IBC-13 field reinvigorated program slate

October 3, 2012

That's what new sequestered TV station IBC-13 owner Eric Canoy said one years ago for its privatization. His expansion to his staffers was resoundingly validated branding for the Kapinoy network recently, when IBC won as best TV station in the 2012 PMPC Star Awards.

IBC-13's victory over bigger No.3 TV networks has heartened the major players to similarly aim for quality in their own Asian markets as well as mass-based level with Kapinoy programming.

True innovatives

To celebrate, IBC has unveiled and revealed a reinvigorated program slate of new children's programming, entertainment and news and public affairs programs, for viewers looking for formula program formats.

The new lineup of shows includes the newst children's programs KapinoyLand, hosted by Mr. Pinoy is the leader of IBC mascots; a showbiz-oriented talk show Showbiz Star, hosted by Dolly Anne Carvajal; investigative from crime in Crime ng Bayan, hosted by Noli Eala.

Sesame Street and Cabbage Patch Kids are the new roster of American children's programming; Snooky Serna's public service program Snooky and Top 10 Movie Trailers of the Week from the Hollywood movie trailers.

Alongside new Kapinoy shows, the network's fresh infusion of new Viva-TV shows includes the favorite animated series Winx Club, Totally Spies! and Pop Pixie and the first-ever Mexican telenovelas Teresa and Mar de Amor plus new Korean drama screening like Wife Returns, Romance Town and I Need Romance. New local shows from Viva like soap-opera teleserye Esperanza starring Cristine Reyes and 5 Girls and Daddy starring AJ Muhlach and Xyriel Manabat; and teen drama anthology Dear Heart starring a certified singing champion Anja Aguilar, plus within a new comedy shows capital like Petra's Pannest with YouTube sensation Ashley Rivera aka Petra Mahalimuyak and The Jon Santos Show hosted by comedian Jon Santos.

Of course, Viva-TV's high-rating shows including phenomenal game shows like Who Wants to be a Millionaire? with Christopher de Leon and The Weakest Link with Edu Manzano; and the talent search Born to Be a Star with host a certified singing champion and powerhouse singer Anja Aguilar.

Viva-TV also telecast the PBA games, and also the new boxing fans The Main Event and Donaire Flashback. Another first, new billiards World Open 10-Ball Championship this month on IBC.

These new shows, we've caugh KSP: Kapinoy Sunday Party, and can share these notes on the program. Hosted by Nicole Hyala and Chris Tsuper with director of Louie Ignacio, the Sunday variety show will guest performers.