While we were not aware of Rep. Joey Salceda’s filing of a bill to grant a broadcast franchise to ABS-CBN today, we are deeply grateful for his support and belief in ABS-CBN’s contributions and mission to serve the Filipino public.
We would also like to express our sincerest thanks to Reps. Gabriel Bordado Jr., Arlene Brosas, France Castro, Raoul Manuel, Johnny Pimentel, and Rufus Rodriguez, who have previously filed similar bills.
Albay Rep. Joey Salceda has filed House Bill 11252, which seek to renew the franchise of ABS-CBN, almost 5 years since the House of Representatives under the Duterte administration revoked the media giant’s bid to renew its franchise.
Congressman Joey Salceda files a House bill seeking the renewal of the franchise of ABS-CBN, nearly five years since the House of Representatives under the Duterte administration denied the media giant's bid for a new license. | via Dwight de Leon/Rappler pic.twitter.com/zvg2vMqpD5
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), during House deliberations on the ABS-CBN franchise in the previous Congress, certified that the franchise grantee did not violate ownership restrictions and did not have pending tax liabilities.
The non-renewal of the franchise, however, cost some 11,000 direct jobs. This representation also argued that the information asymmetries that resulted from the loss of an information source caused thousands of new COVID-19 infections during the critical 2020 period.
Prior to the rejection of the franchise renewal, some 36% of Filipinos derived their news and entertainment from the channel. ABS-CBN’s extensive regional network reach was also the source for news and updates on impending disasters, making the channel crucial then to disaster risk reduction strategies at the local level.
Given the merits of renewing the franchise, as well as the clarifications made by government agencies over certain allegations against the grantee, this representation urges Congress to reconsider the non-renewal of the franchise by the previous Congress.
It remains to be seen if the current House of Representatives under Marcos Jr. Admin will grant ABS-CBN to renew its franchise.
Veteran host Boy Abunda just confirmed that celebrity couple Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque have split up and calls off their wedding. In the opening of the February 6 episode of “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” sharing he was in Hong Kong over the weekend for work reasons when he received two devastating news.
First is the death of ABS-CBN’s Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal, whom Boy quickly paid tribute to. Then he immediately went to the Bea and Dominic’s break-up.
Boy Abunda said “Ako’y nalungkot talaga dahil madalas kami nagkikita ni Bea, nagkukuwentuhan kami sa buhay, sa kanila, their marriage plans, et cetera.” Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque got engaged last July 2023 after Dominic proposed to Bea in Las Casas.
Abunda’s statement verified the accuracy of Ogie Diaz’s report that Bea and Dominic had indeed parted ways, video below.
As of this posting, Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque have not spoken about the details and have not made any changes to their social media accounts in relation to their engagement.
Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque have parted ways, talk show host Boy Abunda says in an episode of “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.”
The ex-couple were engaged in July 2023 after more than two years of dating.
Just like that, ABS-CBN release their official statement regarding the 12-day suspension of “It’s Showtime.” that Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) following complaints against the indecent acts done in one of its segments, “Isip Bata”.
We have received the ruling from the MTRCB, indicating that “It’s Showtime” will be suspended for a duration of 12 days from finality of the decision.
We will submit a Motion for Reconsideration as we humbly maintain that there was no violation of pertinent law.
We are also committed to working with the MTRCB to ensure that “It’s Showtime” can continue to bring joy and entertainment to our noontime viewers.
We are truly grateful to the Madlang People for their unwavering love and support for “It’s Showtime.”
READ: ABS-CBN's official statement regarding MTRCB’s 12-day suspension on the airing of “It’s Showtime.” pic.twitter.com/3kRrgJjGuf
Metro Magazine, the country’s premier fashion magazine just gave us a full view of Jane de Leon wearing the icon Darna suit. Jane de Leon’s Darna is a project that have been in project for a long time, there were even reports that the project have been cancelled due to a very high production cost. The new Darna series aired in ABS-CBN this month and scheduled to release at least 5 episodes.
Created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo, Darna follows the story of Narda who becomes the titular superhero after swallowing a white stone that fell from the sky. Darna is directed by master director Chito S. Roño with Avel Sunpongco and Benedict Mique, Casts of the series are Zaijian Jaranilla as Ding, Narna’s younger brother with actress and former Darna Rio Locsin, Iza Calzado plays the original Darna from Planet Marte, who later pass on the magical stone to her daughter Narda before dying in battle.
The cast also includes Paolo Gumabao, Simon Ibarra, Young JV, Zeppi Borromeo, Marvin Yap, Yogo Singh, L.A. Santos, Joj Agpangan, Mark Manicad, Richard Quan, Dawn Chang, Viveika Ravanes, Eric Fructuoso, and Jeffrey Santos.
Seven days after filing his COC for senator, Veteran news anchor and former vice president Noli de Castro is withdrawing his candidacy for senator, this was confirmed by Aksyon Demokratiko chairman Ernest Ramel.
It’s unclear why ‘Kabayan’ Noli de Castro pulled out of the senate race but De Castro said “serve Filipinos better by continuing to work in the news industry, rather than in politics.”
