‘Roberta,’ ‘Cash Cab Philippines’ and ‘Syrena’ leads in IBC-13’s 56th Year Offering

Posted on March 3, 2016 by IBC

The number 3 station IBC-13 celebrated its 54th year anniversary with new shows this March.

"Our year celebrant for 2016 represented that IBC-13’s commitment to lead with innovative programming and quality shows that respond to the Pinoys’ evolving tastes and needs” said IBC president and CEO Boots Anson-Roa. “More than ever, the entire Kapinoy Network stands by its vision for a truly national network that celebrates the best and the brightest of the Filipino and to raise the standards by which Philippine television would be seen by the rest of the world. We are optimistic that IBC-13 will make more Filipino viewers a feel-good habit all over the country and wherever they may be in the globe,” she added.

Carleen Sky Aclan as Roberta

Leading the celebrant is Roberta, the TV adaptation of Mars Ravelo classic, expected to granted the young and the old alike. Under the management of Secarats Talent Management Services (STMS), Roberta is starring the newest the child wonder Carleen Sky Aclan in her lead role, with the newest Kapinoy actor Alwyn Uytingco, acclaimed actress Gloria Diaz, the comeback stars of Wowie de Guzman and Jennica Garcia. The children's drama series debuts on March 7 (Monday) at 11:30AM right before APO Tanghali Na!.

Ryan Agoncillo for Cash Cab Philippines

The Kapinoy Network also brought the Philippine version of the British game show Cash Cab Philippines, hosted by Ryan Agoncillo assume the role of cab driver and show host, driving passengers to their destination while quizzing them on general knowledge. Questions asked during the ride will start easy and become trickier with contestants winning cash prizes for each correct answer. An incorrect answer means a strike and contestants have up to three strikes before they are booted out of the cab, no matter where they are. Contestants will have two "shout outs" for help if they are stumped on a question and can either call a friend or ask a random stranger on the street. Cash Cab Philippines, which airs weekdays at 5:15PM.

Liza Soberano as Syrena

At last but not least, kids will watch for the mermaid rale under the sea as the much-awaited fantasy series Syrena, is set to make a splash this summer wherein the stories about mermaids and sea creatures in the underwater scenes. The leading lady to watch for, Liza Soberano as the lead role of the mermaid tale Syrena, together with the powerhouse cast are Diego Loyzaga, Maricar Reyes, Richard Quan, Tom Taus and Virginia Pozon. The fantasy series will premiere on March 7 at 7:45PM from Monday to Friday after Express Balita.

These new programs are sure to celebrate for 56th year this March! This 2016, tune in to IBC-13 for more exciting and feel-good programs that underscore the true meaning of Pinoy Ang Dating!.