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How will (or must) a unified ABS-CBN News channel look like?

ANC? TeleRadyo? A unified news channel? On Thursday, September 22, Bilyonaryo broke the news that ABS-CBN execs were given proposals to either save one between the network’s news channels ANC and TeleRadyo or merge both stations and their programming into a single channel. According to the unnamed source in the article, the plan was churned […]

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‘Hoops… or oops?’: The challenges for ABS-CBN Sports if it is to be revived in 2022

ABS-CBN Sports was once the country’s premier sports broadcaster and contractor during its heyday. In 2020, during what is now considered to be the darkest hour for ABS-CBN as a company, the media giant closed down several of its divisions. Among the biggest departments to be hit is the Integrated Sports group, which saw the […]

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The possibilities for A2Z’s other DTT slots as it adds TeleRadyo

TeleRadyo is believed to have been added to A2Z’s digital TV frequency today, April 29, 2022. On June 30, 2020, the NTC issued an alias cease-and-desist order vs. ABS-CBN Corporation’s blocktime deal with AMCARA, its long-time partner for channel 23, and later DTT channel 43 when ABS fully acquired Studio 23. Because of the order, […]

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2022 Philippine election debates: The possibilities and the needs

In less than a month, the ball game will officially begin. This May 9, the Philippines will elect its new set of leaders. From national, up to local officers, registered voters will decide the fate of our country in the next six years. To help them make an informed decision, the media as the fourth […]

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Analysis on Cignal’s post-One Screen and Colours era

Effective January 1, 2022. In a surprise announcement, on December 11, 2021, Cignal TV shared across its social media pages that two of its owned channels will cease operations by the beginning next year. Affected by the upcoming changes are Colours and One Screen. According to the satellite TV operator, the decision to discontinue both […]

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Yey! It’s back: The future of the kids channel upon its imminent return

After a year, it’s back. On June 30, 2020, an alias cease-and-desist order was issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) versus ABS-CBN. That time, it was regarding the broadcast of its digital channels using AMCARA Broadcasting’s frequency, most notably channel 43 in Metro Manila. Because of the said order, CineMo!, Jeepney TV, and Knowledge […]

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RGB meets RGB: The alliance between ABS-CBN and BEAM

A..B..S..C..B..EAM After much speculations, the tie-up between the two companies is happening. Could there be more to that? Last September, ABS-CBN’s subsidiary Knowledge Channel announced that it would be returning full-time to nationwide free TV after a year. Beginning October 6, KCh will become available on digital terrestrial television nationwide via a familiar ally, BEAM […]

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Is A2Z bound to expand beyond Mega Manila via new affiliate?

It seems like A2Z will no longer be just limited to Mega Manila. On September 15, PRTV Tacloban, a regional television station in Leyte owned by Philippine Collective Media Corporation, uploaded an updated promo plug on the launch of ABS-CBN Entertainment shows on their channel. Previously, the plug only mentioned PRTV Channel 12, hinting that […]

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What could happen to Disney after its October 1 ‘D-day’ in the Philippines?

Come October 1, the Disney Channel and several more of its namesake company’s portfolio will be no more in Southeast Asia, the Philippines included. Back in April, a memo directed to the Walt Disney Company’s regional office in Asia was shared to the media. According to the said paper, the company will soon transition to […]

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How would the ABS-CBN family embrace the siblings of TV5

ABS-CBN on TV5… finally? If you’ve been living under a rock or is just outside of the station’s coverage area, ABS-CBN Corporation forged a blocktime deal with ZOE TV to air Kapamilya shows on the latter’s A2Z channel 11. Every day, about 10 hours of Eleven’s programming is occupied by shows produced by the embattled […]