The fight of the triplets against the fake clan continues as Prima Donnas enters its final week.

Prima Donna’s Final Week (GMA Drama)

First aired on August 19, 2019, Prima Donnas stars Jillian Ward, Althea Ablan & Sofia Pablo as triplets facing challenges involving family secrets, grudging relatives, and an endless pursuit of real identity. This marks the first time for Althea and Sofia to bag leading roles.

When it first premiered, its rival Kadenang Ginto was the highest rating daytime series. Despite performing well with an average of 6-7% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM), Prima Donnas was still 2-3% short of the rival. By the time Kadenang Ginto lost steam in the middle of October 2019, the series started pushing the former to the limit. By late November, it took over as the highest rating daytime series, paving way for the resurgence of Afternoon Prime. From then on, it…

One said that OML is the new OMG. GMA’s Public Affairs division has notoriously proved its worth when it comes to theme-based romantic comedy. This time, they will tackle about money problems with Owe My Love.

The upcoming series stars Lovi Poe and Benjamin Alves. They were previously paired in movies Guni Guni and Sana Dati, as well as Beautiful Strangers. They will be joined by Leo Martinez, Jackie Lou Blanco and Wynwyn Marquez.

Weekday line-up of Eagle FM 95.5 (EBC)

The start of a new year sees a new station in the metro soaring high. That is Eagle FM 95.5 airing a Classic Hits format with the slogan Where the Classic Hits Never End. It is manned by former DM DJs Richard (of DZEC and DZMM) Toni (of WRR/Tambayan/MOR 101.9), and Pinas FM mainstays Nick Jagger, Peachy and Harted.

THE END OF PINAS FM

On December 29, 2020, 95.5 dropped the Pinas FM branding and its all-OPM format it carried for 6 years, and switched to a Classic Hits format. It was the same time Richard returned to the station after his 11-year stint with DZMM, where he hosted Yesterday and Moonlight Serenade. A week prior, its DJs had their final broadcast.

On January 20, the station adopted the Eagle FM branding. Some of its DJs had their guesting…

2020 is coming to a close. But before we bid goodbye to this year, here is a look back at what happened in the world of Philippine Radio. Previously, we traveled back to 2010. For this part, we will discuss the Top 10 radio-related events in the country.

1. Radio in Pandemic

When ECQ was implemented at the middle of March, a lot of stations had to reduce its broadcast hours. A handful of stations went off the air in the middle of the pandemic, such as 103.5 K-Lite, and are yet to announce if they’ll go back on air this coming new year. Even jocks and personalities took a break from radio until places were downgraded to GCQ status. Some of them resorted to a work from home mode.

2. ABSCBN’s Post-radio Era

On the evening of May 5, ABSCBN’s Radyo Patrol and My Only Radio stations went off…

2020 will be closing in a week. But before we bid goodbye to this year, here is a look back at what happened in the world of Philippine Radio. For this part, we’ll travel back to 10 years ago, that is 2010. We’ll discuss the 10 stations which either made its debut or met its demise.

1. WRock Out

WRock Online

May 1: After 2 and a half years online, WRock Online ceased its broadcast due to streaming difficulties. It was announced on its Facebook page a few days prior. One of its former DJs became part of Radyo5 later that year.

2. Inquirer Ventures Into Radio

DZIQ (Inquirer)

May 10: The Philippine Daily Inquirer ventured into radio. It took over 990 AM’s operations and launched it as Radyo Inquirer 990 with the call letters DZIQ. Though it first went on air online just in time for the 2010 elections…

The Philippine Adaptation of Descendants Of The Sun is on its final week. But the battle between the AFP and the Philippine Revolutionary Group remains on a roll amid two unexpected love affairs.

Descendants Of The Sun’s Final Week (GMA Drama)

First aired on February 10, Descendants Of The Sun stars Dingdong Dantes as Lucas, the captain of the AFP, and Jennylyn Mercado as Maxine, a military doctor, who face both personal and professional struggles in the middle of a hefty battle. Their paths crossed and they fell in love with each other. They are joined by Rocco Nacino and Jasmine Curtis-Smith.

The series initially averaged within 9-11% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM), and came close to beating Make It With You. By the start of March, it switched timeslots with the underachieving Anak Ni Waray vs. Anak Ni Biday, becoming Ang Probinsyano’s 16th challenger (and…

10 years ago today, another masa station was launched at the start of the decade with 107.5 Win Radio. Believe me or not, Win is pronounced NU backwards.

THE END OF THE LEGEND

By early October 2010, news broke out that NU 107 would change formats the following month. The reason behind it was that the station needs to earn more money. It was later confirmed at the final NU Rock Awards.

Upon NU 107’s final broadcast on November 7, it was revealed that Manny Luzon, through ZimZam Management, took over the station’s operations. Luzon stated that one “can’t serve one menu all day”.

Luzon used to work with DZMB, which later on became Love Radio. He later on set up Energy FM under UBSI in the mid 90s and was head of the radio network until he left in early 2010.

A WINNER WAS BORN

On November 9…

Radyo5’s 10th Anniversary (News5)

10 years ago today, around 8 months after TV5’s relaunch, Radyo5 92.3 News FM was launched under TV5’s News5 department. And it has gone through a lot of changes throughout its run.

U92’S DEMISE

By late August 2010, news broke that U92 would end soon and TV5 would take over the station. On October 1, U92’s 1st anniversary, the station switched to automated music, airing oldies music along with a stinger voiced by Martin Andanar. (I can’t remember what he said.)

LAUNCH TIME

On November 8 at 4am, Radyo5 was officially launched. Andanar first went on air with his program Andar Ng Mga Balita. Aside from that, its initial Weekday line-up consisted of:

• 5am: Balita Alas Singko sa Radyo5
• 5:30am: Hook-up of TV5’s Good Morning Club
• 8am: Punto Asintado, hosted by Cheryl Cosim and Erwin Tulfo
• 10am: Isyu, hosted by Raffy Tulfo and Nina Taduran…

ABSCBN takes Family Drama to another level with Bagong Umaga.

The upcoming series stars Heaven Peralejo, Barbie Imperial, Michelle Vito, Tony Labrusca, Yves Flores and Kiko Estrada. This marks Heaven’s first time in her lead role, as well as Kiko’s first leading role in the network.

Bagong Umaga tells the story of six people from different backgrounds. Upon their birth, their parents had bitter encounter at a hospital, with one of them as its owner. As they cross paths, they become friends. However, conflicts and secrets of their families also arise.

Joining the cast of Bagong Umaga are Keempee de Leon, Cris Villanueva, Nikki Valdez, Sunshine Cruz, Glydel Mercado, Richard Quan, Bernadette Allyson, Rio Locsin, Moi Bien and Ali Abinal. The series, which is under RGE Drama Unit, is directed by Paco Sta. Maria and Carlo Artillaga.

The series was originally known as Cara Y Cruz, with Julia…

After former ABSCBN News talent Ted Failon’s move to TV5 via Radyo5 last month, Kornia Sanchez follows suit through Brightlight Productions. She also brought her program Rated K along with her.

Rated K started on May 2004 and, months later, found itself going head-to-head with GMA’s Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho for years. After it waved the white flag on the latter, it was moved on an earlier timeslot. After ABSCBN was denied a franchise, the show became one of the casualties of the network, with Korina moving it online and bringing her staff along with her.

Rated K is now Rated Korina and is co-produced with Brightlight Productions. It will still deliver the same worthy stories like before. Another chapter awaits this long running news magazine show come Saturday afternoon.