ABS-CBN PAYS EXECS TWICE AS MUCH AS GMA COUNTERPARTS!

They may dispute each other's rankings, but when it comes to executive compensation, ABS-CBN is definitely way, way ahead of competing GMA Network.

ABS-CBN reported Thursday that it paid chief executive and child of owner Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III and its four highest officers nearly P233.4 million last year, which works out to an average of P46.6 million each.

Lopez's charmed circle includes president Ma. Rosario Santos-Concio, Roldeo Theodore Endrinal, Rolando Valdueza and Ma. Socorro Vidanes.

MVP ON GMA7 BUYOUT: WE WILL PAY THEM IN CASH!

MANILA, Philippines - Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), will pay in cash when his group buys GMA Network Inc.

"All cash...Well, we are talking to 3 major shareholders but should we exceed, as we are likely to exceed the 35 percent trigger point, then it will require us an offer on the same terms to the minority. So the answer is yes. We have to make a cash offer to the minorities as well," Pangilinan said

GMA'S LINGGO BINGGO BEATS ALL KAPAMILYA RIVALS EXCEPT GANDANG GABI VICE!

AGB NIELSEN MEGA MANILA HOUSEHOLD RATINGS

June 24, Sunday

Morning:

In Touch With Dr. Stanley (GMA-7) 0.4%; The Healing Eucharist (ABS-CBN) 4.1%; Healing Grace Mass With Fr. Suarez (TV5) 2.9%

Legion of Super Heroes (GMA-7) 4.6%; Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 3.3%; Alagang Kapatid (TV5) 2.4%

The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends (GMA-7) 7.3%; Young Justice (GMA-7) 8.4%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 2.8%; Imagination Movers (TV5) 3.1%

Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) 9%; Spider-Man (ABS-CBN) 3.6%; Jungle Junction (TV5) 4.3%

Slam Dunk (GMA-7) 7.8%; Earth’s Mightiest Heroes: The Avengers (ABS-CBN) 4.6%; The Secret Saturdays (TV5) 5.3%

X-FACTOR DEBUT FAILS TO BEAT KMJS IN MEGA MANILA!

AGB NIELSEN MEGA MANILA HOUSEHOLD RATINGS

June 23, Saturday

Morning:

Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (GMA-7) 1.6%; Sa Kabukiran (ABS-CBN) 1%; Maunlad Na Agrikultura (TV5) 0.6%

Pinoy MD: Mga Doktor ng Bayan (GMA-7) 3.5%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 2.4%; Alagang Kapatid (TV5) 1%

TV5 OVERTAKES ABS-CBN IN NOONTIME IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 22, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

June 22, Friday

Morning:

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.7%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 4.3%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.2%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 3.3%

EAT BULAGA BEATS ALL KAPUSO PRIME TIME PROGRAMS!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 21, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

June 21, Thursday

Morning:

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.9%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.7%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.3%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 3%

2012 NBA FINALS CRASHES RIVALS IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 20, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

June 20, Wednesday

Morning:

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.3%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.6%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 3.3%

DAHIL SA PAG IBIG DRWONS ONE TRUE LOVE IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 19, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

June 19, Tuesday

Morning:

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.5%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 4.1%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.4%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 3.4%
Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 6.1%; Pokemon (GMA-7) 7%; Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 5.6%; Fish Hooks (TV5) 4.4%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 5%

NOKIA SHUTS DOWN MOJOR FACTORY IN FINLAND!

SALO, Finland — Nokia workers in Salo thought chief executive Stephen Elop signaled that their plant, Europe’s last major mobile phone factory, would survive when he visited in February, but last week he announced its closure anyway.

This final chapter in Nokia’s long goodbye to manufacturing in Finland will claim about 850 jobs, on top of 1,000 announced earlier in the year, and rob the town of 90 percent of its tax revenue.

BREAKING DAWN PART 2 OFFICIAL TRAILER RELEASED!

ABS-CBN EXPECTS FLAT EARNINGS IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2012!

ABS-CBN expects its first-half profit growth to be flat, but is still on track to meet its full-year net income target.

"It's close to flat. But we are sticking to our minimum target of P1.3 billion. We are on track for P1.3 billion," ABS-CBN chief financial officer Ronaldo Valdueza said.

Lopez said the second half is going to be "significantly better" than the first half, as the network continues to improve programming.

GMA'S TOGETHER FOREVER WINS OVER LUV U IN MEGA MANILA!

AGB NIELSEN MEGA MEGA MANILA 

June 17, Sunday
Morning:
In Touch With Dr. Stanley (GMA-7) 0.5%; The Healing Eucharist (ABS-CBN) 6.1%; Misa Nazareno (TV5) 2.1% Legion of Super Heroes (GMA-7) 4.5%; Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 3.1%; Alagang Kapatid (TV5) 2.1%
The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends (GMA-7) 7.1%; Young Justice (GMA-7) 8.4%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 3.7%; Imagination Movers (TV5) 3.8%
Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) 8%; Spider-Man (ABS-CBN) 4.1%; Jungle Junction (TV5) 4.3%

DEAL OR NO DEAL, WANSAPANATAYM AND MMK STRIKES A STRAIGHT WIN IN MEGA MANILA!

