alvarado and 3rd District Rep. Lorna Silverio,
Implemented under the Bulacan Public Private Partnership Code through Provincial Ordinance No. 18-2015 and its corresponding implementing rules and regulations, the project is one of the program initiatives under the Bulacan Program for Rapid Industrialization and Development (PRIDE) -- an economic program of the province that envisions to transform Bulacan into an engine of economic growth. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1072228
Senator Cynthia Villar, together with Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado and Vice Gov. Daniel Fernando and Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) president and chief executive officer Frederick Go, led Wednesday the groundbreaking ceremony for the start of the construction of the Bulacan Cyberpark and Business District Project.
The soon-to-rise business district, which is located in Barangay Bulihan this city, will have deluxe hotels, convention center, shopping malls, and business process outsourcing (BPO) buildings.
In her message, Villar congratulated the provincial government of Bulacan and RLC for the project that will be beneficial to Bulakenyo businesses and entrepreneurs.
"Ninety-five percent of all the businesses in the Philippines are micro and small enterprises providing 65 percent of employment in the Philippines, and this is the key to getting Filipinos out of poverty. So we need to encourage more people to venture into businesses," the senator said.
Alvarado, for his part, expressed his elation over the realization of his dream for the province of Bulacan that he believed will be continued by Governor-elect Fernando.
"This is the beginning of freedom from poverty. This project will be beneficial especially to our poor people," the governor said.
Meanwhile, Go said he is grateful to be a partner of the province of Bulacan in a world-class and mixed-use development that will be put up in the province.
"The BPO buildings will attract American, international business process outsourcing companies such as call centers, transcription companies, and third-party BPOs that will provide thousands of jobs to the people of Bulacan. If I say, these are not ordinary jobs because the jobs the BPO industry provide are high paying jobs. These are the kind of jobs that help our people create more skills," Go said.
Also witnessing the event were 1st District Rep. Jose Antonio R. Sy-Alvarado and 3rd District Rep. Lorna Silverio,
Implemented under the Bulacan Public Private Partnership Code through Provincial Ordinance No. 18-2015 and its corresponding implementing rules and regulations, the project is one of the program initiatives under the Bulacan Program for Rapid Industrialization and Development (PRIDE) -- an economic program of the province that envisions to transform Bulacan into an engine of economic growth. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1072228
Top celebs attend Equality Ball
Some of the country’s most recognizable personalities from the field of show business, pageantry, and fashion attended the MEGA Equality Ball last night.
Among them were actress Heart Evangelista with her husband, newly-elect Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero; singer Aicelle Santos with fiance, GMA News reporter Mark Zambrano; singing couple Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez; reel and real-life partner James Reid and Nadine Lustre; newlyweds Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia; and rumored boyfriend-girlfriend Jake Cuenca and Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa.
Other beauty queens who graced the event were Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Miss World Philippines 2017 Laura Lehmann, and Miss Intercontinental Philippines 2017-turned-Miss World Philippines 2018 Katarina Rodriguez.
Here’s more: Ruffa Gutierrez, Vice Ganda, Lovi Poe, and Tim Yap.
The event was timed for Philippine Independence Day. The theme was “pride and equality.”
“Regardless of gender, race, status, and beliefs — we are all equal. True freedom is about equality,” MEGA wrote on their Instagram account.
The #NewPH trophies honoring trailblazers were also given out.
Among winners are beauty queens Catriona and Kylie; fashion designers Francis Libiran, Carlyle Nuera, and Fanco Laurel; actresses Lov and Aicelle; LGBTQIA+ superstars Paulo Castro and Peabo Orilla of Nectar; Angkas founder Angeline Tham and husband George Royeca; She Talks Asia’s Iza Calzado and Vicky Herrera; and singers Careless Music Manila.
https://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2019/06/13/top-celebs-attend-equality-ball/
Among them were actress Heart Evangelista with her husband, newly-elect Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero; singer Aicelle Santos with fiance, GMA News reporter Mark Zambrano; singing couple Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez; reel and real-life partner James Reid and Nadine Lustre; newlyweds Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia; and rumored boyfriend-girlfriend Jake Cuenca and Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa.
Other beauty queens who graced the event were Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Miss World Philippines 2017 Laura Lehmann, and Miss Intercontinental Philippines 2017-turned-Miss World Philippines 2018 Katarina Rodriguez.
Here’s more: Ruffa Gutierrez, Vice Ganda, Lovi Poe, and Tim Yap.
The event was timed for Philippine Independence Day. The theme was “pride and equality.”
“Regardless of gender, race, status, and beliefs — we are all equal. True freedom is about equality,” MEGA wrote on their Instagram account.
The #NewPH trophies honoring trailblazers were also given out.
Among winners are beauty queens Catriona and Kylie; fashion designers Francis Libiran, Carlyle Nuera, and Fanco Laurel; actresses Lov and Aicelle; LGBTQIA+ superstars Paulo Castro and Peabo Orilla of Nectar; Angkas founder Angeline Tham and husband George Royeca; She Talks Asia’s Iza Calzado and Vicky Herrera; and singers Careless Music Manila.
https://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2019/06/13/top-celebs-attend-equality-ball/
ABS-CBN: We can't comment on speculations about franchise renewal
Media and entertainment giant ABS-CBN Corp. said Thursday it cannot comment on speculations surrounding the bill that seeks to renew the company’s legislative franchise that the 17th Congress did not pass before adjourning.
ABS-CBN issued the statement to “clarify” a report by The STAR that the House of Representatives “has frozen” the Lopez-owned broadcasting firm’s franchise bill.
"ABS-CBN is unable to clarify or comment on the article as it is neither the source of the said news article nor is it privy to any claims expressed therein," the company told the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Shares in ABS-CBN fell 4.33% or 80 centavos to close at P17.66 apiece on Thursday, the lowest in 10 years.
ABS-CBN’s franchise expires in 2020.
House Bill 4349, which proposes to extend the media giant’s franchise by another 25 years, had been pending at the committee level since November 2016, The STAR reported on Wednesday.
The STAR added that the House Committee on Legislative Franchises did not submit a report on the franchise bill before the 17th Congress adjourned its third and last regular session on Tuesday.
Pending bills will have to be refiled in the next Congress.
In August last year, President Rodrigo Duterte said he was personally against the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise as he accused the media company of swindling him.
Duterte first expressed his opposition to the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise on April 27, 2017, which came days after he signed a law extending the franchise of GMA Network Inc. — ABS-CBN’s rival.
In 2017, Duterte hit ABS-CBN and newspaper The Philippine Daily Inquirer for their supposed “unfair” and “slanted” reporting of his administration, adding that “corrupt” media “ails the Philippine society.”
Congress, or the legislature, is a separate branch of government from the Executive branch. — Ian Nicolas Cigaral
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/06/13/1926117/abs-cbn-we-cant-comment-speculations-about-franchise-renewal
Arroyo on ABS-CBN franchise: ‘Our sessions are over’
“Our sessions are over.”
