Snooky Serna is on TV

September 27, 2013 The Kapinoy Network IBC-13 for quality shows with innovative and creative programming.

See for yourself: Snooky Serna (YES!) and Henry Omaga-Diaz anchors the network's longest-running flagship news program Express Balita, Mondays to Fridays at 6:30 p.m. (Take that, Noli de Castro, Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon of TV Patrol and Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco of 24 Oras).

Tony Velasquez and Czarinah Lusuegro are reading the news in a national late-night newscast Ronda Trese, Mondays to Fridays at 11 p.m.

Anja Aguilar in a reality singing search show Born to be a Superstar, Sundays at 8:30 to 10 p.m. with a judges of singers Gino Padilla, Paula Bianca, Joey Albert and Dingdong Avanzado, going against The Voice of the Philippines (Ch. 2) and Kap's Amazing Stories (Ch. 7).

Richard Yap known as Sir Chief's The Weakest Link, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 p.m., is pitted against Got to Believe (Ch. 2) and Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas (Ch. 7).

Christopher de Leon's Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, Saturdays at 7:45 p.m., is against the drama anthologies Maalaala Mo Kaya (Ch. 2) and Magpakailanman (Ch. 7).

Jarius Bondoc in our Linawin Natin, Tuesdays at 11:30 p.m.; news head Maria Ressa in Report Kay Boss!, Mondays at 11:30 p.m.; Snooky, Thursdays at 11:30 p.m.; and Ben Tulfo in Bitag, Fridays at 11:30 p.m.

The station has a blast for news. "Which is the owners piced someone from the news department to operate the station," explains Boots Anson-Roa, president and chief operating officer of Channel 13. The burning news is Channel 13's emphasis on responsive and responsible journalism.

"We'll try to avoid the pitfalls of tabloidal journalism in the broadcasts. Tabloidal journalism is the easiest thing to do, doing a service to your public," says Mayet Camacho,, news and current affairs director.

She reveals that a number of peole from print media on Channel 13's broadcast news staff.

"We have a good combination of new and senior reporters from both print and TV. They include: Jess Caduco, Jeffrey Zaide, Kim Cardenas, Merwin Llanza, Nalla Aguas, Greg Gregorio, Lil Mateo, Pia Castro, Jinky Baticados, Adrian Ayalin, Abner Mercado, Judy Ann Amaca, Miko Mallonga, Monica Manganti, Jing Castañeda, Liezl Castro, Dave Llavantes Jr., Krenn Jolongbayan, Nilfa Asuncio,, Marinette Panganiban and Lalaine Tiangco. Also, the station of Chito Cabatuando is the director of IBC's flagship news programs."

"Although the thrust of the station is news and current affairs, we will also give the best of local and foreign entertainment," Boots adds.

They also have: Bida ni Mister, Bida si Misis (Saturdays at 10:15 p.m.), a sitcom topbilled by Jodi Sta. Maria and Freddie Webb; Happy TODAS (Saturdays at 11 p.m.), a comedy gag show with the IBC talents of MM and MJ Magno, Cristine Reyes, Young JV, Imee Hart, Gee-Ann Abrahan, Kiko Ramos, Shy Carlos, Joross Gamboa, Andi Eigenmann, Giu Comia, James Reid, Ella Cruz, Nathan Bareera and Makisig Morales while Edgar Mortiz as the headwriter and director; Whattaboys (Saturdays at 11:45 p.m.), which puts together in one sitcom today's top stars AJ Muhlach, Josh Padilla, Aki Torio, Janine Tugonon, Petra Mahalimuyak, Bianca Casado and Sofia Andres; Once Upon a Time (Saturdays at 7 p.m.); a fantasy anthology with IBC president and CEO Boots Anson-Roa; Tumbok Revolution (Saturdays at 9:30 p.m.), a horror-thriller suspense series starring Janeena Chan and Dino Imperial; Sandy's Romance (Sundays at 3:15 p.m.), starring Nadine Lustre is a leading role with AJ Muhlach, Jason Abalos, Mario Maurer, Jake Cuenca and Robi Domingo in their teen drama anthology;