tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58743112011-07-30T20:46:37.239-07:00what's the story, pinoy tvIn this website, you will find the story of Pinoy TV. Who started it? When did it start? Where did it start? What were some of the shows back then? How did it develop? What were the significant events throughout the existence of television here in the Philippines? These are some of the questions that will be answered in the next few pages.j.noreply@blogger.comBlogger401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-88606335815422421052010-01-01T19:01:00.001-08:002010-01-01T19:01:31.230-08:00Television in the Philippines has been around since 1953. During this time, numerous things have occurred to change the landscape of this medium. From 1953 all the way to the present, different stations have popped up, been shot down, and have been resurrected. Explore this website to discover the story of Philippine television. We'll tell you how it started, where it went, and where it is j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-23727549745857054122010-01-01T18:56:00.000-08:002010-01-01T19:14:17.077-08:00About the siteThis is a companion website to the thesis on the history of Philippine television done in the first semester of AY2000 by Ellen Joy Anastacio and Janine Natalie Badiola for the College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines, Diliman.In this website, you will find the story of Pinoy TV. Who started it? When did it start? Where did it start? What were some of the shows j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-12901177139713076782010-01-01T18:52:00.000-08:002010-01-01T19:14:34.247-08:00The Birth of Philippine Television Experimentation October 23, 1953 marked the first official telecast in the Philippines. But even before that date, academic experiments with the novel electronic medium had been conducted by Jose O. Nicolas, an engineering student of the University of Santo Tomas in 1950; and two years later, by the FEATI Institute of Technology. First TV StationEven j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-75930307652698023432010-01-01T18:51:00.002-08:002010-01-01T19:14:48.632-08:00The Early DaysDZAQ-TV3 started out on a four-hour a day schedule, from six to ten in the evening. Although ABS was able to round up fifty-two advertisers for the premier telecast, selling spots for regular programming became difficult. This was because advertisers still felt that it was more cost efficient to buy radio ad spots, since radio reaches more homes than television did atj.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-4798341191836750712010-01-01T18:51:00.001-08:002010-01-01T19:15:11.231-08:00The Martial Law YearsThe Marcos administration was continually attacked in news programs but the late dictator did not take it sitting down. He realized that only absolute control of this medium would stop it.On September 21, 1972, Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law. It was probably the worst time for Philippine television and the scariest moment on TV. Media were cited as a prime enemy of thej.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-66037282599454833482010-01-01T18:48:00.001-08:002010-01-01T19:15:24.766-08:00Free AgainOn February 24, 1986, MBS Channel 4 went off the air during a live news conference in Malacañang and during an exchange between Marcos and then Chief of Staff General Fabian Ver. The network was eventually taken over by rebel forces and started broadcasting for the Filipino people. When the time came, it was television that first broke the news to the Filipino nation: j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-56557448664438272572010-01-01T18:36:00.000-08:002010-01-01T19:13:51.750-08:00SourcesBooks ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation: Pinoy Television: The Story of ABS- CBN. Pasig City: Benpres Publishing Inc., 1999. Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas: The 1996 KBP Media Factbook. Lent, John, ed. Broadcasting in Asia and the Pacific: A Continental Survey of Radio and TV. