Welcome the season of summer with more than 150 Kapamilya stars as ABS-CBN officially launches its highly anticipated summer station ID (SID) dubbed as “Summer ang Simula” this Sunday (Mar 21) on “ASAP XV.”

According to ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management (CCM) Head Robert Labayen, the concept is anchored on the idea of summer as the perfect time to enjoy and at the same time TO gear up for change.

“Every summer day is the perfect time for new beginnings. Every day is a chance to be pro-active, to help save the environment, to promote livelihood, and to look at the world we live in, in a brand new light,” said Labayen.

Witness ABS-CBN’s sought after entertainment and news personalities involve themselves in activities on different platforms SUCH AS of Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo, Bayanijuan, and other ABS-CBN Foundation programs like Sagip Kapamilya, Kapit Bisig sa Ilog Pasig, and E Media.

Inspired by the colors and images of the art technique called a collage, all of their campaigns and summer activities form different images which later on become part of one final canvass that paints a better world for the Filipino.

The song “Summer Ang Simula” features “Pinoy Dream Academy” Grand Star Dreamer Yeng Constatino and Kean of Callalily. It is an original song written and composed by ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management team: words by Edsel Misenas and music by Lloyd Corpuz, Odon Aspiras and Jordan Constantino, produced by Jonathan Manalo for Star Records.

The 2010 Summer SID was created by ABS-CBN CCM headed by Robert Labayen, Johnny de los Santos, Ira Zabat, Patrick De Leon with the SID team, Edsel Misenas, Dang Baldonado, Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Joan Mole, Christina Barbin and Sheryl Ramos. It is directed by Paolo Ramos. Other members are Peewee Gonzales, Assistant Director; Jimmy Porca, Project Coordinator; Odyssey Flores, Cinematographer; Oliver Paler, Post-Production Head; Sammy Esquillon and Angel Diesta, Production Designers; Gelo Dayao, Editor; Mary Ann Rejano, Caster; Marvin Bragas, Location Manager.

Watch for the premiere of “Summer ang Simula” this Sunday (March 21) in “ASAP XV” on ABS-CBN.

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It’s 2010 and to start it with a bang, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group parties hard in the Queen City of the South and the country’s oldest city – Cebu during one of the most anticipated events of the year, the Sinulog Festival.

An annual event in the seat of Christianity in the Philippines, the Sinulog festival honors the patron saint of Cebu City with a dance ritual. Known for its vibrant street parade with hundreds of participants in bright costumes and lively dancing, this year’s Sinulog Festival will become more colorful with a Kapamilya style celebration.

Get a chance to party with Banana Split funny men John Prats, Zanjoe Marudo and Jason Gainza and ‘And I Love You Goodbye’ star Angelica Panganiban with their special production numbers and a special meet and greet with their fans. There will also be surprise games and treats so be sure to be at the Ayala Parking, Cebu City on January 16, 4pm for a dose of the Kapamilya Karavan in Cebu.

On the 17th, watch out for the Kapamilya float with ex-PBB housemates Princess, Tom and Rica.

ABS-CBN received most recognitions for the televisions categories namely Best Drama Series for top-rating series “May Bukas Pa” and “Tayong Dalawa;” Best News Magazine for “Wonder Mom”; Best Special Event Coverage forg “Kidnap”; Best Business News or Feature for ANC’s “Start Up”; Best TV Special for “Kwento ng mga Peligrino”; and Best News Program for ABS-CBN Baguio’s TV Patrol Northern Luzon.

In the radio categories, DZMM reaped awards for its various programs at commercial such as “MMK sa DZMM” for Best Drama Program; “Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Syete” for Best News Program, “Pasada Sais Trenta” for Best News and Commentary Program, “Sikap Pinoy” for Best Business News or Feature, and Best Radio Ad for its values campaign.

Meanwhile, “Sports Unlimited” hosted by Dyan Castillejo and Marc Nelson made it to the CMMA Hall of Fame for winning Best Sports Program for three consecutive years, as well as DZMM’s “Radyo Negosyo” for Best Radio Business News or Feature. This is the first time DZMM entered the prestigious Hall of Fame.

A special award, on the other hand, was given by Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales for primetime drama “May Bukas Pa” which was personally accepted by miracle boy himself, Zaijian “Santino” Jaranilla, together with the fathers of Brgy. Pag-Asa.

ABS-CBN Cebu’s “Sidewalk” program was also awarded a citation for Best Educational Program for radio.

The CMMA is an award giving body that honors media practitioners in the field of television, radio, and music who have promoted basic human values through their works.

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Video Link: ABS-CBN Summer 2009 Line-up Plug

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Video Link: ABS-CBN 2009 Summer Station ID World Premiere

This means Pacman’s upcoming bout with British boxing superstar Ricky Hatton on May 2, 2009 will be televised in the Philippines via ABS-CBN Channel 2 and overseas via the Filipino Channel (TFC).

Pacman clarifies that coming back to ABS-CBN, the network that aired his previous bouts including the one against Mexican Oscar Larios in July 2006, was his own decision.

“Pagkatapos kong pagisipang mabuti, nilapitan ko ang ABS-CBN at nagpagpasyahan ko pong makipag partner muli sa kanila. Sarili ko itong desisyon. Sa ABS-CBN mapapanood n’yo ang laban ko kay Ricky Hatton at iba ko pang laban,” he said.

Bong Osorio, ABS-CBN Head of Corporate Communications, expressed his happiness with the return of Pacman to ABS-CBN and vowed to support him for the honor of the country.

“…Welcome home, Kapamilya!,” he said.

Kris Aquino declared with excitement on SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon Wednesday night that Manny’s return to ABS-CBN is now confirmed. Jinky, Manny’s wife, told Kris that her husband has been longing to return to the kapamilya network. She added that it’s all Manny who find ways to make the transfer possible.

Video Link: Manny Returns to ABS-CBN – SNN

Now that the heavy favorite is out of the competition, the battle for the Bb. Pilipinas crown tonight will be a part of the network war.

Two former reality competition contestants from rival networks are now competing with each other in Bb. Pilipinas.

From the kapuso corner is 20 years old Richelle Angalot, also known as Rich Asuncion, a former Starstruck contestant. Richelle, hailed from Bohol, stands 5′6″, weighs 118 lbs. and has a vital statistics of 33-24-34 1/2. She is a graduate of UP Diliman with a degree in Tourism.

From the kapamilya corner is 18 years old Priscilla Navidad, a former Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus contestant. Priscilla, hailed from Davao City, stands 5′8″, weighs 118 lbs. and has a vital statistics of 33-25 1/4-35 1/2. She is a graduate of AMA Computer University with a degree in Accountancy, major in Management.

Who will prevail? The kapuso beauty Richelle Angalot or the towering and intelligent kapamilya star Priscilla Navidad? Find out tonight in the coronation night of Binibining Pilipinas 2009 beauty pageant happening at the Araneta Coliseum with a delayed telecast over GMA-7.

This year’s theme is “May Katuparan ang Hiling sa Kapamilyang Kapiling.” Selected Kapamilya stars like Judy Ann Santos, Dolphy, Sharon Cuneta, Gabby Concepcion, Sam Milby, Boy Abunda, Kris Aquino, John Lloyd Cruz, Angel Locsin, Ai Ai delas Alas, KC Concepcion, etc. share what Christmas means to them and how they celebrate the season with their families. The theme song “Kapamilyang Kapiling” is sung by Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo.

Video Link: ABS-CBN 2008 Christmas Station ID

According to reports, Karylle and her STAGES manager Carlo Orosa went to the 7th floor of GMA Network Center to formally say goodbye to GMA executives particularly to Wilma Galvante, GMA’s Senior Vice President for Entertainment TV.