That was what Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said on Thursday when asked about the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN Corp., which will expire on March 2020.
During nine years as president when she assumed the presidency from embattled Joseph Estrada, the channel airs the daily morning shows "Alas Singko Y Medya", "Magandang Umaga Bayan", "Magandang Umaga Pilipinas" and currently "Umagang Kay Ganda", the noontime show "Magandang Tanghali Bayan" and controversial "Wowowee," the drama series "Recuerdo de Amor," "Pangako Sa'yo," "Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan," "Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay," "Bituin," "Darating ang Umaga," "Basta't Kasama Kita," "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas," "It Might Be You," "Marina," "Hiram," "Krystala," "Spirits," "Till Death Do Us Part," "Mga Anghel na Walang Langit," "Vietnam Rose," "Gulong ng Palad," "Sa Piling Mo," "Ang Panday," "Bituin Walang Ningning," "Crazy for You", "Sana Maulit Muli", "Maria Flordeluna", "
“The [17th] Congress is finished,” the outgoing Pampanga 2nd District representative also said in an interview after the unveiling of the 10-foot steel sculpture dubbed “No. 1” in front of the library, archives, and museum building of the House.
House Bill No. 4349, which seeks to renew the radio-television network’s franchise for another 25 years, has been pending at the committee on legislative franchises since November 16, 2016. It was filed on November 10 of the same year by Nueva Ecija 2nd District Rep. Micaela Violago.
“In acknowledgment of ABS-CBN’s accomplishments… the immediate renewal of its original franchise which expires on March 30, 2020, is recommended to ensure the uninterrupted and improved delivery of its services to the Filipino people,” Violago said in her bill, which was also filed by former congressman Georgidi Aggabao in the 16th Congress.
The committee did not act on the measure until the 17th Congress adjourned sine die last week.
Therefore, the franchise bill needs to be refiled when the 18th Congress opens on July 22.
President Rodrigo Duterte had repeatedly launched threats against media outfits critical of his administration like the Lopez-owned ABS-CBN, the broadsheet Philippine Daily Inquirer, and online news site Rappler.
That was what Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said on Thursday when asked about the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN Corp., which will expire on March 2020.
During nine years as president when she assumed the presidency from embattled Joseph Estrada, the channel airs the daily morning shows "Alas Singko Y Medya", "Magandang Umaga Bayan", "Magandang Umaga Pilipinas" and currently "Umagang Kay Ganda", the noontime show "Magandang Tanghali Bayan" and controversial "Wowowee," the drama series "Recuerdo de Amor," "Pangako Sa'yo," "Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan," "Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay," "Bituin," "Darating ang Umaga," "Basta't Kasama Kita," "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas," "It Might Be You," "Marina," "Hiram," "Krystala," "Spirits," "Till Death Do Us Part," "Mga Anghel na Walang Langit," "Vietnam Rose," "Gulong ng Palad," "Sa Piling Mo," "Ang Panday," "Bituin Walang Ningning," "Crazy for You", "Sana Maulit Muli", "Maria Flordeluna", "
“The [17th] Congress is finished,” the outgoing Pampanga 2nd District representative also said in an interview after the unveiling of the 10-foot steel sculpture dubbed “No. 1” in front of the library, archives, and museum building of the House.
House Bill No. 4349, which seeks to renew the radio-television network’s franchise for another 25 years, has been pending at the committee on legislative franchises since November 16, 2016. It was filed on November 10 of the same year by Nueva Ecija 2nd District Rep. Micaela Violago.
“In acknowledgment of ABS-CBN’s accomplishments… the immediate renewal of its original franchise which expires on March 30, 2020, is recommended to ensure the uninterrupted and improved delivery of its services to the Filipino people,” Violago said in her bill, which was also filed by former congressman Georgidi Aggabao in the 16th Congress.
The committee did not act on the measure until the 17th Congress adjourned sine die last week.
Therefore, the franchise bill needs to be refiled when the 18th Congress opens on July 22.
President Rodrigo Duterte had repeatedly launched threats against media outfits critical of his administration like the Lopez-owned ABS-CBN, the broadsheet Philippine Daily Inquirer, and online news site Rappler.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
House of Representatives freezes ABS-CBN franchise renewal
Namimiligrong hindi ma-renew ang franchise for broadcast ng ABS-CBN.
Ito ay matapos upuan ng Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso ang House Bill 4349 na naglalayong muling mabigyan ng prangkisa ang broadcast giant sa susunod na 20 taon.
Nakatakdang mag-expire ang license to broadcast ng ABS-CBN Corporation sa Marso 30, 2020 o siyam na buwan mula ngayon.
Ayon sa ulat ng PhilStar Online ngayong Miyerkules, June 12, hindi inaksiyunan ng Committee on Legislative Franchises ang bill na naipasa pa noong November 2016 na naglalayong ipalawig ang prangkisa ng ABS-CBN hanggang sa mag-adjourn ang huling session ng 17th Congress noong June 5.
Nangangahulugang kailangang muling i-refile ang nasabing batas sa 18th Congress upang maaksiyunan ito.
Magsisimula sa July 22 ang 18th Congress.
Ayon pa sa isang source ng ulat, hindi raw aaksiyunan ng committee ang anumang panukalang batas na may kaugnayan sa franchise renewal ng ABS-CBN hanggang hindi naaayos ang reklamo ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte laban sa istasyon.
Saad sa report, "They have to thresh out and resolve their issues with the President.
"That's the key to get the bill moving."
Hayagang sinabi ng Pangulo sa ilan sa kanyang mga talumpati na haharangin niya ang franchise renewal ng ABS-CBN dahil ginantso diumano siya ng network noong 2016 presidential elections.
Hindi raw kasi inere ng network ang kanyang political ad kahit bayad na ito.
Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa tumutugon ang ABS-CBN sa alegasyong ito ni Duterte.
Ang rival network ng ABS-CBN na GMA Network ay noon pang April 2017 naaprubahan ang franchise renewal na tatagal sa susunod na 25 taon.
https://www.pep.ph/news/143850/house-of-representatives-freezes-abs-cbn-franchise-renewal-a718-20190612
Ito ay matapos upuan ng Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso ang House Bill 4349 na naglalayong muling mabigyan ng prangkisa ang broadcast giant sa susunod na 20 taon.
Nakatakdang mag-expire ang license to broadcast ng ABS-CBN Corporation sa Marso 30, 2020 o siyam na buwan mula ngayon.
Ayon sa ulat ng PhilStar Online ngayong Miyerkules, June 12, hindi inaksiyunan ng Committee on Legislative Franchises ang bill na naipasa pa noong November 2016 na naglalayong ipalawig ang prangkisa ng ABS-CBN hanggang sa mag-adjourn ang huling session ng 17th Congress noong June 5.
Nangangahulugang kailangang muling i-refile ang nasabing batas sa 18th Congress upang maaksiyunan ito.
Magsisimula sa July 22 ang 18th Congress.
