Arnell Ignacio for “Arnelli In Da Haus”

Arnell Ignacio has been a staple on afternoon shows, comedy stints as he’s one of the most entertaining guys in this country. He’s bringing to the table a little more than laughs as he gets to invite you into his new home called “Arnelli In Da Haus!”, a one of a kind magazine show that talks about government service. Aside from the usual human interest interviews, he’s going to also do moderation between government offices and regular joes in his segment “Imbyerdegador” and also give guides to government services with “Step Brother” and “PaPromo” which will delve into new government services. They will also include government success stories via “Happy 2 Serb”, also “Like Mo Siya” to feature awesome government employees and his editorial commentary via “Dear Mamser” where he’ll be giving more personal takes on government matters.

Arnell says “We have made this to inform people, so they would know how they would be helped by the government. Unfortunately Government people are not made for the camera but they are very nervous. People assume they can do it, they are not superhumans who can explain things so we are taking the time to do that and be understood in layman’s terms. It’s non political, our goal is to solve things, to be with the people in immediate need for help, to provide help so they could get the service they need by understanding the procedures, to lessen unnecessary stuff that lengthen time doing it. I love my job in the government, it is mixed, it is too hard to swim in the beurocracy and ill fated processes in the government. Let us ask the right questions, we want to address these because we think it’s just a misunderstanding sometimes. The solutions of the government are too sophisticated in a simple problem of an ordinary person, it’s a huge difference. I am very passionate about these things, I will talk about it quite lengthy.”

His fun and witty ways to talk about very serious matters in government service might prove to be a good formula to split the gap between private companies, people and government service. “Arnelli In The Haus” will show on IBC 13 starting this Thursday August 22 at 8:30PM.

IBC 13 Reboots Travel Show COOLTURA

Looks like IBC 13 is changing their lineup of shows and it has already started about two months ago. This time, they’re doing a reboot on the show called “COOLTURA” a play on words from culture and making it cool. It’s got two hosts Kevin Lapena and Kris Tiffany Janson, one travel media pro and the other a beauty queen (Bb. Pilipinas 2014). It will premiere on April 30, 2019 and will be also streamed via the IBC 13 Facebook page.

Here’s our interview with the two new hosts:

Kevin Lapena added “Once we get our footing on how we work on the show, we might include things that are documentary style. Ideally we would have something like that. Our first feature is Tinipak, a destination in Tanay Rizal. We have shot 4, it’s going to be in Rizal and Laguna, Baguio and Baler, also Palawan and Batanes too. Our show is more banked on informing awareness of the place, their culture, less bells and whistles, less song and dance. I also produce travel content for other stations, but this is something that got me started. I am a man of opportunities, I’d be happy to do all”

Kris Tiffany Janson who also hosts the show says “I want to travel with someone like Jericho Rosales because he is sporty, very adventurous and if we have to go somewhere it would be Camiguin. I’ll try surfing if I have to. I was in Bb. Pilipinas and was introduced to the industry during that time. I am fond of experiencing new things, this will be a weekly program and simultaneously streamed in the IBC 13 Facebook page so it could reach more people, here and around the globe.”

Again, the new season of Cooltura will start on April 30, 2019 7:30pm and every Tuesday thereafter. They will also have replays of the episodes every Saturday at 9pm. If you’re itching to go places or interested in knowing more about the Philippines, Cooltura would be a good start.

IBC 13 Back With New Shows, News on their 60th Year!

It pains to see how IBC 13 is struggling to pay their debt and operation expenses, making privatization the only way they could get back in shape. This new leadership under madame Kat De Castro looks very promising to keep them all afloat and begin a new era of broadcasting for the KAIBIGAN channel, it’s the new monicker they thought of to promote more content that only start good vibes for every Filipino. They are also planning to acquire new technology to have clearer signals and ramping up their streaming/social media capabilities.

Kat De Castro added “I just came back from Japan and I am glad to be back. I am the current President and CEO starting October 2018 of the channel. I started as a reporter, then did MGB, then Trip na Trip which is a Travel show, then Swak na Swak for business: I guess this is in my blood. The challenges strengthening IBC 13 is the need to improve signal on free TV. Hopefully next month it will be better, even live stream featuring beloved shows on social media. We had problems with people retiring in the station but we have addressed that. We are positioning it as a source of good vibes, to show good news, the good things the government do, IBC will be the KAIBIGAN network. We will be focusing also our efforts on doing Tutok 13, even more new shows introducing personalities, people from the government, those running for public posts and doing public service. We will show what the government offices are doing, my Dad asked me about it but I know I have to listen to the people at IBC, to listen to them openly. I couldn’t get my Dad because of his high talent fee (she kids), I plan to work with Erwin Tulfo and talked to him, but he has to concentrate on his partylist organization. I want to improve the channel’s online presence, a grand one. The channel is up for privatization so if there are people who want to show interest just let me know so we can work things out. By the way, there will be new KULTURA shows coming and it won’t be replays, you can expect that. At the same time, hit shows that have been done before will be shown again. We welcome talents from any network, just let their managers talk to us so we can do more things. I will also be behind the scenes in some shows, support the block timers who will show series in the channel including a 60th Anniversary documentary this Friday (The Golden Age of Philippine TV). Joey De Leon will be touring you around the studios, but now we have a compound beside Broadcast City where IBC 13 resides. There are tons of interested parties, hopefully the privatization will push through.”

She adds “I will be talking to the people responsible showing those Japanese anime shows to put them back ok the channel, to put them back again on the number one slot.”

“We are also looking for Digital shows so we would be able to put them all in our channel, they need exposure, we have the platform and hopefully we would get them there. We are already working with bloggers and vloggers now and hopefully we will get our own talents.”

Vincent says “I was an actor before and now I am delving into newscasting. I love what I do. Tutok 13 will not be investigative, it will be touring you in places, telling you good news, sharing positive and no fake news. I am blessed to have been able to work with Ms Kat who has the same outlook as I do, I was previously managed by Eric John Salut but I had to work in IBC 13 everyday, and I felt I really wanted to do this. It made me hungry for more.”

Right now, they also plan to put the best and freshest anime content to IBC (they are currently in talks with a provider from Japan) and the classic reruns of the shows that made the channel the original number one. In hindsight, just the mere fact that they are putting efforts to do these things content wise and also do reportage on some dates, it might actually resuscitate the ailing channel and bring it back to its glory days. This is also their 60th year, the perfect time to also watch their documentary hosted by Chiqui Roa Puno, with interviews with Tito Sotto, Joey De Leon, Bert De Leon, Kitchie Benedicto, Nova Villa, Linggit Tan, Manny Castaneda, Lily Yap, Marvin Arayata and Lilybeth Rasonable. It starts 9:30pm later and will be replayed on March 11, Monday same time.

Are you excited about their shows? You should be, because they’re back on air!