Enrique Gil Concert Live on Sky Cable Pay-Per-View (November 29)

One of the country’s brightest stars is set to dance his way towards your TV sets as SKYcable PAY-PER-VIEW exclusively brings you “King of the Gil” Enrique Gil: The Concert at The Big Dome, live and commercial-free this Friday, November 29, at 8PM.

Following his successful teleserye projects in the past years, Enrique is now hitting the big stage to bust out his famous dance moves for a one-of-a-kind dance concert for his die-hard fans to the live DJ set-up of DJ Buddha, and live keyboard by Louie Ocampo.

Also joining the ‘King of Dougie’ in the dance floor are Vice Ganda, Angel Locsin, Julia Montes, Kathryn Bernardo, Jhong Hilario, Vhong Navarro, Gloc 9, Rayver Cruz, Aaron Villaflor, Kim Chiu, Martin del Rosario, Arjo Atayde, Ejay Falcon, G-Force, and the Streetboys.

Watch the biggest dance party of the year with your family and friends, at the comforts of your home, on SKYcable for only P299.

Never miss out on the hottest concerts and sporting events, here and abroad, and be one of the first to experience it as SKYcable PAY-PER-VIEW brings them straight to your TV sets.

Enjoy this special viewing experience and take your family’s home entertainment to another level as SKYcable, the country’s largest cable TV provider and pioneer in HD cable TV, continues to innovate to bring you only the best in cable TV entertainment.

To subscribe to Enrique Gil’s concert on SKYcable PAY-PER-VIEW, call 381-0000. You may also call or visit any SKYcable local branch office nearest you. 

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ABS-CBN 1st Half Income Up 44% Due to Strong Advertising Revenues

The consolidated net income of ABS-CBN Corporation (“ABS-CBN” or the “Company”) (PSE: ABS, ABSP), the country’s largest media and entertainment company, registered P1.339 billion for the first half of 2013, an increase of 44% compared with P927 million in the same period last year. The growth in income was fuelled by strong regular advertising revenues as well as election-related ads.

ABS-CBN first half income up by 44%
due to strong advertising revenues

ABS-CBN generated consolidated revenues of P17.061 billion from advertising and consumer sales, a 23% increase compared to last year.

Advertising revenues reached P10.061 billion, an increase of 29% from a year ago. Consumer sales amounted to P7.000 billion, posting a 16% increase. SkyCable continues to be a major driver of growth with revenues increasing by 30% to P3.297 billion. The growth in SkyCable revenues is partly attributable to the acquisition of Destiny Cable.

Total costs and expenses increased by 20% to P15.280 billion brought about by increases in production costs, cost of sales and services , and general and administrative expenses.

Capital expenditure and film and program rights acquisition amounted to P1.653 billion, 20% lower than last year.

ABS-CBN led in national audience share and ratings for Urban and Rural audiences with primetime audience share averaging 46% in the first six months of 2013, a 16 percentage point lead over GMA, based on Kantar National TV Ratings.

For the first six months, the top 20 programs for Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) were from ABS-CBN, with the following occupying the Top 10 slots: Juan dela Cruz, Juan dela Cruz Ang Simula, Ina Kapatid Anak, MMK Ang Tahanan Mo, Princess and I, The Voice of the Philippines Saturday, Wansapanataym, World Junior Featherweight Champ, The Voice of the Philippines Sunday, and Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala.

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. released 8 films in the first six months of 2013. Three of them– One More Try, Sisterakas and It Takes a Man and Woman grossed more than P200 million each.

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ABS-CBN Pioneers Media Convergence, to Offer New Service via ABS-CBN Mobile

Lopez-owned ABS-CBN Convergence ushers in the media convergence era in the Philippines with the expansion of its telecommunications business via a network sharing agreement with Globe Telecom.

This groundbreaking partnership, which converges two separate industries, enables ABS-CBN – the country’s largest media and entertainment conglomerate – to deliver ABS-CBN content and offer traditional telecoms services on mobile devices.

In a press conference, ABS-CBN Convergence president and managing director Carlo Katigbak said this newest pioneering move from the 60-year old company aims to create a new experience for Filipinos by expanding their access to ABS-CBN content on mobile devices.

“We have come to realize that the mobile internet is going to become one of the most important platforms for delivering content to our audiences.  We believe that in the same way television revolutionized the mass market’s ability to receive information and entertainment, the wireless internet will be the next most important medium for our audience. Very soon, our Kapamilyas will enjoy special shows, receive our news, and interact with our stars from anywhere and anytime they want, through their tablets and cellphones,” Katigbak said.

