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Boy Abunda (cropped)
Eugenio "Boy" Romerica Abunda Jr. (; born October 29, 1961) is a Filipino television presenter, publicist, and talent manager. Known as the "King of Talk", Abunda has presented several talk shows centered on the Philippine entertainment industry. On GMA, he co-presented ''Show & Tell'' (1994–1995) and ''Startalk'' (1995–1999). After transferring to ABS-CBN, he hosted ''The Buzz'' (1999–2015), ''Kontrobersyal'' (2003–2006), ''Homeboy'' (2005–2007), ''The Bottomline with Boy Abunda'' (2009–2020), and ''Tonight with Boy Abunda'' (2015–2020). He partnered with Kris Aquino in hosting ''Boy & Kris'' (2007–2009), '' SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon'' (2009–2011), and ''Aquino & Abunda Tonight'' (2014–2015). After the ABS-CBN shutdown, he returned to GMA to host ''Fast Talk with Boy Abunda'' (2023–present). In the PMPC Star Awards for Television, he has been inducted to the Hall of Fame for having won Best Celebrity Talk Show Host eleven times while ''Tonight with Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borongan
Borongan, officially the City of Borongan (Waray: ''Siyudad han Borongan''; fil, Lungsod ng Borongan), is a 1st class component city and capital of the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 71,961 people. It is also nicknamed as the "City of the Golden Sunrise/Sunshine" and aspiring to be the "King City of the East". Its cityhood was settled by the Supreme Court of the Philippines when it decided with finality on April 12, 2007, the constitutionality of its city charter, Republic Act 9394, which conferred upon and elevated the status of the municipality of Borongan into a component city of the province of Eastern Samar. Etymology Pronounced ''bo-róng-gan'', the name Borongan was taken from the local word "''borong''", which in the Waray-Waray language means " fog". The mountainous terrains surrounding Borongan is covered by a heavy veil of fog which can usually be seen during the cold and raining seasons and in the ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal Controversy
The ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy is a national dispute in the Philippines regarding the renewal of the congressional franchise that would have allowed Philippine media network ABS-CBN to continue broadcasting. Disputes between the government of President Rodrigo Duterte and ABS-CBN arose on the terms and conditions of the franchise renewal agreement. Amid the controversy, the Congress of the Philippines, country's legislature, was unable to renew the franchise before its expiration date. The congressional franchise expired on May 4, 2020, as the Philippines was dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon. The next day, exercising constitutional powers, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) then issued a cease-and-desist order demanding ABS-CBN to cease all of its free TV and radio broadcasting immediately. ABS-CBN complied with the government order and shut down all of its radio stations and free tele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aquino & Abunda Tonight
''Aquino & Abunda Tonight'' is a Philippine primetime entertainment news program broadcast by ABS-CBN, hosted by Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda. It aired weeknights from 10:00pm to 10:15pm (Philippine Standard Time) on the network's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block. The show also serves as a reunion for the host tandem three years after they did '' SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon''. Timeslot change In July 2015, the show moved to a later time slot at 10:45pm Philippine Standard Time to exchange time slots with '' Pinoy Big Brother: 737''. Format A run-down of daily top stories, with topics raging from entertainment, lifestyle and politics. The program promises to deliver its segments "from layman's point of view", and with perspectives on how certain issues can affect viewers' daily lives. Hosts Final hosts * Kris Aquino * Boy Abunda Guest hosts * Toni Gonzaga * Alex Gonzaga * Judy Ann Santos Cancellation 2015: New show of Boy Abunda as a host In September 2015, Aquino announced he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showbiz News Ngayon
''SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon'' (''SNN: Showbiz News Now/Today'') is a Philippine television entertainment news broadcasting show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Anchored by Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino, it premiered on February 16, 2009 on the network's Primetime Bida line-up replacing ''Pinoy Fear Factor''. The show concluded on September 9, 2011, with Abunda and Bianca Gonzalez as its final anchors. It was replaced by ''Nasaan Ka, Elisa?'' on its timeslot. Format The show begins with a news segment identified as the topic of the evening's poll question, which home viewers can vote for through text messaging. The results of the informal poll is revealed at the end of the show. On its first year, a new segment, "Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot," was introduced. It aims to answer showbiz questions taken from Twitter and Facebook followers of the show on or before the show ends. Cast Main anchors * Boy Abunda * Bianca Gonzalez Reporters * Mario Dumaual * Gretchen Fullido * Cesca Litton * Ginger C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boy & Kris
