Vhong Navarro Exclusive Interview by Korina Sanchez (Video)

Actor-host Vhong Navarro had an exclusive interview with TV Patrol anchor Korina Sanchez which aired February 6. The interview was made after Vhong was released from the hospital on Thursday, following the mauling incident which happened January 22 inside Denice Cornejo's condo.

According to Vhong, he was hesitant to go to the hospital and break his silence after the incident because he feared for his life and his family. He said that he drew strength from manager Chito Roño, his girlfriend Tanya and the public to pursue the case.

What Vhong learned from this incident: "Don't just trust anyone and be faithful."

Watch the interview of Korina Sanchez with Vhong Navarro below.

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'Sakto' of Marc Logan and Amy Perez Replaces DZMM Show of Korina Sanchez

Kaka” Marc Logan and “Chang” Amy Perez are your new companions on radio discussing the latest issues, hottest topics, and relevant day-to-day information every weekday morning starting this Monday (January 6) in their newest magazine-talk show “Sakto” on DZMM.

With Marc and Amy’s lively and well-loved antics, “Sakto” tackles social issues in a lighter but engaging manner and delivers extensive discussions on family matters, human interest stories, and success tales that will inspire the masses.

In the segment “Panalo Ka Diyan,” parents are given a chance to showcase and take pride in their children’s achievements by showing photos of their notable moments. Moms and dads, meanwhile, are the stars in “’Nay Ko Po” and “’Tay Naman.”

Marc and Amy also help listeners and viewers, especially the housewives, in fixing the family’s weekly food budget with their recipe ideas in “Lutong Bahay.” The program also features trending personalities in “Guest Who.”

Real-life dad and mom Marc and Amy also offer advice to parents for common problems at home.

“Sakto” is replacing the program “Rated Korina” anchored by Korina Sanchez. The award-winning broadcast journalist takes a leave on DZMM to concentrate on her postgraduate studies. She informed the management about her plans in the middle of the year 2013.

Don’t miss “Sakto” every Monday to Friday, 10AM on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable Channel 26), and the online livestreaming on dzmm.com.ph. For updates, follow @DZMMTeleradyo on Twitter or like www.facebook.com/DZMMTeleRadyo. Express your thoughts on social media by using the hashtags #FunFunChang and #FunFunKaka.

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Korina Sanchez, Noli De Castro and Anthony Taberna, MAKATAO Awardees

ABS-CBN and DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 were named as the TV Station of the Year and the Radio Station of the Year at the 3rd Makatao Awards for Media Excellence given by the prestigious People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) recently.

This is the seventh time this year that ABS-CBN was recognized as the best TV station from different award giving bodies like the Gawad Tanglaw Awards, Golden Screen TV Awards, Golden Dove Awards, Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Awards, Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Awards, and the Star Awards for TV.

“TV Patrol,” the country’s most watched primetime TV newscast, was declared Best TV newscast, while its anchor Korina Sanchez was named Best Female TV Newscaster.

For the third consecutive year, DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 again swept all accolades in the radio categories.   “Kabayan” Noli de Castro won as Best Radio Newscaster, Anthony Taberna won as  Best Public Affairs Host, “Radyo Patrol Balita” won as Best Radio News Program, and “Dos Por Dos won as Best Public Affairs Program.

Makatao Awards annually honors members of the mass media for their outstanding contributions in enhancing public understanding of the role and impact of good people management.

PMAP is a 50-year old non-profit, professional organization of over 1,800 member companies and individual management executives engaged or interested in human resource management (HRM) and industrial relations (IR) work.

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Kapamilya Deal or No Deal Airs Finale on September 28; Korina Sanchez Intimidates Banker

Broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez takes on a different challenge in her career this Saturday (Sep 28) when she faces The Banker and deals her way in the grand finale of ABS-CBN’s hit game show “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal.”

Viewers are about to witness another tension-filled and exciting episode with the feisty and fearless Korina intimidating the Banker with her side comments and the Banker giving her a hard time with his offers.

“Oh my God! Ang masasabi ko lang, it’s historic! It’s historic! I think it’s the first in the history of ‘Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal,’ so kailangan talaga panoorin nila!” Korina quipped in an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com after the taping.

If ever Korina wins the jackpot, she will be the 5th millionaire this season.

Just like regular studio players whose lives were changed by “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal,” host Luis Manzano said hosting the show was also a life-changing deal as it truly defined his hosting career.

“It was my first game show to host solo, so it was truly a memorable experience for me. The fact that they trusted me with a big show was a big deal for a host like me. I can say after more than a year on air, I have learned so much(,) from the contestants, staff, and everyone else,” shared Luis.

“Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” is considered to be one of the most successful game show adaptations on Philippine television especially after it aired four seasons since 2006, with the recent and 4th installment hosted by Luis, airing for more than a year and a half.

“We are very happy that for the first time, the show aired for more than a year.  I had very big shoes to fill and I was nervous doing the project, but the fact that we aired longer than expected means we did something right,” said Luis.

When asked what he will miss about the show, Luis said “I will definitely miss the energy, the tension, the banker’s voice, and the total cluelessness of the amount when the briefcases are being opened plus everyone who was part of the show.”

Don’t miss the final episode of “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” this Saturday (Sep 28) after “TV Patrol Weekend” on ABS-CBN. Tweet your thoughts and reactions via Twitter using the hashtag #KapamilyaDOND.

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ABS-CBN and DZMM Named TV and Radio Stations of the Year at VACC Awards 2013

ABS-CBN and its flagship AM radio station DZMM were named the Outstanding TV Station of the Year and the Outstanding Radio Station of the Year at the recently held Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Awards for their commitment to eradicate criminality and corruption and assist crime victims.

Ted Failon’s current affairs program “Failon Ngayon,” meanwhile, was once again recognized for the second straight year in the Anti-Corruption Campaign category for exposing and acting on corrupt practices that affect the public.

ABS-CBN’s late night newscast “Bandila,” anchored by Julius Babao, Karen Davila, and Ces Drilon, was honored as the Outstanding TV News Program, while broadcast journalists Doris Bigornia and Zyann Ambrosio both received the TV Reporters Special Award.

For DZMM, anchor Korina Sanchez was named the Outstanding Radio Anchor and her program “Rated Korina” as the Outstanding Radio Program.

Vic Lima and David Oro, the anchors of “Tandem: Lima at Oro” took home the Radio News Anchor Special Award, while Noel Alamar won as the Outstanding Radio Field Reporter.

The awards were given at the 15th anniversary celebration of VACC, a non-government organization that aims to fight crime and promote justice in the country.

ABS-CBN and DZMM were also hailed as the Television Station of the Year and Radio Station of the Year at this year’s Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Awards, one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious award-giving bodies in journalism.

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ABS-CBN Halalan 2013 Most Watched, Most Tweeted Election Coverage

Most Filipinos nationwide got their latest election news from ABS-CBN on Monday (May 13) and went online to send their thoughts via Twitter that made ABS-CBN’s “Halalan 2013” coverage a trending topic on the social networking site.

Based on Kantar Media data covering national urban and rural homes, ABS-CBN’s “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo: Tayo Na Halalan 2013” coverage drew a cumulative average of national TV rating of 13.7% from 6 am to 12 midnight vs. GMA’s Eleksyon 2013’s 10%. 

ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast “TV Patrol,” anchored by Noli De Castro, Korina Sanchez, and Ted Failon, hit a 27% national TV rating or nine points higher than rival program “24 Oras” that only recorded 18.4%.

Filipino netizens also kept track of election news on Twitter where ABS-CBN’s “Halalan 2013” coverage became a trending topic. The hashtag #Halalan2013 was the only election coverage-based hashtag of a news organization to have landed among the social networking site’s trending topics.

ABS-CBN also highlighted the results in the hotly contested local races featured in its “KampanyaSerye” documentaries in areas like Manila, Masbate, Cavite, Cebu, Pampanga, Zamboanga, and Laguna to contextualize what the results mean to the electorate.

Aside from focusing on local election rivalries, ABS-CBN also delivered fresh updates on the results in overseas absentee voting through its international news bureaus stationed all around the world.

With the help of about half a million Bayan Patrollers and 221 reporters in the Philippines and key global cities scattered in 45 live points, ABS-CBN was not only able to deliver the most comprehensive news coverage on the elections but also report election irregularities in different localities through its different media platforms. It also had the most credible and authoritative analysts dissecting the issues and results on “Halalan 2013.”

“Halalan 2013” also marked the uninterrupted 48-hour election coverage for ANC and DZMM TeleRadyo for both cable TV and AM radio audiences. ABS-CBNNews.com provided the latest news, analysis of results, and as well as a social media tracker, launched in partnership with IBM Philippines, to monitor the social media buzz on the positive and negative commentaries and conversations about the candidates.

ABS-CBN also empowered citizens with its Comelec-Halalan 2013 mobile app for smartphones and tablets that helped them find their precinct on election day, provided a list and profiles of candidates and partylists, as well as the latest aggragated, partial and unofficial election results in national and local polls.

Also featured in ABS-CBN’s “Halalan 2013” coverage were the celebrity patrollers for “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo: Tayo Na” including Bianca Gonzalez, Valerie Concepcion, Melai Cantiveros, the Philippine Azkals’ Chieffy Caligdong, John Lapus, Sam Concepcion, and Jed Madela, who received inquiries and concerns on the elections via their personal Twitter accounts.

Moreover, ABS-CBN set up BMPM stations in key areas in the country to assist voters in finding their precincts, receive complaints and reports regarding the polls, and respond to medical emergencies.

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.

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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.

For the latest votes tally (from national to local elections), click here.

“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 Sweeps TV and Radio Awards at UPLB Gandingan 2013

ABS-CBN Corporation swept all major awards in the recently held “Gandingan 2013: 75th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards,” including the coveted awards as the most Development-Oriented TV station won by ABS-CBN and Best AM Station won by DZMM.

ABS-CBN bagged a total of 21 awards versus GMA with 13 and TV5 with none, making it again the most-awarded TV station at the Gandingan and the top choice among students of the University of the Philippines’ Los Banos (UPLB) for the seventh year now. 

(For the complete list of winners, click here)

ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs programs and personalities raked this year’s recognitions that include “Rated K” as the Best Magazine Program; Korina Sanchez as the Best Magazine Program; “Umagang Kay Ganda” as Best Morning Show with its hosts as Best Morning Show Hosts; Ted Failon as Best Investigative Program Host for “Failon Ngayon;” “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” as Best Development-Oriented Talk Show with Boy Abunda as the Best Development-Oriented Talk Show Host; and “Matanglawin” as Best Educational Program.

ABS-CBN’s AM and FM stations, DZMM and Tambayan 101.9, also had its share of awards for the radio categories and bagged the Best AM Announcer recognition for Ted Failon in “Failon Ngayon sa DZMM; Most Development-Oriented AM program for “Radyo Negosyo;” Best Disc Jock for DJ Cha-Cha and Most Development-Oriented FM Program for “Anong Meron?”

Studio 23’s now defunct lifestyle program “Us Girls” won as the Best Women-Oriented Program and it hosts Angel Aquino, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Iya Villania were named as Gandingan ng Kababaihan.

Meanwhile, Kim Atienza once again took home the Gandingan ng Edukasyon award as well as the special citation for the Gandingan ng Kalikasan; Carl Balita also brought home the same citation he got last year as the Gandingan ng Kabuhayan; and ABS-CBN was again named as the Gandingan ng Pinilakang Tabing.

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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Philippines Bags 13 Nominations at the 2012 Asian Television Awards

The Philippines clinched 13 nominations at the 17th Asian Television Awards (ATA) 2012 with ABS-CBN getting 6 nods while GMA-7 and TV-5 each got 3 nominations. For the complete list of nominees, click here.

The Awards comprise over 30 categories and represent the industry's foremost recognition by enjoying the support of every major industry player throughout the region. ATA attracts a multitude of entries from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air television stations and pay-TV platforms, as well as many independent production houses in Asia.

