Manila, Philippines and Sint-Niklaas, Belgium – Newtec, a specialist in designing, developing and manufacturing equipment and technologies for satellite communications, is to partner with satellite service provider First United Broadcasting Corporation (FUBC) to launch a new broadband service called “iGSat Satellite Broadband” in the Philippines. iGSat is a service being provided by FUBC which is licensed to operate Direct To Home (DTH) satellite services as well as radio and … [Read more...] about Newtec partners with First United Broadcasting Corporation
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ABS-CBN still the frontrunner in Philippines national TV
ABS-CBN remained undisputed in national TV viewership in October as more urban and rural households tuned in to its programmes, hitting an average total day audience share of 44%, or nine points higher than GMA’s 35%, based on data from Kantar Media. Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 1,980 homes based solely in urban … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN still the frontrunner in Philippines national TV
Mezzo Live HD to launch in Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong – Mezzo announced a series of deals in several key Asian markets – Hong Kong, Mongolia and the Philippines – that will see Mezzo Live HD launch on 3 platforms this year. The channel will be accessible to subscribers on TVB Network Vision, Skytel and DDish. Jean-René Lagardère, Aucouturier SVP TV Sales & Business Development, Active TV, said, “We are thrilled to announce our first series of deals in the Asia-Pacific region, only a few … [Read more...] about Mezzo Live HD to launch in Asia-Pacific
Filipino documentary wins 2014 Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for Television
Front Row: Orphaned, a documentary produced and broadcast by GMA Network, has won the 2014 Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for Television. The programme highlights the plight of vulnerable children in the Philippines, where approximately 1.8 million children are abandoned or neglected. The Award was established by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), CASBAA and UNICEF in 2001. It recognises the efforts of broadcasters and producers in pursuing high quality children’s television and … [Read more...] about Filipino documentary wins 2014 Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for Television
CNN to launch in Philippines
Manila – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific and Nine Media Corporation announced a historic joint partnership to launch CNN Philippines, the country’s predominantly English news channel on free-to-air television, and also available 24 hours on cable and pay television. As CNN continues to lead the way as the world’s most visited news channel website, an important part of this partnership will be a world class digital component with the CNN Philippines TV channel being … [Read more...] about CNN to launch in Philippines
ABS-CBN succeeds in Philippines
More Filipino households across urban and rural homes continue to tune in to the programmes of ABS-CBN, which again topped all local TV stations in September with an average total day audience share of 43%, or seven points higher than GMA’s 36%, based on data from Kantar Media. Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 1,980 … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN succeeds in Philippines
