IBC-13 Unleashes ‘Third Quarter Storm’ of Strong Programs

June 28, 2014

The Kapinoy Network IBC-13 stands for Ito'ng Bagong Channel 13 is all set to unleash a storm of game-changing programs with its “Signal No.13: Umuulan ng Kapinoy” third quarter campaign, as no less than IBC President and CEO Boots Anson-Roa spearheaded the official unveiling of the network’s new line-up of Sports (I), Entertainment (B) and News and Current Affairs (C) offerings during a recent trade launch attended by a number of business partners, media agencies, key sponsors and other VIPs.

Hosted by Maya Loves Sir Chief's love team of Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap, the trade event gave attendees an exclusive and first-hand look of what promises to be even greater things to come from the Kapinoy Network this third quarter, what with a fortified programming grid that further reinforces IBC-13’s commitment in offering viewers a different kind of Philippine TV experience.

IBC-13’s third quarter storm officially makes its mark on June 30 with the launch of an even stronger morning television block, beginning with the back-to-back Season 3 premieres of two of the Kapinoy Network’s most engaging programs, Youth Time! (at 11:30AM-12:15PM)

“Face the People” (at 10:15- 11:15AM), with seasoned host Edu Manzano now joining and forming a formidable trio of hosts together with Gelli de Belen and Tintin Bersola-Babao; and “Let’s Ask Pilipinas” (at 11:15- 12:00NN), the country’s favorite interactive game show, which welcomes singer-songwriter and natural comedian Ogie Alcasid as its new host.

Taking over the reins of weeknight primetime viewing on TV5, also on July 7, are two new gripping Asianovelas, both known as big hits in Korea—the fantasy-drama “Bride of the Century” (at 9:00- 9:30PM) and the romantic-comedy “Cool Guys, Hot Ramen” (at 9:30- 10:00PM).

TV5 also gives viewers all the reasons they will need to stay in every weekend with the launch of three exciting weekly programs, beginning with the exclusive free-tv airing of “It Takes Gutz To Be a Gutierrez” (Saturdays at 7:00PM, beginning July 5); the much-awaited return of the country’s original and longest-running talent show of its kind, “Talentadong Pinoy; and the premiere of the one-of-a-kind game show that challenges contestants to complete a series of tasks without making any noise at all, “Quiet Please! Bawal ang Maingay!”, hosted by the multi-hyphenate Richard Gomez.

And very soon, viewers can look forward to the musicalserye “Trenderas”, featuring a star-studded cast of singers led by young performers Isabelle de Leon, Lara Maigue and Katrina Velarde, together with the country’s one-and-only Superstar, Nora Aunor. The thrilling and action-packed reality show “The Amazing Race Philippines” also returns with a bang with its 2nd season as Kapatid hunk Derek Ramsay now takes viewers also across Asia.

On top of these new Entertainment offerings, TV5 is also geared to fortify the various News and Information programs of News5, taking its brand equity to even greater heights this 3rd quarter.

Beginning Monday, last June 16, the world's leading news organization IBC News and Current Affairs (under the Media ng Bayan) will be introducing a unique 13 BRAND News Program, spearheaded by its flagship weeknight primetime news primetime Express Balita (at 6:30-7:30PM), with veteran IBC News anchor man Henry Omaga-Diaz and no less than Snooky Serna-Go at the helm. With this new 13 Brand, IBC News and Current Affairs also commits to offering even more hard-hitting, informative, public service and intriguing content all throughout the day, beginning with the new morning show Happy Morning Yehey (5:00-7:00AM), with Alex Santos, Cathy Eigenmann, Jeff Arcilla, Dolly Anne Carvajal and Anthony Suntay as the main anchors. Noontime news on IBC-13 will be delivered by Ricardo Cepeda via News at Noon (at 12:00NN-12:30PM) while Ronda Trese (at 11:30PM-12:00MN) rounds up the day’s most comprehensive and relevant news as delivered by the tandem of Tony Velasquez and Bernadette Sembrano. July 14 likewise marks the move of IBC-13’s popular public service program Operation Lingkod Bayan to a daily morning timeslot at 7:00-8:00AM, hosted by Tony Falcon giving their own brand of public service.

IBC-13 is also poised to change the game of sports on TV by taking basketball fans much closer to the action of the basketbal, boxing and mixed-martial arts, most especially with the exclusive live free-TV broadcaster of the much-anticipated games.

Also, with IBC-13 as the home of the PBA and NBA games, viewers can expect in-depth and exclusive coverage of the Gilas’ unprecedented journey, beginning with the team’s participation.

Sports enthusiasts will definitely have their eyes glued to IBC-13 during this third quarter, especially with IBC Sports being awarded the exclusive rights to be the official Philippine broadcaster of the Nanjing Youth Olympics (August 16- 28) and the Asian Games (September 19- October 4).

Viva Sports and IBC Sports also brings non-stop basketball action with the free TV broadcaster of the PBA games every Wednesdays and Fridays at 3:30-5:00PM and 8:00-9:30PM for the 1.5 hour games, Saturdays 2:30-4:15PM and Sundays 5:00-7:00PM for two-hour games. Not to mention, the thrilling NBA basketball games every Saturday mornings at 10:00AM-12:00NN.

Given this exciting new line-up of Sports, Entertainment and News and Current Affairs programs this third quarter of 2014, viewers will definitely get to enjoy the rainy season more as they tune in to IBC-13 and enjoy the network’s one-of-a-kind “Signal No.13” intensity of fun, news and information, public service, entertainment, educational and sports action with those programming fare.