Below is the complete list of nominations garnered by the country at the 2012 Asian TV Awards:

ABS-CBN
Best News Program: “Bandila: Sendong’s Wrath”	Best Current Affairs Presenter: Korina Sanchez for “Rated K”
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Sharlene San Pedro for “Maalala Mo Kaya – T-Shirt” episode	Best Actor in a Leading Role: Coco Martin for “Maalaala Mo Kaya – Kamao” episode
Best Talk Show: “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda”	Best Music Program: “ASAP Rocks (Gives Back)”
GMA Network	TV-5
Best Adaptation of Existing Format: “Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown”	Best Single News Story/Report: “Bilang Tao: Kubeta”
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Gabby Eigenmann for “Munting Heredera”	Best General Entertainment Program: “Talentadong Pinoy – Battle of the Champions 2012”
Best Comedy Performance by an Actor/Actress: Michael V. for “Bubble Gang”	Best Lifestyle Program: “Chef vs. Mom”
ETC (Solar Entertainment)	Best Adaptation of Existing Format: “Project Runway Philippines”

If we are to include Filipino actor Athur Acuña's nomination as Best Actor in a Supporting Role for The Kitchen Musical, then the Philippines will have 14 nods all in all. However, the said series is produced by a Singaporean-based network, AXN-Asia.

Last year, ABS-CBN's The Bottomline With Boy Abunda won as Best Talk Show while the theme song of TV-5's Star Confessions "Ikaw Ang Buhay Ko" won the the Best Theme Song.

The winners of the 17th Asian Television Awards will be announced during the Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner in December 6 at the Singapore Shangri-La Hotel.

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Coco Martin, ASAP, Bandila, Sharlene San Pedro Nominated at 2012 Asian Television Awards

ABS-CBN  received 6 nominations at the 2012 Asian Television Awards (ATA), the 17th edition of Asian TV industry's most significant and celebrated event, recognizing excellence in programming, production and performance. 

Coco Martin is nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamao episode which already bagged the special prize in the 2012 Seoul International Drama Awards.

For the Best Actress in a Leading Role category, it will be child star Sharlene San Pedro who will compete against six others. Sharlene received the nomination for her performance in the Maalaala Mo Kaya: T-Shirt episode. The said episode is a finalist at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Prize.

ABS-CBN’s late night newscast Bandila: Sendong's Wrath is competing for the Best News Programme category against shows from Hong Kong and Singapore. Bandila already won the Best News Programme in 2007 for its coverage of the Subic rape case.

ABS-CBN News’ Chief correspondent Korina Sanchez was nominated in the Best Current Affairs Presenter category for her show Rated K. She will be up against six other presenters from India, Singapore and Malaysia.

ASAP Rocks: Gives Back will vie with TV shows from from Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia in the Best Music Programme category.

Meanwhile, The Bottomline with Boy Abunda is once again competing in the Best Talk Show. Last year, the show won in this category, beating top Asian programs, including Talk Asia of CNN Hong Kong and The Euthanasia Debate of New Delhi Television in India, elevating Boy Abunda as Asia's King of Talk.

The 17th Asian Television Awards 2012 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony is happening on December 6 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore.

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Win Prizes this Holiday Season on Ted and Korina's DZMM Radio Programs

Award-winning anchor Korina Sanchez is giving away P3,000 everyday for Christmas and as much as P15,000 before New Year in her radio program “Rated Korina” on DZMM.

Tune in to DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, DZMM TeleRadyo, or dzmm.com.ph for a chance to be a lucky winner of P3,000 in “Libreng Pera sa Paskong Masaya” until December 28.

To join, listen to the program at 10 a.m. on weekdays and answer the “rated question” that is obtained from Korina’s talk and discussions in the program. Wait for her cue and text DZMM (space) REACT (space) your complete name, address, age, telephone or cellphone number, and your ANSWER and send it to 2366.

“Rated Korina” will be giving away bigger cash prizes on New Year’s Eve, December 31 so be sure to watch or listen to the radio show for the grand draw of all the entries in which three lucky winners will win P5,000; P10,000; and P15,000 in cash.

