ABS-CBN Big Winner at 2014 UPLB Gandingan Awards; Named Best TV Station

ABS-CBN Corporation welcomed the year 2014 with a bang as the network once again swept major recognitions at the recently held “Gandingan 2014: The 8th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards” that includes the Most Development-Oriented TV station for ABS-CBN and Best AM Station for DZMM for the second consecutive year, and Best FM station for the newly reformatted MOR 101.9.

Most students of the University of the Philippines-Los Banos (UPLB) prefer ABS-CBN after the network bagged a total of 21 awards compared to GMA’s 19 again making it the most awarded network at the annual awards.

ABS-CBN won big in the television categories with “TV Patrol” being awarded as the Best News Program, “The Bottomline” as Best Development-Oriented Talk Show and its host Boy Abunda as Best Development-Oriented Talk Show Host, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” as Best Development-Oriented Drama Program, “Wansapanataym” as Best Development-Oriented Children’s Program, “Matanglawin” as Best Educational Program, “My Puhunan” as Best Livelihood Program for its episode “Lugaw Queen,” and Choose Philippines’ El Gamma Penumbra plug as Best Development-Oriented TV Plug. ABS-CBN was also named Gandingan ng Kaunlaran.

DZMM and MOR 101.9, meanwhile, led winners for the radio categories with Ted Failon being recognized as Best AM Announcer, “Failon Ngayon” as Most Development-Oriented Radio Program, “Suriang Bayan sa SRO” as Most Development-Oriented Radio Plug,  DJ Chacha as Best Disk Jock, and “Dear MOR” as Most Development-Oriented FM Program.

Broadcast journalist and TV personality Kim Atienza, on the other hand, once again bagged the Gandingan ng Edukasyon special award, while radio host Carl Balita was again named the Gandingan ng Kabuhayan.

Special citations were also given to ABS-CBN’s regional programs, namely ABS-CBN North Central Luzon’s “Bayanijuan: Leptospirosis” for Best Regional TV Program and ABS-CBN Palawan’s “TV Patrol Palawan” for Best Regional News Program.

The Gandingan Awards is the annual awards program of the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). Over a thousand students vote for programs and personalities that strive to promote development-oriented issues.

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El Gamma Penumbra Tribute to Yolanda Victims (Viral Video)

The tribute video of Pilipinas Got Talent finalist El Gamma Penumbra to earthquake and typhoon Yolanda victims has gone viral in social media, TV Patrol reported.

The video, which was taken during the shadow play group's guesting at the first Tanauan City arts fair and Dragon Boat Festival, has garnered over 47,000 views on the ABS-CBN website and 17,000 likes on Facebook as of Monday, 4 PM. 

In celebration of their fifth anniversary as a group, El Gamma Penumbra showed the people's suffering from the onslaught of super typhoon Yolanda, the recent earthquake in Bohol and Cebu, and the Zamboanga siege crisis in their recent dance interpretation.

Watch the tribute video of El Gamma Penumbra to calamity victims below.

Video courtesy of JohnTimoTV

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ABS-CBN Bags Six Araw Values Awards (2012)

ABS-CBN reaped six recognitions in the recently held 2012 Araw Values Awards including the Platinum award in the advocacy institutional advertising division for the Philippine tourism music video “Piliin Mo ang Pilipinas” produced by the ABS-CBN Regional Network Group.

ABS-CBN was again the most awarded TV network. The winning music video was created for ABS-CBN RNG’s “ChoosePhilippines” website and was interpreted by shadow theater group and “Pilipinas Got Talent 3” grand finalist El Gamma Penumbra.

“It has always been an honor to win in the Araw Values Awards because it is not just about brand building but it is also nation building,” said Robert Labayen, head of ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management that is behind the award-winning music video.

Since Labayen assumed his post in 2004, ABS-CBN has already won three Platinum awards in the Araw Values Awards. When asked what set ABS-CBN’s works apart, Labayen credited it to the genuine hearts of the people working for each and every campaign they launch.

“It is not the skills of the creative person that matters but his or her heart. I want them to genuinely care for the country and for the family so that they can also be able to genuinely touch the emotions of our audience,” explained Labayen. “When we create a campaign, we pay tribute to the Filipino people. It’s not how good we are as a network. It’s more of how good the Filipino people are.”

The “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas” music video, sung by Angeline Quinto and Vincent Bueno, successfully promoted the Araw values of Love of Country and Respect for National Customs and Tradition for showcasing thePhilippines’ beautiful tourist destinations, friendly people and unique culture. The campaign was widely recognized by Filipino worldwide that they created their own versions of the music video and uploaded it online. Even Tourism Secretary Mon Jimenez asked ChoosePhilippinesto help the DOT in its new “It’s More Fun in thePhilippines” tourism campaign.

Apart from the Platinum award, ABS-CBN also won two Silver and three Bronze awards in the Advocacy Institutional Advertising Division. “BMPM Tayo Na” won silver in the Commitment to Truth, Honesty, and Integrity category, while “Pagbangon: Traffic Enforcer” won in the Respect for Law and Authority and the Promotion of Self-Discipline category.

Meanwhile, “Pinoy Summer Da Best Forever” took home the Bronze award for the Love of Country and Respect for National Customs and Traditions category; “Pagbangon: Kapatid” for the Respect and Care for Human Life and Dignity and the Rights of All; and “Mural” for the Concern for and Preservation of Environment.

The Araw Values Awards is a prestigious award that not only recognizes the craftmanship and production values among advertising materials, but also the values it reflects particularly the seven Araw Cornerstone Values. Winners were selected by a panel of jurors composed of members of the Advertising Board, ASC, and Ad Foundation; respected foundations and non-profit organizations; the academe; and select government and international agencies and institutions.

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Viral Video: El Gamma Penumbra Performs Gangnam Style 'The Shadow Style'

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 runner up El Gamma Penumbra did their own version of the all-time hit Gangnam Style by Korean rapper PSY. El Gamma, which is known for their amazing shadow play, performed the Gangnam Style behind the curtains.

The shadow theater group highlighted some of the country's attractions like the pawikan, bahay kubo, crocodile Lolong and other animals like horse, elephant, frog, carabao and ostrich while doing the well-known horse-back riding steps of the K-POP hit song.

Other hit versions of Gangnam Style include that of the Cebu Dancing Inmates and the Tagalized version of The X Factor's Osang entitled Mukhang Bangkay.

Watch El Gamma Penumbra dancing to the hit song Gangnam Style:

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El Gamma Penumbra Featured in Choose Philippines 2012 Music Video

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 grand finalist, El Gamma Penumbra is on the new music video of Choose Philippines' campaign song, Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas sung by Angeline Quinto and Vincent Bueno. The shadow play act from Tanauan City, Batangas had since been making shadow acts that showcase the beautiful Philippines and as what Kris Aquino commented on their PGT performances, they can do a very good  promo for the Department of Tourism.

This time El Gamma Penumbra delivered another performance that will give goosebumps to all. I personally got my hair raised the first time I saw the video yesterday at its launching in ASAP 2012. 


Here is the said music video of Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas featuring El Gamma Penumbra.

The said video showed the natural wonders and beauty of the Philippines, including famous Pinoy traditions and food through the group's famous shadow play. This video is another campaign of Choose Philippines, a travel website dedicated to providing accurate and up-to-date information about the places, food, and culture of the Philippines from a uniquely Filipino perspective.

The said website is pioneered and maintained by broadcast giant, ABS-CBN using the resources of its Regional Network Group (RNG). 

If you wanted pure Pinoy fun and culture, just choose Philippines at www.choosephils.com.

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