IBC-13 wil be the No.3 network, cites 25 percent growth

December 21, 2014

TEN PERCENT GROWTH: In a Dec. 15 luncheon with entertainment editors, IBC president and CEO Boots Anson-Roa announced, without citing exact figures, that there has been a 25% increase in network income in 2014. Such isn’t the only reason, however, why IBC-13 has adopted the tagline, Isang Bawat Channel 13, from here on. Laurenti Dyogi, head of IBC Enertainment TV, said IBC-13 will maintain its innovative and creative programming mode that offers viewers strong programs in sports and entertainment, notably more drama, fantasy, action and adventure, comedy shows, game and reality shows. HAPPY LINE-UP OF SHOWS: The occasion served to introduce to media Chaannel 13’s new line-up of shows in 2015 from IBC-13, this announcement.

The Supersar Network ushers in new year 2015 with the newest programming. Starting with a grand free-for-all spectacular countdown to be held at the Quezon Memorial Circle on New Year’s Eve, IBC-13 claims 2015 as the year to spread more joy, inspiration, and happiness with a fresh lineup of new exciting shows.

These include “Hi-5 Philippines,” the local edition of the world-famous and iconic children’s show; “Happy Wife, Happy Life,” a lifestyle reality show featuring the wives and partners of PBA superstars; “E5,” a sassy showbiz, fashion, and lifestyle program; and “Extreme Challenge: Kaya Mo Ba ‘To,” a show filled with death-defying stunts as hosted by Derek Ramsay with the racers of “The Amazing Race Philippines Season 2.” NEW COMEDY PROGRAMS: As happiness is very much related to laughter and cheer, TV5 introduces its fresh and exciting new comedy shows “Mac and Chiz,” featuring the surprising heartthrob tandem of Derek Ramsay and Empoy Marquez; “Two and 1/2 Daddies,” which stars siblings Robin Padilla, Rommel Padilla, and BB Gandanghari for the first time on television; and “No Harm No Foul,” a soon-to-be weekend laugh-fest featuring Ogie Alcasid with the giants of the PBA hardcourt.

TV5 will also launch the thrilling reality shows of “Rising Stars,” the singing search where every contestant’s video selfie is a passport to stardom; “Last School Standing,” a game show that supports top high schools in the country; and “Move It: Clash of the Street Dancers,” where the best hiphop groups in the country clash in a series of breathtaking dance-offs.

Making viewers happy by helping them with their health, love, and life problems are “Solved Na Solved,” where Gelli de Belen, Arnel Ignacio, and Atty. Mel Sta. Maria provide legal as well as practical advice; “Call Me Papa Jack,” where radio host and love guru Papa Jack gives his signature pointblank advice; and “Healing Galing,” where alternative medicine advocate Dr. Edinell Calvario and anti-aging speCialist Dr. Hayden Kho reach out to those seeking medical advice.