Ayon pa sa isang source ng ulat, hindi raw aaksiyunan ng committee ang anumang panukalang batas na may kaugnayan sa franchise renewal ng ABS-CBN hanggang hindi naaayos ang reklamo ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte laban sa istasyon.
Saad sa report, "They have to thresh out and resolve their issues with the President.
"That's the key to get the bill moving."
Hayagang sinabi ng Pangulo sa ilan sa kanyang mga talumpati na haharangin niya ang franchise renewal ng ABS-CBN dahil ginantso diumano siya ng network noong 2016 presidential elections.
Hindi raw kasi inere ng network ang kanyang political ad kahit bayad na ito.
Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa tumutugon ang ABS-CBN sa alegasyong ito ni Duterte.
Ang rival network ng ABS-CBN na GMA Network ay noon pang April 2017 naaprubahan ang franchise renewal na tatagal sa susunod na 25 taon.
https://www.pep.ph/news/143850/house-of-representatives-freezes-abs-cbn-franchise-renewal-a718-20190612
ABS-CBN nanganganib: Renewal ng prangkisa binakuran sa Kongreso
Siyam na buwan na lang epektibo ang prangkisa ng ABS-CBN network, kapag hindi nakapag-renew ay posibleng mawala sa himpapawid kapag nag-expire ang franchise sa March 30, 2020.
At ayon sa report ng Philippine Star, nabakante sa 17th Congress ang bill ng pagre-renew ng franchise ng TV network, kakailanganin ulit mag-file ng bill para sa susunod 18th Congress para muling matalakay ang isyu.
Matatandaan na sinabi ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte noong nakaraang taon na kanyang sasaraduhan ang pagpasa ng renewal ng ABS-CBN dahil aniya ay ‘magnanakaw’ umano ang TV network.
“Hindi ko palusutin. Iyong franchise niyo matatapos. But let me ask you questions first. Kasi ako talaga mag-object na ma-renew kayo. Alam mo bakit? Magnanakaw kayo, estapador,” ayon kay Duterte.
Ang ibang malaking TV network naman ay nakakuha ng 25-year franchise renewal noon lamang Abril 2017.
Sa ngayon, mapapansin na pinalalakas ng ABS-CBN ang kanilang online platform at nagkakaroon din ng kasunduan sa mga ibang production at TV network sa ibang bansa para sa kanilang mga content.
http://tnt.abante.com.ph/191418-2/
At ayon sa report ng Philippine Star, nabakante sa 17th Congress ang bill ng pagre-renew ng franchise ng TV network, kakailanganin ulit mag-file ng bill para sa susunod 18th Congress para muling matalakay ang isyu.
Matatandaan na sinabi ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte noong nakaraang taon na kanyang sasaraduhan ang pagpasa ng renewal ng ABS-CBN dahil aniya ay ‘magnanakaw’ umano ang TV network.
“Hindi ko palusutin. Iyong franchise niyo matatapos. But let me ask you questions first. Kasi ako talaga mag-object na ma-renew kayo. Alam mo bakit? Magnanakaw kayo, estapador,” ayon kay Duterte.
Ang ibang malaking TV network naman ay nakakuha ng 25-year franchise renewal noon lamang Abril 2017.
Sa ngayon, mapapansin na pinalalakas ng ABS-CBN ang kanilang online platform at nagkakaroon din ng kasunduan sa mga ibang production at TV network sa ibang bansa para sa kanilang mga content.
http://tnt.abante.com.ph/191418-2/
Coming soon: ABS-CBN movies to air in China
ABS-CBN Corp. said its locally produced movies will soon hit TV screens in China, as it inked a deal with a Chinese media company to allow the airing of its content in the country.
In a statement Tuesday, the Lopez-led media giant said it entered an agreement with Phoenix Satellite Television Co. Ltd. which would allow Phoenix Movie Channel to air 16 local films starting September.
“Hit Filipino movies from ABS-CBN will soon make its way to China for the first time via Phoenix Movie Channel, after the network successfully inked a milestone deal with Phoenix Satellite Television, a leading entertainment group that aims to provide Chinese everywhere with high quality content,” it said.
In its website, Phoenix Satellite Television said it operates several channels across the world, namely the Phoenix Chinese Channel, the Phoenix InfoNews Channel, the Phoenix Chinese News and Entertainment Channel, the Phoenix American Channel, the Phoenix Movie Channel and the Phoenix Hong Kong Channel.
Among the films covered by the company’s deal with ABS-CBN are Barcelona: A Love Untold, Four Sisters and a Wedding, My Ex and Whys and Can’t Help Falling In Love.
It also includes titles such as You’re My Boss, Everything About Her, Love You To The Stars and Back and Always Be My Maybe.
First Love, Kasal, Hihintayin Kita sa Langit and The Achy Breaky Hearts are also part of the agreement.
“…ABS-CBN International Distribution commits to add to its first line-up of high-caliber programs and movies with cast and storylines that appeal to various cultures,” it said.
Last year, the company also signed deals with Viet Content from Vietnam, S&E Syndication Co. Ltd. from Myanmar and JKN Global Media Public Co. Ltd. from Thailand and Laos for the syndication of its shows.
The listed firm posted an 89.2% increase in attributable net income to P856.35 million during the first quarter, driven by a 24.4% increase in advertising revenues at P5.4 billion. — Denise A. Valdez
https://www.bworldonline.com/coming-soon-abs-cbn-movies-to-air-in-china/
In a statement Tuesday, the Lopez-led media giant said it entered an agreement with Phoenix Satellite Television Co. Ltd. which would allow Phoenix Movie Channel to air 16 local films starting September.
“Hit Filipino movies from ABS-CBN will soon make its way to China for the first time via Phoenix Movie Channel, after the network successfully inked a milestone deal with Phoenix Satellite Television, a leading entertainment group that aims to provide Chinese everywhere with high quality content,” it said.
In its website, Phoenix Satellite Television said it operates several channels across the world, namely the Phoenix Chinese Channel, the Phoenix InfoNews Channel, the Phoenix Chinese News and Entertainment Channel, the Phoenix American Channel, the Phoenix Movie Channel and the Phoenix Hong Kong Channel.
Among the films covered by the company’s deal with ABS-CBN are Barcelona: A Love Untold, Four Sisters and a Wedding, My Ex and Whys and Can’t Help Falling In Love.
It also includes titles such as You’re My Boss, Everything About Her, Love You To The Stars and Back and Always Be My Maybe.
First Love, Kasal, Hihintayin Kita sa Langit and The Achy Breaky Hearts are also part of the agreement.
“…ABS-CBN International Distribution commits to add to its first line-up of high-caliber programs and movies with cast and storylines that appeal to various cultures,” it said.
Last year, the company also signed deals with Viet Content from Vietnam, S&E Syndication Co. Ltd. from Myanmar and JKN Global Media Public Co. Ltd. from Thailand and Laos for the syndication of its shows.
