MTV . . . . where are you?

[pink_key01]

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Just wondering why MTV is not on local TV and also on cable TV?

[jugs_06]

really? that's cool.

[rj325]

ngano cool man? na wala gani. hehehe

[Bahalina-boy]

Naa cguro technical problem.
nawala mansad na sa una pero nibalik raman pila ka adlaw.

[cebugdev]

wla na btaw ang mtv sa cable ug sa local

[tagatisa]

ask cable operator basin na transfer ug lain channel

[tingkagol]

abs-cbn bought it off all local cable networks.

true.

[pink_key01]

abs-cbn bought it off all local cable networks.

true.

Hello MTV addicts. Unsa man channel MTV sa cable ron?

[diem]

@pinkey_01, This is to answer your question and for all those who wonder...

MTV Philippines to return this summer

By YUGEL LOSORATA

Eleven days after the reported official closure of MTV Philippines, the top guy from the Filipino company is now poised to determine the future of the music channel in the country by stating that local MTV will be back this March.

In a phone interview with the Manila Bulletin, Francis Lumen, Chairman and CEO of All Youth Channel, Inc., said that the closure is but temporary and the reason behind is that, "Viacom, MTV’s mother company in New York, already decided to allow a local company to solely take hold of the channel’s programming."

He further explained, "The joint venture between NBC and MTV Philippines has ceased to exist. All Youth Channel, Inc. is now charge of MTV Philippines and we’re re–launching the new–look local MTV by March this year."

This has cleared the question as to the fate of MTV Philippines after officially closing on the midnight of January 1. Currently, the channel airs MTV shows from Singapore with foreign VJs at the helm.

"It is argued that a local entity can do a better programming because it would know what the market needs and wants," Lumen stressed. He disclosed that the new management is thinking of retaining some of the programs aired by the previous one, as well as introducing newer shows. All are just in the talks, so to speak.

Same is true as for the fate of regular VJs Marc Abaya, Cindy Kurleto, and KC Montero. They may all return to their much–loved job by March or some new faces will appear in their place. An earlier interview on Abaya revealed that the band vocalist still hopes to have his duty back, if given the chance.

MTV’s last big event before its surprising closure was December’s MTV Music Summit participated in by numerous solo artists and bands.

The updated online encyclopedia Wikipedia put that, "After seven years of partnership with NBC, MTV Philippines was reunited with MTV SEAsia and MTV Channel 41 had been closed on midnight of Jan. 1, 2007."

A MORE MATURE MTV

Local MTV and music fans reacted affectedly to the said closure and considered it as real bad news. Many argued that without the local shows on MTV, Pinoy artists in general have lost a big venue to appear on, making it extra difficult exposure-wise since they would have to find for their doors via MTV’s rival channels.

"There is no cause for alarm now. We only have to wait until March and we are guaranteeing more shows catering to Filipino audience and music. We’re also going to produce more concerts," assured the noted radio man.

All Youth Channel, Inc. will also soon open a music channel set to tap the more mature audience of 25–45 age bracket.

Online Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR2007011184303.html

[francoise07]

thanx for the info. dude!. :mrgreen: