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2009 In Philippine Television
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2009. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes. Events * February 1 - DTH satellite TV provider Cignal was officially launched. * February 9 - ABS-CBN TV-10 Batangas launches ''TV Patrol Southern Tagalog'' as the originating station broadcast around Batangas and across Calabarzon, which has been owned by the Regional Network Group. * May 22 - A victory party for Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, who just became the new IBO (International Boxing Organization) and Ring Magazine Light Welterweight Champion, was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Makati, in partnership with GMA Network, Inc. Solar and GMA executives at that time signed for a partnership in TV coverage of Manny Pacquiao's upcoming boxing matches. * July 30 - ''Eat Bulaga!'' celebrated its 30th anniversary. * August 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satellite Television
Satellite television is a service that delivers television programming to viewers by relaying it from a communications satellite orbiting the Earth directly to the viewer's location. The signals are received via an outdoor parabolic antenna commonly referred to as a satellite dish and a low-noise block downconverter. A satellite receiver then decodes the desired television program for viewing on a television set. Receivers can be external set-top boxes, or a built-in television tuner. Satellite television provides a wide range of channels and services. It is usually the only television available in many remote geographic areas without terrestrial television or cable television service. Modern systems signals are relayed from a communications satellite on the X band (8–12 GHz) or Ku band (12–18 GHz) frequencies requiring only a small dish less than a meter in diameter. The first satellite TV systems were an obsolete type now known as television receive-only ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Totoy Bato
''Totoy Bato'' is a 2009 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Don Michael Perez, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role. It premiered on February 23, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Gagambino''. The series concluded on July 3, 2009 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by '' Rosalinda'' in its timeslot. The series was released on DVD by GMA Records. Premise Anna Molina dreams to be a popular and successful singer someday. Her friend Arturo "Totoy Bato" Magtanggol, on the other hand, only dreams of being with his father. After his mother died, Totoy's wish comes true when his father comes home after serving his sentence, Podong turns out to be an abusive and cruel dad. Totoy's only comfort is Anna, his best friend and true love, who promised never to leave his side, but breaks her promise when her materialistic mother Matilda de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wow Mali
''Wow Mali'' () is the longest-running, multi-awarded and top-rated gag show in the Philippines which was aired on TV5 from May 25, 1996, to August 2, 2008, and from February 22, 2009, to June 28, 2015, originally hosted by Joey de Leon. it is currently hosted by Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola served as the hosts The show was discontinued in May 2007 but some episodes still aired on ''Wow Mali Bytes'' and ''Wow Mali Express''. On February 22, 2009, ''Wow Mali'' returned to TV5. Following the network's second reformat after Holy Week, Wow Mali was set to return on April 7, 2010, airing every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. The show was again discontinued on September 1, 2010, and was replaced by a spin-off show, ''Wow Meganon'' which lasted until April 8, 2011. Its third incarnation aired on April 10, 2011, and ended on February 5, 2012. However, the management decided to revive the series in late 2013 as their fourth incarnation under a new name ''Wow Mali Pa Rin!'' History The Philipp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showbiz News Ngayon
Showbiz is a vernacular term for show business. Showbiz may also refer to: Music * ''Showbiz'' (Muse album), 1999, or the title track * ''Showbiz'' (Cud album), 1994 * Showbiz and A.G., an American hip hop duo * Grant Showbiz, a British record producer and live sound recordist * "Showbiz (The Battle)", a 2004 single by M. Pokora * "Showbiz", a song by Helen Reddy from the 1974 album '' Free and Easy'' Other uses * ArcSoft ShowBiz, a video editor for the Windows operating system * ''Showbiz'' (film), a Hindi film directed by Raju Khan * Showbiz name or stage name, a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers * ShowBiz Pizza Place, an American restaurant chain popular in the 1980s See also * Show business (other) Show business, or Showbiz, is a vernacular term for the business of entertainment. Show Business may also refer to: Film and television * ''Show Business'' (1938 film), a 1938 Australian film musical * ''Show Business'' (1944 film), a musical * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fated To Love You (2008 TV Series)
''Fated to Love You'' () is a 2008 Taiwanese television series, starring Joe Chen, Ethan Juan, Baron Chen and Bianca Bai. The series was first broadcast in Taiwan on free-to-air Taiwan Television (TTV) (台視) from 16 March 2008 to 24 August 2008, every Sunday at 22:00 and cable TV Sanlih E-Television from 22 March 2008 to 30 August 2008, every Saturday at 21:00. It was produced by Sanlih E-Television and directed by Chen Ming Zhang with location filming in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Shanghai. The series was adapted into Korean and Thai language versions with the Thai series dubbed in Filipino for release in the Philippines. The drama holds the record for the highest average single-episode rating at 10.91 with a peak at 13.64 for episode 20 broadcast on 27 July 2008, and broke the previous record held by ''The Prince Who Turns into a Frog''. It was nominated in 2008 for six awards at the 43rd Golden Bell Awards, Taiwan. It was awarded the 2008 Best Television Series and Best Market ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruffa & Ai