Ted Failon, meanwhile, is handing out Digiboxes in “Failon Ngayon sa DZMM” via the seeding program “mahiwagang back pack at mahiwagang black box or Digibox” that goes around different parts of Metro Manila.

The hit promo draws motorists, taxi drivers, and DZMM listeners who enthusiastically line up for their chance to guess the featured sound bite and win a Digibox. It is part of ABS-CBN’s test broadcast and promotion of Digital Television (DTV), a high-tech standard that uses digital signals for broadcast. DZMM TeleRadyo will be one of the free channels to be unveiled when ABS-CBN DTV is formally rolled out.

Tune in to “Failon Ngayon sa DZMM” at 8 a.m. from Mondays to Fridays as Ted dissects the biggest and most significant national issues, and to “Rated Korina” at 10 a.m. for important and practical information for your everyday life and analysis of the latest news stories. Catch them on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable channel 26), and online via dzmm.com.ph. For updates, follow @DZMMTeleRadyo on Twitter or like www.facebook.com/dzmmteleradyo.

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Wansapanataym and Rated K Beat Extra Challenge Pilot Weekend in TV Ratings

ABS-CBN continues to lead weekend programming as “Wansapanataym” special topbilled by award-winning child actress Xyriel Manabat and top-rating Sunday magazine show “Rated K” hosted by multi-awarded veteran broadcaster Korina Sanchez soared high in the ratings game. 

According to the latest data of Kantar Media last Saturday (October 27), “Wansapanataym presents Jing-Jing and the Giant” became the no.1 weekend TV program in the country garnering a national TV ratings if 34.7% or almost 18 points higher than the pilot episode of the returning reality program of GMA “Extra Challenge” hosted by Marian Rivera and Richard Gutierrez which only got 17.3%. 

Meanwhile, “Rated K” also continues to conquer the ratings game last Sunday (October 28) as it garnered 26.7% national TV ratings, beating the 18.4% of “Extra Challenge’s” Sunday edition. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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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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TV Patrol Celebrates 25th Anniversary With A Special Documentary

ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs marks the 25th anniversary of “TV Patrol” with a special documentary that highlights its vibrant history and evolution and confronts the controversial issues the country’s number one television newscast has had to face.

Titled “Mga Nagbabagang Balita: 25 Taon ng TV Patrol,” the documentary will revisit the newscast’s creation and the memorable stories that defined the program and helped shape Philippine contemporary history to be shown on Sunday (July 29) on ABS-CBN.

Speaking for the documentary, ABS-CBN chairman and CEO Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III shared how the pioneering news program made a difference on TV news broadcasting and how it became a daily viewing habit by millions of Filipinos in the country. He said it posted “unusually” high ratings compared to any program shown after its timeslot when it was launched.

“Originally, the common thinking was, it was the primetime entertainment programs that generated the most significant revenues. In the case of ‘TV Patrol,’ it was the highest rating and highest grossing program in its early years,” said Lopez.

And years since, it has remained as the country’s undisputed, number one newscast in the country. “TV Patrol” is still the most-watched newscast with a national TV rating of 31.8%, or almost twice higher than rival “24 Oras” with 17.6%, based on the June 2012 data from Kantar Media.

Ging Reyes, head of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, also stressed how the newscast has become part of Filipino’s everyday lives and Pinoy pop culture. “People are afraid to be reported on TV doing unlawful activities. ‘O, baka ma-TV Patrol ka.’ ‘Naku, ayokong ma-TV Patrol!’ That’s the biggest mark it has left on us as a nation,” she said.

Being a part of the program has also compelled Noli ‘Kabayan’ de Castro, who anchors “TV Patrol” with Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon, to go out in the field and look for his own stories instead of just reporting them from the studio.

“I don’t want to be called a news reader. I am a newscaster. I want to know what’s happening and I know when something is important enough to share with the viewers. I get to know what people want. That’s what happens in ‘TV Patrol,’” he said.

The documentary will also revisit some of the biggest news stories the past 25 years such as the 1990 earthquake, Mt. Pinatubo eruption, coup attempts, etc.