The listed firm posted an 89.2% increase in attributable net income to P856.35 million during the first quarter, driven by a 24.4% increase in advertising revenues at P5.4 billion. — Denise A. Valdez
https://www.bworldonline.com/coming-soon-abs-cbn-movies-to-air-in-china/
House freezes ABS-CBN franchise, firm takes movies to China market
The House of Representatives has frozen the bill, which seeks to renew the legislative franchise of broadcasting giant ABS-CBN Corp. The franchise expires in nine months or on March 30, 2020.
Without a franchise renewal, the radio-television network may have to close shop.
There are speculations that the Lopez-owned broadcasting firm is strengthening its online service in preparation for that possibility.
The Committee on Legislative Franchises, where House Bill 4349 bill had been pending since November 2016, did not submit a report on it before the outgoing 17th Congress adjourned its third and last regular session yesterday.
This means that the renewal measure would have to be re-filed in the 18th Congress, which convenes on July 22.
A key member of the legislative franchises committee said no action on any bill seeking to renew the ABS-CBN franchise would be taken as long as President Duterte has complaints against the network.
“They have to thresh out and resolve their issues with the President. That’s the key to get the bill moving,” said the lawmaker, who did not want to be named.
Duterte has repeatedly criticized ABS-CBN for allegedly refusing to run his advertisement during the 2016 election campaign and showing instead an ad critical of him which his staunch critic, Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, paid for.
In November last year, he said he would object to the station’s franchise renewal.
The President has criticized not only the Lopez network, but also other media organizations critical of him as well.
House Bill 4349 was filed by Nueva Ecija Rep. Micaela Violago on November 10, 2016.
Violago urged the House to approve the measure “in acknowledgement of ABS-CBN’s accomplishments…and to ensure the uninterrupted and improved delivery of its services to the Filipino people.”
Unlike ABS-CBN, the legislative franchises of its rivals have already been renewed.
Meanwhile, Filipino movies produced by ABS-CBN will be shown in China for the first time via Phoenix Movie Channel.
ABS-CBN signed a milestone deal with Phoenix Television, an entertainment group that offers channels with Mandarin and Cantonese-language content.
Under the agreement, a total of 16 Star Cinema titles will premiere starting September on the Phoenix Movie Channel, including some of its popular drama and romantic-comedy movies.
The company announced in April its entry in Turkey after signing a deal with content production company Limon Yapim for the adaptation of one of its crime suspense drama shows.
In March, Indonesian television network MNCTV began airing its own version of ABS-CBN’s noontime show “It’s Showtime.”
The deal is ABS-CBN’s first non-narrative format franchise buy by a foreign company and solidifies its position as a reliable content provider in the international arena.
ABS-CBN programs are currently present in over 50 territories all over the world, selling over 50,000 hours of content worldwide. – With Richmond Mercurio
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/06/12/1925627/house-freezes-abs-cbn-franchise-firm-takes-movies-china-market
Without a franchise renewal, the radio-television network may have to close shop.
There are speculations that the Lopez-owned broadcasting firm is strengthening its online service in preparation for that possibility.
The Committee on Legislative Franchises, where House Bill 4349 bill had been pending since November 2016, did not submit a report on it before the outgoing 17th Congress adjourned its third and last regular session yesterday.
This means that the renewal measure would have to be re-filed in the 18th Congress, which convenes on July 22.
A key member of the legislative franchises committee said no action on any bill seeking to renew the ABS-CBN franchise would be taken as long as President Duterte has complaints against the network.
“They have to thresh out and resolve their issues with the President. That’s the key to get the bill moving,” said the lawmaker, who did not want to be named.
Duterte has repeatedly criticized ABS-CBN for allegedly refusing to run his advertisement during the 2016 election campaign and showing instead an ad critical of him which his staunch critic, Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, paid for.
In November last year, he said he would object to the station’s franchise renewal.
The President has criticized not only the Lopez network, but also other media organizations critical of him as well.
House Bill 4349 was filed by Nueva Ecija Rep. Micaela Violago on November 10, 2016.
Violago urged the House to approve the measure “in acknowledgement of ABS-CBN’s accomplishments…and to ensure the uninterrupted and improved delivery of its services to the Filipino people.”
Unlike ABS-CBN, the legislative franchises of its rivals have already been renewed.
Meanwhile, Filipino movies produced by ABS-CBN will be shown in China for the first time via Phoenix Movie Channel.
ABS-CBN signed a milestone deal with Phoenix Television, an entertainment group that offers channels with Mandarin and Cantonese-language content.
Under the agreement, a total of 16 Star Cinema titles will premiere starting September on the Phoenix Movie Channel, including some of its popular drama and romantic-comedy movies.
The company announced in April its entry in Turkey after signing a deal with content production company Limon Yapim for the adaptation of one of its crime suspense drama shows.
In March, Indonesian television network MNCTV began airing its own version of ABS-CBN’s noontime show “It’s Showtime.”
The deal is ABS-CBN’s first non-narrative format franchise buy by a foreign company and solidifies its position as a reliable content provider in the international arena.
ABS-CBN programs are currently present in over 50 territories all over the world, selling over 50,000 hours of content worldwide. – With Richmond Mercurio
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/06/12/1925627/house-freezes-abs-cbn-franchise-firm-takes-movies-china-market
EDITORYAL - ‘Lupang Hinirang’
Ang multa sa mga nagpapalit ng tono sa “Lupang Hinirang” ay P5,000 hanggang P20,000 lamang.
Napapanahon ang pagpapasa ng batas na ito sapagkat marami na sa mga kabataan ngayon ang hindi na pinahahalagahan ang Pambansang Awit. Marami ang hindi kabisado o memoryado ang “Lupang Hinirang” at basta sumusunod na lamang sa agos kapag kinakanta. Wala na ring epekto sa kanila ang pagkanta nito na para bang karaniwan lang at hindi na pinahahalagahan. Tiyak na kung may magbibigay ng exam at ipasusulat o ipakakanta ang “Lupang Hinirang” marami ang hindi makakapasa.
Isang paraan kung paano tatangkilikin o mamahalin ang “Lupang Hinirang” ay sa pamamagitan ng pagbabalik nang araw-araw na flag ceremony sa mga paaralan at opisina. Sa kasalukuyan, tuwing Lunes na lang ginagawa ang flag ceremony at saka uulitin ng Biyernes, kung kailan ibababa ang watawat.
Kung araw-araw na kakantahin sa umaga ang “Lupang Hinirang”, tiyak na makakabisado ito ng mga mag-aaral. Napapanahon na para ibalik ang dating nakaugalian nang pag-awit sa “Lupang Hinirang” para naman hindi mawala ang pagmamahal sa bansa. Malaki ang naidudulot nang sama-samang pagkanta sa Pambansang Awit. Naisasapuso at nadarama ang labis na pagkamakabayan.
