'Janella in Wonderland' and 'Maghihintay Sa'yo' lead IBC's new primetime superstars

January 24, 2014

Sequestered radio and television station IBC-13 announced that P1 billion expansion program will see the emergence of the company from purely broadcasting to a full-scale entertainment conglomerate recognized as the country's third leading broadcasting company.

Continues to change the landscape of primetime TV viewing with two new series as Kapinoy Primetime that offer new and exciting perspectives on genres already popular and surging a phenomenal growth with the viewing public explained that part of their investment pirating talents for superstars and new shows presented the upcoming business strategy of the no.3 network observed that the said strategy resembles that of the two competing media giants ABS-CBN and GMA Network.

In a press conference, IBC President and CEO Boots Anson-Roa and IBC Chairman Eric Canoy said " Although our business core remains broadcasting, our recent entry into related businesses such as international and satellite delivery service, post production, movie production, product merchandising and licensing, music recording, aims for a full conglomeration in the entertainment industry."

Kapinoy viewers aim to deliver a fresh new perspective at how audiences enjoy the network’s news and current affairs, entertainment and sports programs,” said Eric Canoy, IBC chairman to be one of the top players in the TV industry were the glorious days in Philippine television history, a reflection of the network's extensive efforts in constantly improving its products and services earmarks P1 billion for expansion program.

Remember these best times of local shows for the old popular TV shows: Iskul Bukol, Chicks to Chicks, Pinoy Thriller, Okay Ka Fairy Ko, TODAS, Hapi House, Sic O'Clock News, Ula Ang Batang Gubat, See-True, Barrio Balimbing, Goin' Bananas, Seeing Stars with Joe Quirino, Ora Engkantada, Kulit Bulilit, Eh Kasi Babae, Loveliness, The Sharon Cuneta Show and 13, 14, 15.

The Review cited that The Kapinoy Network "has caught and rode the wave of demand for information in the Philippines and in just a few years has captured half of the television audience share." The Review also specified the network's innovativeness and trailblazing tradition as it diversified into other businesses like music production, UHF operations, international telecoms, and others.

With its many hit shows and commercial success, IBC makes primetime viewing more enjoyable and exciting as it announces its program line-up beginning January 27, 2014 establishes itself as a trendsetter in the industry as it unveils bigger, better and brighter shows for the 2014.

Despite a P13,000 billion net profit in 2013, the show must go on for IBC spent more money earned for more big-budget primetime teleseryes every weeknight like the children's heartwarming fantaserye about the angel Carita de Angel (5:45PM), the very first fantaserye offering for a teen mermaid Janella in Wonderland (7:45PM) starting last January 6, I Will Be Here (8:30PM), and the dramaserye Maghihintay Sa'yo (9:15PM). Raffle prizes, gorgeous giveaways and different pakulo were all present in the event sure to engage viewers with its unique and fast-paced stories of teleserye fare.

Boots attributed the income and revenue increase from implemented advertising rate increase and contributions from its diversified businesses. The biggest slice of revenues can still be attributed to its television network IBC channel 13 which contributed 25% to 50% of its revenues. Meanwhile, projected that 2014 would be a good year for the firm growth will be the process of investing for big expansion.

The Kapinoy Network’s new shows on Philippine TV history, which will start airing January 27, offer the primetime block Kapinoy Primetime, said IBC president and CEO Boots Anson-Roa, who led the launch party at the Market Market events place in Taguig City on Saturday.

“The new line-up not only set the bar higher for innovativeness, quality local production and production values but it also reinforces The Kapinoy Network’s vision to become a formidable force in Philippine television as it continues to challenge repetitive and counter programming standards,” Boots added continue to further serve the needs of our audiences and advertisers through the aggressive expansion of our regional and international operations and diversification moves in related businesses," he said.

With Viva Films, IBC has produced box-office hit local films and it will continue producing 26 films every year which is expected to gain P50.0 million in income. IBC Records, the firm's music recording subsidiary, which aims to create a name in producing original Pilipino music is taking steps to enter the world market. The firm also has a niche in audio and visual film productions.

