Alternative fare for 9TV

August 22, 2014

MANILA, Philippines—Newly refurbished channel of RPN-9 called 9TV’s initial broadcast on Saturday night had none of the telenovelas and noontime variety shows commonly seen on ABS-CBN and GMA-7.

“It’s the risk we decided to take. We wanted to give people an alternative to the current fare,” said RPN's newest chairman Amb. Antonio L. Cabangon Chua and the president and CEO Benjamin Ramosduring the network’s launch last Thursday in Greenhills, San Juan.

“If we would come up with shows with just the same format, kaming pinagkaiba. ” Amb. Antonio added that the network will first concentrate on strengthening its prime time block, which is from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The need to reinvent Channel 9, Atty. Antonio said, had been pursued by its management led by a chairman Amb. Antonio L. Cabangon Chua. Negotiations led to a long-term block-time agreement between RPN, Solar Entertainment and ALC Group of Companies, the local subsidiary of Solar Television Network. The Kasama Network RPN-9 became its new brand name as 9TV.

Its modest aim, according to Antonio, is to become No.2 in the so-called TV network wars. “ABS-CBN and GMA-7 are both claming to be No.1 and IBC-13 and TV5 still charting to the No.3 slot in the ratings game. We’d gladly give that to them. But we want to be the solid third force in the industry,” explained Antonio.

Together with the directors and producers who have joined the new network, the list of actors who will be seen nightly has been growing by the week. Antonio happily reports, “The Kasama Network 9TV is proud to have secured the services of several established talents in the industry. We hope to be a venue where actors can showcase their talent to the fullest regardless of where they originally ‘came’ from. We feel that this cross-pollination of talent is very good for the entertainment industry as a whole.” Of course, RPN-9 will also develop their own fresh new talents which goes without saying.

More exciting

A week after week is the newly-refurbished RPN Channel 9 surfaced as 9TV, we find ourself hoping and sharing a conviction that there is dedication in our talented artists, producers and network owners to turn around the industry that many have practically given up on. Undoubtedly, TV is the most powerful avenue for the formation of taste, opinion and creation of idols that not only the on-cam actors but also in producers, writers, directors, makeup artists, wardrobe assistants, cameramen who welcomed the development.

“We hope to make our shows more exciting. We want to change the current TV landscape,” he said.

Inquirer Entertainment attended 9TV’s grand coming-out party also on Saturday night at the SMX, Mall of Asia in Pasay City. New shows and their hosts were introduced.

German Moreno known as Kuya Germs, is the variety show host of the original reality show for the talent search called Boses Tinig Pinoy, which airs every Saturday at 9 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. It will showcased the talents from the 12 regions of the country through a unique singing contest, which is performed in “acapella” with two categories – duet and trio. Over P1-million worth of prizes will be given away for the new season with the weekly winner receiving P50,000, and a contract under the Polyeast Records.

Antonio said the contest is part of strengthening their radio stations in the 12 regions of the country, and also provides a once-in-a-lifetime shot for fame and fortune.

Richard Gutierrez hosts the reality dating program Temptation Island: Dare to Win, it airs every Saturday at 7:15 p.m., intrigue, drama, and titillating characters will surely spice up everyone's viewing experience. Focus on the group of beautiful young men and women marooned in a beautiful island, this show is inspired by Regal Entertainment’s '80s cult classic Temptation Island.

A comedian Bayani Agbayani hosting the sing-along karaoke game show Kanta Tayo, which brings to the videoke round of contestants will give yp for P1 million cast. It airs every Saturday 5:45 p.m.

Tom Rodrigez hosting the local version of the US top-rating game show The Prize is Right, which also aired every Sunday at 7 p.m. will exciting the game. It gives away loads of prizes and provides unequalled and non-stop entertainment to Filipino contestants and the audience. Contestants totally enjoy their stint in the highly entertaining game show. They will get to take home cool appliances, leisure travel packages, and sometimes a brand new car when the price is right.

Roderick Paulate and Nova Villa will star the sitcom John en Nova, airs on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m., while the youth-oriented sketch gag show Dobol Trobol is on every Saturday, also at 10 p.m. which is top-billed by 9TV's new discoveries of stars are Karen Reyes, Kim Gantioqui, Loisa Andalio, EJ Jallorina, Mariz Rañeses, Tom Doromal, Jazz Ocampo and Marc Carlos de Leon. Another primetime sitcom Carl en Sol, featuring the top comedians Epi Quizon and Betong, airs every Sunday at 6 p.m.