Napapanahon ang pagpapasa ng batas na ito sapagkat marami na sa mga kabataan ngayon ang hindi na pinahahalagahan ang Pambansang Awit. Marami ang hindi kabisado o memoryado ang “Lupang Hinirang” at basta sumusunod na lamang sa agos kapag kinakanta. Wala na ring epekto sa kanila ang pagkanta nito na para bang karaniwan lang at hindi na pinahahalagahan. Tiyak na kung may magbibigay ng exam at ipasusulat o ipakakanta ang “Lupang Hinirang” marami ang hindi makakapasa.
Isang paraan kung paano tatangkilikin o mamahalin ang “Lupang Hinirang” ay sa pamamagitan ng pagbabalik nang araw-araw na flag ceremony sa mga paaralan at opisina. Sa kasalukuyan, tuwing Lunes na lang ginagawa ang flag ceremony at saka uulitin ng Biyernes, kung kailan ibababa ang watawat.
Kung araw-araw na kakantahin sa umaga ang “Lupang Hinirang”, tiyak na makakabisado ito ng mga mag-aaral. Napapanahon na para ibalik ang dating nakaugalian nang pag-awit sa “Lupang Hinirang” para naman hindi mawala ang pagmamahal sa bansa. Malaki ang naidudulot nang sama-samang pagkanta sa Pambansang Awit. Naisasapuso at nadarama ang labis na pagkamakabayan.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
SAMAR PROVINCIAL SANGGUNIAN APPROVES RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT TO AN ACT CREATING NORTHWEST SAMAR PROVINCE
CATBALOGAN CITY - The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Samar, in its regular session today, June 11, 2019, passed and approved a Resolution expressing support to House Bill No. 8824 passed in Congress by Samar's First District Representative Edgar Mary Sarmiento.
House Bill No. 8824 is "An Act Creating the province of Northwestern Samar."
Authored by SP Member Julius Mancol, the Resolution gathered favorable votes from five SP Members as against four not favoring its approval.
The 4 incumbent SP Members of Samar's first district (SP Members Julius Mancol, Regina Rabuya, Mike Ayong & Alfredo Serrano) and one from the second district (SP Member Alma Uy) succeeded in resolving support to the creation of another province inclusive of one city and the municipalities of Samar's first congressional district.
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House Bill No. 8824 is "An Act Creating the province of Northwestern Samar."
Authored by SP Member Julius Mancol, the Resolution gathered favorable votes from five SP Members as against four not favoring its approval.
The 4 incumbent SP Members of Samar's first district (SP Members Julius Mancol, Regina Rabuya, Mike Ayong & Alfredo Serrano) and one from the second district (SP Member Alma Uy) succeeded in resolving support to the creation of another province inclusive of one city and the municipalities of Samar's first congressional district.
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Lopez-led ABS-CBN goes into theater production
ABS-CBN Corp. is stepping into the theater scene with a recently signed partnership with Ten Bridges Media Corp., one of the companies behind Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group.
In a statement Monday, the Lopez-led media giant said the team-up with Ten Bridges Media involves the co-production of three Broadway musicals this year, the first of which was launched in March.
“ABS-CBN’s venture into theater production, a first for a media and entertainment company, is among the company’s efforts in expanding its experience business. It is another step forward in creating new possibilities for local theater, which has grown tremendously over the past few years, with its abundance of talent and opportunities locally,” ABS-CBN Head of Integrated Events Bobby Barreiro said in the statement.
The first ABS-CBN co-produced musical, Angels In America: Millennium Approaches, was staged in March. The second, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, will start its run on Friday.
The last musical covered by the partnership is Sweeney Todd, which will star Tony Award winner Lea Salonga. The show is scheduled to debut in October.
Quoting Atlantis Artistic Director Bobby Garcia, ABS-CBN said the partnership will “create a greater awareness for the Philippine theatre scene and for the wondrous world class talent we have in our country on stage and off.”
ABS-CBN has been diversifying its business outside broadcast television to enter the cosmetics, financial technology and food industries, with investments in Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc.; iBayad Online Ventures and The Chosen Bun, Inc. It earlier said the end goal of the company is to improve how it is “selling experiences.”
The listed firm saw its attributable net income rise 89.2% to P856.35 million in the first quarter, driven by a 24.4% increase in advertising revenues at P5.4 billion. — Denise A. Valdez
https://www.bworldonline.com/lopez-led-abs-cbn-goes-into-theater-production/
In a statement Monday, the Lopez-led media giant said the team-up with Ten Bridges Media involves the co-production of three Broadway musicals this year, the first of which was launched in March.
“ABS-CBN’s venture into theater production, a first for a media and entertainment company, is among the company’s efforts in expanding its experience business. It is another step forward in creating new possibilities for local theater, which has grown tremendously over the past few years, with its abundance of talent and opportunities locally,” ABS-CBN Head of Integrated Events Bobby Barreiro said in the statement.
The first ABS-CBN co-produced musical, Angels In America: Millennium Approaches, was staged in March. The second, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, will start its run on Friday.
The last musical covered by the partnership is Sweeney Todd, which will star Tony Award winner Lea Salonga. The show is scheduled to debut in October.
Quoting Atlantis Artistic Director Bobby Garcia, ABS-CBN said the partnership will “create a greater awareness for the Philippine theatre scene and for the wondrous world class talent we have in our country on stage and off.”
ABS-CBN has been diversifying its business outside broadcast television to enter the cosmetics, financial technology and food industries, with investments in Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc.; iBayad Online Ventures and The Chosen Bun, Inc. It earlier said the end goal of the company is to improve how it is “selling experiences.”
The listed firm saw its attributable net income rise 89.2% to P856.35 million in the first quarter, driven by a 24.4% increase in advertising revenues at P5.4 billion. — Denise A. Valdez
https://www.bworldonline.com/lopez-led-abs-cbn-goes-into-theater-production/
ABS-CBN inks theater-production deal
Seen as a fallback measure, Lopez-led ABS-CBN seeks to make a mark in the country’s theater space after it inked a deal with Ten Bridges Media Corp./ Atlantis Theatrical for the production of three Broadway shows.
The partnership, announced only on Monday, already began in March with the staging of “Angels in America: Millenium Approaches.”
“ABS-CBN’s venture into theater production, a first for a media and entertainment company, is among the company’s efforts in expanding its experience business. It is another step forward in creating new possibilities for local theater, which has grown tremendously over the past few years, with its abundance of talent and opportunities locally,” Bobby Barreiro, ABS-CBN head of integrated events, was quoted as saying in a statement.
The second production would be “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” which will open on June 14.
The last production would be the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler masterpiece “Sweeney Todd,” which will feature Tony Award winner Lea Salonga and rock icon Jett Pangan.
In April, the broadcast giant said its shareholders provided the go-signal to pursue its deals with cosmetics brand Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc. (EBCI), information and technology firm iBayad Online Ventures, and The Chosen Bun Inc.
Japhet Louis Tantiangco, research analyst at Philstocks Financial Inc., told The Manila Times earlier these moves could “serve as a cushion” once it failed to secure franchise renewal.
