Anak TV ‘Makabata’ 2012 Star Awardees - Full List

Anak TV ‘Makabata’ 2012 Star Awardees - Full List Nineteen Kapamilya, four Kapuso and two Kapatid stars are these year's most admired, most trusted, most favored, respected and most worthy of emulation by children and the youth according to the 2012 Anak TV “Makabata” Star Awards. They are: Male TV Personalities: Anthony Taberna (ABS-CBN) Arnold Clavio (GMA-7) Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN) Coco Martin (ABS-CBN) Gerald Anderson (ABS-CBN) Kim Atienza (ABS-CBN) Noli de Castro (ABS-CBN) Richard Yap (ABS-CBN) Ryan Agoncillo (GMA-7/TV-5) Ted Failon (ABS-CBN) Vic Sotto (GMA-7/TV-5) Vhong Navarro (ABS-CBN) Zaijian Jaranilla...

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Mindanao Film Festival 2012 Movie Entries Now Showing at Gaisano Mall Cinemas

Mindanao Film Festival 2012 Movie Entries Now Showing at Gaisano Mall Cinemas Thirty-four short films from up and coming filmmakers in the South and four films by established regional directors were handpicked to be featured at the 9th Mindanao Film Festival (MFF), to be held from December 4 to 11 in Davao City. They are: NEW FILMMAKERS: Davao Films Masaligan - Gary Bautista Gugma ni Pilo - Albert Egot Somnolence - Aidx Paredes Migo Niño - Sonny Campaner Traynta - James Labrigas Bedtime - Dawn Rufon Mindanao Films: Pagsaha - Kim Regulacion Sentimiento Del Maga Quieto - Vincent Suarez Tsinelas ni Loloy - Dennis Coronel Ang...

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TV5's ‘The Million Peso Money Drop’ Continues to Provide Life Changing Experience to Filipinos

TV5's ‘The Million Peso Money Drop’ Continues to Provide Life Changing Experience to Filipinos TV5’s The Million Peso Money Drop continues to change Filipinos’ lives with its unique blend of excitement and suspense in each hour-long episode. Only half-way through its maiden season in the Philippines, the show has become a fast favorite among viewers - with more and more people live-tweeting the show on Sunday nights. The show’s distinct format is designed to keep everyone on their toes - from the contestants and the audience to the viewers at home and host Vic Sotto. To date, only two pairs of contestants have emerged victorious from...

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'Be Careful with My Heart' Stars Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap Receive Their First Anak TV Seal Awards

'Be Careful with My Heart' Stars Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap Receive Their First Anak TV Seal Awards “Be Careful With My Heart” stars Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap are proud first-time winners of the Anak TV Seal, a national awards given to Philippine television programs and personalities that are child-sensitive and family-friendly. Jodi and Richard were part of the roster of male and female ‘Favorite Anak TV Makabata Stars’ based on the Boto Ko ‘To survey that surveyed adult voters who among local TV personalities their households held in high esteem. Aside from Jodi and Richard, their top-rating primetanghali kilig-serye “Be...

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GMA-7 Tops 2012 NUTAM Ratings

GMA-7 Tops 2012 NUTAM Ratings Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) is set for a strong finish this 2012 as it continues to lead rival networks in nationwide television ratings, according to partial year data from the industry’s widely recognized ratings supplier Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. For the period January to November 2012 (November 25 to 30 based on overnight data), GMA recorded an average total day (6 AM to 12 MN) household audience share of 34.6 percent in National Urban Philippines or NUTAM; up 3.1 points from ABS-CBN’s 31.5 percent, and up 19.6 points from TV5′s 15 percent. GMA also scored impressive total day ratings...

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Sarah Geronimo ‘Bayanihan Para sa Kapayapaan’ Music Video

Sarah Geronimo ‘Bayanihan Para sa Kapayapaan’ Music Video ...

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TV5 Launches New Media Platforms

TV5 Launches New Media Platforms Speaking at the launch of TV5’s new media and digital publishing properties, President and CEO Atty. Ray C. Espinosa shares the “story of convergence” of all TV5 platforms parallel with the direction of its parent company PLDT, “Our story is one of convergence. One of how different mediums like TV, mobile, radio, and print interact with one another which results in a richer experience for our users and our advertisers.” “The lines between TV, radio, print, online, and mobile are not just blurring, they are disappearing completely. The challenge for networks today is to embrace that change and to create...

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Typhoon Pablo - PAGASA Weather Update December 3, 2012

Typhoon Pablo - PAGASA Weather Update December 3, 2012 At 5:00 pm today, December 3, Typhoon Pablo has maintained its strength and is now threatening Davao Oriental - Surigao Del Sur Area. Typhoon Pablo was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 390 km Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (7.1°N, 129.9°E) with maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 210 kph.  It is forecast to move West West at 26 kph. Public Storm Warning Signal Signal No.3 (101-185 kph winds): Surigao del Norte Siargao Surigao del Sur Dinagat Province Agusan del Norte Agusan...

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