O loko ginalingan eh. ABS-CBN CSID always the BEST!. With or without franchise patuloy sa paggawa ng serbisyo sa Pilipino saan ka man naroroon. Naluha ako. #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya#KapamilyaForever@ABSCBNNews
Nakakaantig ng damdamin & nakakaiyak naman ang ABS Christmas Station ID. Wala pa ding kupas. You still are the best. Even without a franchise. With you all the way, Kapamilya. Here's to more brighter days ahead. #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya#ABSCBNChristmasStationID#KapamilyaForever
Ang Puso ng Kapamilya ng Bawat Pilipino at Walang Puso sa gitna ng Banta ng Pandemya na hindi pang wakasan at sa gitna ng dilim na possibleng liwanag ang bukas na kasalukuyang manatili sa iyo. Sumasaludo po ang ABS-CBN!#IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya#IbalikAngABSCBN#LabanKapamilya
When I heard the full version of #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya CSID of ABS-CBN, something captured me. The song lyrics tell us the story- the summary of what they've been through this year. As a station. For their talent/artist and employees. pic.twitter.com/lWL5XgywgG
ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID is what I always look forward to at the end of a year and they never failed me this year! Just WOW! #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya
In fairness super Ganda nga ABS-CBN Christmas Station I.D ever since naman talaga maaasahan natin sila pagdating sa mga Station I.D,. T’was all about hope,love and sharing ..lumiliwanag ang kapaligiran .#ABSCBNChristmasStationID#IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya
Nothing really compares to ABSCBN CSID. It's heartfelt, and watching it makes u feel proud as filipino for bringing the best of each of us to this world despite of inadequacies & circumstances. Lord, #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya ng sambayanang ito.☝️
ABC-CBN just aired their Christmas station ID “Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya”, the music video first aired on Tuesday, December 1 right after its flagship news program, TV Patrol.
The music video features that biggest ABS-CBN talents – both news and entertainment, including the Network’s top executives.
Lyrics written by Robert Labayen and Love Rose De Leon and brought to life by composer Thyro Alfaro.
Twenty Kapamilya singers have collaborated to perform the Christmas ID 2020 song: Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, Morissette Amon, Bamboo, Janine Berdin, Darren Espanto, Vice Ganda, Sarah Geronimo, Toni Gonzaga, Jona, Moira, Martin Nievera, Elha Nympha, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Inigo Pascual, Angeline Quinto, Lea Salonga, Erik Santos, KZ Tandingan and Gary Valenciano.
There is a light inside all of us that never goes out. It will keep on burning no matter how dark the times have become because of the trials that test our spirit. This Christmas, we remember that God is this inexhaustible source, and the goodness He instilled in us will inspire us to pass on His light to others until our collective light wins and brings us real joy.
This is the lesson imparted by the stories featured in this year’s ABS-CBN Christmas ID “Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya.” Take, for example, Arjanmar and Khaye Rebeta who proved that a pandemic could not dim their love story. Or of Moching Bueno, who found joy in serving frontliners despite suffering from his own loss. God’s infinite light also shines through the love of our family, as shown in the stories of Rodolfo Ariño, a PWD breadwinner and Peter Roncales who braved all odds to reunite with his loved ones. These and many other heartwarming stories will spark hope that a joyful Christmas is possible despite the challenges of the year 2020.
ABS-CBN has lifted the geo-block of TV Patrol and can now be access worldwide.
For Kapamilyas outside the country, TV Patrol is now available worldwide on Youtube, Facebook, https://t.co/8dVGnXCFKm and ABS-CBN News app. Geo-blocking has been lifted.
ABS-CBN just struck a deal with Zoe Broadcasting Network Inc. to air their entertainment shows in Channel 11, which was rebranded to A2Z Channel 11, starting this October 11, 2020.
The news of reairing of the ABS-CBN’s entertainment shows, comes just 5 months after ABS-CBN officially signed off last May 4, 2020.
BREAKING: ABS-CBN to air entertainment shows on Channel 11 starting Oct. 10, marking its return to free TV after franchise loss. @InquirerBizpic.twitter.com/MIyAXIijFJ
This will surely disappoint a lot of Darna fans, since it been reported that Darna film starring Jane De Leon will no longer push through.
The reason for the cancellation is that the production cost of the film has ballooned to PHP240 million, Php 140 million have already been spent and Php 100 million more is needed to complete the project.
The film as previously scheduled for a 2020 release but due to the delays that it experience, including the delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the ABS-CBN and Star Cinema decided not to continue the project.
Liza Soberano was originally given the role but she had to leave the project in April due to an injury on her finger that required her to undergo surgery.
Created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo, Darna follows the story of Narda who becomes the titular superhero after swallowing a white stone that fell from the sky.
A good read if you want to be educated in ABS-CBN’s quo warranto case.
Lian Buan, reporting for Rappler;
In a 58-page comment submitted to the Supreme Court on Monday, February 24, ABS-CBN answered the accusations point-by-point as it fights for its franchise on all fronts.
At the Supreme Court, ABS-CBN hopes the justices would junk the petition outright for being the wrong venue, citing hierarchy of courts. The Supreme Court is not a trier of facts, and ABS-CBN said Calida’s case deals heavily with factual issues that should be resolved by either lower courts or different administrative agencies, and not the High Tribunal.