“Now these investments could serve as a backup in case of a franchise lapse. But at the same time broadcasting has been the primary business of ABS-CBN plus it could help its investments through televising. So I think the firm is still going to do everything it can to renew its franchise,” he said in a mobile message.
President Rodrigo Duterte said in November he would “object” to the renewal of the network’s franchise, which is set to expire next year, amid allegations that ABS-CBN aired a political advertisement against him, without even showing Duterte’s paid campaign ad.
https://www.manilatimes.net/abs-cbn-inks-theater-production-deal/567540/
The partnership, announced only on Monday, already began in March with the staging of “Angels in America: Millenium Approaches.”
“ABS-CBN’s venture into theater production, a first for a media and entertainment company, is among the company’s efforts in expanding its experience business. It is another step forward in creating new possibilities for local theater, which has grown tremendously over the past few years, with its abundance of talent and opportunities locally,” Bobby Barreiro, ABS-CBN head of integrated events, was quoted as saying in a statement.
The second production would be “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” which will open on June 14.
The last production would be the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler masterpiece “Sweeney Todd,” which will feature Tony Award winner Lea Salonga and rock icon Jett Pangan.
In April, the broadcast giant said its shareholders provided the go-signal to pursue its deals with cosmetics brand Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc. (EBCI), information and technology firm iBayad Online Ventures, and The Chosen Bun Inc.
Japhet Louis Tantiangco, research analyst at Philstocks Financial Inc., told The Manila Times earlier these moves could “serve as a cushion” once it failed to secure franchise renewal.
“Now these investments could serve as a backup in case of a franchise lapse. But at the same time broadcasting has been the primary business of ABS-CBN plus it could help its investments through televising. So I think the firm is still going to do everything it can to renew its franchise,” he said in a mobile message.
President Rodrigo Duterte said in November he would “object” to the renewal of the network’s franchise, which is set to expire next year, amid allegations that ABS-CBN aired a political advertisement against him, without even showing Duterte’s paid campaign ad.
https://www.manilatimes.net/abs-cbn-inks-theater-production-deal/567540/
Saturday, June 8, 2019
New Leyte capitol to rise outside Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY -- Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla confirmed on Friday the plan to relocate the provincial government to nearby Palo town after it was abandoned last month due to cracks sustained after the magnitude 6.5 earthquake last April 23.
“Imagine what the building had gone through in the past 100 years. The Japanese forces bombarded the building during World War II. It was hit by storm surges when Super Typhoon Yolanda struck in 2013. Several earthquakes also shook the building. Even if retrofitting is done, no one could guarantee if the building is really safe for occupancy,” Petilla said.
The historic structure is planned to be converted into a museum.
Petilla said the new Provincial Capitol will rise along the new Palo West Bypass Road in Palo town, 13 km. from Tacloban. Several regional offices of national government agencies are also located in Palo.
The governor is eyeing to complete the construction of the new building within three years.
“We will find ways to finance the construction of the new capitol not from our internal revenue allotment share. The provincial engineer has yet to come up with the budget required to construct the building,” Petilla added.
Since the third week of May, departments of the provincial government have been using office spaces of nearby facilities, such as the Small and Medium Enterprises Development building, makeshift offices of the Office of Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery, newly-renovated provincial gymnasium, and the Leyte Academic Center in Palo town.
Leyte Vice Governor Carlo Loreto said his office will coordinate with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on how to develop the old capitol building into a museum.
“As part of the restoration of the building, the governor tasked me to talk with the NHCP and the National Museum to look into the possibility of creating a network of museum in the province, which means, any files or artifacts that we have in the capitol will also have a copy in other places in the province for preservation in case a calamity happens,” Loreto said in a phone interview.
The capitol building was constructed in 1917 during the administration of then-governor Salvador Demetrio. It was completed and inaugurated in 1924 during the term of governor Honorio Lopez.
The building was the seat of the Commonwealth Government of the Philippines (Oct. 23, 1944 to Feb. 27, 1945) when then-president Sergio Osmeña came into power in 1944 with the World War II Liberation Forces.
Gen. Douglas McArthur had sworn Osmeña into office inside the building.
In 1964, the original edifice was renovated, expanded and improved 40 years after upon assumption to office of then-governor Norberto Romualdez Jr., brother of former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1071827
“Imagine what the building had gone through in the past 100 years. The Japanese forces bombarded the building during World War II. It was hit by storm surges when Super Typhoon Yolanda struck in 2013. Several earthquakes also shook the building. Even if retrofitting is done, no one could guarantee if the building is really safe for occupancy,” Petilla said.
The historic structure is planned to be converted into a museum.
Petilla said the new Provincial Capitol will rise along the new Palo West Bypass Road in Palo town, 13 km. from Tacloban. Several regional offices of national government agencies are also located in Palo.
The governor is eyeing to complete the construction of the new building within three years.
“We will find ways to finance the construction of the new capitol not from our internal revenue allotment share. The provincial engineer has yet to come up with the budget required to construct the building,” Petilla added.
Since the third week of May, departments of the provincial government have been using office spaces of nearby facilities, such as the Small and Medium Enterprises Development building, makeshift offices of the Office of Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery, newly-renovated provincial gymnasium, and the Leyte Academic Center in Palo town.
Leyte Vice Governor Carlo Loreto said his office will coordinate with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on how to develop the old capitol building into a museum.
“As part of the restoration of the building, the governor tasked me to talk with the NHCP and the National Museum to look into the possibility of creating a network of museum in the province, which means, any files or artifacts that we have in the capitol will also have a copy in other places in the province for preservation in case a calamity happens,” Loreto said in a phone interview.
The capitol building was constructed in 1917 during the administration of then-governor Salvador Demetrio. It was completed and inaugurated in 1924 during the term of governor Honorio Lopez.
The building was the seat of the Commonwealth Government of the Philippines (Oct. 23, 1944 to Feb. 27, 1945) when then-president Sergio Osmeña came into power in 1944 with the World War II Liberation Forces.
Gen. Douglas McArthur had sworn Osmeña into office inside the building.
In 1964, the original edifice was renovated, expanded and improved 40 years after upon assumption to office of then-governor Norberto Romualdez Jr., brother of former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1071827
Consolacion, Liloan and Minglanilla, on the verge of Cityhood
Minglanilla, Consolacion and Liloan are municipalities in Metro Cebu that are now on the verge of cityhood based on the qualifications set forth by R.A. 9009, the governing law on cityhood or conversion of a municipality to a city.
Republic Act. 9009
Size
For the territorial requirement of 100 square kilometers, not one among the three Metro Cebu towns can qualify since they all have a smaller land area, with Consolacion having only 37sq.km, the smallest of the three.
So the only way to go is to comply with the two other requirements. Income and Population.
100M Annual Income
Money seems not a problem these days for Consolacion, Liloan and Minglanilla as they all have annual earnings exceeding the minimum parameter of 100M.