''Ruffa & Ai'' is a Philippine morning talk and lifestyle show on ABS-CBN which was aired from February 16 to October 23, 2009. The show is hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez and Ai-Ai delas Alas. History The then-morning talk show '' Boy & Kris'' was at the brink of cancellation due to its rival competitor '' SiS'' (through the triumvate of sisters Gelli de Belen and Janice de Belen and Carmina Villaroel) consistently topping the ratings slate. In January 2009, rumors were spreading that the show will be moving to late-night but later February 3, 2009, Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino then confirmed this rumor, which led to airing their final episode on February 13 and they announced that their show will be replaced by a new morning talk show hosted by "Two Queens". Another teaser following the show's cancellation aired hinting who would be the new hosts of the new morning talk show. It was revealed that Ruffa Gutierrez (Binibining Pilipinas-World 1993 and Miss World 1993 Second Princess) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang
''Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang'' (International title: ''Dangerous Love'' / ) is a 2009 Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Topel Lee, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. It premiered on February 2, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 1, 2009 with a total of 63 episodes. The series was released on DVD by GMA Records. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Dingdong Dantes as Homer Alcaraz * Marian Rivera as Proserfina J. Valdez-Alcaraz ;Supporting cast * Angelu de Leon as Heleen Barrientos * Paolo Contis as Conrado "Rado" Barrientos * Eugene Domingo as Madeline "Madel" Morales * Carmi Martin as Hera Alcaraz * Francine Prieto as Sheila Velasco * Sherilyn Reyes as Galatea Alcaraz * Lovi Poe as Athena Cruz * Mart Escudero as Ulysses Valdez * Jackie Rice as Cassandra Alcaraz * Prince Stefan as Aristotle "Aris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
May Bukas Pa (2009 TV Series)
''May Bukas Pa'' () is a Philippine drama television series produced by Dreamscape Entertainment and directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, Jojo A. Saguin, and Erick C. Salud. The series features an ensemble cast consisting of Zaijian Jaranilla, Albert Martinez, Dina Bonnevie, Tonton Gutierrez, Maja Salvador, Rayver Cruz, Dominic Ochoa, Desiree del Valle, Precious Lara Quigaman, Lito Pimentel, and Jaime Fabregas. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' block from February 2, 2009, to February 5, 2010, replacing '' Eva Fonda'' and was replaced by ''Agua Bendita''. The series was the highest rated program on Philippine television for both 2009 and 2010 according to Kantar Media Philippines. Series overview Plot The story revolves around Santino ( Zaijian Jaranilla), a wide-eyed young boy who orphaned as a baby before being adopted and raised well by Franciscans. Living in the fictional town of Barangay Bagong Pag-asa, he eventually discovers the ability to see and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tayong Dalawa
''Tayong Dalawa'' (International title: ''The Two of Us'') is a Philippine primetime drama series broadcast on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC from January 19, 2009 to September 25, 2009, replacing '' Dyosa'' and was replaced by '' Lovers in Paris''. The story revolves around two brothers ( Jake Cuenca and Gerald Anderson) who share the same name, the same aspirations, and the same lady-of-interest (Kim Chiu). The title of the series was taken from one of Rey Valera’s classic songs, in a manner similar to most Filipino soap operas. Plot summary David "JR" Garcia Jr. was born into a poor family. His father, David Sr., deserted his mother Marlene Dionisio before he was born because his wife, Ingrid Martinez is pregnant with David "Dave" Garcia Jr. When Audrey King and her family go to Tagaytay for a visit, she falls from a set of high stairs. JR saves her life and introduces himself as David Garcia Jr. after she asks for his name without seeing what he looked like. When Audrey is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Q (TV Network)
Q (formerly QTV, standing for Quality TeleVision) was a television network in the Philippines run by GMA Network Inc. through Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, Inc. The network primarily aired lifestyle programs and dramas particularly aimed toward women. Its flagship station was DZOE-TV, which GMA ran as part of a lease with its owner, ZOE Broadcasting Network (who also aired programming on Q's schedule as part of the agreement, which also granted it access to technical resources from GMA). On February 27, 2011, Q was discontinued in preparation for the launch of a new secondary network, GMA News TV. History Q launched on November 11, 2005 as QTV, standing for "Quality Television". Its flagship stations in Metro Manila were DZOE-TVwhich GMA leased as part of a partnership with the religious broadcaster ZOE Broadcasting Network (gaining control of the station in exchange for providing equipment for ZOE, and allowing airtime for ZOE-produced programming on QTV), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