Aside from productions, The Kapinoy Network has also ventured in the distribution of foreign music and films. Through IBC Records, the network will distribute Sony Records, Universal Records, PolyEast Records, Vicor Records and Viva Records in its 500 outlets nationwide. Commenting on the firm's full-scale projects, Boots said the company's aim for a big leap from production to distribution is to ensure high quality in entertaining services by giving appropriate exposure for their patrons.

It has made the advantages in financial resources. The third placer network has now the capability of producing more shows and improve its content. In the Ad Congress, Mr. Canoy and Ms. Roa laid out the following plans and goals for The Kapinoy Network: 'Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap are the hosts.'
 * Use high-definition production equipment, tapeless digital system, and improve their transmission through more powerful transmitters nationwide.
 * Beef up their news department IBC News and Current Affairs come out with new shows.
 * Develop their own talents and superstars through Kapinoy Talent Center.
 * Put up their own music recording company IBC Records which produce more albums featuring the finest singers compete with Star Records and GMA Records.

The third leading network in Eric Canoy and Boots Anson-Roa owned network is poised to lure as many talents from ABS-CBN and GMA to strengthen its position in the broadcast industry. Continues to be the sports coverage of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games which helped in boosting Channel 13's ratings for their own professional basketball leagues.

In a program hosted by Jodi Sta. Maria as Maya dela Rosa and Richard Yap as Sir Chief of the top-rated family sitcom Maya Loves Sir Chief, members of the media, IBC Board of Directors like Jaime Alanis, Diosdado Marasigan, Ernesto Maipid, Jr., Reynaldo Castro, Jose Raphael Hernandez, Lauro Visconde, Alturo Alejandrino and other guests were treated to a detailed sneak preview of each show, not only from their respective trailers but also from the Kapinoy superstars involved who personally discussed their roles.

Many of the broadcast journalists now working GMA Channel 7, ABS-CBN Channel 2 and TV5 Channel 5 originally worked and honed their skills at IBC 13 and RPN 9 explains why the editors and reporters now manning the news departments of IBC 13 and RPN 9 are the new faces.

Janella in Wonderland cast member Janella Salvador.

The cast members of Janella in Wonderland from left: Victor Anastacio, Marlo Mortel, Precious Lara Quigaman, Bobby Andrews, Alyanna Angeles, Andrei Felix and Bettina Carlos in sitting.

Janella Salvador perform in a song and dance number.

Maya and Sir Chief interviews Janella Salvador.

IBC's primetime block will never be the same again starting January 27 kick-off with a very first fantasy series of the superstar network introducing the first-of-its-kind fantaserye for the teen mermaid tale called Janella in Wonderland top-billed by the Asia's Teen Sweetheart Janella Salvador debut as her first leading role of played the character in ordinary girl mermaid Janella Bernardo, a 15-year-old young girl powerful sea creature who is also the Princess of the Sea for true love while Salvador performed with a dance and song number to catch the debut of Salvador as the grown up Janella Bernardo last Thursday (January 23) at night, as her first project of IBC.

Aside from Janella, TV viewers also waited for the first appearance of Marlo Mortel in the fantasy series. The fantasy series airs from Monday to Friday, premieres January 6, at 7:45pm after Express Balita.

Alongside Salvador, the cast members will captivate viewers with its unique blend of teen drama, fantasy, romantic love, action and adventure responsibility in the compelling story of destiny, adventure, discover, magic, passion, and the lengths also stars are the exciting and refreshing cast such as Marlo Mortel (Victor Fred), Victor Anastacio (Lloyd Gonzalo), Precious Lara Quigaman (Dianne Bernardo), Bobby Andrews (Danny Bernardo), Alyanna Angeles (Ashley Bernardo), Andrei Felix (Marvin Fred) and Gloria Romero (Dina Bernardo) directed by award-winning director Jeffrey Jeturian, Godwin Lucena as editor, Joel Mercado as writer, Rosselle Beegee-Soldao as producer, Rowie Valencia and Lorna Felciano are the executive producer, and Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo as the network's business unit head, said IBC Entertainment TV head Laurenti Dyogi.

Maghihintay Sa'yo cast member Raymart Santiago.

Maghihintay bSa'yo love-team Cristine Reyes and Diether Ocampo.