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1157712899226516282006-09-08T03:53:00.000-07:002006-09-08T03:54:59.236-07:00Pinoy TV is now on Friendster! Add me :)j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1157527727380536732006-09-06T00:27:00.000-07:002006-09-06T00:28:47.396-07:00It's Bulagaan time!Check out the Eat Bulaga official website. No Pinoy can ever forget Eat Bulaga, which, for better or worse, is definitely part of Pinoy pop culture.j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1141029613979913712006-02-27T00:35:00.000-08:002006-02-27T00:40:13.993-08:00Newsbreak has an interesting take on The Religion of Noontime Shows.The reality is that noontime shows in Philippine television are mere copies of each other. “Student Canteen,” “Kalatog Pinggan,” “Kwarta O Kahon,” “Eat Bulaga,” “Lunch Date,” and “Wowowee” share the same format.What have changed are technology—TV sets are more affordable—and viewer profile. Orlando Mercado, former senator and j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1139132941003743212006-02-05T01:44:00.000-08:002006-02-05T02:01:35.836-08:00It is a distressing time in TV history. The first year anniversary of Wowowee, ABS-CBN's current lunch time game show hosted by Willie Revillame, caused a stampede that killed 74 people and injured hundreds more. ABS-CBN's website at 6:25 pm reflected that 5 more people have died.Red Cross officials said 74 people who had come to watch the first anniversary presentation of the popular ABS-CBN j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1123209173914077292005-08-04T19:29:00.000-07:002005-08-04T19:33:20.936-07:00Where did ABS-CBN go wrong? excerpts from Carlo Banaag's column in the Manila BulletinIn broadcast and advertising circles, there is a general agreement that ABS-CBN did three things extremely well over the years: First, they copied other people’s ideas, but made them better. Second, they pirated the best shows and the best people. Third, they crushed everybody else.Let’s say, for example, that aj.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1123208030193912342005-08-04T19:09:00.000-07:002005-08-04T19:13:50.200-07:00Carlo Banaag of Manila Bulletin describes what GMA-7 is doing wrong:The truth in the "Kapuso" slogan, therefore, is undeniable. GMA-7 does have a finger on the pulse of the people and is thus able to supply what the multitudes want, when they want it. It is telling, however, that the network’s motto no longer mentions any higher purpose or social responsibility. Abandoning "Service to man and forj.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1119935350777733912005-06-27T22:00:00.000-07:002005-06-27T22:10:29.736-07:00Last night, the news was interrupted by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's admission that she was the one in the infamous Hello Garci wiretapped phone conversation.Full text:Mga minamahal kong kababayan.For the last several weeks, the issue of the tape recordings has spun out of control. Tonight, I want to set the record straight. You deserve an explanation from me, because you are the people I j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1117154431191620072005-05-26T17:39:00.000-07:002005-05-26T17:40:31.196-07:00So has anyone seen Encantadia? They've touted the production design so much..any comments?j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1113522616172209292005-04-14T16:48:00.000-07:002005-04-14T16:50:16.173-07:00From fantaseryes like Mulawin and Krystala, Pinoy TV now shifts to local Pinoy superheroes. Darna, starring Angel Locsin as the Philippines' first television Darna, is already showing on GMA 7 while Panday, starring Jericho Rosales is currently in production. Panday seems to be floundering a bit while looking for a replacement for Echo's original wife in the series, Melissa Ricks, but the final j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1106728290815119362005-01-26T01:18:00.000-08:002005-01-26T00:31:30.816-08:00What's currently inside our pinoy tv landscape?
Korean dramas, for one. They have supplanted their Taiwanese predecessors, and have been more present. Endless Love (has there been 2 or three seasons?), Lavender, and the current hit Lovers in Paris, to name a few.
Game shows are..back? Pilipinas, Game KNB is back. Kris Aquino is still in the driver's seat, but the timeslot has been shifted to j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064823318095199512003-12-31T12:45:00.000-08:002010-01-01T19:04:15.596-08:00It has been proven once again that Philippine TV is also quite capable of producing award-winning programs in the international arena. More recently, Probe Productions' 5 and Up received the Best Youth Program award from the 2001 Asian TV Awards. This is an international award body that picks the most worthy show throughout the region. It is of course an honor that some of our programs have been j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1067223628444863262003-10-26T19:00:00.000-08:002010-01-01T19:04:15.599-08:00So did anyone get to watch ABS-CBN's Magkapamilya ABS-CBN at 50 special? I only got to see bits and pieces of the making yesterday, but unfortunately, due to my schedule, I was unable to catch the actual show. Part 2 will be next Sunday, I think.