“Mga Nagbabagang Balita: 25 Taon ng TV Patrol” is part of TV Patrol’s silver anniversary celebration, which also included the “TV Patrol Grand Reunion,” “TV Patrol Balitandaan,” and a fund-raising venture called “Beinte Singko Para sa Kabayan Ko.”

Don’t miss “ Mga Nagbabagang Balita: 25 Taon ng TV Patrol” this Sunday (July 29) after “Gandang Gabi Vice” on ABS-CBN Sunday’s Best.

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ABS-CBN's Live SONA 2012 Coverage Leads National TV Ratings

More Filipinos tuned in to ABS-CBN’s live coverage of President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III’s third State of the Nation Address last Monday (July 23) at the Batasang Pambansa. 

ABS-CBN’s “Ulat sa Bayan: Ang Ika-3 SONA ni Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III” scored a national TV rating of 15%, or almost six points higher than GMA’s “SONA 2012” with only 9.2%, based on data from Kantar Media that covers urban and rural areas in the country. 

Veteran broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez anchored the live coverage from the studio, while Lynda Jumilla led other ABS-CBN news reporters in delivering fresh updates before and after the SONA straight from Batasan. ABS-CBN’s media platforms Studio 23, ANC, and DZMM TeleRadyo also delivered live coverages of the SONA to free TV and cable TV subscribers.

For the full transcript of President Noynoy Aquino's third SONA delivered last July 23, 2012, click here.

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TV Patrol Celebrates 25th Silver Anniversary on March 5

TV Patrol, the country's longest-running Filipino primetime TV newscast, is celebrating its 25 years of patrolling the nation to deliver the biggest news and latest happenings while empowering citizens to become actively involved in nation-building.

'Kayaban' Noli De Castro, Korina Sanchez, and Ted Failon, the most experienced and credible team of broadcast journalists in the country, will present a special silver anniversary episode on Monday (March 5) and launch the "TV Patrol Balitandaan," which will mount 25 mini-monuments, each to be revealed every week, in landmarks where the 25 biggest news events in the last 25 years happened.

 

TV Patrol will also undertake a venture called "Beinte Singko Para sa Kabayan Ko," which will encourage Filipinos to drop in 25 cents in customized TV Patrol cans to be distributed in 25 provinces all over the country. The fundraising target amount of P2.5 million will be given to selected beneficiaries.

Through the program's commemorative activities, TV Patrol seeks to engage Filipinos towards a common goal and bolsters their role as 'patrollers' that exhibit concern and service for the nation.

In 1987, the trailblazing TV Patrol revolutionized the way Philippine TV networks produce their primetime newscasts when it introduced a novel, mass-oriented format that appealed to Filipinos' craving for news reports and information when democracy was restored.

Its first 25 years saw a string of groundbreaking firsts for TV media - it became the first news program to deliver news on weekends and the first to be available online via livestreaming--innovative steps to deliver relevant and timely news and cater to more Filipinos in the country and around the world. More notably, TV Patrol has redefined the concept of citizen empowerment by encouraging Filipinos to be active and vigilant.

ABS-CBN's award-winning breakthrough election campaign "Boto Mo, iPatrol Mo" (BMPM) called on citizens to report irregularities, election violations, and emergencies via text message, MMS, and e-mail before and during the 2007 and 2010 national elections. And it was through ABS-CBN's citizen journalism campaign that the Maguindanao massacre was exposed. The first report on the Maguindanao massacre was sent by a BMPM patroller, who sent the first picture taken from the site.

BMPM, which was born from the "Citizen Patrol" segment of TV Patrol, empowered citizens to become agents of change by providing them airtime and allowing them to report on pressing problems in their own barangays and cities. Through the efforts of the BMPM Patrollers and ABS-CBN reporters and anchors, the TV network was named the most credible news source covering the elections according to a Pulse Asia survey in February 2010. 

The team of De Castro, Sanchez, and Failon topped the 2011 survey in the National Capital Region by StratPolls Inc. as the most credible news team on Philippine television.

The 25th anniversary episode of TV Patrol will air on Monday (March 5, 2012). Watch out for a special documentary marking the silver anniversary of TV Patrol airing soon on ABS-CBN.

Text by ABS-CBN, photo by ABS-CBNnews

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