IBC-13 expands primetime mini-series with ‘Noli Me Tangere’

September 10, 2013

The high profile network transfers and intensive investment, the network’s lineup of basketball broadcast and more big-budgeted shows, the Kapinoy network’s PrimeTastik, the primetime block registers more than the ratings of leading networks of ABS-CBN and GMA’s flagship newscasts, more quality dramas of primetime soap operas and Mexican and Korean imports in a head to head battle for network supremacy.

It has also launched the first-ever UHF news channel in free TV called IBC News Network (INN) Channel 45 airing news and public affairs, public service, business, documentaries and sports programming. Relative success, The Kapinoy Network launched its star-studded Christmas station ID which could rival ABS-CBN and GMA’s most anticipated annual seasonal plug create a plug of this quality. Probably to strengthen its strong presence on weeknight primetime, IBC-13 will bring more caliber shows on its primetime block.

The undisputed number 3 network has renovated its primetime, starting with the network's flagship national news program Express Balita anchored by Snooky Serna, Henry Omaga-Diaz and Noli Eala airing at 6:30 p.m. competes with the rival flagship newscasts of ABS-CBN's TV Patrol and GMA's 24 Oras. Also, the primetime line-up with the top-rating game show of Richard Yap as Sir Chief’s The Weakest Link airs every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8:30 p.m. gained the nationwide dominance as well as the PBA games airing during Wednesday and Friday with a first game at 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and a second game at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

This year, IBC-13 has airing its top-rating teleserye To Love Again starring Miguel Aguila and Meg Imperial with Mitch Valdez and Ronnie Ricketts in the role aired at 5:45 p.m., showing Pinoy audience viewing habit of watching. The fantaserye My Batang Momay starring Xyriel Manabat is the lead role with Matt Edwards, Giselle Sanchez, Anton Revilla, Samantha Flores, Juan Carlos and Juan Miguel Urquico airs at 7:30 p.m.

Part of a multimedia franchise, a primetime teleserye Safe In The Arms Of Love, the phenomenon romantic drama topbilled by Cristine Reyes, Dingdong Dantes and Cogie Domingo airing weeknights at 9:30 p.m., dominated by the Kapamilya and Kapuso network with the huge success of primetime line-up and establishing regional stations to boost its local reception.

Expanding its drama line-up in primetime with Noli Me Tangere, an action mini-series topbilled by the prince of primetime Jake Cuenca in the title role. Joining Mr. Cuenca is Shy Carlos as María Clara.

This is also the launching mini actionserye of action star John Regala. The two will play the central star in the series, whose lives intertwined with that of the veteran stars. Playing the supporting cast are Yassi Pressman, Phoebe Walker, Jovic Monsod, Jericka Martelle, Hiro Torobu and Jamilla Obispo.

Author’s Note: IBC-13 is said to be preparing for another series featuring the Kapinoy stars, probably to be aired on primetime to further expand the network’s drama line-up.