Globe Telecom CEO Ernest Cu commended the partnership, saying it will create a new market for mobile users.

He said, “We are happy that Globe is once again at the forefront of a pioneering effort.  We entered this partnership to provide Filipinos with more reasons to enjoy their mobile phones.  The exclusive content that ABS CBN will provide ushers in a new form of entertainment for mobile users in the Philippines. We are now seeing the gains of our network modernization and IT transformation initiatives, having new capabilities to enter into these businesses to showcase our strength and leadership.”

Through the network-sharing agreement, Globe will provide capacity and coverage on its existing cellular mobile telephony network to ABS-CBN Convergence on a nationwide basis. The parties may also share assets such as servers, towers, and switches.

This is not the first time that ABS-CBN has ventured into new media territory in order to deliver its programs and other content to its viewers. In the 2000s, ABS-CBN launched TFC.tv, the first video-streaming site that carries ABS-CBN content intended for Filipinos abroad. Recently, ABS-CBN also introduced its free video streaming website for Philippine residents, iWanTV!, which has revolutionized the viewing habits of Filipinos by allowing them to watch ABS-CBN programs on demand.

Katigbak maintained that the best is still yet to come for Filipinos, who remain to be the network’s inspiration in coming up with world-class programs and innovative ways of delivering content.

“ABS-CBN has always been about delivering Filipino content to our audiences over the platforms that are most relevant to them,” he explained.  “This is also another milestone in our transition from being predominantly a broadcast company to becoming a complete media enterprise, reaching our audiences not just on television, but on anymedium that is important and relevant to them.”

ABS-CBN, exuding the pioneering spirit that has become a trademark of Lopez-owned companies, was also in the forefront of the cable TV industry through SkyCable and is well ahead in preparing for the Philippines’ switch to Digital Terrestrial Television with test broadcast activities being conducted in different parts of the nation.

It has also set a template for media organization expansion, as it has successfully spread out its business from just radio and TV broadcasting to also print, licensing, music, events, and now, telecommunications.

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New Cable Channel Jeepney TV to Re-Air ABS-CBN Classic Shows Starting October 22

Travel back to your favorite Kapamilya programs by taking a ride on Jeepney TV, the newest cable channel of ABS-CBN that will offer well-loved and timeless shows and movies that highlight the best of Pinoy TV.

Jeepney TV’s primetime programming brings back television’s top-rating comedies via its “Tawa Way Zone”. Comedy King Dolphy’s long-running series “Home Along da Riles” will charm today’s audiences anew as it airs daily on weekdays at 7:00 PM. This will be followed at 8:00 PM by back-to-back episodes of “Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis” with Maricel Soriano and Cesar Montano on Mondays and “Whattamen” with Rico Yan, Marvin Agustin and Dominic Ochoa on Tuesdays.

Aga Muhlach’s adventures and misadventures as a young veterinarian in “Oki Doki Doc” air on Wednesdays, while “Pwedeng-Pwede” with Robin Padilla and Redford White bring on the laughs on Thursdays and the irreverent bunch of “Goin’ Bananas” rule on Fridays. The award-winning political satire “Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata” makes its comeback on Saturdays at 7:00 PM.

Apart from these comedy classics, Jeepney TV offers unforgettable teleseryes on weeknights such as “It Might Be You”, which propelled the John Lloyd Cruz-Bea Alonzo team-up and “Pangako Sa ’Yo” starring Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa, the immortal hit that has been syndicated in many other countries and will soon have a Cambodian adaptation by 2013.

Jeepney TV has commissioned none other than Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano, to do a new version of his ’80′s hit “Eto Na Naman” , which will serve as the channel’s theme. As the song goes, “Nawawala… bumabalik, Eto na naman!”, other beloved ABS-CBN shows such as “Ang TV”, “Game KNB?”, “Ryan Ryan Musikahan” and “Gimik” will keep TV’s beautiful memories alive.

Jeepney TV airs 24 hours a day via SkyCable Channel 69 beginning October 22. For programming schedules and updates, like their official Facebook page.

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Direk Brillante Mendoza Talks About 'Thy Womb' on Inside The Cinema

World-renowned director Brillante Mendoza already proved his worth in the craft he smiths. Attesting to this are his critically acclaimed films such as “Masahista”, “Serbis”, “Kinatay”, “Captive”, which were celebrated not just in the Philippines but around the globe. 

With the nomination of “Thy Womb”, his forthcoming film starring the Superstar Nora Aunor, to the ‘Golden Lion’ award in the 69th Venice International Film Festival, the seasoned director will share his experiences in making this remarkable film. 

