Time Warner Cable Adds No. 1 Philippine Network to Channel Line-ups in San Diego and Desert Cities
Date : Dec 18, 2009
December 16, 2009 -- Time Warner Cable recently added GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV to their current line-ups of cable programming for international audiences in San Diego and Desert Cities, including the greater Coachella Valley.
From parent company GMA Network, an industry leader in the Philippines, GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV offer the best in Philippine programming.
A 24-hour channel with award-winning program content geared toward Filipino viewers, GMA Pinoy TV is now being offered on Time Warner Cable’s San Diego lineup on channel 688 and on channel 858 on the company’s Desert Cities lineup. GMA Pinoy TV can be added to digital cable subscription for just $12.95 per month.
GMA Life TV is the second international of GMA Network, which offers targeted programming about lifestyle and special interests. The channel is available on Time Warner Cable’s San Diego lineup on channel 689 and on channel 859 on their Desert Cities lineup. GMA Life TV can be purchased with GMA Pinoy TV for $14.95 per month.
“Time Warner Cable is pleased to expand our international programming offerings and to offer the high-quality Philippine networks GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV and their award-winning shows to our customers,” said Bob Barlow, Regional Vice President of Operations for Time Warner Cable, San Diego/Desert Cities.
“We are honored that we would be able to bring joy to more Filipinos in San Diego and Palm Desert through our topnotch programming on Time Warner Cable,” said Joseph T. Francia, Head of GMA International. “The wide variety of award-winning, critically and commercially successful programming from GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV will be one way for Filipinos in the area to keep connected to their homeland, the Philippines.”
GMA Network, the parent company of GMA Life TV, has been broadcasting news and entertainment programs throughout the Philippines for 59 years. It has played a major role in revolutionizing Philippine television by pioneering many of the most innovative and trendsetting shows in the country. With balanced programming and quality entertainment, it has been a staple among Filipino viewers. Its news and public affairs programs have garnered global recognition as well. These include: the prestigious George Peabody Award, World Gold Medal as Best Newscast in the New York, five medals for its public affairs programs in the New York Festivals in 2008 (unprecedented in Philippine TV history), several awards at the 2008 and 2009 U.S. International Film and Video Festival, five world medals at the 2009 New York Festivals.
The fastest-growing Philippine channel, GMA Pinoy TV brings GMA Network’s programs that capture the hearts of Philippine viewers worldwide. Its award-winning and top-rated programs include:
24 Oras airs at 6:50 pm PDT (Weekdays)
GMA’s flagship news program delivers the biggest news of the last 24 hours. Anchored by Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco.
Eat Bulaga airs at 11:05 pm PDT (Weekdays)
The longest-running number one noontime variety show in the Philippines. Hosted by the well-loved triumvirate �“ Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon.
Bubble Gang airs at 6:40 pm PDT (Sunday)
The longest-running comedy/gag show in the Philippines. Topbilled by Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid.
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho airs at 7:15 pm PDT (Saturday)
A news-magazine program that features insightful stories that cover a wide range of topics. It also focuses on themes with human interest and socio-cultural relevance. Hosted by award-winning broadcast journalist Jessica Soho.
DARNA airs at 8:35pm PDT (Weekdays)
Darna �“ currently the hottest show in the Philippines �“ is the tale of everyone’s favorite Pinay superheroine. Battling evil as the brave and beautiful Darna is Marian Rivera, the Philippines’ Primetime Queen. Others in the cast are Mark Anthony Fernandez, Iwa Moto, Paolo Contis, Nadine Samonte, Alfred Vargas and Rufa Mae Quinto.
Programs featured on GMA Life TV include:
The Sweet Life airs at 7:45 pm PDT (Weekdays)
Hosted by Lucy Torres-Gomez, The Sweet Life guides viewers on anything and everything about living in style, including tips and the latest info on topics such as home decorating, fashion, entertainment, hobbies, leisure, and travel. Joining Lucy are comedienne and TV host Wilma Doesnt and The Sweet Life’s roving reporter Grace Lee.
Fashionistas by Heart airs at 5:50 pm PDT (Fridays)
No less than stylish screen sweetheart Heart Evangelista hosts Fashionistas by Heart, a show that’s all about getting glammed up and looking fierce and fabulous in the best, smartest way possible. Joining her in the show are two style spies, Jocas de Leon and Shinina Juban.
