A new network programming thrust for RPN-9

July 5, 2014

Raymond Lauchengco and Piltia Corales (Raymond and Pilita), Rafael Rosell (The Million Peso Money Drop), Angeline Quinto (Superstar), Tom Rodriguez (Price is Right), German Moreno (Boses Tinig Pinoy), Bayani Agbayani (Kemis: Kay Bayani Ako), Pat-P Daza Planas (Showbiz Ka!), Roderick Paulate and Nova Villa (John en Nova), Albert Martinez and Ruffa Gutierrez (My Family's Lover), Coney Reyes (Pinapangako Mo), Bong Revilla (Bong Revilla Cinema sa RPN).

Sequestered TV station RPN-9, jointly owned by the chairman Wilson Tieng and the Solar family, is revitalizing its network programming. According to its president and chief operating officer (CEO) Robert T. Rivera, RPN-9 will introduce Raymond and Pilita, the musical variety show hosted by Raymond Lauchengco and the Asia's queen of songs Pilita Corales, will premiere on July 5, Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

Other new interesting in Philippine television shows are in their final planning stages. Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr., head of RPN Entertainment TV said that "it is basically a reactivation of our programming."

"Very much committed to the network. We are a strong third now and there had been more revenues coming in," he said. Rivera said the shareholders would like to take advantage of the network's momentrum, having gained following for its homegrown programs, international blockbuster shows, telenovelas, Asian dramas, animesand and home to the KBL and MBA for basketball aficionados, and UFC for MMA fighting fans.

"Most of the shows we had where the foreign canned shows on primetime from abroad in the United States through World-Class US Primetime, adding, "we are now making up for that by introducing a number of local programs. Ilalabas na namin what we have up our sleeves." RPN-9 has also acquired computer mainframe-linked teleprompter called MASYS (Broadcasting Automated System) costing an investment of $75,000, revealed Marigold Haber-Dunca, Head of RPN News and Public Affairs.