Comparing the Two Anime Lineups of 2015

Before the new year starts, the Astig Authority block of GMA 7, the worst television station in the Philippines, and Hero TV, the anime cable channel operated by the number one television station in the country ABS-CBN, have respectively revealed their program lineup for 2015. Anime fans would be very excited for these two previews for the two networks are expected to have their strongest lineup for the new year. But, there is one problem that really put GMA 7 to impending doom.

On Be Careful with my Heart and Give Love on Christmas

The third and final story of ABS-CBN's daytime Christmas drama anthology Give Love on Christmas, dubbed as The Exchange Gift, featuring Paulo Avelino and KC Concepcion will start airing on January 5, 2015. (Photo courtesy of PinoyExchange.com)

When the longest-running daytime show in the country Be Careful with my Heart ended, I did not expect that its successor, the Christmas drama anthology Give Love on Christmas, would ever succeed in television ratings but not as huge as its predecessor. But, you know what, it's fine to know that it is doing well.

UAAP Stays on ABS-CBN

It seems that the country's most popular collegiate sports league is most likely to stay with the true number one television station in the Philippines.

GMA 7, Meet your Match for December 31!!

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It's been more than ten years since GMA 7 gave us the most exciting New Year's Countdown party in Philippine television, and it becomes simply unstoppable. But this year is different. Because now the worst television station in the country has reasons to make this year's party better than the usual, considering that another major network is preparing for its own New Year's Countdown party.

Random Notes: Dream Dad

Dream Dad revolves on the story of two different characters Baste (Zanjoe Marudo), a bachelor who focuses on his family's welfare, and  Baby (Jana Agoncillo), an orphan who is searching for a family that will love and accept her. (Photo courtesy of Astig.ph)

Many Filipino TV viewers are now hooked to the newest primetime series on ABS-CBN, Dream Dad. I was surprised by the warmest reception that a primetime drama has so far throughout the year.

Coming Soon: Pangako sa 'Yo Remake

ABS-CBN has introduced many upcoming programs to be launched within the first half of 2015. And one of these is the much-anticipated remake of Pangako sa 'Yo.

Remembering the Early Years of Knowledge Channel

Knowledge Channel, an educational cable channel owned by ABS-CBN Corporation, was launched on November 6, 1999. It airs everyday from 6:00 am until midnight, with each program condenses 20 minutes of airing. (Photo courtesy of Youtube)

Knowledge Channel, the only educational television channel in the Philippines, celebrated its 15th year anniversary last month. It is intended for millions of public school students in the Philippines, particularly in remote areas, in order to effectively disseminate the lessons supplementing in the national curriculum.

The Happy Network Becomes a Very Healthy Network

One of the new shows to be launched on TV5 for 2015 is Happy Wives, Happy Life featuring the wives of well-known PBA players. (Photo courtesy of News5 Everywhere)

TV5, dubbed as the happy network, continues to break boundaries and change the landscape in the Philippine television industry as the fastest-growing broadcasting company in the Philippines has gained unprecedented and unexpected success so far throughout the year.

2014 ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID Review

ABS-CBN has been traditionally showing their own Christmas station IDs through the years since the beginning of the new millennium. And as you know, every station ID that is always aired during the holidays has a theme. For this year, it is all about thanksgiving. I would like to share to you what you want to know about the 2014 ABS-CBN Christmas station ID, as well as my own thoughts about it.

Getting Hooked to the Happy Network

The hit primetime mini-series Wattpad Presents, based on stories popularized on Wattpad, has become a popular viewing habit for Filipino teenagers since it began airing last September 2014. (Courtesy of pinoyshowbizphotos.blogspot.com)

I was surprised to see that more and more Filipino viewers are beginning to get hooked up to the highly engaging and innovative programs on TV5, the fastest-growing broadcasting network in the Philippines. And it did not disappoint me since I have been supporting the network since Philippine business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan started to take over the station back in 2010. The happy network has indeed redefined Philippine television with its own brand of programming.

Happy Global Kapit-Bisig Day!!

Logo courtesy of ABS-CBN

Be Careful with my Heart, one of ABS-CBN's longest-running drama series today and the number one daytime program in Philippine television, will officially end on November 28, 2014. This day would be known as Global Kapit-Bisig Day as millions of TV viewers from all over the Philippines and around the world are invited to join hands and witness the final episode of the show that has been around during lunch breaks in two years and captured the hearts of many Filipinos in the country.

