Here is the complete list of nominees and special awardees for the 2009 Star Awards for Television: Best Primetime TV Series: Codename: Asero (GMA-7) Eva Fonda (ABS-CBN-2) Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN) Luna Mystika (GMA-7) May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN-2) Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN). Best Drama Actor: Gerald Anderson, Your Song Presents: My Only [...]

CANNES, France (AFP) – – Asia and Latin America dominate this year’s nominations for television’s international Emmy awards, to be announced in New York next month. Monday’s 2009 nominations for the TV equivalent of the Oscars span 17 countries, with Thailand nominated for the first time, and in two categories, and the Philippines scooping three [...]

Curtain-raiser: •  It’s confirmed: Luis Manzano and Angel Locsin have broken up but neither of them is talking just yet. “I still don’t know why,” Luis’ mom Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos texted Funfare when asked about it. “I don’t meddle in Luis’ personal life. Up to now, he hasn’t talked to me about it.” Was [...]

Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from March 31 to April 2 based on the overnight ratings of Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) among National households: March 31, Tuesday Non-Primetime: Ruffa and Ai (ABS-CBN) 8.5%; SiS (GMA-7) 7.1%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 15.9%; Lalola (GMA-7) 8.8% Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 24.1%; Eat Bulaga! [...]

Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from March 16 to 19, based on the overnight ratings of Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) among national households: March 16, Monday Non-Primetime: Ruffa and Ai (ABS-CBN) 8.7%; SiS (GMA-7) 7.3% Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 16.7%; Lalola (GMA-7) 9.3% Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 22.5%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) [...]

Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from March 16 to 19 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households: March 16, Monday Non-Primetime: Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 6.1%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 4.3% Camera Café (GMA-7) 4.6%; Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 7.5% Doraemon (GMA-7) 6.6%; Naruto (ABS-CBN) [...]

MANILA, Philippines – Solar Sports will not take it sitting down and said yesterday it will sue Manny Pacquiao and giant television network ABS-CBN for damages that could be worth as much as P150 million. “We will sue Manny (Pacquiao) and ABS-CBN,” said lawyer Enrique dela Cruz of Solar which felt betrayed by Pacquiao’s sudden [...]

ABS-CBN defended its position in the controversy involving the broadcast rights of Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming duel against British slugger, Ricky Hatton, and other future fights. In a report posted here in PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) on March 18, it was revealed that the Pinoy boxing icon has decided to sever ties with former partners GMA-7 [...]

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao last night announced his decision to sign up with ABS-CBN for the telecast of his future fights, including his May 2 showdown with British superstar Ricky Hatton despite a live contract with Solar Sports which has a tie-up with GMA-7. Pacquiao said he had carefully studied his [...]

Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from March 10 to 12 based on the overnight ratings of Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) among National households: March 10, Tuesday Non-Primetime: Ruffa and Ai (ABS-CBN) 8%;  SiS (GMA-7) 12% Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 18.2%; Lalola (GMA-7) 10.3% Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 21.1%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) [...]

Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs yesterday, March 10 to 12, based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households: March 10, Tuesday Non-Primetime: SiS (GMA-7) 12%; Ruffa and Ai (ABS-CBN) 7.3% Lalola (GMA-7) 12.4%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 18.1% Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 24.3%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) [...]

Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from March 3 to 8 based on the overnight ratings of Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) among National households: [ad#c o-1] March 3, Tuesday Non-Primetime: Ruffa and Ai (ABS-CBN) 9.3%; SiS (GMA-7) 6.3% Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 16.4%; Lalola (GMA-7) 9.5% Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 21.7%; Eat [...]