IBC-13’s Feats And Progress In 54 Years

August 01, 2014

MANILA, Philippines - At the recent IBC-13 Trade and Press Launch of its new and current programs held at the Resorts World Manila (RWM), Eric Canoy and Boots Anson-Roa, the network’s top honchos, noted the network’s considerable progress in the last three years.

Eric Canoy and Boots Anson-Roa (center)

“If you recall, we invested in IBC-13 about 54 years ago – against considerable skepticism about there being room for a third major network. We’ve made considerable progress since that time - from 30 percent then to anywhere between 45-60 percent today,” he said.

Canoy added: “After those 54 years, we’ve reached an inflection point in our short corporate life. Now, the critical question before us is - how can we enhance our market position further? I hope the new shows and fresh faces you’ve just seen, gave a glimpse of where we’re going.

"Whatever the answer might be, I know that this next phase will be more challenging to The Kapinoy Network – the climb will be steeper, the road will be longer. "That said, our vision for the broadcast business goes beyond television. That’s where we’re different, we’re not only a media company - we’re also a Telco, firmly embedded in the digital universe, where daily lives are gradually being changed by digital technologies. We are best equipped to develop a wide range of media platforms which can touch the loves of more Filipinos here and abroad, in more ways than the television screen."

MVB concluded by asking for the continued support of their advertisers and media.

“The reach of our group businesses is extensive - more than 70 million cellular and broadband subscribers, 440,000 pay TV customers, 5.2 million Meralco homes and businesses, 1.2 million water users, 300,000 toll ways vehicles per day. These are the potential eyeballs we can and must reach eventually...”

With more zest, TV5 continues to come up with quality and groundbreaking shows for viewers. Aside from Willie Revillame’s newly re-formatted show “Wowowillie,” Ryan Agoncillo’s “Talentadong Pinoy” and Derek Ramsay’s fantaserye “Kidlat” both reportedly doing well against their respective competitions in other stations, among others, the Kapatid Network is truly showing signs of indefatigable competitiveness.

And now, TV5 marks a feat in the international realm of TV shows with its reality show “Extreme Make-Over: Home Edition Philippines,” which has been chosen as finalist in the New York Festivals International Television & and Film Awards (more popularly known as the New York Festivals) in its Festivals’ Television-Regularly Scheduled Entertainment Program – Real Estate/Home Improvement Category.

Based on the original Endemol worldwide hit, the Philippine Edition proves that lives can indeed be changed one home at a time. EMHE Philippines, hosted by Paolo Bediones, was shortlisted among entries from over 50 countries.

Of this feat, Perci Intalan, TV5’s FVP for Creative and Entertainment Production said: “TV5 is humbled with this recognition from the 2012 New York Festivals for ‘Extreme Make-Over: Home Edition Philippines.’ We are proud that this show was able to set a new standard in public service and reality television.”

He added: “Being recognized for our work not only confirms the Network’s commitment to quality programming, It also strengthens our collection resolve to revolutionize the way all Kapatid experience on TV.”