The adventures of Starla and Buboy are coming to an end this Friday.

First aired on October 7, 2019, Starla stars Jana Agoncillo as the title role, who aims to grant enough good wishes to become a fully fledged wishing star. This is Judy Anne Santos’ comeback series after 4 years.

The series made an immediate impact, scoring an average of 12-15% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM) throughout its entire run, and consistently defeated The Gift. And like The General’s Daughter, it dethroned the longest-running Ang Probinsyano as the highest rating primetime series in a few episodes. Despite an impressive performance, the series will only have a total of 70 episodes by Friday, mainly because it is considered a Christmas special.

Knowing that family-oriented fantasy is one of Dreamscape’s strengths, Starla adds up to its list. What kept viewers get hooked to the series is its heart-warming story…

2019 has come to a close, and so is this decade. Previously, we traveled back to 2009 and discussed this year’s Top 10 radio-related events. Before we flip to another decade, we will discuss the decade’s Top 10 events which changed the landscape of Philippine Radio.

1. Evolution of News & Music on FM

104.7 Brigada News FM

Brigada News FM in General Santos & Radyo5 in Manila are among the pioneers of introducing AM programming to FM. Brigada News FM, which went on air on October 2009, aired a balanced mix of news, talk & music, while Radyo5, which went on the air on November 2010, aired a majority of news & talk.

Radyo5 (TV5)

The success of these stations caused a number of local radio stations to adopt their format, notably Magnum Radio in Cagayan de Oro, Zagitszit News FM in Legazpi. Even Radyo Bandera & Muews…

2019 will be closing in a few days. 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 2009. For this part, we will discuss the Top 10 radio-related events in Metro Manila (and other key cities).

1. Mellow goes All Hits

Mellow 94.7 (FBS)

At the start of this year, Mellow 94.7 axed some of its programming, including its 90s program Decade. As a result, it added the 90s to its regular playlist, hence expanded its Adult Top 40 format.

Last July, it launched an all-Weekend show, airing Easy Listening music from the 70s, 80s & 90s, called Straight from the Heart. It resembles that of the format during the Mellow Touch era.

2. Like goes Lite (and back to Retro)

Lite FM 105.9 (Bright Star)

Last July 24, Like…

Back in early February 2018, TAPE pulled the plug on The Lola’s Beautiful Show in order to stay away from competing with hit series Sana Dalawa Ang Puso. This was the last TAPE-produced show in the late mornings. As a result, Kapuso Movie Festival was aired later than usual.

A month later, GMA decided to venture once again into the late mornings by attempting to take advantage of Sana Dalawa Ang Puso. However, this is not their first time producing dramas in the late mornings. Here are the 5 post-TAPE shows which made little impact in the late mornings.

Ang Forever Ko’y Ikaw

(March 12 – May 4, 2018)

Ang Forever Ko’y Ikaw involves the lives of Ginny & Lance (portrayed by Camille Prats & Neil Ryan Sese respectively), two single parents who are still stuck in their past, but are hoping to fall in love once again. Their…

After 4 years on the air, Sunday PinaSaya will bid goodbye.

Sunday Pinasaya (APT/GMA)

Sunday PinaSaya debuted last August 2, 2015 as a replacement to the ill-fated Sunday All Stars. The latter was unable to dominate over long-time rival ASAP, despite a number of reformats. As a result, GMA decided to take a different path & partnered with APT Entertainment to create a comedy variety show.

The show is top-billed by Ai Ai de las Alas, Marian Rivera, Gladys Guevarra, Boobsie Wonderland, Barbie Forteza, Julie Anne San Jose, Andre Paras, Ruru Madrid, Jerald Napoles & Pekto, and includes Eat Bulaga mainstays Alden Richards, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Ryzza Mae Dizon & Kim Last, and Bubble Gang mainstays, Valeen Montenegro & Lovely Abella, among others.

The variety show became an instant hit in 2 weeks. And ASAP answered by putting a segment for comedy sketches, which was abandoned months…

2019 is about to end 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. This year’s PRR is divided into 3 parts. For this part, we’ll travel back to 10 years ago, that is 2009. We’ll discuss the 9 stations which either made its debut or met its demise.

1. iFM gets new slogan

March: After years I! FM adapted a new slogan Sa iFM, Sigurado Enjoy Ka!.

2. Campus Radio’s Online Return

Campus Radio Online (CTTO)

March 21: Campus Radio returned on air, albeit as an internet station. John Hendrix & The Triggerman manned the station.

3. From WRock to Easy Rock

96.3 Easy Rock (MBC)

May 19: 96.3 WRock in Manila changed its name to Easy Rock months after it was acquired by Manila Broadcasting Company and adapted a new slogan

Christmas is a few weeks away, but ABSCBN will add some thrill to it with The Haunted.

The upcoming miniseries stars Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao, Denise Laurel & Queenzy Calma. Shaina & Denise were part of The Better Half, where they portrayed as rivals. This marks the third post-Wansapanataym  series.

The Haunted revolves around the couple Aileen (Shaina) and Jordan (Jake), whose relationship strained when their daughter Angel (Queenzy) went into an accident which leaves her in a coma for two years. After realizing how devoted and remorseful Jordan is, Aileen rekindles her relationship with him just in time for Angel’s full recovery. However, their relationship will be put to the test again as the ghost of a scorned woman (Denise) starts to haunt them. This puts Aileen to a challenge against the spirit who wants to claim her husband and child because of a dark secret in their…

Parasite Island will end its run this Sunday. But, the battle between the people & parasites are still on a roll.

First aired on September 8, 2019, Parasite Island involves the lives of the Salvacion family in El Cuerpo, an island where a legend about mysterious, invasive and parasitic leeches which turn people into zombies lives. This marked Rafael Rosell’s 1st series on ABSCBN after 7 years and former PBB Otso housemate Kaori Oinuma’s acting debut.

The series scored an average of 10-11% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM) and usually won over Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko. Overall, it will conclude after 13 episodes.

What kept viewers get hooked to the series is its infectious, yet interesting story involving a different type of zombies. Not to mention Kaori’s potential in acting. Parasite Island maintained the success its predecessor Hiwaga ng Kambat took off, knowing its plotline which isn’t usually…

2 years ago today, Kambal, Karibal made its debut on primetime TV.

Kambal, Karibal starred Bianca Umali & Pauline Mendoza as twins, along with the former’s partner Miguel Tanfelix & Kyline Alcantara. Carmina Villaroel & Alfred Vargas portrayed as the twins’ real parents. Jean Garcia & Gardo Versoza, on a special participation role, portrayed as the twins’ adopted parents. Also part of the series were Marvin Agustin, Jeric Gonzales, Cruzita Salcedo & Sheree.

OVERVIEW

Kambal, Karibal tells the story of twins Crisanta & Criselda, who were adopted during their infancy. Criselda dies due to a rare disease and remains a spirit who only appears visible to Crisanta. Their relationship starts to fall apart when they both fall in love with Diego, their childhood friend. The rivalry between them builds up when their mother’s affections are focused on Crisanta.

Throughout its run, the series exposed a handful of plot twists:

1. Criselda’s…