If anyone has any feedback (or a video tape, for that matter!), kindly send them along my way. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1067223536650943112003-10-23T18:58:00.000-07:002010-01-01T19:04:15.602-08:00Happy 50th anniversary, Pinoy TV!!!j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064936940641213982003-09-30T08:42:00.000-07:002010-01-01T19:04:15.607-08:00GMA Network says it will keep 'Probe Team' show
However, while they're giving that statement now, if you read further, you'll see that GMA-7 is definitely giving themselves a lot of leeway to protect themselves if and when they do decide to cancel the show prematurely.
"A co-production agreement with two groups is like a partnership," Gozon said. "It is based on mutual trust and confidence. j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064936409571137802003-09-30T08:37:00.000-07:002010-01-01T19:04:15.613-08:00KBP to GMA 7: Don't let rulings taint your view.
The KBP seems to have hit the nail on the head with this. I don't think GMA is withdrawing from the KBP because they don't agree with the KBP's thrusts anymore, but because of the rulings they've had, e.g., the one with Rosanna Roces.
However, having said that, I can't blame GMA for feeling like that, not when there's a basis for feeling that thej.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064824766855947732003-09-29T15:06:00.000-07:002010-01-01T19:04:15.621-08:00'Probe Team' fears axing; Nothing final yet: network
This was the headline in today's Philippine Daily Inquirer. Apparently, the Probe Team had an episode regarding the lifestyle check for the Pagcor chair, Ephraim Genuino. With Probe's contract with GMA set to expire on January, the move to axe the show after a controversial show smells suspiciously of censorship. Is GMA guilty of censorship?j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064824739056403142003-09-22T16:43:00.000-07:002010-01-01T19:04:15.627-08:00Adboard to discuss GMA-7 withdrawal from KBPj.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064824707280831262003-09-22T16:24:00.000-07:002010-01-01T19:04:15.631-08:00Antonio Cojuangco group to buy ABC-5 for P5B: sources
Another change of hands for the ABC network? I wonder how this will play out.
j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064824673837772612002-05-24T13:05:00.000-07:002003-09-29T01:37:53.503-07:00Single: A Review
A couple of weeks ago, I came across a press release in the newspaper announcing a new reality based tv show about to launch in Manila. Due to curiosity, I decided to catch the premiere episode.
Broadcast over ABC-5, Single's concept is to follow the single guy who will be chosen out of their three candidates, on his dating adventures. The show's twist, according to the press j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064824521741992752002-05-09T10:34:00.000-07:002003-09-29T01:35:21.443-07:00I always knew it was only a matter of time before Manila inaugurates a reality tv show. On May 23, Single will be launched on ABC 5, a show that will purportedly chronicle one guy's adventures on dating here in Manila. I imagine that it will be something like the concept of The Bachelor. The production company is lucky that it hasn't been shown in Manila, lest the local public immediately j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064824283174905642002-04-20T22:05:00.000-07:002003-09-29T01:31:22.930-07:00GMA 7 takes a more proactive stance in their competition with ABS-CBN. j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064824240533554292002-03-20T22:05:00.000-08:002003-09-29T01:30:40.306-07:00klasmeyts: a mini-review
I watched Klasmeyts, ABS-CBN's latest offering on the boob tube tonight. It is on its third week, I think, so I decided to see whether the hype that the network has been trying to pump has at least some sort of basis. They are propping it up as a live comedy skit show , a la SNL, I suppose. It is topbilled by Paolo Contis, Bayani Agbayani, Michael Flores, Keempee de j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064824164358776822002-03-01T17:15:00.000-08:002003-09-29T01:29:24.150-07:00Local hosts and shows get recognition at the New York TV Festival.
Arnold Clavio's Emergency was a finalist in the Best Public Affairs Program
Vicki Morales was nominated in the social issues category for the I-Witness episode, Sabah.
A report coverage by Howie Severino about journalists caught in the crossfire in Southern Mindanao was cited for breaking news coverage. The report was j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064824005546671412002-02-12T13:34:00.000-08:002003-09-29T01:26:45.370-07:00Update on the History of Philippine Television
First and foremost, I would like to thank Ed Ching for some valuable information regarding some updates on the history of Philippine television.