150,000 Population
On the question of population however, not one of the three can make the cut. That is if we refer to the latest census of 2015:
Liloan: 118,753
Minglanilla: 132,135
Consolacion: 131,528
But that is four years ago. These are fast growing urban areas that are averaging 4% to 10% year-on-year growth on its population.
Looking at the demographics, both Consolacion and Minglanilla should have breached the mark already as early as last year (2018), while Liloan will also make it in 2020 or 2021 at the latest.
Cities enjoy greater autonomy from the national government and a much bigger share of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).
But the biggest change of all for new cities aside from the label, is the prestige and distinction it gives to all its residents.
A moment of pride and collective excitement for the milestone in history, when their once sleepy town finally ‘arrived‘ to join the big league.
Of course it is the people through a plebiscite who will eventually decide the fate of any cityhood proposal, but almost always, the excitement and human instinct for self -advancement prevails.
To the people of Minglanilla City, the City of Consolacion and Liloan City, congratulations in advance and please keep your city clean.
Republic Act. 9009
- locally generated income of at least ₱100 million (based on constant prices in the year 2000) for the last two consecutive years, as certified by the Department of Finance, AND
- a population of at least 150,000, as certified by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA); OR a contiguous territory of 100 square kilometers, as certified by the Land Management Bureau, with contiguity not being a requisite for areas that are on two or more islands
Size
For the territorial requirement of 100 square kilometers, not one among the three Metro Cebu towns can qualify since they all have a smaller land area, with Consolacion having only 37sq.km, the smallest of the three.
So the only way to go is to comply with the two other requirements. Income and Population.
100M Annual Income
Money seems not a problem these days for Consolacion, Liloan and Minglanilla as they all have annual earnings exceeding the minimum parameter of 100M.
150,000 Population
On the question of population however, not one of the three can make the cut. That is if we refer to the latest census of 2015:
Liloan: 118,753
Minglanilla: 132,135
Consolacion: 131,528
But that is four years ago. These are fast growing urban areas that are averaging 4% to 10% year-on-year growth on its population.
Looking at the demographics, both Consolacion and Minglanilla should have breached the mark already as early as last year (2018), while Liloan will also make it in 2020 or 2021 at the latest.
Cities enjoy greater autonomy from the national government and a much bigger share of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).
But the biggest change of all for new cities aside from the label, is the prestige and distinction it gives to all its residents.
A moment of pride and collective excitement for the milestone in history, when their once sleepy town finally ‘arrived‘ to join the big league.
Of course it is the people through a plebiscite who will eventually decide the fate of any cityhood proposal, but almost always, the excitement and human instinct for self -advancement prevails.
To the people of Minglanilla City, the City of Consolacion and Liloan City, congratulations in advance and please keep your city clean.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
ABS-CBN still undisputed leader in May
ABS-CBN is still the most watched TV network nationwide that delivered top news stories and compelling, values-laden programs last May, registering an average audience share of 44% versus GMA’s 31%, according to data from Kantar Media.
The Kapamilya network’s leadership in ratings is evident in its programs that have consistently topped the list of most watched shows nationwide, with FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (37%) keeping its claim as the number one program that Filipinos watch. Angel Locsin’s action-packed The General’s Daughter (31.2%) followed closely on the second spot.
Search for the Idol Philippines (28.8%) kept its throne as the top-of-mind weekend show nationwide, followed by ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast TV Patrol that brought relevant news last month for its Halalan 2019 coverage.
Completing the top 10 are Maalaala Mo Kaya (25.6%), Kadenang Ginto (25.3%), Hiwaga ng Kambat (23.1%), and Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet (22.7%).
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN also conquered all time blocks in May, particularly in primetime where it recorded an average audience share of 47%, compared to GMA’s 33%. The Primetime block is the most important time of the day when most Filipinos watch TV and advertisers put a larger chunk of their investments in to reach more consumers effectively.
The Kapamilya network also successfully ruled the morning block (6 AM to 12 NN) with an average audience share of 34%, versus GMA’s 30%; the noontime block (12 NN to 3 PM) with 43%, beating GMA’s 31%; and the afternoon block (3 PM to 6PM) with a whopping 50% or 20 points higher than GMA’s 30%.
Likewise, ABS-CBN also reigned supreme in urban and rural areas, as it earned 42% versus GMA’s 24% in Metro Manila; 36% versus GMA’s 31% in Mega Manila; 39% over GMA’s 34% in Total Luzon; 53% versus GMA’s 25% in Total Visayas; and 51% versus GMA’s 28% in Total Mindanao.
Multinational audience measurement provider Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population.
https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/updates/010605190-abs-cbn-still-undisputed-leader-in-may
The Kapamilya network’s leadership in ratings is evident in its programs that have consistently topped the list of most watched shows nationwide, with FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (37%) keeping its claim as the number one program that Filipinos watch. Angel Locsin’s action-packed The General’s Daughter (31.2%) followed closely on the second spot.
Search for the Idol Philippines (28.8%) kept its throne as the top-of-mind weekend show nationwide, followed by ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast TV Patrol that brought relevant news last month for its Halalan 2019 coverage.
Completing the top 10 are Maalaala Mo Kaya (25.6%), Kadenang Ginto (25.3%), Hiwaga ng Kambat (23.1%), and Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet (22.7%).
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN also conquered all time blocks in May, particularly in primetime where it recorded an average audience share of 47%, compared to GMA’s 33%. The Primetime block is the most important time of the day when most Filipinos watch TV and advertisers put a larger chunk of their investments in to reach more consumers effectively.
The Kapamilya network also successfully ruled the morning block (6 AM to 12 NN) with an average audience share of 34%, versus GMA’s 30%; the noontime block (12 NN to 3 PM) with 43%, beating GMA’s 31%; and the afternoon block (3 PM to 6PM) with a whopping 50% or 20 points higher than GMA’s 30%.
Likewise, ABS-CBN also reigned supreme in urban and rural areas, as it earned 42% versus GMA’s 24% in Metro Manila; 36% versus GMA’s 31% in Mega Manila; 39% over GMA’s 34% in Total Luzon; 53% versus GMA’s 25% in Total Visayas; and 51% versus GMA’s 28% in Total Mindanao.
Multinational audience measurement provider Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population.
https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/updates/010605190-abs-cbn-still-undisputed-leader-in-may
TV rivals claim lead in viewership ratings
ABS-CBN Corp. announced a lead in nationwide ratings while main rival GMA Network Inc. ruled in key urban areas for the month of May.
In a statement on Tuesday, ABS-CBN, which uses data from Kantar Media, said it cornered a nationwide average audience share of 44 percent against GMA’s 31 percent.
The Kapamilya network’s leadership in ratings is evident in its programs that have consistently topped the list of most watched shows nationwide, with FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (37%) keeping its claim as the number one program that Filipinos watch and It’s Showtime (36.5%). Angel Locsin’s action-packed The General’s Daughter (31.2%) followed closely on the second spot.