Singing and dancing

The long-running musical variety show Superstar every Sunday at 9 p.m. with the Asia's pop superstar princess Angeline Quinto, with co-host Rafael Rosell as co-hosts. The singer-actress Quinto as Superstar treats you to an evening of her very own Sunday night live solo musical variety show with a musical performers singing their songs showcasing her singing prowess Quinto's singing and dancing capabilities boasts of its well-arranged musical numbers and medleys feature all kinds of songs and performed by the show with other guest singers and entertainers in the concert on TV for the stage allowing to explore their range while performing the current and golden hits while Quinto is RPN's roster of talents. The show starts with an opening song and dance number by Quinto for a different songs. It also airs different segments like Go Angeline, Angeline Loves You, Swag, comedy skits Gang Superstar and Smash Superstar. On her final song, Quinto frequently states her message viewers and sings her statement song with Angeline Quinto's singing, dancing and hosting as well. Musical director Jonathan Manalo, choreographer Georcelle Dapat-Sy, and director Erick Salud. Streetboys as dance performers and a special guest co-host every week.

Larry Hermoso, the head of the station's music department, will be creating and consulting on the new music content that RPN will be producing.

Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes revitalize their 1990s hit Batang X: Ang Pagbabalik will air on weeknights at 6 p.m. Combining mix of fantasy, drama, sci-fi and action. Starring Kobi Vidanes as Kid/lat/kid, Casey Bacayo as 3:NA/Trinity, Miguel de Guzman as G-Boy/Boy/Boy Gulang, Clarence Delgado as Little Miss Mimi, Lance Angelo Lucido as Obet, Bea Besa, JB Agustin as A-gel/ Angelo/arcangel and Jillian Aguila as Control.

The fantasy series I'm a Pricnesa (weeknights at 7:30 p.m.) featuring the primetime princess Ingrid dela Paz as her first leading role as Princesa Reyes, with Arron Villaflor and also includes Charles Christianson, Michelle Arciaga, Franz Ocampo, OJ Decena, Vahessa Grindrud, Reynan Pitero, Joonee Gamboa, Minnie Aguilar, Cecil Paz, Rolly Inocencio, Cai Cortez. Jon Avila and Annyka Asistio, Directed by RJ Nuevas.

Fall in Love for You is the newest romcom soap opera teleserye directed by Joel Lamangan. It airs every Monday to Friday at 9:30 p.m., topbilled by Empress Schuck and John Wayne Sace, together with James Blanco, Agot Isidro, Dante Rivero, Erin Ocampo, DM Sevilla, Bing Loyzaga, Helen Gamboa, Janelle Quintana, Theo Bernados, Ramon Christopher, Carla Humphries and JR de Guzman.

The longest-running children's musical variety show Penpen de Sarapen (Saturday at 11 a.m.) features kids as they show their talents in singing, dancing, acting, and hosting. A venue for children who want to hone their skills and talents and become the stars of the future. More than that, the show also trains them to be active and responsible individuals by instilling good values that they should emulate throughout their daily activities. Accredited by the Department of Culture, Education, and Sports (DECS), and has won various awards from award-giving bodies such as the KBP Golden Dove Awards, Catholic Mass Media Awards, and Star Awards for Television. Join the gang of Carlo Aquino with Kobi Vidanes, Angel Sy, Aaron Junatas, Princess Ortiz, CX Navato, Ashley Sarmiento, JB Agustin, Barbie Sabino, Lance Lucido and Angelo Garcia.

Pinapangako Mo (Saturday at 8:15 p.m.) is a drama anthology for the real-life and true-to-life stories for the lucky-sender love again, is hosted by Coney Reyes.

The teen series Barkada Diaries (Saturday, 5 p.m.) stars young performing artists Ingrid dela Paz, Aaron Villaflor, Nikki Bagaporo, Diego Loyzaga, Christine Serrano and Errol Abalayan,

Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, fun, and prize money in the longest-running game show on Philippine TV in Kwarta o Kahon Meganon (Sudnay a12 noon) hosted by the comedian-disc jockey Mr. Fu. Featuring upcoming recording artists, sponsored game portions, and the original Kwarta o Kahon game, enjoy the show's live telecast every Sunday at the Entertainment Plaza of SM City North Edsa.

Pinoy action-packed blockbuster movies Bong Revilla Cinema sa 9TV (Saturday 10:45 p.m.), a primetime treat every Saturday. Featuring the Tagalog movies from the legendary box-office action star Bong Revilla. As a parting shot to emphasize RPN-9’s efforts to shake up TV habits, Antonio declared: “We start our shows on time.”