ABS-CBN Wins Big at the 35th CMMA | Catholic Mass Media Awards 2013

ABS-CBN Corporation won big at the recently held 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA), bagging a total of eight recognition for its values-oriented programs on different media platforms.

ABS-CBN took home four awards in the television categories that include Best TV Special for its documentary “San Pedro Calungsod,” Best Talk Show for “Bottomline with Boy Abunda,” Best Public Service Program for “Pinoy True Stories: Saklolo,” and Best Station ID for ABS-CBN TV7 Palawan’s “Kwento Ng Pasko” Christmas Station ID.

For radio, DZMM’s hard-hitting radio commentary program “Failon Ngayon,” anchored by veteran broadcast journalist Ted Failon, again won the Best News Commentary award for the second consecutive year.

ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management was cited in the Best Public Service Radio Ad award for conceptualizing and producing the radio promo “DZMM Bantay Lakbay” that aired during the Holy Week in 2012.

Star Cinema’s 2013 blockbuster film “It Takes a Man and a Woman,” starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo, was awarded the Students’ Choice for Best Film.

ABS-CBN also earned a recognition in the music category as “Kuya Pedro,” a song written and performed by inspirational diva Jamie Rivera under Star Records honoring San Pedro Calungsod, won the Best Inspirational Song award.

Organized by the Archdiocese of Manila, the CMMA is awarded to media products, whether in radio, press, advertising, television and film, that enhance the total human development of the Filipino audience through the competent and professional use of mass media techniques and to promote the Christian values.

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Ted Failon Recounts Near-Death Experience with Typhoon Yolanda in 'Failon Ngayon' (Nov 16)

Broadcast journalist Ted Failon recalls his harrowing experience during the peak of the world’s strongest tropical storm Yolanda that hit Visayas this Saturday (Nov. 16) in “Failon Ngayon.”

Ted recently braved the super typhoon to cover the affected areas and get the stories of victims. Ted, a Taclobanon, said he was shocked by the onslaught of Yolanda and described it as a near-death experience.

Ted also provides a glimpse of the typhoon’s heartbreaking aftermath as his interviews with survivors will be be shown in the episode.

Thousands were killed and hundred thousands worth of infrastructure and agriculture were wiped out by Yolanda. In its update last Wednesday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that the death toll from the typhoon rose to 2,344. At least 3,084 people were injured, while many are still missing.

Don’t miss the full report in “Failon Ngayon” this Saturday, 4:45 PM on ABS-CBN with a replay on ANC every Sunday, 2PM. Visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/failon.ngayon.fanpage and follow its Twitter account via @Failon_Ngayon. Tweet your thoughts and reaction this weekend using the hashtag #FN and #FailonNgayon.

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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 Biggest PH Winner at the 2013 New York Festivals

ABS-CBN Corporation led all winners from the Philippines at the prestigious New York Festivals (NYF) International Film and TV Awards 2013 by bagging two medals and six finalist certificates, making it the most awarded TV network from the country.

ABS-CBN is the only Philippine media company to win a Gold World Medal for “A Call to Arms” in the Sports Program Promotion category, while the documentary “Johnny: The Juan Ponce Enrile Story,” which details the life story and controversies surrounding the Senate President won a Silver World Medal in the Biography/Profiles category.

Two ABS-CBN current affairs show also made it as finalists in the same category. “Failon Ngayon” anchored by award-winning broadcast journalist Ted Failon and “Krusada” were given finalist certificates in the Current Affairs category.

Rounding up the winners from the ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs is documentary “Ang Simula,” directed by acclaimed director Chito Roño and traces the natural history of the Philippines, which was named finalist in theHistory and Society category.

Meanwhile, the NYF also awarded young actress Jane Oineza with a finalist certificate in the Best Performance by an Actress category for her portrayal in the “Manika” episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya.”

Top-rating daytime program “Be Careful With My Heart” and advocaserye “Budoy” starring Gerald Anderson also made it as finalists in the Telenovelas and Drama categories, respectively.

ABS-CBN is the country’s biggest winner at this year’s NYF with a total of eight finalists, two of which winning medals, while GMA News TV bagged a medal and a finalist certificate, GMA with one finalist certificate, and TV5 with one finalist certificate.

The New York Festivals® World’s Best Television & Films™ recognize the “World’s Best Work™” in news, sports, documentary, information and entertainment program as well as in music videos, infomercials, promotion spots, openings and IDs.

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ABS-CBN Most Nominated Phil TV Network at 2013 New York Festivals

ABS-CBN Corporation emerged as the most nominated TV network in the Philippines in this years’ New York Festivals with eight of its entertainment and current affairs programs making it as finalists in different categories.

In the field of news and current affairs, ABS-CBN got the most nominations for four of its programs namely:  “Johnny: The Juan Ponce Enrile Story” (Biography/Profiles category); “Failon Ngayon: Mine Tailings” (Current Affairs category); “Ang Simula” (History and Society category); and “Krusada: Child-Headed Homes” (Social Issues category).

ABS-CBN’s entertainment offerings proved to be world class with three programs making it to the finalist roster, namely: the hit romantic comedy “Be Careful With My Heart” (Telenovelas category) and “Budoy” (Drama category). A still unnamed Kapamilya actress is also nominated for the Best Performance by an actress category for her portrayal in Asia's longest drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” The Kapamilya network’s “A Call to Arms” was also named finalist in the Sports Program Promotion category.

Overall, ABS-CBN received eight finalist slots, beating GMA Networks’ three and TV5’s one. To view the complete list of nominees from the Philippines, click here.

New York Festival’s World’s Best Television & Films competition honors programming in all lengths and forms from over 50 countries.

