5.05.2015

Fight of the Century Wins Big in TV Ratings

Battle for Greatness

Many Filipinos have tuned in to the fight of the century between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr., although they were disappointed at the outcome of the fight and its even interesting aftermath about the Pacman's shoulder injury. While thousands survive the heat in free public viewing areas, most prefer watching the delayed free TV airing of the MayPac bout at home. And it seems that ABS-CBN wins big when it comes to television ratings.

4.25.2015

NCAA Moves Back to ABS-CBN Sports

National Collegiate Athletic Association

The National Collegiate Athletic Association has announced that it will officially renew its broadcast deal with ABS-CBN Sports starting next season after three years with Sports5. It seems that NCAA officials are not happy that the happy network's sports arm is not focusing more on promoting the ladder's coverage of the oldest collegiate sports league in the Philippines, considering that it is more focused on the PBA games due to the demanding requests of the league's fans.