Regie Bautista Appointed Senior VP at GMA Network
The Philippines' GMA Network has promoted Regie Bautista to the role of Senior Vice President for Corporate Strategic Planning and Business Development.
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Rhiana Whitson Named Tasmanian Journalist of the Year
ABC state political reporter Rhiana Whitson has been named Tasmanian Journalist Of The Year for her news-breaking reporting exposing widespread issues in the state’s health system.
ESPN Reaches Global KBO League Agreement
ESPN has reached an agreement with Eclat Media Group regarding the KBO League – South Korea’s most popular sports league – to exclusively televise, in English, regular-season games throughout Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean (including the Dominican Republic), Europe, Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia.
CNBC Remains Top Business News Brand in Asia
CNBC International has retained its title as the top business and financial multi-platform news brand across Asia, new data published the Ipsos Affluent Asia survey shows.
Warner Music Partners with Ziiki Media
Warner Music has partnered with Ziiki Media, a music aggregator, distributor and production house that is rapidly expanding its presence in the Indian market.
Bauer Acquisition of Pacific Magazines Described as “Callous”
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance has described Bauer Media's acquisition of Pacific Magazines and its subsequent announcement on job losses as callous.
Radio Host Cornelio Pepino Shot Dead in Philippines
Radio host Cornelio Pepino, also popularly known as Rex Cornelio, was gunned down by two men on motorcycles in Dumaguete City at 8:45pm on May 5.
Philippines Broadcaster ABS-CBN Forced Off Air
Philippines Broadcaster ABS-CBN has been forced off the air after the Country's National Telecommunications Commission refused to renew its broadcasting licence.
ABS-CBN’s “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” Raises P350 Million
ABS-CBN's “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign has already raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro Manila and nearby provinces affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).