ABS-CBN Leads Halalan 2013 Coverage

ABS-CBN, the country’s largest broadcast news organization, will provide 360-degree news coverage on different media platforms and deliver public service on-ground on Monday (May 13) when millions of Filipinos troop to polling precincts to cast their votes and choose their next batch of leaders.

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“It has become a company tradition for ABS-CBN to devote all of its resources to this important coverage. Technology has become more sophisticated through the years and we have utilized different tools in support of the coverage itself, but what hasn’t changed is our commitment to cover this political exercise and present all aspects of the polls as completely as possible,” said Ging Reyes, head of the ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs.

Viewers can rely on ABS-CBN to give them real-time updates from its team of seasoned broadcast journalists ‘Kabayan’ Noli De Castro, Korina Sanchez, Ted Failon, Ces Drilon, Karen Davila, Julius Babao, Lynda Jumilla, Tony Velasquez, Anthony Taberna, Bernadette Sembrano, Pinky Webb, and Prof. Randy David who will deliver up-to-date news stories, vote count, and in-depth analyses of reports from over 30 live points in the country from 5 AM on Monday (May 13) to noon on Tuesday (May 14).

ABS-CBN will also utilize augmented reality to help viewers understand reports better and an interactive map that will monitor the latest results and candidate information in key areas.

Aside from giving groundbreaking news coverage, ABS-CBN will also put up “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo” stations all over the country where voters can ask information about their precincts and other poll-related concerns. The BMPM team will then link them to the authorized government agencies and groups.

Moreover, the BMPM stations will serve as centers where voters in the area can file reports about election irregularities and problems and will have first aid personnel and equipment on stand-by to respond to medical emergencies.

This public service effort anchors on the influence of BMPM and its half a million Bayan Patrollers who are prepared to share election-related information from their areas to ensure honest and peaceful elections. 

“Citizen engagement and the movement for change are a constant. Both of them go on even without an election. That’s how dedicated we are to the idea of citizen involvement and that is the reason we start really early,” said Reyes, emphasizing why ABS-CBN’s “Halalan 2013” coverage and “BMPM Tayo Na” movement were launched a year before the May 13 polls.

ABS-CBN’s “Halalan 2013” coverage is also defined by its “KampanyaSerye” documentaries, which made voters more involved and informed on some of the hotly contested local races, and the “Harapan 2013” live debates that gave all senatorial candidates a platform to present what they stand for.

“KampanyaSerye” will swing into high gear on May 13, as ABS-CBN reporters reexamine the electoral rivalries featured in the series and highlight the results in areas like Manila, Masbate, Cavite, Cebu, among others. This aims to contextualize what the results mean to the electorate by putting the spotlight on the newly elected candidates to remind them of the promises they made during the campaign season.

ABS-CBN’s “Halalan 2013” coverage was launched a year before the May elections to provide information to voters so they can make informed choices based on their vision for the country.

Working hand in hand with ABS-CBN in this historic “Halalan 2013” coverage are the Commission on Elections, Department of Foreign Affairs Overseas Absentee Voting Secretariat, Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, Pulse Asia Inc., and Regional Emergency Assistance Communications System (REACT) Philippines, corporate sponsors Globe Telecom, STI College, Universal Motors Corporation, and MyPhone’s Solid Group, Inc. “Halalan 2013” also tapped The Philippine Star, Business World, Manila Bulletin, and Business Mirror as its print partners and Fully Abled Nation, Management Association of the Philippines, YouthVote Philippines, and Alternative Law Groups as its cause partners. Also joining ABS-CBN’s campaign for clean elections are educational institutions such as the University of the Philippines system, La Consolacion College, University of Sto. Tomas, Ateneo School of Government, and La Salle Institute of Governance.

For the latest election-related news, watch ABS-CBN, ANC (SKyCable Channel 27), DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable Channel 26), Stduio 23, tune in to DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, or log on to ABS-CBNNews.com, dzmm.com.ph,bmpm.abs-cbnnews.com, halalan2013.abs-cbnnews.com or follow @ABSCBN_Halalan.

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ABS-CBN Big Winner in 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards

ABS-CBN Corporation was the biggest winner at the Golden Screen TV Awards 2013, including the top plum Outstanding given by the Entertainment Press Society (EnPress) Inc.

ABS-CBN bagged the Outstanding Television Network Award for winning the most number of awards in both entertainment and news categories.  It was the first time in the history of the Golden Screen TV Awards that the award for Outstanding TV Television Network was given.

Overall, ABS-CBN received a total of 26 awards vs GMA’s 19 and GMA News TV’s 3.

Here is the list of Kapamilya winners of the 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards:

