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WINNERS – WISH 107.5 MUSIC AWARDS
ABS-CBN NAmeS Cory VidANeS Coo of BroAdCASt
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BS-CBN Corporation announced the appointment of Cory Vidanes as chief operating officer (COO) of broadcast, effective today. Vidanes will continue to lead and oversee the total channel programming, artist development, on-air operations, events management, and overall revenue and profit delivery of Channel 2. Together with the Content Development Council headed by chief content officer Charo Santos-Concio, Vidanes will manage the development of new concepts for Channel 2 and the ABSCBN TVplus channels Yey, CineMo, and Knowledge Channel. She has been instrumental in making Channel 2 the most watched TV network in the country in 2015. Under her leadership, Channel 2 dominated the primetime block whole year round with shows such as The Voice Kids, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, Nathaniel, Pangako Sa ‘Yo, and Maalaala Mo Kaya.
Vidanes’ leadership is also marked by her commitment to public service. She has spearheaded the preparation and execution of the network’s relief operations and donation drives for victims of natural disasters, including the successful “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na” campaign’s T-shirt fundraising and benefit concerts for the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. She is a recipient of the CEO Excel Award from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines in 2014 and was named one of People Asia magazine’s “People of the Year” in 2013 for her vital role in ABS-CBN’s achievements. She began her career in television at BBC2 in 1982. She joined ABS-CBN in 1986 as associate producer and was later appointed to various positions in the company – executive producer, assistant production manager, production manager, production director, head of TV production, Channel 2 head, head
Wish Promising Artist Jensen and the Flips Best Wish Cover Darren Espanto – “In Love Ako Sa’yo” Wishclusive Viral Video of the Year - Darren Espanto – “Chandelier” Most Wishful Fandom Darrenatics
Cory Vidanes will manage the development of new concepts for Channel 2 and the network's other channels
of broadcast, and finally, head of free TV. Vidanes completed an Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School in 2014. She graduated at Ateneo de Manila University where she majored in communication arts.
Wishers’ Choice – Young Artist of the Year - Maris Racal Wishers’ Choice – Female Artist of the Year - Morissette Wishers’ Choice – Male Artist of the Year - Jason Dy Wishers’ Choice – Wishclusive Performance of the Year – “Don’t Know Why” by Maris Racal Best Wishclusive Performance by a Young Artist Darren Espanto – “Chandelier” Beneficiary: World Vision Best Wishclusive Performance by a Group - 5th Gen – “Contagious” Beneficiary: Divine Mercy Mobile Center of Music and Arts Therapy Best Wishclusive Performance by a Female Artist Yeng Constantino–“Ikaw” Beneficiary: I Fight Against Human Trafficking
WBR Entertainment officials with GMA’s (from left) Gilberto R. Duavit, Willie Revillame, and Felipe L. Gozon
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BR Entertainment signed a co-production agreement with GMA Network Inc. for Willie Revillame’s varietygame show Wowowin which now airs daily beginning today. “Itinaon talaga natin ito sa umpisa ng taon because we are lining up the programs for this year. Ngayon, daily na from
Monday to Friday and I have no doubt na mami-maintain ni Willie ang ratings ng program. Napakasipag at pinapanood ko yung mga shows niya kaya alam ko,” said Atty. Felipe L. Gozon. WBR Entertainment’s Willie Revillame revealed that the success of Wowowin rests on the audience that never fails to support him and his program. He’s also looking
forward to bringing more smiles. “Ang bida kasi rito ay yung mga tao. Sila ang nagpe-perform at nagkukwento ng buhay nila. Ang hangarin ng programa ay magbigay pag-asa. Yung success ng programa, hindi lang ito dahil sa akin kundi dahil sa ating lahat kasi tulong-tulong tayo dito. Sabi nga sa Eat Bulaga, hangga’t may bata, may Eat Bulaga. Dito hangga’t may nalulungkot, may Wowowin.”
PRESIDENtIAl AND VICE PRESIDENtIAl INtERVIEWS
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uper Radyo DZBB brings back its award-winning election special Ikaw Na Ba? and this time, featuring the presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2016 elections. Hosted by broadcaster Mike Enriquez, Ikaw Na Ba... The Presidential and Vice Presidential Interviews airs on GMA’s AM station, 9 to 10 a.m. Monday to Friday. In each episode, a candidate will take the hot seat and answer vquestions that aim to help voters scrutinize the candidates – from their political agenda to their personal lives. “We want to help our voting public make informed and intelligent choices,”
says Enriquez. “And as in previous elections, DZBB will be at the forefront this entire election period, and together with other GMA platforms, mount the most comprehensive, truthful and unbiased coverage possible,” he adds. In 2011, Ikaw Na Ba… The Presidential Interviews won Best Education Radio Program at the Catholic Mass Media Awards. Two years later, the CMMA conferred the same award to Ikaw Na Ba… The Senatorial Interviews. Ikaw Na Ba… The Presidential and Vice Presidential Interviews airs on DZBB 594 KHZ and is simulcast on all RGMA stations nationwide.
Best Wishclusive Performance by a Male Artist - Jason Dy “Stay With Me/See You Again Mash-up” Beneficiary: Food for the Hungry Philippines Wish Urban Song of the Year – “Milagro” by Jason Dy Beneficiary: Food for the Hungry Philippines Wish Alternative Song of the Year - “Move On” by Sponge Cola Beneficiary: Child Haus Wish Ballad Song of the Year “I Believe In Me” by Darren Espanto Beneficiary: World Vision Wish Original Song of the Year “Stuck” by Darren Espanto Beneficiary: World Vision Wish Young Artist of the Year Darren Espanto Beneficiary: World Vision Wish Female Artist of the Year - Morissette Beneficiary: Home for the Angels, Sta. Ana, Manila
Mike Enriquez hosts Ikaw Na Ba, a presidential and vice presidential candidates interview special
Wish Male Artist of the Year - Jason Dy Beneficiary: Food for the Hungry Philippines