LOOK: PLDT completes it's acquisition of SKY, SKYcable, to end their CATV services by February 271/27/2024 It was on January 22, 2024 when the country's largest telecommunitcations company, #PLDT, completes it's acquisition of ABS-CBN's own Pay TV and Internet Service Arm, SKY Cable Corporation (known as #SKY). This acquisition amount costs over P6.75 billion upon the approval by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC). As a result, on yesterday, January 26, 2024, Sky Cable's own Cable TV Product, #SKYcable, which was known as "The Biggest Show On Air" in the past, will cease to exist by February 27, 2024. For SKY Fiber, one of their FIber Internet Service Providers of the company will continue to exist, making SKY Cable will be the only Internet Service Provider of the country, where their internet service and coverage area is available. This Cable TV Service ran for about 34 years, since it's birth in 1990. Who is SKYcable?In the past, SKYcable was known for their high-quality Cable TV Service available in the market, making their 2000s slogan of it was "The Biggest Show On Air". When SKYcable's own Digital Television services was introduced in 2006, they offered their own Channel Add-on service, widely known as SKYcable Select (introduced in 2008), in which the subscribers of the said Pay TV Provider can add more channels on top of the original channel lineup. In 2009, the company began offering HDTV Cable Services. It's Satellite Pay TV Service, SKY Direct, was introduced in 2016, but four years later, it was shut down in 2020 due to the ACDO order as issued by the NTC (alongside with the ABS-CBN TVplus Services). For their Internet Service, SKY Fiber, it was previously known as ZPDEE Cable Internet, then later rebranded as "SKY Broadband" in 2008. What's going on with SKYcable and SKY Fiber's operations?With the acquisition of SKYcable from PLDT, all of the SKYcable Subscribers will be affected, but for SKY Fiber users, it will continue to operate. Bundled subscribers of SKY (i.e. bundled subscription of SKYcable and SKY Fiber) will be automatically moving to SKY Fiber only internet service, depending on your plan you already have. Alternatively for bundled subscribers of SKY can choose their SKY Fiber Plan they would want to prefer. For SKYcable only subscribers, it will stop their operations on their Digital Cable services by February 27, 2024. After this date, you will no longer be able to view their cable TV Channels available on it, and you may need to switch to an another Pay TV Provider, i.e. Cignal, GSat, Cablelink, and etc. (especially during the Free Viewing period from January 26 until it shuts down their cable TV services), or alternatively, Free Digital TV. For Cignal (including SatLite) and GSat TV, they also offer prepaid services for you to be able to watch Pay TV, while also for Cignal and Cablelink, do also offer postpaid pay TV services. Postpaid Subscribers can also Switch to Cignal Postpaid as well. If you are a Converge Subscriber, you may also switch your SKYcable service to Converge's own Pay TV Service, the Converge Vision, which is available as an add on to all of the subscribers of Converge FiberX Fiber Internet Service. Plans start at P99/month, and is only available in select areas. Alternatively, you can also subscribe to an another pay TV provider available in your region, besides Cignal and GSat, or if you are planning to cut the cord and your cable TV bill, you can do so by purchasing and installing a Digital Terrestrial Set Top Box (or even a DTV-enabled TV Set with an ISDB-T Digital Tuner), as well as an antenna to be able to receive the Digital Television Broadcast Signal. You can buy them at your nearest store, or online via Shopee and Lazada. PHCA-2023H2-2321/January 27, 2024.
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It was on December 21, 2023 when the National Telecommunications Commission has issued a Show Cause Order against Swara Sug Media-led SMNI, and a suspension order, over the violations of the network's franchise under the republic act no. 11422 for thirty days from the time of it's issuance.