Finally, the much-awaited daily primetime soap opera Maghihintay Sa'yo, a newest primetime hit teleserye airs weeknights at 9:15PM slot premieres on January 27. It boast a unique of primetime soap opera mix of romance, melodrama, suspense, thriller and action directed by the box-office director Wenn V. Deramas, boast an all-star and rate production quality. IBC will now using the newest HD camera for this new teleserye.

Maya and Sir Chief interview Cristine and Diether.

The directors and the cast of Maghihintay Sa'yo.

Maghihintay Sa'yo top-billed by the primetime queen and the jewel of drama Cristine Reyes as Sophie dela Cruz along with a powerhouse cast like Diether Ocampo (Richard Buenavista), Sandy Andolong (Donna Paderna), Raymart Santiago (Roel dela Cruz), Ces Quesada (Cherry Torres), Ian Veneracion (Martin Gutierrez), Izzy Canillo (Zaijan Santos), Xyriel Manabat (Maricel Orquia), DJ Durano (Diether Ramos), Nikki Bacolod (Marga Gonzales), Steven Silva (Steve Atayde), Joyce Jimenez (Barbara Viado), JC Tiuseco, Maxene Magalona, Nathan Lopez, Abigail Macapagal, Janeena Chan (Nicole delos Reyes), Dino Imperial (Ronnie Escudero), Andi Manzano (Andy San Jose), Maui Taylor (Yen Bautista), Ronaldo Valdez (Dario Buenavista) and Bojo Molina (Ed Ponce), most of whom were on hand to personally invite to invite everyone to watch the show with the evil aunt Princess Punzalan (Barbara Perez), Juan Rdrigo (Don Regaldo) and Tetchie Agbayani (Maria Ladameto) with a special participation of Cheska Garcia-Kramer and Rommel Padilla.

IBC chairman Eric Canoy nd IBC president and CEO Boots Anson-Roa flanked by director Wenn V. Deramas and Laurenti Dyogi.

On top of the exciting entertainment line-up that IBC has in store for viewers in primetime, the network will also apply its technology and expertise in the way news is delivered and presented using state-of-the-art equipment and its dedicated pool of professionals at IBC News and Current Affairs. Wherever viewers may be in the world, Pinoy viewers would have access to IBC’s outstanding news and sports reporting.

For sporting news, nothing beats the 2014 Winter Olympics which IBC Sports and Viva Sports will exclusively cover on free Philippine television starting February 8. The program host for this global sports spectacle is sports men Vincent Santos. Live Olympic action and sporting highlights will be available on IBC, INN, DZTV Radyo Budyong and via Sky Cable’s premium channels.

Viva Sports, the sports production of Viva Entertainment in partnership with IBC Sports, will showcase the 2014 Winter Olympics as the event’s exclusive Philippine free TV broadcaster. IBC and INN will treat die-hard sports fans to full, uninhibited access to the 40 Winter sports as they happen. The whole world will witness the best athletes from 130 participating countries vie for the much coveted gold, silver and bronze positions. The English capital will host a series of historic events that are sure to be awe-inspiring and memorable.

The sports sector has likewise gained IBC Sports’ attention with the designation of Vincent Santos, James Yap, Robert Jaworski, Nonito Donaire, Efren Bata Reyes, and Honorio Honorio as the sports ambassadors. Instant IBC following has already began with the live airing on free TV full access to the 2014 Winter Olympics and all its sporting events with Vincent leading the delegation.

The Opening will take center-stage on IBC airing live on February 7, Friday at 12:00 MN (Philippine Standard time). Swimming, billiards, boxing, MMA and basketball will be featured on IBC, while audiences can watch sporting events like volleyball, gymnastics, diving, swimming, tennis, badminton, table tennis, among others on INN. IBC News Network (INN), the first non-stop news and sports channel on free TV, will also provide the most comprehensive primetime coverage of the Winter 2014 Olympics. IBC News Center special reports will keep viewers up to date of the latest medal standings.

Kapinoy sports men Vincent Santos slated to lead the Viva Sports and IBC Sports delegation to London this February to deliver the most significant highlights of all sporting events in the Olympics, particularly the standings of the Philippines’ own Olympic contingent. Filipinos will surely go faster, higher and stronger with the Kapatid Network as it delivers a superior Olympic viewing experience this year. Watch homegrown Filipino greats as they fight for glory, pride and country only on IBC and INN.