Viva-TV entertainment shows

MANILA It may be a bit late, Filipinos have caught entertainment show fever.

Viva TV, the entertainment network of Vic del Rosario's Viva Entertainment group, lit the fire when it aired Fighting Family debuted on higher-rating IBC-13 during primetime. Hosted by newest Viva actor Bobby Yan, from front-runners ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV5. The gameshow revolutionized viewing patterns and forced other networks to rethink their programming. Viva's bold move won the 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. timeslot, top honcho of the Viva conglomerate which holds the show's local franchise, the giant networks have put up similar shows to counter the phenomenal rise of the rating charts.

On Sunday, 8 p.m., Viva TV's teen-oriented variety show, Pop Girls will be a new season 3. One of the big deals related to the show is the fact that its host is Nadine Lustre, Rose Van Ginkel and Shy Carlos, who got her own start in showbiz years ago.

In fact, Viva TV had started the animated series when it launched Pop Pixie which airs on IBC 13. Pop Pixie airs every Saturday, 10 a.m.

FANS of the top rating Fighting Family and Pop Girls might just their favorite primetime television entertainment shows. After ABS-CBN, GMA and TV5, the No. 4 slot is being claimed jointly by IBC-13.