While on January 20, 2024 when SMNI returned it's Radio and TV Operations back on the air, then about three days later, January 23, 2024, the NTC has issued an another order against SSMC, putting SMNI into an indefinite hiatus on the air. This has came as an decision by the Telecommunications Regulatory Body due to the non-compliance of their strictful suspension order. This suspension order will last until when a final consideration regarding to this case pending prior to the said body was completed. So what's your reaction on this controversial move against SMNI? Will SMNI to cease to exist permanently? And it will be the solution to let Apollo Quiboloy to put in jailtime because he was in the FBI's Wanted List? Comment down below. PHCA-2023H2-2152/January 23, 2024. Here are the following TV Shows which are slated to premiere this January 2024:
1. GMA - Love, Die, Repeat. Premiering this January 15, 2024 at 20h50 on GMA, Kapuso Stream and PINOY HITS, as well as at 22h50 on GTV. Serves as a replacement to Kapuso Primetime Cinema. 2. GMA - Asawa ng Asawa Ko. Premiering this January 15, 2024 at 21h35 on GMA, Kapuso Stream and PINOY HITS. Serves as a replacement to Kapuso Primetime Cinema. 3. ABS-CBN - Zoomers (produced by Star Magic). Premiering this January 15, 2024 at 22h15 on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z and TV5. Serves as a replacement to Fractured. 4. ABS-CBN - Linlang as a TV Series Version (produced by Dreamscape Entertainment). Premiering this January 22, 2024 at 20h45 on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z and TV5. Serves as a replacement to the timeslot allocation of Can't Buy Me Love, which shall be moved to 21h35 upon the replacement to Senior High, which shall air it's finale episode on January 19, 2024. Recently Premiered Show (reruns not included): GMA - Makiling (produced by GMA Public Affairs). Premiered last January 8, 2024 at 16h05 on GMA, Kapuso Stream and PINOY HITS. Keep updated on DRPS PHCA's social media accounts for further updates. PHCA-2024H1-1637/January 11, 2024. There are several news surrounding the noontime variety show trio, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon and their related show, E.A.T., from the trademark case and it's simulcast on CNN Philippines - which shall effect beginning tomorrow.
Recently, there is a new update regarding the trademark case of TVJ against TAPE and GMA Network. As per the ruling of the Marikina Regional Trial Court, TAPE, Inc. and GMA Network, Inc. will have no rights to rebroadcast some of the episodes of "Eat Bulaga" without prior agreement from TVJ and the two companies, including the use of their iconic theme song or logo of the show. It was known that on December 22, 2023 that the lawyers of TVJ (from DivinaLaw) has decided that the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 273 of Marikina City has agreed the Complaint against TAPE. As a result, the court will have no rights to use the trademarks “EB” and “Eat Bulaga,” the Eat Bulaga jingle, from its shows led by these companies. This decision received on January 5, 2024, making TVJ will be the only responsible owner to use the trademarks and jingles in its shows. “In view of defendant TAPE's failure to make a categorical and specific denial of the claim of Joey that he coined, formulated, and worded the title Eat Bulaga including the specific explanation how such a portmanteau was created, given the millions of words in the dictionary, the court, therefore, rules that plaintiffs have successfully proved and established, by preponderance of evidence, that Joey and his co-plaintiffs Tito and Vic should be credited with the formulation and creation of the mark Eat Bulaga,” as stated on TVJ's Statement. In addition, beginning tomorrow, January 6, 2024, on Saturdays at 11h30, E.A.T., which has been seen on TV5 (apart from Weekdays at 12h00), will also be broadcast on CNN Philippines (i.e. RPN Analog Channel 9 and Digital RF Channel 19 in Mega Manila and on several Pay TV Operators Nationwide). PHCA-2024H1-1357/January 5, 2024. It's 2024 right now! And speaking of 2024, there is something that GMA has to offer this year - from TV Series and Special Coverages that you shouldn't miss out, apart from the Highest Rating Daytime Show for 2023, Abot Kamay Na Pangarap and the continued action-packed adventure courtesy of Black Rider - as seen on GMA Afternoon Prime and GMA Prime (formerly GMA Telebabad).
