The Sequestered TV Station Becomes A Giant Network

December 30, 2014

One of the new shows to be launched on IBC-13 for 2015 is Anna Luna: Ang Pagbabalik featuring Abby Bautista, Rodjun Cruz, Tricia Santos, Dominic Roque, Devon Seron and Albie Casino.

IBC-13, dubbed as the superstar network, continues to change the landscape in the Philippine television industry as the government-sequestered broadcasting company in the Philippines has now gained unprecedented and unexpected success so far throughout the year.

Since actress Boots Anson-Roa started taking over the network in July 1998 and Eric Canoy started in 2010, the network has been committed to make its viewers drama through its own brand of groundbreaking, powerhouse and homegrown programs that cater every segment of the Philippine viewing population. As a result, according to Kantar Media/TNS Philippines, more male and youth viewers in the country are beginning to enjoy IBC-13's diverse mix of programs such as teen fantasy, action, drama and game shows, reality shows, news programs, comedy, musical varietu shows and various sports offerings.

The success of the network has pushed IBC-13 to launch a new set of programs that will not only kick off 2015, but will also be part of the network's commitment.

Some of these programs to be launched on the start of the year include the following: Aside from these new programs, Kapinoy viewers shall also gaining the big hits of The Million Second Quiz, Sandy's Romance, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Born to be a Superstar, Maya Loves Sir Chief, the gag show T.O.D.A.S. and Dingdong n' Lani, as well as the primetime hits of Janella: A Princess Girl, Voltron Man, Hitman and Your Heart, My Love which is more than heavy dramas by other networks.
 * Oh My G!, a feel-good teen fantasy anthology starring Janella Salvador with IBC's prime actors becoming Janella's love team partners while featuring fantays and love stories about teenagers.
 * Anna Luna: Ang Pagbabalik, a revival of 90's soap opera in the afternoon family drama series starring the Kapinoy child actress Abby Bautista with the most promising teen stars Rodjun Cruz, Tricia Santos, Dominic Roque, Devon Seron and Albie Casino.
 * Pirate Kidz: The Next Level, a children's adventure series featurig Kapinoy child star wonders such as Aldred Nasayao, Lance Lucido, Harvey Bautista, Timothy Chan and Gerald Pesigan with Sam Pinto, Max Surban and Aldred Vargas.
 * The Weakest Link, the much-awaited return of game show based on the British hit series and is hosted by Maya Loves Sir Chief star Richard Yap.
 * Hayate the Combat Butler, the local adaptation of the hit Taiwanovela turned into teen fantasy drama starring Born to be a Superstar season 3 grand champion Shanne Velasco as the lead role herself and Janella: A Princess Girl star Jerome Ponce.
 * The Bachelor, the reality dating game based on the American series with the same title and is hosted by Jake Cuenca.
 * Princess Charm, a romantic teen fantasy-drama series top-billed by teen actress Michelle Vito as her lead role, with Andre Paras, Sofia Millares, Kobe Paras and the reunion tandem of Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews as love-team partner.
 * Computer Man, a revival of action-packed superhero series in 1990 and now the action-thrilling superhro drama starring Robi Domingo as himself, with Bimby Aquino-Yap, Jr., Ell Cruz and the reunion tandem of Jaime Fabregas and Ces Quesada of Sic O'Clock News.
 * Two Sides of Ana, the local adaptation of 2006 hit telenovela and now is the primetime heart-warming drama starring the Philippine sweetheart Erich Gonzales as Ana and Jason Abalos as Rafael.
 * Miss Universe Queen, the beauty reality show is hosted by the Thai superstar Mario Maurer.
 * Sailor Girl, a feel-good teen fantasy-action series with the version of Sailor Moon and starrng the primetime princess Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel.
 * Golden Boy, an action-packed series starring the hottest action prince AJ Muhlach as himself, with tee actress Liza Soberano and action star Phillip Salvador.
 * Drive Myself Crazy, the romantic comedy series starring the Thai superstar Mario Maurer and the teen actres Coleen Garcia.

With these new engaging and entertaining programs and the success that the network has made throughout 2014, I can say that the happy network indeed begins to become a giant network. This was also the statement made by its president and CEO Boots Anson-roa during its trade launch held last week.