Chances Are airs at 9:15 pm PDT (Fridays)
Chances Are is a groundbreaking documentary show that dares to explore, examine, and explain mysterious events and miraculous occurrences week after week.
Catch all these shows and more only on GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV. To order, call Time Warner Cable now at 1-877-429-5681 or visit their website at www.timewarnercable.com
for more information. Program information is available at www.gmapinoytv.com and http://www.gmalifetv.com.
About GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV
GMA Pinoy TV is the first international channel of GMA Network, an industry leader in the Philippines, was launched in 2005. Now, the fastest growing and most requested Filipino channel abroad is available in the United States, Canada, 49 countries in Europe, 27 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Guam, Saipan, Papua New Guinea and the British Indian Ocean Territory of Diego Garcia.
In 2008, GMA Network continued the winning strategy of GMA PINOY TV by treating Filipinos abroad to a second serving of Filipino programs with another international channel, GMA LIFE TV. Initially available in (countries), GMA LIFE TV continues to make significant contributions in increasing GMA International subscribers with its exciting line-up of heart-warming and innovative programs that feature the Filipinos' lifestyle and interests above any other. GMA LIFE TV is currently available in (countries). Aside from the broad range of popular and award-winning programs that captivate the Filipino audience, GMA PINOY TV and GMA LIFE TV continue to attract attention across the globe because of the conscious efforts to promote GMA Network stars and shows by bringing over GMA personalities to meet Kapusos all over the world.
About Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable is the second-largest cable operator in the U.S., with technologically advanced, well-clustered systems located in five geographic areas �” New York State (including New York City), the Carolinas, Ohio, southern California (including Los Angeles) and Texas. Time Warner Cable serves more than 14 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data and voice services. Time Warner Cable Business Class offers a suite of phone, Internet, Ethernet and cable television services to businesses of all sizes. Time Warner Cable Media Sales, the advertising arm of Time Warner Cable, offers national, regional and local companies innovative advertising solutions that are targeted and affordable. More information about the services of Time Warner Cable is available at www.timewarnercable.com, www.twcbc.com and www.twcmediasales.com.
Date : Dec 18, 2009
December 16, 2009 -- Time Warner Cable recently added GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV to their current line-ups of cable programming for international audiences in San Diego and Desert Cities, including the greater Coachella Valley. From parent company GMA Network, an industry leader in the Philippines, GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV offer the best in Philippine programming.
A 24-hour channel with award-winning program content geared toward Filipino viewers, GMA Pinoy TV is now being offered on Time Warner Cable’s San Diego lineup on channel 688 and on channel 858 on the company’s Desert Cities lineup. GMA Pinoy TV can be added to digital cable subscription for just $12.95 per month.
GMA Life TV is the second international of GMA Network, which offers targeted programming about lifestyle and special interests. The channel is available on Time Warner Cable’s San Diego lineup on channel 689 and on channel 859 on their Desert Cities lineup. GMA Life TV can be purchased with GMA Pinoy TV for $14.95 per month.
“Time Warner Cable is pleased to expand our international programming offerings and to offer the high-quality Philippine networks GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV and their award-winning shows to our customers,” said Bob Barlow, Regional Vice President of Operations for Time Warner Cable, San Diego/Desert Cities.
“We are honored that we would be able to bring joy to more Filipinos in San Diego and Palm Desert through our topnotch programming on Time Warner Cable,” said Joseph T. Francia, Head of GMA International. “The wide variety of award-winning, critically and commercially successful programming from GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV will be one way for Filipinos in the area to keep connected to their homeland, the Philippines.”
GMA Network, the parent company of GMA Life TV, has been broadcasting news and entertainment programs throughout the Philippines for 59 years. It has played a major role in revolutionizing Philippine television by pioneering many of the most innovative and trendsetting shows in the country. With balanced programming and quality entertainment, it has been a staple among Filipino viewers. Its news and public affairs programs have garnered global recognition as well. These include: the prestigious George Peabody Award, World Gold Medal as Best Newscast in the New York, five medals for its public affairs programs in the New York Festivals in 2008 (unprecedented in Philippine TV history), several awards at the 2008 and 2009 U.S. International Film and Video Festival, five world medals at the 2009 New York Festivals.