[Read: Nora Aunor Wins Int'l Critics' Award in Venice for 'Thy Womb']

Catch him in an exclusive one-on-one interview with the country’s premier host, Boy Abunda on “Inside the Cinema” this September 11 (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m. on Cinema One. The country’s number cable channel is available on Sky Cable Gold, Sky Cable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide. 

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2012 US Open Airs Live Via Satellite on Balls Channel

Balls airs the most watched tennis event in the world, the 2012 US Open, that begun last August 27 and will run until September 10. The final Grand Slam of the year is shown on Balls live via satellite from Flushing Meadows, New York.

Expect hard hitting action as the big guns in the world of tennis bring their best on the hardcourts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Will Novak Djokovic and Sam Stosur defend their US Open titles against aggressive opponents?

Catch breath-taking tennis in the fourth and final Grand Slam of the season, the 2012 US Open live on Balls everyday at 11:00 p.m. until September 10. The Women’s Finals will be held on September 9 at 7:00 a.m. while the Men’s Finals on September 10 at 12:00 a.m, weather permitting.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the US Open live; always tune in to Balls and be updated with the biggest happenings in the world of sports. Balls channel is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and over 200 quality cable operators nationwide. For more updates, visit www.ballschannel.tv, like www.facebook.com/BallsChannel and follow @ballschannel on twitter.

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ABS-CBN's 1st Half Net Income Down by 45% (From P1.667 Billion to P927 Million)

The  consolidated  net  income  of  ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, registered P927 million for the first half of 2012, down by 45% compared with P1.677  billion in the same period last year.  Removing the effects of the  gain from the sale of Sky Cable PDRs recognized in the first half of 2011  amounting to P674 million, net income decreased by 8%.

ABS-CBN generated consolidated revenues of P15.3 billion from advertising and consumer sales for the first six months, a 9% increase compared to the same period last year.

ABS-CBN’s advertising revenues reached P9.2 billion in the first six months of the year, an increase of 5% from a year ago.  Consumer sales for the first half of the  year amounted to  P6.1 billion, posting a 17% increase  from a year ago.   Sky Cable continues to be a major driver of growth   with revenues increasing by 22% to  P2.5  billion. The growth in revenues is partly attributable to the acquisition of Destiny Cable.   ABS-CBN Global revenues  was flat with a 1% increase in overall viewer count compared to the previous year. There was  double-digit subscriber growth  in Canada and single digit growth in all other territories, except Japan and Europe where subscribers declined.

Total operating and other expenses increased   by 12% year-on-year to P12.5 billion brought about  by   increases   in  production  costs,  cost  of  sales  and  services  ,  and  general  and administrative expenses.

Capital expenditure and film and program rights acquisition for the first six months amounted to P2.4 billion,  14% higher than the level of spending for the same period  last year.

ABS-CBN maintained its national audience share and ratings leadership for Urban audiences with prime-time audience share averaging 43% in the second quarter of 2012,  a 14 percentage point lead over GMA’s, based on the Kantar National TV Ratings.  In June, ABS-CBN’s audience share for Total Philippines (Urban +Rural) and Total Day was at 42%,  a 10 percentage point lead over GMA.

For June  2012, 16 of the company’s  shows were in the Top 20 for Total Philippines (Urban and Rural), with the following occupying the Top 10 slots:  Walang Hanggan, Princess & I, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Wansapanataym, TV Patrol (Weekday), The X Factor Philippines (Saturday), Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo?,Dahil Sa Pag-ibig and Kapamilya Deal or No Deal.

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. released 8 films in the first six months of 2012.  Four of them – Enteng ng Ina  Mo, Segunda Mano, Unofficially Yours and Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme  – topped  P100  million  in  box  office  receipts,  earning  blockbuster  status  by  local standards.

About ABS-CBN Corporation

ABS-CBN Corporation is the leading Philippine entertainment and information multimedia  conglomerate. In the Philippines, ABS-CBN produces a wide variety of engaging world-class entertainment programs in several genres and balanced credible news programs that are aired on free-to-air TV via Channels 2 (VHF) and 23 (UHF) and a regional network of TV and radio stations nationwide. It also provides news and entertainment programming for nine channels on cable TV. The Company owns the leading film and music production and distribution outfit in the Philippines, and has interests in cable TV, Internet and mobile services, and glossy-magazine publishing. It brings its content to worldwide audiences via cable, satellite and the Internet, primarily through ABS-CBN Global’s The Filipino Channel (TFC).

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