''Boy & Kris'' was a Philippine morning talk and lifestyle show of ABS-CBN premiered on July 2, 2007. The show is hosted by Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino aired on weekday mornings. On February 13, 2009, it aired its final episode and it was replaced by ''Ruffa & Ai''. Topics on the show ranges from personal concerns like relationships, finance and health concerns as well and other related matters. ''"Boy is the information source and the objective in your face analyst who will approach any topic or issue squarely, whereas Kris is the opinionated other who will give an emotional tug to any issue or concern. Together, they are the yin and yang of morning talk to serve as the devil's advocate to one another and to provide a healthy balance of discussion items," said ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Louie Andrada.'' Early January, there are rumors that ABS-CBN will move the talk show to a night timeslot. The hosts confirmed this news, as their talk show will be replaced by Ruffa & Ai to be ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kris Aquino
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (born February 14, 1971), professionally known as Kris Aquino (), is a Filipino television host, actress, producer, socialite and businesswoman. Dubbed as Philippine's "Queen of All Media", Aquino has hosted numerous talk shows and game shows, starred in several films and television series, and currently making waves in the social media platform. She is the youngest daughter of the assassinated Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. and the late President Corazon Aquino, who served as the 11th President of the Philippines. Her brother Benigno Aquino III served as the 15th President of the Philippines from 2010 until 2016. Her debut film appearance was in '' Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo'' and was also known for her roles in horror films '' Feng Shui'' and '' Sukob'', which was the highest-grossing Filipino film of 2006. She is also widely known as a top celebrity product endorser and a philanthropist who advocates for lupus awareness, children's rights, L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonight With Boy Abunda
''Tonight with Boy Abunda'' (also known as TWBA) is a Philippine late-night talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN, hosted by Boy Abunda. The program premiered on September 28, 2015, and airs every weeknights from 10:55PM to 11:10PM on the network's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block. It also airs worldwide via TFC. It serves as a transitional show after Kris Aquino's departure from their previous show '' Aquino & Abunda Tonight'' citing schedule conflicts, political reality and health reasons. The show eventually did not go back on-air as Boy Abunda returned to GMA Network on December 15, 2022. Format Similar to its predecessor, the show gives a run-down of daily top stories with topics raging from showbiz, lifestyle, homosexuality and politics, with the promise to deliver its segments "from layman's point of view", and with perspectives on how certain issues can affect viewers' daily lives. Host * Boy Abunda Segments * ''Life Line'' * ''Hot Seat'' * ''Fast Talk'' * ''Golden Mirror'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bottomline With Boy Abunda
''The Bottomline with Boy Abunda'' was a Philippine current affairs-talk-reality show, hosted by Boy Abunda, which premiered on November 28, 2009, and aired every Saturday night on ABS-CBN. From May 2, 2020, the show has been temporarily suspended airings due to the temporary closure of ABS-CBN because of the cease and desist order of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), following the expiration of the network's 25-year franchise granted in 1995. The show eventually did not go back on-air as Boy Abunda returned to GMA Network on December 15, 2022. Host * Boy Abunda Awards * 2010-2011 PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Public Affairs Program" & "Best Public Affairs Program Host" (Boy Abunda) * Asian Television Awards 2011 (Best Talk Show - Winner) The Bottomline with Boy Abunda * 2013 UPLB Gandingan Awards "Most Development-Oriented Talk show" & "Best Talk show Host" (Boy Abunda) * 2015 PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Public Affairs Program" * 2016 PM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kontrobersyal
''Kontrobersyal'' ( en, Controversial) is a Philippine news journal hosted by Boy Abunda on ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under L ... that aired from May 10, 2003 to 2006. External linksBoy Abunda, the King of Talk - Official Website ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs shows ABS-CBN original programming Philippine television talk shows 2003 Philippine television series debuts 2006 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