Aside from these two existing Kapuso shows, here are the other offerings from GMA Network that you shouldn't miss out this 2024 (local shows only, see disclaimers below): GMA Afternoon Prime: 1. Makiling - Main part of the Block's Offerings Video. Premiering this January 8, 2024. 2. Shining Inheritance - Main part of the Block's Offerings Video. 3. Lilet Matias, Attorney-at-law - Main part of the Block's Offerings Video. 4. Mommy Dearest. 5. For The Love of Kobe. 6. Forever Young. 7. A Family Like Us. 8. A Mother's Tale. GMA Prime (formerly GMA Telebabad): 1. Love, Die, Repeat - Main part of the Block's Offerings Video. Premiering this January 15, 2024. 2. Asawa ng Asawa Ko - Main part of the Block's Offerings Video. Premiering this January 15, 2024. 3. My Guardian Alien - Main part of the Block's Offerings Video. 4. Pulang Araw - Main part of the Block's Offerings Video. 5. Widows' War - Main part of the Block's Offerings Video. 6. A Lifetime With You. GMA Best Weekend Ever!: 1. Jose and Maria's Bonggang Villa 2.0. 2. Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season 2. 3. AIA, Artificially Intelligent Assistant. 4. Running Man Philippines Season 2. 5. The Clash Season 6. 6. The Voice of The Philippines Season 3. 7. Sparkle U: Sound Trip. Slated to premiere this January 7, 2024. Miscellaneous: 1. NCAA Season 99 Women's Volleyball Tournaments. 2. NCAA Season 99 Cheerdance Competition. Disclaimers: - This list only applies to any of the Kapuso Shows that are slated to air this 2024, as what they've promised on their 2024 Offerings Video, as seen at the end of Kapuso Countdown to 2024 Live Broadcast. - Only shows from GMA Afternoon Prime, GMA Prime (formerly GMA Telebabad), GMA Best Weekend Ever!, and other miscellaneous shows are shown in the list. - This does not include: Any foreign dramas that are slated to air on the Kapuso Network (under the Heart of Asia Brand), Any movies they've promised to air this 2024 on Kapuso Movie Festival and GMA Blockbusters Blocks (whether it is produced locally or internationally), and any Films to be shown in Cinemas or Online (as produced by GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs). - If there are any GMA Network shows to be broadcast on GMA (and it's related channels) that are slated to premiere this 2024 and it was not on the list, it will be listed on our Year-End Listings by the end of the year. - Please stay tuned on GMA Network, GMA Drama, GMA Public Affairs and it's partners/production companies' official social media accounts for more updates and it's premiere dates of these shows mentioned above. Source: Kapuso Countdown to 2024. PHCA CID PHCA-2024H1-1223/January 2, 2024. The country's telecoms regulatory entity, National Telecommunications Commission, has suspended the operations of Swara Sug Media Corporation, who owns it's business under the name, Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) after it's show cause order has been issued against it.
This order will last for thirty (30 days) as a result for violating the terms and conditions of its franchise under the Republic Act no. 11422. In addition, two of their shows of the network, namely Gikan Sa Masa, Para Sa Masa and Laban Kasama Ang Bayan are suspended by MTRCB for 14 days within the effect of December 18, 2023 to avoid any further violations or protect the interest and public welfare. So what's your reaction on it? Share with us by commenting down below. PHCA-2023H2-6848/December 21, 2023. As 2024 is about to open in two weeks' time (from the time we posted this content), ABS-CBN is here for every Kapamilya Viewer that you shouldn't wanna miss out on that year. Here are the following TV Shows from ABS-CBN Studios that they are about to offer this 2024:
1. Linlang: A Teleserye Version that you should don't miss out this January 2024 on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z and TV5 (as well as on iWantTFC and TFC IPTVOD). 2. Pamilya Sagrado: This stars Piolo Pascual, Kyle Echarri and Grae Fernandez. 3. The Bag Man: This stars Arjo Atayde, John Arcilla, and Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo. 4. What's Wrong With Secretary Kim (PH Adaptation): This stars Paolo Avelino and Kim Chiu. 5. It's Okay Not ToBe Okay (PH Adaptation): This stars Anne Curtis, Carlo Aquino and Joshua Garcia. 6. The Voice Teens Season 3. Stay tuned for the auditions very soon. 7. Pinoy Big Brother Season 11. Stay tuned for the auditions very soon. On top of these new offerings as mentioned above this 2024, ABS-CBN Studios will also add more that is not listed in here, so please stay tuned on various ABS-CBN Social Media Accounts and On-air platforms to get notified on this. Sources: ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2023 PHCA-2023H2-6722/December 18, 2023. As we end an another year full of enjoyment for every #Kapuso viewer, #GMA Network has promised in their 2023 Offerings Video that pursued to the wider public. Here are the list of Kapuso Shows that you have seen in the past this year (this list excludes Asian Series, those under GMA Fantaseries shows, TV Show reruns, and other films to be aired on their movie blocks):
