A television network is a telecommunications network for distribution of television program content, whereby a central operation provides programming to many
television stations or pay TV providers. Until the mid-1980s, television programming in most countries of the world was dominated by a small number of broadcast networks. Many early television networks (e.g. the BBC, NBC or CBC) evolved from earlierradio networks. In countries where most networks broadcast identical, centrally originated content to all their stations and where most individual TV transmitters therefore operate only as large "repeater stations", the terms "television network", "television channel" (a numeric identifier or radio frequency), and "television station" have become mostly interchangeable in everyday language, with professionals in TV-related occupations continuing to make a difference between them. Within the industry, a tiering is sometimes created among groups of networks based on whether their programming is simultaneously originated from a central point, and whether the network master control has the technical and administrative capability to take-over the programming of their affiliates in real-time when it deems this necessary the most common example being national breaking news events.
The Top 5 Best Television (TV) Stations in the Philippines [Link] Television has always been a major source of entertainment and social awareness for Filipinos and with the world-class quality of programming that these TV networks bring about in every household, Juan dela Cruz can never go wrong. here are the Television Stations in the Philippines: ABSCBN Corporation (Alto Broadcasting System-Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippinebased multi-media conglomerate. It is the countrys first and largest integrated media and entertainment companywith 42 subsidiaries, 12 divisions and an asset base on more than PHP34 billion (US$707.09 million) as of March 2009. ABS-CBN is principally involved in television and radio broadcasting, as well as the production of television programming for domestic and international audiences and other related businesses. It was founded on June 13, 1946 (62), becoming Asias first commercial television broadcaster in 1953. It is part of the Lopez Group of Companies. It also broadcasts content to the rest of the world through The Filipino Channel (via cable), TFC Direct (direct-to-home satellite), TFCko (IPTV video on demand) and TFCnow internet TV. And just recently, SkyBroadband and Bayan DSL launched i Wantv!, a free internet service created to answer the growing demand of television entertainment. It incorporates some of ABS-CBNs top rating shows. [Link] As we continuously commit to the highest standards of performance and quality and deliver unrelenting service to Filipinos worldwide, we are opening our door to dynamic, competent, goal and results-oriented individuals looking for career growth and personal advancement like YOU. We believe that our people determine the success of our company. We hire and retain the best and invest in the development of our Human Resources. Here at ABS-CBN, everyone is encouraged to discover their potential and be the best they can be. Being a Kapamilya is about passion, dedication, hard work, loyalty, aspiring and doing the best, achieving world class standards and service. Be part of the team as we continuously bring the broadcast industry to the forefront, breaking barriers, innovating and pioneering program formats, enriching the lives of millions of Filipinos here and abroad and building communities with Filipino programs wherever they may be.
[Link] [Link] For (50) fifty years after introducing television to the Philippines, ABS-CBN remains poised to break new ground in the field of broadcasting and to face the challenge of the new millennium. Since the phenomenal success of its post-EDSA (1986) relaunched operations, your network has branch out in other industry-related endeavors. All the while fortifying its creative and technical expertise with cuttingedge technology. Now, in celebration of its golden years of unrelenting service to Filipinos worldwide, ABS-CBN opens its doors to dynamic, competent and goal-oriented individuals looking for career growth and personal advancement. ABS-CBN offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as internal and external training for employees. It also offers an intensive training program for employees who might be interested to try their skills in the field of entertainment thru Career Internship Program or CIP. Our people determine the future success of the company. We hire and retain the best and invest in the development of our human resources. Here in ABS-CBN, everyone is encouraged to discover their potentials and be the best they can be.
GMA Network, Inc. (Global Media Arts) is the leading free-to-air media broadcasting company in the Philippines. It is principally engaged in television and radio broadcasting, production of television programs for domestic and international audiences and other related businesses. The company (then known as Loreto F. de Hemedes, Inc.) started operating its radio station DZBB in 1950 through Robert Stewart, an American war correspondent, known to many as Uncle Bob. Eleven years later, on October 29, 1961, the company ventured into television and started operating TV Channel 7. In May 28, 1974, the company changed its name to Republic Broadcasting System, Inc. In the same year, Gilberto M. Duavit, Menardo R. Jimenez and Felipe L. Gozon took over the management of the station. [Link] The Associated Broadcasting Company (TV5) is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the Associated Broadcasting Company, which remains the legal name of the network. It is the third-oldest television network in the country and owned by MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., which is a fully-owned subsidiary of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company headed by businessman Manuel V. [Link] main TV stations DWET-TV, DWNB-TV and DWDZ-TV (digital) in Metro Manila. TV5 also operates radio stations,106.7 Dream FM and 92.3 News FM in Metro Manila. [Link]
[Link] The Philippinesis a celebrity-crazy country. This explains why majority of it's most well-known and recognizable faces are those of movie, Tv, and music stars. This could also explain the strong competition among Philippine Tv stations. If you look at the Philippines' roster of Tv stations, over 50% of their original shows are geared towards building the names of the celebrities they have under their wings. Appropriateness and suitability are thrown out the window. If you have a pretty face or a big name, you can do pretty much everything. Hosting? Check. Commercials? Check. Sing? Check. Do drama? Check. Filipino celebrities are a crowd of Supermen and Wonderwomen.
Fantasy Tv series are all the rage nowadays on Philippine Tv. Locally, these shows are referred to as fantaseryes. Tv producers have come up with their own versions of Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, etc. There is this one particular show called Alakdana where the heroine, a young and quite charming girl, has a well, scorpion's tail. I don't know if people actually liked watching this show. Don't ask me, I don't watch it.
Anyway, as the title of this article promised, here are the Philippine's current crop of Tv stations. 1) ABS-CBN They call themselves the Kapamilya Network and their supporters as kapamilyas. 2) GMA The Kapuso Network. 3) Tv5 The Kapatid Network. 4) Studio 23 The Kabarkada Network. This station is a subsidiary of ABS-CBN. 5) Qtv The ...... just call them Qtv. This station is a subsidiary of GMA. Here's to give you an idea of the types of shows these Philippine Tv stations offer. Mornings start with the typical morning variety shows. Noon time shows follow. Dancing girls. Prizes being given away. More dancing girls. More prizes being given away. Afternoon drama shows. The usual boy meets girl things. Or love triangles. These sort of things. Just boring stuff. Evening news. More drama shows. Here's when most of the fantaseryes come in. Late night news. Signing off. Yes, that's just about it. It gets a little bit more interesting on Saturdays and Sundays but the above is pretty much everything that makes Philippine television.