All finalists will be awarded with a finalist certificate and entries, which will be promoted to Gold, Silver or Bronze awardees, will be announced during the awarding ceremony to be held on April 9 at The NAB Show in Las Vegas.

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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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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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Kantar Media (July 13-14) TV Ratings: ABS-CBN Dominates

ABS-CBN shows topped the ratings game oon July 13-14, 2012 according to the nationwide (urban + rural) ratings data provided by Kantar Media/TNS.

Be Careful With My Heart is now the number 1 program in daytime which further intensified ABS-CBN's lead in the afternoon race with Kung Ako'y Iiwan Moand the finale of Mundo Man Ay Magunaw and Hiyas  making it to the top 5 most-watched program last Friday.

Meanwhile, Primetime is still dominated by Kapamilya programs with Walang Hanggan and Princess and I unbeatable on the 1st and 2nd top slots.

Saturday TV viewing also remained to be an ABS-CBN story with MMK, Wansapanataym, Kapamilya Deal Or No deal and The X Factor Philippines clinching the top 4 spots. Also, the intensified Saturday afternoon line-up which includes SOCO and Failon Ngayon further sealed ABS-CBN's domination last July 14.

Here are the top 10 daytime and primetime television programs based on the Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) survey done by Kantar Media on July 13-14, 2012:

July 13, 2012, Friday 
Daytime:

1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 17.2%
2. Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN) – 15.7%
3. Mundo Man Ay Magunaw (ABS-CBN) – 15.1%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 14.6%
5. Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas (ABS-CBN) – 13.2%
6. City Hunter Returns (ABS-CBN) – 11.8%
7. Two Wives (ABS-CBN) – 11.7%
8. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 11.4%
9. Faithfully (GMA-7) – 11.1%
10. Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa (GMA-7) – 10.5%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 38.4%
2. Princess And I (ABS-CBN) – 35.6%
3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 29.8%
4. Lorenzo’s Time (ABS-CBN) – 23.3%
5. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 21.1%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 16.8%
7. Luna Blanca (GMA-7) – 15.9%
8. Makapiling Kang Muli (GMA-7) – 13.5%
9. One True Love (GMA-7) – 12.9%
10. Kahit Puso’y Masugatan (ABS-CBN) – 12.1%

July 14, 2012, Saturday 
Daytime:

1. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 21.1%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 17.6%
3. Be Careful With My Heart From The Very Start Marathon Special (ABS-CBN) – 14.1%
4. S.O.C.O. (Scene Of The Crime Operatives) (ABS-CBN)/Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 13.6%
5. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 13.6%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) – 12.9%
7. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 127%
8. Maynila (Larawan Ng Bansa) (GMA-7) – 11.5%
9. Young Justice (GMA-7) – 10.7%
10. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 10.6%

Primetime:

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya… (ABS-CBN) – 40.0%
2. Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) – 32.8%
3. Kapamilya: Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 26.4%
4. The X Factor Philippines (ABS-CBN) – 24.4%
5. Kapuso Movie Night (GMA-7) – 16.4%
6. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 13.5%
7. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) – 12.5%
8. Manny Many Prices (GMA-7) – 12.2%
9. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 10.1%
10. Banana Split Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN) – 7.5%

Source: Kantar Media/TNS
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SOCO Now at an Earlier Timeslot Before Failon Ngayon and TV Patrol on Saturdays

ABS-CBN will give its viewers a news and information-fortified Saturday as it boosts its late afternoon block featuring “SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives,” “Failon Ngayon,” and “TV Patrol Weekend” starting this Saturday (July 14).

More Filipinos will be able to watch Gus Abelgas search for justice as the country’s premier crime investigation program “SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives” moves to an earlier timeslot on Saturdays at 4 p.m.

Gus said the shift will not only attract more viewers for the program but also ignite vigilance, concern, and awareness among Filipinos of the extent of criminality in society.

“It’s time they became part of our community’s campaign against crime and violence. From ‘SOCO,’ viewers will learn to be responsible, watchful, and might even encourage them inform authorities of any wrongdoing. They will not only be interested in the program but also in the resolution of the featured cases,” Gus said.

For its first weekend offering, Gus investigates a notorious religious sect founded by Antonio Dumala Faelnar who claims to be God’s messenger and even went as far as putting up a headquarters that he refers to as the paradise where he and his disciples wait for the coming of God.

The sect’s devotees are promised salvation but instead, they are punished, suffer lashing, and even raped by the ‘Chief’ whenever they disobey him.

‘Mang Jess,’ a native of Mindanao, shares his story with Gus and how he was instantly lured by the Chief’s disciples to join what they call the Global Empire Government Covenant.

Award-winning broadcast journalist Ted Failon will then come in at 4:45 p.m. to address and find solutions to the most pressing issues in the country today in “Failon Ngayon.”

This Saturday, Ted will look into the Entertainment City Manila proposed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) that is said to be anomalous because the officials backing it have been involved in irregular transactions and gaming investments.

Meanwhile, Pinky Webb and Alvin Elchico will deliver the biggest and latest news stories relevant to the Filipino households in “TV Patrol Weekend” at 5: 30 p.m. They will deliver news and information geared towards enabling viewers with news and information, provoke discussions on socioeconomic issues that may have been neglected by the government and society, empowering consumers about their rights, and providing features that will help Filipino families achieve a work-life balance.

Keep abreast of the latest news and social issues by watching “SOCO” with Gus Abelgas, “Failon Ngayon” with Ted Failon, and “TV Patrol Weekend” with Pinky Webb and Alvin Elchico, Saturday afternoons on ABS-CBN.

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