GMA Afternoon Prime (in the offerings video): 1. Underage: Premiered on January 16, 2023 via GMA and PINOY HITS. Aired it's finale on May 5, 2023. 2. Magandang Dilag: Premiered on June 26, 2023 via GMA and PINOY HITS. Aired it's finale on November 10, 2023. 3. The Seed of Love: Premiered on May 8, 2023 via GMA and PINOY HITS. Aired it's finale on August 25, 2023. 4. Stolen Life: Premiered on November 13, 2023 via GMA and PINOY HITS. Still airing at the moment. 5. Arabella: Premiered on March 6, 2023 via GMA and PINOY HITS. Aired it's finale on June 23, 2023. 6. The Missing Husband: Premiered on August 28, 2023 via GMA and PINOY HITS. Aired it's finale on December 15, 2023. 7. Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: Premiered on January 23, 2023 via GMA, PINOY HITS and Super Radyo DZBB. Still airing at the moment. GMA Telebabad (in the offerings video): 1. Luv Is: Premiered on January 16, 2023 under the title, "Caught In His Arms" and June 12, 2023 under the title, "Love At First Read". Aired it's finale on March 10, 2023 and July 28, 2023 respectively. 2. The Write One: Premiered on March 20, 2023. Aired it's finale on May 25, 2023. (This series is produced under GMA Public Affairs) 3. Hearts On Ice: Premiered on March 13, 2023. Aired it's finale on June 16, 2023. 4. Voltes V: Legacy: Premiered on May 8, 2023. Aired it's finale on September 8, 2023. 5. Mga Lihim ni Urduja: Premiered on February 27, 2023. Aired it's finale on May 5, 2023. 6. Love Before Sunrise: Premiered on September 25, 2023. Slated to air it's finale episode by December 29, 2023. 7. Royal Blood: Premiered on June 19, 2023. Aired it's finale on September 22, 2023. GMA Best Weekend Ever! (in the offerings video): 1. Sparkle U: Premiered on October 1, 2023 (for Frenemies). Still airing at the moment, and as of the time of this posting, it is currently broadcasting under the title, "Ghosted" until by December 31, 2023. 2. Battle of The Judges: Premiered on July 15, 2023. It's grand finals was aired on September 30, 2023 and Marvin Peralta was named as the Grand Winner of the season. 3. Happy ToGetHer Season 3: Premiered on January 8, 2023. Aired it's finale on August 6, 2023. 4. The Clash 2023/Season 5: Premiered on January 22, 2023. It's grand finals was aired on May 28, 2023 and Rex Baculfo was named as the Grand Winner of the season. 5. The Voice Generations: Premiered on August 27, 2023. It's grand finals was aired on December 10, 2023 and VOCALMYX was named as the Grand Winner of the season. (This offering was only seen in their 2023 Offerings On-air Version) GMA Public Affairs Shows (in the offerings video, non-TV Series only): 1. Resibo, Walang Lusot Ang May Atraso: Aired it's first broadcast since May 7, 2023 and it is still airing at the moment. Others: 1. NCAA Season 98 Women's Volleyball Tournaments on GTV. Those that has not been mentioned in the offerings video on each of the categories above: 1. Open 24/7: Premiered on May 27, 2023 on GMA Best Weekend Ever!. Still airing at the moment. 2. Unbreak My Heart: Premiered on May 29, 2023 on GMA Telebabad. Aired it's finale on November 16, 2023. (This series is produced under ABS-CBN-led Dreamscape Entertainment) 3. Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis: Premiered on June 4, 2023 on GMA Best Weekend Ever!. Aired it's Season 1 Finale on August 20, 2023. 4. Maging Sino Ka Man: Premiered on September 11, 2023 on GMA Telebabad. Aired it's finale on November 3, 2023. 5. Pinoy Crime Stories: Aired it's first broadcast since September 16, 2023 and it is still airing at the moment. 6. Black Rider: Premiered on November 6, 2023 on GMA Telebabad. Still airing at the moment. (This series is produced under GMA Public Affairs) 7. Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda: Premiered on February 5, 2023 on GMA and on February 11, 2023 on GTV. Still airing at the moment. 8. Dear SV: Premiered on November 18, 2023 on GMA. Still airing at the moment. 9. Lovers and Liars: Premiered on November 20, 2023 on GMA Telebabad. Still airing at the moment. (This series is produced under Regal Entertainment) 10. NCAA Season 99 Men's Basketball Tournaments on GTV. 11. It's Showtime: Began simulcasting on July 1, 2023 on GTV, and it is still airing at the moment on that channel, along with Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z and Jeepney TV. 12. It's Your Lucky Day: Premiered on-air and online as a temporary replacement of It's Showtime during the suspension period, from where that GTV is also simulcasted that particular noontime variety show, along with Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z and Jeepney TV. Aired between the period of October 14 and 27, 2023. Source: GMA 2023 Offerings Video, Wikipedia PHCA-2023H2-6670/December 17, 2023. As we end an another year with enjoyment to every #Kapamilya viewer, #ABSCBN has brought what they have made in the past this 2023.
