IBC Commended on its 54 Year of Service

February 14, 2014

Philippine Daily Inquirer (Entertainment)

The Kapinoy Network's efforts to maintain its professionalism and credibility as a network throughout from the 53 year into its 54 years of operations have not gone unnoticed.

President Benigno Noynoy Aquino III in the PNoy administration recently file Resolution Number 592 commending and congratulating IBC for its "54 years of committed communications in service of humankind, the Philippine radio and television, and the Filipinos worldwide."

The resolution noted that "since its establishment in 1960, IBC Broadcast Media has contributed to the enhancement of the quality of life of the Filipino through responsible educational, entertainment and sports programs that help in the pursuit of sustainable human development."

The kids are crazy over the lovable KapinoyLand on the educational children's show of the same title on IBC. The twins recently flew in from Philippines for special appearances in various National Bookstore outlets as IBC Licensing and Merchandising launched the KapinoyLand merchandise.

Already, booths carrying products like bags, inflammable dolls, beach balls, puzzles, games, stuffed toys, self-inking stamps and school supplies - pencils, erasers, pencil cases and lots more - are almost always crowded with kids with their parents. The same products are also available at SM Department Stores.

The Kapinoy Network is now in the sixth week of its "54 Years in Days and Nights of Primetime Television and Radio." The vent, which started February 17, features 54 years in days of specials, premieres and films highlighting IBC's role in Philippine broadcasting since its incorporation in 1960. The colorful past of the network will be the theme of the celebration which will showcase various historical features in its top-rating shows. An exciting series of specials both on TV and radio have already been lined up, including the live coverage of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics for the games.

Aside from the launching of the new primetime shows such as Carita de Angel, Janella in Wonderland and Your Heart, My Love, The Kapinoy Network will also air rare features like a reunion telecast of past IBC anchors on Express Balita on February 17, these posthumous tribute to IBC comedians in the top-rated sitcom Bida si Sir Chief, Bida si Maya and an interview of the Board of Directors, the reunion of IBC stars and talents from 1975 to 1990's featured in the noontime variety show Lunch Break on February 15 and employees of IBC in Linawin Natin on February 17 (Monday).