ABS-CBN 2013 Year-end Report "Ulo ng Mga Balita" Airs December 29 on Sunday's Best

ABS-CBN News presents its yearend report “Ulo ng Mga Balita 2013,” a review of the biggest and most important headline stories of the year that was.

Anchored by multi-awarded broadcast journalist Noli De Castro, the rundown will revisit the devastation caused by super typhoon Yolanda and the Bohol quake, the Zamboanga siege, and the Sabah crisis.

The report will also trace how the P10-billion pork barrel scam came to light, and will take a second look at the year’s major sports and showbiz news developments.

“We will bring you all the news events that made headlines in newspapers, on the radio, television, and even the Internet,” said Kabayan.

Joining Kabayan in summing up the biggest news stories of the year are journalists Lynda Jumilla, Jorge Carino, Henry Omaga-Diaz, Atom Araullo, Gigi Grande, Maan Macapagal, Jeff Canoy, RG Cruz, Niko Baua, Rico Lucena, TJ Manotoc and Ginger Conejero.

Don’t miss “Ulo Ng Mga Balita” on ABS-CBN Sunday’s Best this Sunday (Dec 29) after“Gandang Gabi Vice.”

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ABS-CBN News Most Subscribed YouTube Channel in Southeast Asia

ABS-CBN News remains the most trusted Philippine TV news organization in the country, with its official website abs-cbnNEWS.com setting a new all-time record of 72.7 million page views in November, according to the audience measurement analytics provider Effective Measure.

ABS-CBN News website’s page views were bolstered over these previous months by high interest for information from news audiences about the Zamboanga siege, the strong earthquake and the super typhoon Yolanda that devastated the central Philippines.

On social media, ABS-CBN is still the most preferred news source among TV networks with its official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/abscbnNEWS) garnering more than 2.2 million likes, and its Twitter accounts being followed by a total of 2.9 million people.

Its YouTube account, on the other hand, maintains its standing as the media channel with the most subscriptions in Southeast Asia with over 1.4 million subscribers.

ABS-CBN News’ Social Media and Mobile head Arlene Burgos expressed how she and her team are overwhelmed by the trust given them by Filipino netizens. “We thank everyone who believes in us. These figures motivate us to work harder,” she said.

But more than the affirmation of the network’s credibility to the public, Burgos said these numbers represent how many Filipinos are still abreast with what’s happening in and out the country and how they remain involved as citizens. “Social media can be used in so many ways and it’s good to know that millions of Filipinos still read the news using their laptops, tablets, smartphones, or mobile phones.”

For the latest news and updates, visit www.abs-cbnNEWS.com, like www.facebook.com/abscbnNEWS , subscribe to http://www.youtube.com/TheABSCBNNews , and follow @abscbnNEWS, @ANCalerts, and @DZMMTeleRadyo on Twitter.

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Annabelle Rama and Angelica Jones on ABS-CBN's 'KampanyaSerye'

Broadcast journalist Chiara Zambrano looks at celebrities running for public office in the coming elections and what they can offer that politicians can't in ABS-CBN's "KampanyaSerye" starting this Monday (Jan 28) within “TV Patrol.”

Chiara will profile controversial celebrities Annabelle Rama and Angelica Jones.

Get to know them off camera and find out what they can do and what they intend to do to serve the general public. Annabelle will run for congresswoman for the first time in the first district of Cebu while Angelica will run for re-election as provincial board member in Laguna.

Just like in showbiz where they both rose to fame, Angelica and Annabelle were hounded by intrigues in the world of politics. Annabelle is being questioned by her detractors on whether she can fulfill the responsibilities as a congresswoman despite her admission that she knows nothing about legislation. Angelica, on the other hand, faced allegations of stealing town funds intended for a particular project and that she failed to give salary to some of her employees.

Don’t miss the drama in the world of politics in newest KampanyaSerye, weeknights on “TV Patrol.” Watch the whole episode on ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel (SkyCable ch 27), in a special Producer’s Cut version airing every Saturday, 2:30 PM, and every Sunday, 11 AM, and online via www.abs-cbnnews.com/KampanyaSerye. Tweet your thoughts and opinions using the hashtag #KampanyaSerye.

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Villafuerte Family Feud on ABS-CBN's 'KampanyaSerye'

ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs lets you witness the drama inside the world of Philippine politics in the teleserye-like documentary ”KampanyaSerye,” one of the highlights of ABS-CBN’s Halalan 2013 coverage that aims to educate voters who are set to elect a new batch of leaders this May.

”KampanyaSerye” will tackle and probe the stories behind campaign promises and rhetorics to bring out the issues that matter to the electorate and show the competencies of aspiring leaders.

It debuted last week in ”TV Patrol” with Alvin Elchico’s five-part report dubbed as ”Giyera sa Kabisera” that followed the much talked-about battle for the Manila mayoralty post between mayor Alfredo ”Dirty Harry” Lim and former president Joseph ”Asiong Salonga” Estrada. Viewers learned about the humble beginnings of Lim and Estrada in politics, how they first competed for a government seat, why the former best friends are now enemies, and many other angles of the controversial feud.

From frenemies to family feuds, ”KampanyaSerye” opens a brand new story this Monday (Jan 21) about the the ongoing rifts in the Villafuerte family in Ryan Chua’s report titled ”Ama, Anak, Apo.” The Villafuertes of Camarines Sur are currently divided by how they envision Camarines Sur.

Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Villafuerte Sr. proposed to divide Camarines Sur into two provinces, but his son Camarines Sur Gov. Luis ”LRay” Villafuerte Jr. is opposing it.

Tension further arose when LRay’s son, Migz, chose to run against his grandfather, Luis Sr., for governor. How will this family feud end? Will they choose to severe family ties for the sake of politics?

Dont miss ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs ”KampanyaSerye,” weeknights on ”TV Patrol.” Watch the whole episode on ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel (SkyCable ch 27), in a special Producer’s Cut version airing every Saturday, 2:30 PM, and every Sunday, 11 AM, and online via www.abs-cbnnews.com/KampanyaSerye. Tweet your thoughts and opinions using the hashtag #KampanyaSerye.

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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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