Here are the list of Kapamilya On-Air and Online Shows that you have seen in the past this year (this list excludes Asian Series and those from ABS-CBN Entertainment or other related YouTube Channels): TV and Online Shows/Series that are included in their offerings video (as seen on ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2022):
TV Specials as mentioned in the offerings video:
TV and Online Shows/Series that are not included in their offerings video:
TV Specials that are not mentioned in the offerings video:
Sources: ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2022, Wikipedia PHCA-2023H2-6574/December 14, 2023. We have heard the news from various outlets, including Kroma Entertainment, who owns PIE Channel, that this channel will end it's operations over the air by December 31, 2023. Thus, this channel will go online-only on the following day, January 1, 2024. As per PR Statement issued on November 24, 2023, the channel will transition into a fully digital platform rather from the on-air platforms, which was broadcast on BEAM TV's Digital TV Stations, as well as on selected cable TV providers. PIE Channel is a co-partnership with ABS-CBN and 917Ventures which was introduced to our Filipino viewers on May 23, 2022. If in case you might not know about PIE Channel, most of their shows are interactively done online, thus viewers can interact by just signing up from their website - https://pie.com.ph, make an interaction, i.e. by rating, answer the poll provided in the question, or something similar, and in most cases on their programs, you might win some prizes thru their GCash-registered accounts. One of the most notable TV Shows was The Chosen One, which was premiered it's first episode of the season on September 24, 2022 (a week prior to this, the show aired it's initial telecast), and which was known as "Ang Piliserye ng Bayan". For The Chosen One's Soap Opera, the casts are mostly from Pinoy Big Brother Connect Season 9 and Kumunity Season 10 Adult and Teen Editions), namely Zach Guerrero, Seham Daghlas, Kobie Brown, Andi Abaya, Rob Blackburn, Maxine Trinidad, Gabb Birkin, Luke Alford, Dustine Mayores and Amanda Zamora. On their finale episode, Rob, Maxine and Seham are the last three players in the series, thus Seham wins the season, leaving the other two are the eliminated players. There are some things to know about PIE Channel, in which they are promoting their "Pindot PIEnalo" promo, wherein televiewers can get points just by informing who someone they know to sign up with PIE Channel through the provided link from the referrer, by watching their interactvity shows and make an interaction in the join page, or if they are just new on PIE Channel, they can sign up for an account. By doing at least one of the required steps, they could win cash prizes. In addition, there are various mall shows to promote PIE Channel and for the purpose of auditioning on one of their shows, one of which is their first-ever mall show from November 6, 2022 which was held at the Ayala Malls' Market! Market!.
To date, while just a few days before the end of PIE Channel as an on-air channel, has aired it's own live programs, such as Mukhang Perya, Watchawin, Ur Da Boss, Tamang Hinala and Sinong Manok Mo?, which these programs are aired beginning at 17h00. They also air some of the past shows during it's shining glory as well, prior and after these shows. So what's the reaction on this? Share with us in the comments about it. PHCA-2023H2-6573/December 14, 2023. |
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