The fastest-growing Philippine channel, GMA Pinoy TV brings GMA Network’s programs that capture the hearts of Philippine viewers worldwide. Its award-winning and top-rated programs include:
24 Oras airs at 6:50 pm PDT (Weekdays)
GMA’s flagship news program delivers the biggest news of the last 24 hours. Anchored by Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco.
Eat Bulaga airs at 11:05 pm PDT (Weekdays)
The longest-running number one noontime variety show in the Philippines. Hosted by the well-loved triumvirate �“ Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon.
Bubble Gang airs at 6:40 pm PDT (Sunday)
The longest-running comedy/gag show in the Philippines. Topbilled by Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid.
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho airs at 7:15 pm PDT (Saturday)
A news-magazine program that features insightful stories that cover a wide range of topics. It also focuses on themes with human interest and socio-cultural relevance. Hosted by award-winning broadcast journalist Jessica Soho.
DARNA airs at 8:35pm PDT (Weekdays)
Darna �“ currently the hottest show in the Philippines �“ is the tale of everyone’s favorite Pinay superheroine. Battling evil as the brave and beautiful Darna is Marian Rivera, the Philippines’ Primetime Queen. Others in the cast are Mark Anthony Fernandez, Iwa Moto, Paolo Contis, Nadine Samonte, Alfred Vargas and Rufa Mae Quinto.
Programs featured on GMA Life TV include:
The Sweet Life airs at 7:45 pm PDT (Weekdays)
Hosted by Lucy Torres-Gomez, The Sweet Life guides viewers on anything and everything about living in style, including tips and the latest info on topics such as home decorating, fashion, entertainment, hobbies, leisure, and travel. Joining Lucy are comedienne and TV host Wilma Doesnt and The Sweet Life’s roving reporter Grace Lee.
Fashionistas by Heart airs at 5:50 pm PDT (Fridays)
No less than stylish screen sweetheart Heart Evangelista hosts Fashionistas by Heart, a show that’s all about getting glammed up and looking fierce and fabulous in the best, smartest way possible. Joining her in the show are two style spies, Jocas de Leon and Shinina Juban.
Chances Are airs at 9:15 pm PDT (Fridays)
Chances Are is a groundbreaking documentary show that dares to explore, examine, and explain mysterious events and miraculous occurrences week after week.
Catch all these shows and more only on GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV. To order, call Time Warner Cable now at 1-877-429-5681 or visit their website at www.timewarnercable.com
for more information. Program information is available at www.gmapinoytv.com and http://www.gmalifetv.com.
About GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV
GMA Pinoy TV is the first international channel of GMA Network, an industry leader in the Philippines, was launched in 2005. Now, the fastest growing and most requested Filipino channel abroad is available in the United States, Canada, 49 countries in Europe, 27 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Guam, Saipan, Papua New Guinea and the British Indian Ocean Territory of Diego Garcia.
In 2008, GMA Network continued the winning strategy of GMA PINOY TV by treating Filipinos abroad to a second serving of Filipino programs with another international channel, GMA LIFE TV. Initially available in (countries), GMA LIFE TV continues to make significant contributions in increasing GMA International subscribers with its exciting line-up of heart-warming and innovative programs that feature the Filipinos' lifestyle and interests above any other. GMA LIFE TV is currently available in (countries). Aside from the broad range of popular and award-winning programs that captivate the Filipino audience, GMA PINOY TV and GMA LIFE TV continue to attract attention across the globe because of the conscious efforts to promote GMA Network stars and shows by bringing over GMA personalities to meet Kapusos all over the world.
About Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable is the second-largest cable operator in the U.S., with technologically advanced, well-clustered systems located in five geographic areas �” New York State (including New York City), the Carolinas, Ohio, southern California (including Los Angeles) and Texas. Time Warner Cable serves more than 14 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data and voice services. Time Warner Cable Business Class offers a suite of phone, Internet, Ethernet and cable television services to businesses of all sizes. Time Warner Cable Media Sales, the advertising arm of Time Warner Cable, offers national, regional and local companies innovative advertising solutions that are targeted and affordable. More information about the services of Time Warner Cable is available at www.timewarnercable.com, www.twcbc.com and www.twcmediasales.com.
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