ABS-CBN vs. GMA | Real or Reel?
Here in the Philippines, they are saying that there is a big war between two giant networks… that is ABS-CBN also known as Kapamilya and GMA-7 a/k/a Kapuso or (Kanguso hehehe joke) :D. Ratings are extremely being the concern of almost everybody. But here is what I think why the competition is reel…
I am writing this blog not because, I favor one network over the other. I regularly watch TV for the purpose of entertaining myself as well as getting information on what’s going on with the “world“.
More often than not, I am watching Kapamilya shows, simply because I am being entertained by their programs. But, I also like some GMA shows.
So, what about the competition? Is there really a competition?
Here are some arguments I would like to share why I think there is really no competition:
1. We all know that ABS-CBN is the pioneer, in terms of technology and concepts, everything new, we hear and see it first at ABS-CBN.
- Just like, the teleseryes, fantaseryes, asian novelas, it all started in Kapamilya. As well as the Regional Networks and the TFC and many more. I see it this way, ABS-CBN will formulate and try new concepts first and if it is good, GMA is free to incorporate that concept to their network.
2. If the choice of the majority of the most respected, most popular Pinay / Pinoy in the Entertainment world is ABS-CBN, surely because, they know that it is the best place to be. Am I right? 
- As I’ve said majority, meaning some are also in GMA.
- But, I just noticed this… is it true that most Stars are transferring to ABS-CBN because they wanted to be more known/popular, to have better exposure? (GMA have proven that these talents are good in their crafts, they just wanted greener pastures)
- While, (sorry to say this) those who are turning their option to GMA are those who are being neglected in Kapamilya due to over population of stars? ( same reason for those who hopped back & forth)
- But, I also recognize that some are moving because of principle. (Jolina M. and Tito, Vic & Joey to name a few)
To conclude, I believe, there is really no competition here but a helping-one-another-system. Each network is leading other networks to improve the quality of TV entertainment they can offer to us televiewers. It just so happens that ABS-CBN is more innovative. (heheh, so we are the lucky benefactors :D)
Ratings are purely for advertising purposes only, advertisers are placing their Ads to TV shows and Stars who they think would benefit them more. Anyway, sometimes, they are still not that 100% reliable. (not unless every TV has this station-checking-device…LOL). But it is 100% true that The Top Ten Endorsers of 2007 are from ABS-CBN.
Well, just some of my thoughts. Peace to everybody
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