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TV5 to begin broadcasting in HD this April

Kapatids will be getting an enhanced viewing experience this April. On March 21, 2023, TV5 formally announced the forthcoming launch of its high-definition channel on Cignal TV and other pay TV providers in the country. TV5 HD, as it will be called, launches on April Fools’ Day, April 1, 2023. But wary not as this […]

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PLDT to acquire Sky’s broadband business; Sky Cable to close down

This deal will see PLDT increase its broadband subscriber base, as well as the closure of Sky Cable’s pay TV operations. On Thursday, March 16, 2023, PLDT and ABS-CBN Corporation announced through separate disclosures at the Philippine Stock Exchange a sale-and-purchase agreement that would see the former acquire 100% of the latter’s subsidiary Sky Cable […]

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TAPE to reformat ‘Eat Bulaga’

One of the rumors has been proven true. Dapitan Mayor Bullet Jalosjos, son of TAPE (Television and Prodiction Exponents), Inc. Chairman Romeo Jalosjos, said in an interview with PEP, that they will “present a new format [for Eat Bulaga] as agreed upon by the executives soon.” Jalosjos, meanwhile, also denied rumors that they have talked […]

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‘Juan major issue for all’: Eat Bulaga reportedly facing an internal crisis

The crisis is said to be triggered by the removal of a top figure in the program. Remember the ‘Juan For All, All For Juan’ sub-segment ‘Problem Solving’ on noontime show Eat Bulaga? Perhaps, that title is apt for them to do over what is being reported about the program. In recent days, several publications […]

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‘Goodbye, crop!’: GMA Network enters new era by broadcasting in 16:9 starting Monday

Finally. In a short plug on Friday evening, GMA Network officially announced its transition to broadcasting in 16:9 widescreen display format. The change will affect its local and international channels beginning Monday, February 27, 2023. These channels are GMA, GTV, Heart of Asia, I Heart Movies, Pinoy Hits, and Hallypop in the Philippines. For international […]

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PNR to stop ops for 5 years; LRT-1 defective pantograph affects commuters during morning rush hour

Here is a quick round-up of the news stories that made it to Trendrod. PNR to stop operations for 5 years while NSCR is being built The Department of Transportation said yesterday that they are looking into the possibility of closing down the Philippine National Railways line from Malabon to Calamba to allow the construction […]

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Manila airport security under fire due to viral ENHYPEN video

ENHYPEN was recently in Manila for a three-day sold-out concert. A viral video involving staff at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) made rounds on social media today. The video, which was posted on TikTok, sees a security staff allegedly breaking protocol by filming the procedure and displaying “unprofessional behavior” while handling departing Korean artists, […]

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‘Unbreak My Heart’ officially breaks decades-long network wars

The series is the first collaboration drama between media giant GMA and ABS-CBN, together with top Asian streaming platform Viu. In a rare occurrence on Philippine TV, the giant media institutions GMA and ABS-CBN join forces with Viu to deliver a new series. In an announcement today, January 23, 2023, the three partners have announced […]

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Trendrod Summary: January 1, 2023

The headlines making news on New Year’s Day, 2023. Philippine air space shut down as Air Navigation System experience technical glitches Due to technical glitches on the nationwide Air Navigation System, the Philippine Air Space was temporarily shut down this afternoon. Cause for the error is still being investigated at the moment. As of 4pm, […]

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SIM Card Registration, umarangkada na; aberya, sumalubong sa unang araw

Simula ngayong araw, required na ang pagpaparehsitro ng SIM card. Nagsimula na ngayong araw ang Nationwide SIM Card Registration program, kung saan ni-rerequire ang mga taong may SIM na iparehistro ang kanilang detalye upang patuloy na magamit ang mga ito. Ngunit, sa unang araw pa lang, aberya na ang inabot ng nga nais magparehistro, dahil […]