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Boy Abunda
Eugenio "Boy" Romerica Abunda Jr. (; born October 29, 1961) is a Filipino television presenter, publicist, and talent manager. Known as the "King of Talk", Abunda has presented several talk shows centered on the Philippine entertainment industry. On GMA, he co-presented ''Show & Tell'' (1994–1995) and ''Startalk'' (1995–1999). After transferring to ABS-CBN, he hosted ''The Buzz'' (1999–2015), '' Kontrobersyal'' (2003–2006), ''Homeboy'' (2005–2007), '' The Bottomline with Boy Abunda'' (2009–2020), and '' Tonight with Boy Abunda'' (2015–2020). He partnered with Kris Aquino in hosting '' Boy & Kris'' (2007–2009), '' SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon'' (2009–2011), and '' Aquino & Abunda Tonight'' (2014–2015). After the ABS-CBN shutdown, he returned to GMA to host '' Fast Talk with Boy Abunda'' (2023–present). In the PMPC Star Awards for Television, he has been inducted to the Hall of Fame for having won Best Celebrity Talk Show Host eleven times while ''Tonigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Borongan
Borongan, officially the City of Borongan (Waray-waray language, Waray: ''Siyudad han Borongan''; ), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city and capital of the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 71,961 people. It is the most populous LGU in Eastern Samar and it is also nicknamed as the "City of the Golden Sunrise/Sunshine" and aspiring to be the "King City of the East". Its cityhood was settled by the Supreme Court of the Philippines when it decided with finality on April 12, 2007, the constitutionality of its city charter, Republic Act 9394, which conferred upon and elevated the status of the municipality of Borongan into a component city of the province of Eastern Samar. Etymology Pronounced ''bo-róng-gan'', the name Borongan was taken from the local word "''borong''", which in the Waray-Waray language means "fog". The mountainous terrains surrounding Borong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal Controversy
The shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcasting arose from the lack of renewal of Philippine media network ABS-CBN's congressional broadcast franchise. The disputes between the administrations of Presidents Benigno Aquino III and Rodrigo Duterte and the media conglomerate arose over the terms and conditions of the franchise renewal agreement. Amid the controversy, the Congress of the Philippines, the country's legislature, was unable to renew the franchise before its expiration date. The congressional franchise expired on May 4, 2020, while the Philippines was dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon. The next day, exercising constitutional powers, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a cease-and-desist order demanding ABS-CBN cease all of its free TV and radio broadcasting operations immediately. ABS-CBN complied with the government order and shut down all of its radio stations and free television channels late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Aquino & Abunda Tonight
''Aquino & Abunda Tonight'' is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Hosted by Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up from February 10, 2014 to September 25, 2015, and was replaced by ''Tonight with Boy Abunda''. The show also serves as a reunion for the host tandem three years after they did in '' SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon''. Timeslot change In July 2015, the show moved to a later time slot at 10:45pm Philippine Standard Time to exchange time slots with '' Pinoy Big Brother: 737''. Format A run-down of daily top stories, with topics raging from entertainment, lifestyle and politics. The program promises to deliver its segments "from layman's point of view", and with perspectives on how certain issues can affect viewers' daily lives. Hosts Final hosts * Kris Aquino * Boy Abunda Guest hosts * Toni Gonzaga * Alex Gonzaga * Judy Ann Santos Cancellation 2015: New show of Boy Abunda as a host In September 2015, Aquino a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Showbiz News Ngayon
''SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon'' (''SNN: Showbiz News Now/Today'') is a Philippine television entertainment news broadcasting show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally anchored by Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino, it aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up from February 16, 2009 to September 9, 2011, replacing ''Pinoy Fear Factor'' and was replaced by ''Nasaan Ka, Elisa?.'' Abunda and Bianca Gonzalez served as the final anchors. Format The show begins with a news segment identified as the topic of the evening's poll question, which home viewers can vote for through text messaging. The results of the informal poll is revealed at the end of the show. On its first year, a new segment, "Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot," was introduced. It aims to answer showbiz questions taken from Twitter and Facebook followers of the show on or before the show ends. Cast Main anchors * Boy Abunda * Bianca Gonzalez Reporters * Mario Dumaual * Gretchen Fullido * Cesca Litton * Ginger Conejero * MJ Felipe Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Boy & Kris
