Philippine Showbiz Today 17
July 8 - 21 , 2018
Philippine Showbiz Today 17
ABS-CBN ’ S YouTube Channel first to reach 10M subscribers in the Philippines , 3rd in Southeast Asia
Manila - ABS-CBN , the world ’ s leading Filipino media and entertainment company , continues to break new ground in the online world as its entertainment channel on YouTube has recently surpassed ten million subscribers , becoming the first-ever channel to do so in the country .
The channel is also one of the only three channels in Southeast Asia to have reached the milestone on the popular video-sharing platform , after Thai TV network Workpoint and Thai entertainment company GMM Grammy .
ABS-CBN Entertainment joined the eight-digit club on June 3 after five years of streaming program teasers and highlights , exclusive celebrity interviews and performances , updates about the network ’ s stars , and full episodes of Kapamilya teleseryes .
To recognize this milestone , ABS-CBN has been awarded by YouTube with the Diamond Creator Award , a silver-plated metal in the shape of the YouTube logo with a piece of crystal in the middle as the play button . It is given by YouTube to channels that pass ten million subscribers .
“ Ten million is not just a number to us , it is testament to the fact that our content transcends platforms , and our partnership with YouTube allows us to reach our Kapamilyas and give them access to the content that they
Local News
Surrey , B . C . – Tackling gang violence in Surrey was the priority at today ’ s release of the report on the Mayor ’ s Task Force on Gang Violence Prevention . Over 100 partners and guests gathered to hear about the action steps the City of Surrey is taking to prevent gang violence .
In addition to recommending enhanced police enforcement , an expanded gang exiting program and the launch of an Inadmissible Patrons Program , the Task Force is responding to the identified need for enhanced early interventions and stronger neighbourhood-based , culturally appropriate prevention programs . The Mayor highlighted that while the City will continue to show leadership on these issues , coordinated action and funding from the federal and provincial governments is essential .
“ Partnerships are key when addressing complex public safety issues and I commend the City for drawing people together ,” said Gordie Hogg , Member of Parliament for South Surrey – White Rock . “ The
The first Philippine-based channel to receive the Diamond Creator Award from YouTube
The unboxing of ABS-CBN ’ s YouTube Diamond Creator Award with ( L-R ) ABS-CBN Corporation officers : Digital Content Publishing Head Richard Reynante , President and CEO Carlo Katigbak , YouTube ’ s Pablo Mendoza , Chairman Mark Lopez , COO for Broadcast Cory Vidanes , and Integrated News Head Ging Reyes .
want . This feat also reassures us that we are on the right course in setting the company ’ s digital transformation , and we are more inspired than ever to produce content that serves different audiences with different needs and passions ,” said Elaine Uy-Casipit , OIC-head of ABS-CBN ’ s digital media division .
“ This is a historic milestone not only for ABS-CBN , but for the whole YouTube ecosystem in the Philippines . It is a testament to the strong partnership we have with ABS-CBN in supporting homegrown content and showcasing local talents to our platform ’ s global and engaged audiences . ABS-CBN ’ s success marks the rise of Filipino content and
I look forward to celebrating more Creator Awards from the Philippines ,” said Gautam Anand , YouTube Asia Pacific managing director .
“ ABS-CBN has long recognized the shifting landscape of digital media as well as the viewing behavior of the Filipino . With YouTube as our partner we have kept up with the evolving needs of our audience , especially of the elusive millennial market . And conversely , we as content producers gather as much insights for us to create and calibrate our multimedia offerings , and optimize as well the potential of YouTube ’ s dynamic video platform ,” said ABS-CBN digital content publishing head Richard Reynante .
Mayor ’ s Task Force on gang violence prevention report released
Federal Government is committed to supporting Surrey in their efforts to help stop the gang violence that is occurring in B . C . communities .”
“ I ’ d like to thank the City of Surrey and the Mayors Task Force for their important work toward preventing gun and gang violence and improving the quality of life for citizens in British Columbia ,” said Mike Farnworth , Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General . “ We ’ re proud to support their work and we ’ re committed to ensuring we provide the resources necessary to enable early interventions for our youth and support for those who seek to exit the gang lifestyle . Our government will continue to target gun and gang violence head-on and work with police agencies , anti-gang units and our federal partners to make sure our youth are knowledgeable and resilient , and that police have the tools and structure they need to prevent crime and disrupt organized crime groups .”
“ I ’ m extremely proud of how the Task Force members came together from across our community to systematically address this important issue and that our Federal and Provincial partners also see the value in this work ,” said Mayor Linda Hepner . “ What really surprised me as we conducted this review is how young children are when they begin to get involved in gangs . It is critical that we support our young people early to reduce the chances of them getting involved in the gang lifestyle .”
In October 2017 , Mayor Linda Hepner launched the Mayor ’ s
ABS-CBN ’ s leadership on YouTube boosts ABS-CBN ’ s transition into being an agile digital company with the biggest online presence among all media companies , and a growing list of digital properties that appeal to a wide array of audiences . Other facts : 1 . ABS-CBN Entertainment is also the most viewed local YouTube channel with over 15 billion lifetime views . Its ten most viewed videos include the escalator accident from the series “ Flordeliza ,” the lyric videos of the ABS-CBN Christmas station IDs 2017 and 2014 , the recording music video of the ABS-CBN Christmas station ID 2015 , the ABS- CBN Christmas station ID 2009 , and trending clips from “ Till I Met You ,” “ Tubig at Langis ,” “ Pasion de Amor ,” “ Dyesebel ,” and “ All of Me .”
2 . As of June 26 , the ABS-CBN Entertainment channel on YouTube has 10.4 million subscribers .
3 . Aside from ABS-CBN Entertainment , ABS-CBN also manages the country ’ s fifth most subscribed channel , ABS-CBN News , which has four million subscribers and recently passed three billion views .
4 . ABS-CBN ’ s top channels also include Star Cinema and Star Music , the most viewed and subscribed movie and music channels in the country . ●
- ABS-CBN Corp . Communications
Task Force on Gang Violence Prevention . The Task Force brought together 23 community partners with representatives from the provincial government , law enforcement , business community , school district , social service agencies , citizens and local media . ●
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