Karylle’s current show with the Kapuso network is the Sunday musical variety show SOP. She is also tasked to sing the Philippine National Anthem in the Manny Pacquiao-Oscar dela Hoya bout on December 7.

Aside from SOP, Karylle starred in the following kapuso programs since 2003: Twin Hearts, Encantadia, Etheria, Kamandag, Love to Love, Magic Kamison and Pinoy Idol Extra.

One of the alleged memo’s casualties is Paolo Contis, the lead star of Midnight DJ on TV 5. Accordingly, Paolo has been asked to finish his stint in said show. But the actor begged from his home studio to have a graceful exit by finishing the first season.

Undeniably, GMA is the country’s leading network. So, its executives should be thankful that they have reached this far. And they owe it to the viewing public.

ABS-CBN, on the other hand, has been supportive of the newly-revived network by allowing some of its lesser-known talents to appear in the shows of the latter. In fact, TV 5 has been tagged as an extension of the Kapamilya network. Sa ipinapakitang suporta nito sa TV5, tinatrato nito na isa itong kapamilya sa TV industry. Sana tuluy-tuloy ang ganitong mentalidad para mas maging healthy ang competition.

It has been my dream to see the day when stars cross channel just like the old days. Now, it has become boring seeing the same faces in one channel from sunrise to sundown.

As it is, TV5 is now the David among the two Goliaths in the TV industry. But remember, David defeated Goliath. The Berlin Wall collapsed. So had the Twin Towers. Siguro naman kahit gaano katayog ang isang bagay, babagsak at babagsak rin ito.

Kailan kaya talaga nating mapapatunayan na kapamilya at kapuso ng ABS-CBN at GMA ang isa’t-isa maging ang buong industriya ng telebisyon? Just asking…

Source: Journal Online
Author: Joey Aquino

On August 12, 2008, John Prats signed a one-year contract with ABS-CBN at the ABS-CBN executive boardroom. His next project with the kapamilya network is the next superhero installment in the Mars Ravelo’s Komiks series, “Tiny Tony.”

The 24-year-old dance heartthrob has been with ABS-CBN for 17 years. Her sister, Camile Prats, transferred to the kapuso network a couple of years ago.

Aside from Tiny Tony, John will star in the September episodes of “Your Song.” And apart from his hosting stint on ASAP every Sunday, John will also play a special guest role in the highly-anticipated “I Love Betty La Fea” starring Bea Alonzo.

Judy Ann Santos and her manager Alfie Lorenzo had a “tampo” with ABS-CBN from time to time. The first was when her movie with GMA Films “Ouija” wasn’t allowed to be promoted to any ABS-CBN shows. Then the DVD of Ouija was released in the US in time for their premiere showing there. And then the Star Cinema/Viva Films movie “When Love Begins” was scheduled to the same screening date with her movie “Ploning”. And other things that made Judy Ann Santos appeared in various shows on the kapuso network to air her “sama ng loob.”

But according to Star Cinema’s Malou Santos, they had a meeting with Judy Ann Santos and her manager Alfie Lorenzo in the presence of ABS-CBN’s big bosses like Mr. Gabby Lopez, ABS-CBN President Ms. Charo Santos-Concio and Ms. Cory Vidanes. Malou said that the “lipatan” issue was not mentioned in the meeting.

As agreed upon, Judy Ann is about to do the following projects with ABS-CBN:

1. An episode in Maalaala Mo Kaya.
2. A sitcom together with Ai Ai delas Alas and his fiance Ryan Agoncillo.
3. A movie with Star Cinema.
4. A teleserye called “Nurserye” (formerly “Habang May Buhay”) together with Derek Ramsay.

Alfie Lorenzo, hinted in his column in Abante Tonite last month, that Judy Ann Santos will make a big announcement this month in obvious reference to a possible transfer from ABS-CBN to GMA-7. But since they sealed some deals with ABS-CBN last July 10, then it’s confirmed that Judy Ann Santos will remain a “kapamilya.”