''Boy & Kris'' is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Hosted by Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino, it aired from July 2, 2007 to February 13, 2009, replacing '' Homeboy'' and was replaced by '' Ruffa & Ai''. Topics on the show ranges from personal concerns like relationships, finance and health concerns as well and other related matters. ''"Boy is the information source and the objective in your face analyst who will approach any topic or issue squarely, whereas Kris is the opinionated other who will give an emotional tug to any issue or concern. Together, they are the yin and yang of morning talk to serve as the devil's advocate to one another and to provide a healthy balance of discussion items," said ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Louie Andrada.'' Early January, there are rumors that ABS-CBN will move the talk show to a night timeslot. The hosts confirmed this news, as their talk show will be replaced by Ruffa & Ai to be hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez and Ai-Ai delas Ala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kris Aquino
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (; born February 14, 1971) is a Filipino retired television presenter, actress, talent manager and film producer. She notably appeared as Princess Intan in the acclaimed '' Crazy Rich Asians'' and is a recipient of 42 PMPC Star Awards for Television, 10 Golden Screen Awards and a FAMAS Award. Dubbed as Philippine's "Queen of All Media", Aquino has hosted numerous talk shows and game shows starred in several films and television series, and currently making waves in the social media platform. She is the youngest daughter of the late Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. and the late President Corazon Aquino, who served as the 11th President of the Philippines. Her late brother Benigno Aquino III served as the 15th President of the Philippines from 2010 until 2016. Her debut film appearance was in '' Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo'' and was also known for her roles in horror films ''Feng Shui'' and '' Sukob'', which was the highest-grossing Filipino film o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Tonight With Boy Abunda
''Tonight with Boy Abunda'' is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Hosted by Boy Abunda, it aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up from September 28, 2015 to May 4, 2020, replacing '' Aquino & Abunda Tonight'' and was replaced by ''The World Tonight''. Format Similar to its predecessor, the show gives a run-down of daily top stories with topics raging from showbiz, lifestyle, homosexuality and politics, with the promise to deliver its segments "from layman's point of view", and with perspectives on how certain issues can affect viewers' daily lives. Final hosts * Boy Abunda Final segments * ''Life Line'' * ''Hot Seat'' * ''Fast Talk'' * ''Golden Mirror'' * ''5 in 45'' * ''T.M.I. The Main Issue'' * ''The A List'' * ''The TWBA Test: Tama o Mali'' * ''2 Be Honest'' * ''Sinong Guilty?'' * ''POPster Quiz'' * ''Legit or Lie'' Production The show suspended the production of its new episodes and aired re-runs from March 16 to May 4, 2020, due to the Luzon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Bottomline With Boy Abunda
''The Bottomline with Boy Abunda'' was a Philippine current affairs- talk-reality show, hosted by Boy Abunda, which premiered on November 28, 2009, and aired every Saturday night on ABS-CBN. The show was taken off the air on May 2, 2020 after a total of 522 episodes. On May 2, 2020, the show was suspended from airing due to the temporary closure of ABS-CBN because of the cease and desist order of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), following the expiration of the network's 25-year franchise granted in 1995. The show eventually did not go back on-air as Boy Abunda returned to GMA Network on December 15, 2022. The show had replaced '' TV Patrol Sabado'' (which was moved to early evenings), and was replaced by ''Super Kapamilya Blockbusters''. Final host * Boy Abunda Awards * 2010-2011 PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Public Affairs Program" & "Best Public Affairs Program Host" (Boy Abunda) * Asian Television Awards 2011 (Best Talk Show - Winner) The Botto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