Ed, a 36-year-old bank officer, and MBA holder from the De La Salle University, has been interested in media since he was in grade school. Due to his interest, he has noted historical observations partly j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064823845201801182002-02-03T15:50:00.000-08:002003-09-29T01:24:05.063-07:00I found a very insightful and obviously well-researched article by my college professor and thesis adviser, Ms. Josefina M.C. Santos, discussing globalisation, tradition, and its effect on Philippine television. In the article, she mentions the four types of programmes present in Philippine TV programming today that have symbiotic relationships. She mentions telenovelas, animes, Magandang j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064823676639750392002-01-10T15:05:00.000-08:002003-09-29T01:21:16.550-07:00While ABS-CBN is undeniably the largest and most profitable broadcasting corporation in the Philippines today, there is trouble brewing in the ranks. Talents are dismayed at the current situation at the Mother Ignacia studio. Will the show go on at ABS-CBN?j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064823588790743072002-01-09T15:09:00.000-08:002003-09-29T01:20:30.753-07:00Just a personal comment to everyone who's been visiting the site: Thanks a lot for visiting, I hope you've been enjoying it, and for those who've sent mail or signed the guestbook, thanks for the positive comments! :)
Meanwhile, if you're using the site as reference material for reports, projects or what not, that's great! That's one of the main reasons why I put up the site. However, I do hope j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064823454519011012002-01-09T12:33:00.000-08:002003-09-29T01:19:03.223-07:00After Korek na Korek ka Dyan has lost its space on prime time tv, GMA has come up with a new game show concept. The show will be called K. It's a weekly videoke challenge hosted by Arnel Ignacio that will test contestants' musicality and memory.
From the description of the show, it seems to me like a cross between The Weakest Link/Survivor, Sing-galing and Tawag ng Tanghalan.
The show will j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064822677508472912001-10-29T22:50:00.000-08:002003-09-29T01:10:42.930-07:00A couple of entries back, I wrote about the game show bandwagon on Philippine TV today. Click here for an article written by Bibeth Orteza about the same subject matter.j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064822578038906662001-10-26T09:10:00.000-07:002003-09-29T01:02:58.203-07:00Sky Cable is arguably, the largest cable company in the Philippines today. It is backed by the all-powerful Lopez empire, and is the cable arm of the ABS-CBN Corporation. It has also recently merged with Home Cable, also one of the larger cable tv providers in the Philippines.
And yet recently, all the channels from Star TV had been removed from their lineup. Sky had already removed Star World aj.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-106482230984407812001-10-17T21:34:00.000-07:002003-09-29T00:58:29.206-07:00Want to join the game show bandwagon? Because ABS-CBN and GMA-7 just did! With the success of the localized version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, the production heads of the two leading networks came up with their own primetime gameshows. I honestly have not watched Game Ka Na Ba (on ABS-CBN) or Korek na Korek Ka Diyan (GMA) because I have been quite busy, so I can't give a review of these j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064821975686371202001-10-06T10:20:00.000-07:002003-09-29T00:52:55.133-07:00What are some of the current trends in Philippine shows today? Looking at program grids, we see the regular drama shows, comedy sitcoms, the news and all that. But apart from those, shows that occupy the most number of television hours are soap operas, Mexican telenovelas, and to some extent, animes on GMA-7.
GMA-7 is a mixture of the three. It has animes like Ranma 1/2, Fushigi Yugi, Dragon j.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874311.post-1064821709211555982001-10-05T18:01:00.000-07:002003-09-29T00:48:28.746-07:00Welcome to the What's the story, pinoy tv? web log. I have been receiving feedback that you would like to know about current events happening in Philippine television as well. So hopefully, if there are interesting things going on that are related to Philippine tv, you should be able to find those here. Meanwhile, feel free to browse the website to find out more about the history of television inj.noreply@blogger.com