• Outstanding Lifestyle Program - “Kris RealiTV”
• Outstanding Lifestyle Program Host - Kris Aquino
• Outstanding Celebrity Talk Program- “The Bottomline”
• Outstanding Celebrity Talk Program Host - Boy Abunda (“The Bottomline”)
• Outstanding Showbiz Talk Program - “Showbiz Inside Report”
• Outstanding Male Showbiz Talk Program Host - Boy Abunda (“The Buzz”)
• Outstanding Female Showbiz Talk Program Host - Janice De Belen (“Showbiz Inside Report”)
• Outstanding Adapted Reality/Competition Program Hosts - Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford (“Pilipinas Got Talent”)
• Outstanding Musical Program - “ASAP 2012”
• Outstanding Original Drama Series- “Walang Hanggan”
• Outstanding Single Drama/Telemovie Program - “Maalaala Mo Kaya: Manika”
• Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor - Richard Yap (“My Binondo Girl”)
• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Paulo Avelino (“Walang Hanggan”)
• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Helen Gamboa (“Walang Hanggan”)
• Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program - Coco Martin (“Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamao”)
• Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag/Comedy Program - Angelica Panganiban (“Banana Split”)
• Outstanding Performance by An Actor in a Drama Series - Gerald Anderson (“Budoy”)
• Outstanding Male News Presenter - Julius Babao (“Bandila”)
• Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program - “Failon Ngayon: Latak sa Minahan”
• Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program Host - Kim Atienza (“Matanglawin”)
• Outstanding Public Affairs Program - “Failon Ngayon”
• Outstanding Crime Investigative Program - “XXX: Preso sa Rizal”
• Outstanding Crime Investigative Program Hosts - Pinky Webb, Julius Babao, and Anthony Taberna (“XXX”)
• Outstanding News Magazine Program - “Patrol ng Pilipino: Ghost Employee/Dolphy Story”
• Outstanding News Magazine Program Hosts - Karen Davila, Anthony Taberna (“Ako ang Simula”)
• Outstanding  Television Network:  ABS-CBN

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'Pinoy True Stories' Premieres December 3 on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold

ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs launches an all-new weekday current affairs program in a revolutionary move to make public service more accessible to Filipino audiences.

Beginning Monday (Dec 3), ABS-CBN’s seasoned broadcast journalists will tackle real-life accounts of Filipinos and help in solving problems that affect their communities and families in “Pinoy True Stories.”

“This program will hunt and punish the offender, help victims, and teach a lesson or two. Through ABS-CBN’s decision to place the new current affairs show on an earlier timeslot, we hope to make citizens better-informed, engage more viewers, and foster a dialogue of significant issues,” said ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs head Ging Reyes.

Julius Babao opens the week in the action-packed “Bistado Monday” to uncover cases of abuse, neglect or cruelty, as well as corrupt practices in the government and the various modus operandi of criminals.

In “Engkwentro Tuesday,” Karen Davila mediates between clashing parties in relationships, families, and neighborhoods to help them resolve their conflicts and reach an agreement.

News reporters Maan Macapagal and Dominic Almelor, meanwhile, lend a hand to people stuck in accidents, calamity, or the cycle of maltreatment in “Saklolo Wednesday.”

Anthony Taberna provides the public legal help and advice in “Demandahan Thursday” to help solve the most problematic disputes in court.

Explore mysterious phenomena in Atom Araullo’s “Hiwaga Friday” where he unmasks the truth behind supernatural occurrences.

Watch the pilot episode of “Pinoy True Stories” on Monday (Dec 3), 4:45 p.m. after “A Gentleman’s Dignity” on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.abs-cbnnews.com/currentaffairs.

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ABS-CBN Hailed as TV Station of the Year at VACC Awards 2012

ABS-CBN and DZMM received top honors at the recently concluded Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Awards for their commitment to eradicating criminality and corruption and assisting crime victims.

ABS-CBN and DZMM were given special awards as Television and Radio Stations of the Year, while public service program “Failon Ngayon” bagged the highest honor in the Anti-Corruption category for exposing and acting on corrupt practices that affect the public.

Current affairs program “XXX” was named the Best Television Show, while one of its anchors Julius Babao was hailed as the Best Television Show Host.

Also distinguished were DZMM’s magazine program “Rated Korina” and anchor Korina Sanchez in the Teleradyo category, “Dos Por Dos” anchor Anthony Taberna in the Radio News Anchor category, and DZMM Radyo Patrol 38 Noel Alamar in the Radio Reporter category.

The awards were given at the 14th anniversary of VACC, a non-government organization that aims to fight crime and promote justice in the country.

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Video: ABS-CBN News Anchors and Reporters Sing 'I Want It That Way' by Backstreet Boys

ABS-CBN News anchors and reporters took a break from serious reporting and made their own cover version of Backstreet Boys' I Want It That Way in the spirit of having fun inside the newsroom.

ABS-CBN reporter and senior segment producer Chiara Zambrano uploaded the said video of the news team lip syncing to BSB. "Because sometimes, journalists like to have fun, too. Here's a slice of the newsroom... after the cameras stop rolling," the video caption said.

The fun video was shot and edited by Jeff Canoy and produced by Jenny Reyes and Chiara Zambrano, who were also present in the video. Watch the ABS-CBN News team's cover of I Want It That Way below:

Other notable anchors and reporters who participated in the said video are Ginger Conejero, Zen Hernandez, Tony Velasquez, George Carino, Karmina Constantino, Jasmin Romero, Alvin Elchico, Sol Aragones, Bernadette Sembrano, Anthony Taberna, Doland Castro, Jay Ruiz, Francis Faulve, Boy Abunda, Julius Babao, Jacque Manabat, Jeck Batallones, Atom Araullo, Ryan Chua, Karen Davila, Maan Macapagal, Gretchen Fullido, Pia Gutierrez, Nico Baua, Jing Castaneda, TJ Manotoc, Marc Logan, Bettina Magsaysay, Dyan Castillejo, Ted Failon, Gretchen Malalad, Henry Omaga-Diaz, Mario Dumaual, Zyann Ambrosio, Ron Gagalac, Korina Sanchez and Kabayan Noli De Castro.

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