AGB NIELSEN MEGA MANILA HOUSEHOLD RATINGS

June 16, Saturday
Morning:
Pinoy MD: Mga Doktor ng Bayan (GMA-7) 4.5%; GMA Flash Report (GMA-7) 3.7%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 2%; Alagang Kapatid (TV5) 1.2% Jewelpet (GMA-7) 5.5%; Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 3.6%; Handy Manny (TV5) 2.4%
Young Justice (GMA-7) 5.9%; Honey Watch Out! (ABS-CBN) 1.9%; I Got It! (ABS-CBN) 2.1%; Jungle Junction (TV5) 5.1%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 6.6%
My Chubby World Big Adventure (GMA-7) 6.9%; Go Diego Go! (ABS-CBN) 3.7%; Batibot (TV5) 5.4%

BROKEN VOW FINALE BEATS TITAN EAT BULAGA IN MEGA MANILA!

AGB NIELSEN MEGA MANILA HOUSEHOLD RATINGS

June 15, Friday

Morning:

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.9%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 5.3%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.6%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 4.1%

Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) 8%; Pokemon (GMA-7) 8.1%; Mojacko! (GMA-7) 9%; Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 5.2%; Fish Hooks (TV5) 4.3%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 4.8%

FACE-TO-FACE BEATS MOVIE RIVALS FROM ABS-CBN AND GMA-7!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 14, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

June 14, Thursday

Morning:
Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 6.8%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 5.5%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.5%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 3.8%
Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) 5.8%; Pokemon (GMA-7) 6.1%; Mojacko! (GMA-7) 7.1%; Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 5.4%; Fish Hooks (TV5) 4.2%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 4.3%
Slam Dunk (GMA-7) 9.1%;Dinosaur King (ABS-CBN) 3.2%; Codename: Kids Next Door (TV5) 5.2%

WALANG HANGGAN FALLS BELOW 30S LEVEL IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 13 , 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

June 13, Wednesday

Morning:

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.8%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 4.4%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.5%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 3.4%
Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) 7.6%; Pokemon (GMA-7) 8.2%; Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 6.4%; Fish Hooks (TV5) 4%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 4.7%
Mojacko! (GMA-7) 9.4%; Slam Dunk (GMA-7) 8.8%; One Piece (GMA-7) 9.6%; Cooking With The Stars (GMA-7) 6.9%;Kapuso Movie Festival: Enteng Kabisote 4 (GMA-7) 12.1%; 2012 NBA Finals (ABS-CBN) 14.6%; Codename: Kids Next Door (TV5) 5.3%; Dexter’s Laboratory (TV5) 5.6%; Ben 10 (TV5) 6.4%; Cooking Kumares (TV5) 4.7%; Face To Face (TV5) 8.5%

ABS-CBN'S HEAD OF BANTAY KALIKASAN CRITICIZED BY A TRIBAL GROUP!

A dedicated environmentalist and scion of the politically influential Lopez family is under fire for her alleged plans to put up a tourism resort in the middle of sacred tribal ground in Palawan province.

Bert Palaan, a leader of  Brooke’s Point Federation of Tribal Councils (BPFTC), has accused Gina Lopez and her environment protection arm, ABS-CBN Foundation’s Bantay Kalikasan, of allegedly failing to practice what she was preaching when her construction crew forcibly took over their ancestral land at Sabsaban Falls, Barangay (village) Aribungos, in Brooke’s Point on March 25,  reportedly with the aid of local police and military operatives.

GMA NETWORK EXPANDS REGIONAL REACH TO BEAT ABS-CBN! OPENS ILOCOS STATION!

More than just the competition in Mega Manila, GMA Network is expanding its reach throughout the region to square off its share in ratings.

The network added another station to its growing regional roster. GMA Ilocos was launched June 8 and will go on air starting June 18. The newest local station in the north is located in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur and will have as its first offering the local newscast “Balitang Ilokano.” Soon, the Kapuso Network will also be launching GMA Bicol, which will have “Balitang Bikolano.” Both programs speak their native dialect.Rikki O. Escudero, Vice President for Regional TV, knows for a fact that their closest competitor (ABS-CBN) has long been established in the north. “Medyo apprehensive kami because we know mataas ang standards nila (Ilokanos) eh, and I’m sure they really expect a lot from the local newscast,” she admitted.