Search for the Idol Philippines (28.8%) kept its throne as the top-of-mind weekend show nationwide, followed by ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast TV Patrol that brought relevant news last month for its Halalan 2019 coverage.
Completing the top 10 are Sino ang May Sala? Mea Culpa, Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, Tonight with Boy Abunda, Bandila, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Rated K, Gandang Gabi Vice, Umagang Kay Ganda, Magandang Buhay, Nang Ngumiti ang Langit, Kadenang Ginto, Los Bastardos, Minute to Win It: Last Man Standing, Hiwaga ng Kambat and Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet.
GMA, using data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, said it got an average total day people audience share of 36.3 percent, beating ABS-CBN’s 30.7 percent in urban Luzon, which accounted for 72 percent of all urban TV viewers in the country.
In its statement, ABS-CBN said it was ahead of its rival in certain urban areas around the country.
For Metro Manila, ABS-CBN claimed a 42-percent lead against GMA’s 24 percent while in mega Manila, it won 36 percent against GMA’s 31 percent. ABS-CBN said it was also ahead in total Luzon, total Visayas and total Mindanao.
GMA said it continued to lead across the morning, afternoon and evening blocks. The network said ratings were also bolstered by its coverage of the midterm elections last month.
Kapuso shows likewise ruled the list of top-rating programs in Urban Luzon for the month of May with “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS)” again securing the number one spot. The award-winning magazine show similarly remained as the most watched program in National Urban Philippines.
KMJS was followed by Sahaya, Magpakailanman, 24 Oras, Kara Mia, Daddy’s Gurl, Pepito Manaloto, Love You Two, Studio 7 and Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko.
Completing the list were Eat Bulaga, Amazing Earth, The Crown Princess, The Boobay and Tekla Show, Unang Hirit, Dragon Lady, Tadhana, Wish Ko Lang, Imbestigador, Bubble Gang, Saksi, Wowowin, Bihag, Inagaw na Bituin, Dahil sa Pag-ibig, Are You Human? and 24 Oras Weekend.
GMA Network also maintained its dominance in Mega Manila, which accounts for 60 percent of all urban viewers in the country.
Based on official data from May 1 to 25, GMA registered an average total day people audience share of 38 percent outscoring ABS-CBN’s 27.8 percent. In the list of top-rating programs in Mega Manila, 22 out of the top 30 shows were from GMA.
Meanwhile, GMA Network’s “Eleksyon 2019: The GMA News and Public Affairs Special Coverage” was the top news source during the 2019 Midterm Elections. Overall, the Kapuso Network’s special coverage from May 13 to 14 recorded an average people rating of 3.2 percent in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), winning against ABS-CBN’s Halalan 2019, which only got 2.8 percent.
Nielsen TV Audience Measurement’s client pool covers a total of 32 clients/subscribers consisting of six local TV networks including ABS-CBN, TV5, Aksyon TV and CNN Philippines apart from its regional clients.
Kantar Media is a multinational market research group that specializes in audience measurement in more than 80 countries. ABS-CBN said Kantar had 26 TV networks, ad agencies and panregional networks subscribing to its ratings services.
https://business.inquirer.net/271991/tv-rivals-claim-lead-in-viewership-ratings
ABS-CBN claims nationwide lead; GMA secures NCR
MEDIA titans ABS-CBN Corp. and GMA Network Inc. on Tuesday continued to assert their dominance over the Philippine broadcast industry as their ratings war raged on last month.
While the Lopez-led network claimed leadership in nationwide ratings, GMA only highlighted its performance in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila.
In a statement, ABS-CBN said data from Kantar Media, which has a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes, showed that it remained the country’s leading network in May with a 44-percent average audience share, higher than GMA’s 31 percent.
The Kapamilya network also said it recorded an audience share of 42 percent in Metro Manila, against GMA’s 24 percent; 36 percent in Mega Manila versus its rival’s 31 percent; 39 percent in
Total Luzon versus the competitor’s 34 percent; 53 percent in Total Visayas, compared with GMA’s 25 percent; 51 percent in Total Mindanao, almost double GMA’s 28 percent.
The Kapamilya network’s leadership in ratings is evident in its programs that have consistently topped the list of most watched shows nationwide, with FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (37%) keeping its claim as the number one program that Filipinos watch and It’s Showtime (36.5%). Angel Locsin’s action-packed The General’s Daughter (31.2%) followed closely on the second spot.
Search for the Idol Philippines (28.8%) kept its throne as the top-of-mind weekend show nationwide, followed by ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast TV Patrol that brought relevant news last month for its Halalan 2019 coverage.
Completing the top 10 are Sino ang May Sala?, Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, Tonight with Boy Abunda, Bandila, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Ipaglaban Mo, Kadenang Ginto, Los Bastardos, Minute to Win It: Last Man Standing, Hiwaga ng Kambat and Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet.
GMA, on the other hand, said in a separate statement that a report from Nielsen TV showed that it secured the lead last month.
The Kapuso network generated an average total day people audience share of 36.3 percent in Urban Luzon last month, against ABS-CBN’s 30.7 percent.
In Mega Manila, which GMA claimed to hold 60 percent of all urban viewers in the Philippines, it defeated ABS-CBN with a total day average people audience share of 38 percent, versus its rival’s 27.8 percent.
Kapuso shows likewise ruled the list of top-rating programs in Urban Luzon for the month of May with Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) again securing the number one spot. The award-winning magazine show similarly remained as the most watched program in National Urban Philippines.
KMJS was followed by Sahaya, Magpakailanman, 24 Oras, Kara Mia, Daddy’s Gurl, Pepito Manaloto, Love You Two, Studio 7, and Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko.
Completing the list were Eat Bulaga, Amazing Earth, The Crown Princess, The Boobay and Tekla Show, Dragon Lady, Tadhana, Wish Ko Lang, Imbestigador, Bubble Gang, Saksi, Wowowin, Bihag, Inagaw na Bituin, Dahil sa Pag-ibig, Are You Human? and 24 Oras Weekend.
GMA Network also maintained its dominance in Mega Manila, which accounts for 60 percent of all urban viewers in the country.
Based on official data from May 1 to 25, GMA registered an average total day people audience share of 38 percent outscoring ABS-CBN’s 27.8 percent. In the list of top-rating programs in Mega Manila, 22 out of the top 30 shows were from GMA.
Meanwhile, GMA Network’s “Eleksyon 2019: The GMA News and Public Affairs Special Coverage” was the top news source during the 2019 Midterm Elections. Overall, the Kapuso Network’s special coverage from May 13 to 14 recorded an average people rating of 3.2 percent in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), winning against ABS-CBN’s Halalan 2019, which only got 2.8 percent.
Shares of ABS-CBN and GMA traded to nearly flat, closing at P18.36 and P5.39 apiece, respectively, on Tuesday.
https://www.manilatimes.net/abs-cbn-claims-nationwide-lead-gma-secures-ncr/564709/
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