A Bandwagon of Filipino-Dubbed Blockbuster Movies

Tagalized Movie Channel is a 24/7 movie channel that features the biggest Hollywood and Asian movies dubbed in Filipino. (Logo courtesy of Wikipedia)

When TV5 rebranded itself in 2010 as the Kapatid network, it introduced a new growing trend in Philippine television - airing big blockbuster movies but dubbed in Filipino. This would seem to be the case, as it efforts to provide understanding to many Filipino households while watching dubbed movies paid off as Viva Communications Inc. launched its newest pay TV channel, TMC or Tagalized Movie Channel.

Revisiting What TV5 Did Last Year

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In September 2013, under the guidance of its new president Noel Lorenzana, TV5 has started relaunching itself by having a weekend primetime block filled with entertaining and engaging shows, known as the Weekend Do It Better block. This is what the network did first last year to reassert itself as the fastest-growing network in the country. And that does not stop there.

Two Sunday Magazine Shows are Ten Years Old

Two Sunday night magazine shows are now celebrating their 10th year anniversary in Philippine television, namely ABS-CBN's Rated K and Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho on GMA 7. These two shows have been featuring the best of both worlds through the years - from the latest in current affairs to personalities that are making trends, as well as the best of life such as food trips, beauty and wellness tips, places to travel, and more. But when it comes to features and relevance, these rival shows are different.

GMA's Most Recent Big Dilemma is in its Primetime Grid

More Than Words starring Elmo Magalona and Janine Gutierrez will be premiering on November 17 on GMA 7 after 24 Oras. This is one of the biggest dilemmas that the network's primetime block will experience so far by the end of the year. (Photo courtesy of From The Tube via GMA)

GMA 7 has a lot of big dilemmas so far within the year, which includes the same old reasons why it is still the worst television station in the Philippines. But, it is not over for the Kapuso network. This is because the most recent dilemma that the network begins to experience is within its primetime programming.

5 Serious Facts About Five Years of It's Showtime

This colored logo represents the 5th year anniversary of It's Showtime, the number one noontime show in Philippine television today, which was held throughout the month of October. (Photo Courtesy of astig.ph)

ABS-CBN's "It's Showtime" has successfully celebrated its 5th year anniversary throughout the month of October. Its performance in the ratings game during the traditional Magpasikat week last October 20-25, 2014, where the hosts themselves compete to showcase their own highly engaging world class performances all for the happiness of its viewers fondly known as the madlang pipol, is a strong statement that it is the new number one noontime show in Philippine television today. Believe it or not, this show is one of the reasons why I enjoy watching shows on free TV.

The State of the Primetime TV Wars

The historical drama Ilustrado debuted last October 20, 2014 on GMA 7 with a not-so-good performance in the ratings game. (Poster courtesy of Starmometer.com)

The respective launches of the historical drama Ilustrado and the Korean period drama Empress Ki is a strong and valid statement that GMA 7 is more desperate and very serious about conquering primetime in Philippine television over its rival network ABS-CBN. So far throughout the year, GMA has been known for its groundbreaking and heartwarming primetime shows that captivate many Filipino viewers. However, despite the success, many of its programs are still no match for the world-class, high-quality lineup of primetime dramas aired on the true number one television station in the Philippines.

GMA's Inability to Beat ABS-CBN on Sunday Nights

Gandang Gabi Vice, the masa-oriented late Sunday night talk show, has been a consistent top-rater and trending program on social media since 2011. (Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia)

Sunday nights are very typical for the Filipino family. After a day of family fun and bonding, it is time for Filipinos to watch their favorite TV shows on their homes while eating and before they go to sleep. Many Filipino families would prefer watch shows aired on ABS-CBN rather than those on GMA 7. Although some of GMA's shows on Sunday nights are social media stars, their popularity on social media is not enough for them to outmatch the high-quality programming that the Kapamilya network has when it comes to the ratings game. In fact, it is one of the many reasons why GMA 7 is the worst station in Philippine television today.

Friday Night Basketball Returns on ABS-CBN

The new broadcast deal between NBA, Solar Entertainment, and ABS-CBN will provide more NBA games to many Philippine TV viewers. (Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN News via fromthetube.wordpress.com)

It's official!! NBA, the world's oldest and most popular professional basketball league, stays on the true number one television station in the Philippines, ABS-CBN.

Channel 9 Has Just Hit the Jackpot Literally

RPN 9 will now be known as CNN Philippines starting January 2015, after CNN signed a five-year brand and licensing agreement with Nine Media Corporation. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

It seems that RPN 9 has brought home what is considered to be one of the biggest and possibly the most significant prizes in the history of Philippine television today. Starting January 2015, channel 9 on free TV will now be officially known as CNN Philippines. Really? How come?