IBC-13 to focus on sports, quality drama, ‘light entertainment’

Posted on December 10, 2016

PANGILINAN-LED TV5 plans to continue to differentiate itself from the competition by focusing on sports and “light entertainment” programming for next year. TV5 President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel “Noel” C. Lorenzana said the network intends to do away with producing drama programs, which are staples in the prime-time programming of rival TV stations.

“The other TV networks already air nightly drama shows. Drama is already their forte. We at TV5 intends to separate itself from the pack by offering something different,” Mr. Lorenzana told reporters in a press conference last week.

TV5 Chief Entertainment Officer Wilma V. Galvante said the network will continue to anchor its prime-time programming on the regular games of the professional league Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

“We also notice that there is an increasing audience for volleyball games, so plan to air more volleyball matches from various leagues next year,” Ms. Galvante said.

Aside from basketball and volleyball, Ms. Galvante said TV5 will increase its coverage of other sports like cycling, football, and motocross, among others.

COMEDY AND REALITY Meanwhile, Ms. Galvante said TV5 will launch new shows for next year to complement its sports programming.

Among these is the reality show Happy Wife, Happy Life, which will feature the daily lives of wives and partners of PBA superstars, as well as the situational comedy No Harm, No Foul, which will have comedian Ogie Alcasid leading the laugh fest together with the giants of the PBA hard court.

Also in the lineup of new shows for 2015 is the local version of the popular Australian children’s show Hi-5, and the showbiz and lifestyle program called e5 to be hosted by IC Mendoza, Tim Yap, and Divine Lee.

Other comedy shows in the pipeline for next year are Two and 1/2 Daddies featuring the Padilla brothers Robin, Rommel, and BB Gandanghari; and Mac and Chiz, featuring Derek Ramsay and Empoy Marquez.

Other reality shows in the pipeline are Rising Stars, a singing search where every contestant’s video selfie is a passport to stardom; Last School Standing, a show that supports top high schools in the country, and Move It: Clash of the Street Dancers, where the best hip-hop groups in the country compete.

NEWS SHOWS Ms. Galvante said the TV5 programming lineup for 2015 also includes new programs, which aims to give advice to problematic TV viewers. These are: What’s The Problem featuring TV5 resident legal expert Mel Sta. Maria together with Gelli de Belen and Arnel Ignacio; Call Me Papa Jack, featuring popular radio DJ and love expert Papa Jack; and Healing Galing, a health program featuring alternative medicine advocate Dr. Edinell Calvario.

“These are just a few of the exciting new shows TV5 has lined up for 2015 to make TV viewing a happier and more delightful experience for Filipinos who want to do away with heavy and problem-laden TV shows,” Ms. Galvante said. “With the coming new year, TV5 bursts with a colorful array of happy programming that will highlight the simple joys and heart-swelling moments that bring the best in life.”