IBC turns 54 years!

July 11, 2014

In a couple of very memorable celebration, the country's third leading TV network IBC-13 marks their 54th year anniversary in the Philippine broadcasting industry. Homecoming Kapinoy: Primetime 13 @ 54, the IBC anniversary concert is a celebration of the The Kapinoy Network's finest moments then and now. The concert boasts of a production that signals the start of a rejuvenated IBC-13.

Primetime 13 concept was a collaboration of the best minds and the Filipino talents in the industry. It traces back the Kapinoy network as well, we all know IBC-13 that has launched a homegrown phenomenal shows and the Kapinoy network that we all hope to be a superstar.

Glory days from IBC old-timers has been to get the '70s and '80s. The triumvate of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon of Iskul Bukol, the reunion of TODAS are Joey de Leon, Jimmy Santos, Maribeth Bichara, Val Sotto, Spanky Rigor, Richie D' Horsie and Freida Fonda, Jaime Fabregas, Ces Quesada, Maricel Soriano, Asia's tanga queen Alma Moreno, Judy Ann Santos, Eric Quizon, Freddie Webb, Nova Villa, Helen Gamboa, Sandy Andalong, Aga Muhlach, Edgar Mortiz and Christopher de Leon as recall their days with the station.

'Dingdong Dantes and Erich Gonzales, Marlo Mortel, Janella Salvador and Jerome Ponce, Raymart Santiago and Claudine Barretto, Nadine Lustre and AJ Muhlach, Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap.'

Today's top stars such as the memorable love teams like Dingdong Dantes and Erich Gonzales, Marlo Mortel, Janella Salvador and Jerome Ponce, Raymart Santigo and Claudine Barretto, Nadine Lustre and AJ Muhlach, Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap, Drew Arellano, Elmo Magalona, Anja Aguilar, Robi Domingo, the ultimate all-male group TODAS Boys (Keempee de Leon, Sam YG, Carlos Agassi, Jimmy Muna and Victor Anastacio), Ramon Bautista, Iya Villania, trio of Aki Torio, Abra and Josh Padilla, Ryan Agoncillo and Jenine Desiderio.

Some sports superstars like the NBA players such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, and the PBA players such as Robert Jaworski, Mark Caguioa, Arwind Santos, James Yap, Roger Yap and Jason Castro, ONE FC fighters such as Eduard Folayang and Honorio Banario.

Drew Arellano, Elmo Magalona, Anja Aguilar and Robi Domingo

This anniversary concert is under the direction of Mark Reyes with musical direction by Jay Durias of South Border. The list of performers include Dingdong Avanzado, Lani Misalucha, Viva Hot Babes, G-Force dancers, Gino Padilla, Jenine Desiderio, Miguel Aguila, Abra, Born to be a Superstar finalists are Joshua Cadelina, Cayleen Villamor, Veejay Aragon, Anne Bernrdo, Ronald Humarang, Shanne Velasco and Arvin Ventanilla, Eraserheads, AfterImage and the mega star Ms. Sharon Cuneta. With special geust Enrique Gil, Julia Barretto, Dennis Trillo, Thyro Alfaro, Jericho Rosales, Gerald Santos and Kathryn Bernardo.

The prime movers of IBC-13 participate with great bravado with Henry Omaga-Diaz, the beautiful, intelligent and multi-talented Snooky Serna-Go, Tony Velasquez, Bernadette Sembrano, Vincent Santos and Amelyn Veloso for IBC News and Current Aaffirs. Along with other news and current affairs anchors, they will host the shows different segments and will have one surprise number.

Watch Homecoming Kapinoy: Primetime 13 @ 54, the IBC anniversary concert on July 13, 10:15 p.m. on Sunday Sinemaks and be a witness to another fine moment in the broadcasting industry.