Monchet Olives: The fabulous life and legacy of a TV visionary
His sharp Spanish mestizo features made him look intimidating, and he reeked of old-world charm in how he spoke and moved.
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ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN and related media-industry coverage — entertainment, broadcasting, and regulatory news.
ABS-CBN capital increase reshapes Lopez ownership
ABS-CBN Corp. vows to remain a Lopez family-led business despite Lopez Inc. losing its majority shareholder status following the broadcaster’s approved capital…
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Is there an art to breaking up?
The Art of Breaking Up cast says the stage production asks its performers to carry emotions that words alone cannot express.
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ABS-CBN Holdings chief Tirona resigns amid layoffs
Salvador G. Tirona has resigned as chairman, chief executive officer, president and chief operating officer of ABS-CBN Holdings Corp., citing personal reasons,…
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Lopez family loses majority stake in ABS-CBN
The Lopez family’s direct stake in ABS-CBN Corp. through its parent company, Lopez Inc., will fall to 44.35 percent from 78.4 percent following a planned…
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ABS-CBN shrinks debt, costs, as it fights its way back to profit
ABS-CBN says its leaner operations, lower debt and narrowing losses are bringing it closer to profitability six years after losing its broadcast franchise,…
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ABS-CBN seeks longer-term refinancing for loans
ABS-CBN extended its P5-billion BPI and P4.75-billion UnionBank loans as the broadcaster pursues long-term refinancing and prepares to receive P6 billion in…
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ABS-CBN seeks longer-term refinancing for loans
ABS-CBN Corp. has extended its financial lifelines as the once-dominant broadcaster continues efforts to repair its debt-laden balance sheet.
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Lopez family branches to infuse P2.2-billion into ABS-CBN
Three Lopez family branches will invest P2.2 billion of their own funds in ABS-CBN to support the network’s recovery plans and address obligations to…
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‘Someone, Someday’ joins ‘Sigabo’ in new primetime lineup
ABS-CBN unveils a new primetime lineup with Coco Martin’s Sigabo and Someone, Someday, starring Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid and Maja Salvador.
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Jillian Ward promises bigger show after concert reset
From Jillian Ward's postponed solo concert and James Reid's much-anticipated teleserye comeback with Kathryn Bernardo to The Loyalty Game dominating Prime…
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Heart Evangelista claps back at bashers
Heart Evangelista addressed fake news with a TikTok reel after her kidney-related hospitalization, saying “Health is wealth” and attending Paris Haute Couture…
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MONCHET OLIVES: Jose Ramon Diokno Olives Retired communications executive, writer, culture bearer and steward of Casa Mercedes Heritage Fan Atelier.
Trends change. Technology changes. Audiences change. Character does not. And never be afraid of reinvention.
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Farewell to a place we called home
The present ABS-CBN compound was inaugurated in 1968. It was the largest broadcast network in the entire Far East.
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Kim Chiu subtly claps back at Ogie Diaz
Cross-network collaborations are reshaping Philippine television as broadcasters adapt to streaming platforms, changing viewing habits, and digital…
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Coco, Julia ignite ‘Sigabo’ excitement
ABS-CBN has released the official trailer for Sigabo, the new action-drama series created by and starring Coco Martin alongside Julia Montes. Packed with…
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