GMA AFTERNOON PROGRAMS SCORE MORE THAN DOUBLE THE VIEWERSHIP THAN KAPAMILYA RIVALS IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 12, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

June 12, Tuesday

Morning:

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.8%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.9%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 4.5%

MY DADDY DEAREST DEBUTS VICTORIOUSLY IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 11, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

June 11, Monday

Morning:

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.4%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.5%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 4.1%

KAPUSO PRIMETIME PROGRAMS WINS A LANDSLIDE VICTORY IN MEGA MANILA!!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 9, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

June 9, Saturday

Morning:

Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (GMA-7) 1.2%; Sa Kabukiran (ABS-CBN) 0.3%; Maunlad Na Agrikultura (TV5) 1%

ALICE BUNGISNGIS FINALE WINS A SLIGHT MARGIN IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 8, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

June 8, Friday

Morning:

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.9%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 4%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.2%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 3.9%
Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) 6.9%; Pokemon (GMA-7) 7.2%; Mojacko! (GMA-7) 8.9%; Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 5.9%; Fish Hooks (TV5) 4.6%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 5%
Slam Dunk (GMA-7) 10.2%; One Piece (GMA-7) 11.3%; Cooking With The Stars (GMA-7) 7.4%;Kapuso Movie Festival: Operation: Ali in Wonderland (GMA-7) 10.4%; 2012 NBA Eastern Conference Finals (ABS-CBN) 13%; Codename: Kids Next Door (TV5) 4.6%; Dexter’s Laboratory (TV5) 5.1%; Ben 10 (TV5) 5.4%; Cooking Kumares (TV5) 3.9%; Face To Face (TV5) 8.3%

ATTY. GOZON CONFIRMS GMA NETWORK BUYOUT ALREADY ON THE NEGOTIATION STAGE!

Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in Philippine (PASHR) trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of the close in Manila.

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PCOMP) rose 0.7 percent to 5,109.61, the highest since May 11.

GMA Network Inc. (GMA7) (GMA7 PM), the nation’s second-largest broadcaster, increased 1.8 percent to 10.18 pesos, the first gain this month. Talks between the three main shareholders of GMA and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (TEL) Chairman Manuel Pangilinan are heading for the “negotiation stage,” GMA Chairman Felipe Gozon said. 

PRINCESS AND I WIDENS GAP AGAINST LUNA BLANCA IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 7, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

June 7, Thursday
Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.1%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.8%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1.4%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 3%

ARYANA SPLASHES ITS DOMINANCE OVER ALICE BUNGISNGIS IN MEGA MANILA!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 6, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:


June 6, Wednesday

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.9%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.5%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 2.9%

SHARON KASAMA MO IS TV5'S LOWEST RATING AFTERNOON PROGRAM!

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from June 5, 2012 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

June 5, Tuesday
Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.7%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 3.4%; Good Morning Club (TV5) 1%; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 3%

Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) 7.7%; Pokemon (GMA-7) 8.2%; Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 5.5%; Fish Hooks (TV5) 3.9%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 4.8%

Mojacko! (GMA-7) 10.1%; Slam Dunk (GMA-7) 11.4%; One Piece (GMA-7) 11.5%; Kapuso Movie Festival: Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko (GMA-7) 10.5%; 2012 NBA Western Conference Finals (ABS-CBN) 9.6%; Codename: Kids Next Door (TV5) 4.2%; Dexter’s Laboratory (TV5) 5.3%; Ben 10 (TV5) 7.1%; Face To Face (TV5) 10.5%

DEPED TO IMPLEMENT NEW GRADING SYSTEM USING LETTERS!

Legions of grade-conscious students and parents may be surprised when the first report cards under the new K+12 education program come out. Instead of numerical values, grades will be letters under a system that may not at first appear logical.

According to DepEd Assistant Secretary Toni Umali, the new grading system this year will apply only to grades one and seven, the two grades most affected by K+12 policies.

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN IS THE FAIREST IN THE INTERNATIONAL BOX OFFICE!

(Reuters) - "Snow White and the Huntsman" broke the spell of lacklustre performances by many big-budget films this summer season at movie theatres, grabbing $56.3 million in its first weekend to top "Men in Black 3," according to studio estimates on Sunday.

The film, a dark and sometimes violent take on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, collected an additional $39.3 million in 45 international markets where it also opened this weekend.

PHILIP PHILIPS' BEATS UNDERWOOD AND COOK IN ALBUM SALES!

It seems Phillip Phillips is breaking the streak of lackluster Idol winners’ album sales.The season 11 winner has just landed behind season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson on the list of the biggest-selling digital sales among ‘Idol’ alums.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Phillip already sold 280,000 copies of his coronation single, “Home,” just behind Clarkson’s best-selling week ever, when she sold 280,000 copies of “My Life Would Suck Without You” in 2009.

‘Home’ is also the biggest selling winner’s song, as it already outpaced David Cook’s 236,000 copies of “The Time of My Life” in 2006. He even beats Carrie Underwood’s best-selling digital week, 125,000 copies of “I Told You So.”

FACEBOOK TO BUY FACE RECOGNITION FIRM FACE.COM!

Social networking giant Facebook may be planning to acquire a face recognition technology company, a tech site reported Monday night (Manila time).

The Next Web cited a report by Israeli business publication Calcalist that Facebook is planning to buy technology company Face.com.

NOLI'S "KABAYAN" BECOMES A FINALIST IN THE 2012 NEW YORK FESTIVAL!

DZMM’s public affairs program Kabayan anchored by "Kabayan" Noli de Castro was named as a finalist at the prestigious 2012 New York Festivals (NYF) World's Best Radio Programs.

Kabayan was distinguished in the Best Public Affairs Program category and the lone Philippine radio program to succeed in the international competition.