Twitter world and its denizens definitely have an interesting way of interpreting the significance of number 11 in ABS-CBN’s partnership with ZOE Broadcasting Network, Inc.
On Tuesday, both ABS-CBN and Zoe TV released an official statement on their new ventures. The first announced its block time agreement with the Zoe TV while the latter unveiled its new logo and the reason behind this significant change.
Netizens were quick to comment that the partnership was to honor the 11 representatives who backed the media giant's application for a fresh broadcast franchise, while others said it’s ABS-CBN’s way to celebrate It’s Showtime’s, one of its banner programs, 11th year on air. Some people commented that it’s for the 11 thousand employees who got affected by the network shutdown. And more interpretations go from A to Z.
In a statement sent by ABS-CBN to the media on Tuesday, the network said that with its new ally, they are committed to work together to provide entertainment, public service programs, and educational content to the public.
“ABS-CBN produces content for various companies, platforms, and audiences here and abroad,” the statement started.
“Starting Saturday (Oct. 10), some entertainment shows and movies of ABS-CBN will be seen on the newly rebranded A2Z channel 11 through an agreement between ABS-CBN and Zoe Broadcasting Network Inc.,” the message continued.
The statement ended indicating that A2Z channel 11 will be seen on analog TV in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
Meanwhile, Zoe Broadcasting Network Inc., which was founded by Bro. Eddie Villanueva, has made public the rebranding of Zoe Channel 11 as “A2Z.”
“Starting this October, A2Z will be the home of the newest TV experience for Filipinos as it offers relevant, informative, and entertaining content geared towards spiritual strengthening,” the statement sent to Manila Standard Entertainment said.
It was noted that the rebranded VHF channel will serve viewers with “uplifting and inspiring shows of life, love and hope, educational programs, local and foreign movies, some of the best-loved ABS-CBN shows through a blocktime arrangement, and programs from licensors like Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN Asia), Knowledge Channel and others. Some of the programs on Zoe’s Light TV 33 will also air on A2Z.”
Sherwin N. Tugna, chairman and President of Zoe Broadcasting Network, Inc., said A2Z’s line-up of programs were assembled with the goal of fulfilling the spiritual, information, and entertainment needs of Filipinos during this pandemic and beyond.
“Zoe Channel 11 TV gets a new name, a new look, and a new journey serving God and the Filipino people. We strive to provide Filipinos with the best type of programming and bring glory to the Lord above,” he said.
With ABS-CBN and Zoe TV’s partnership, viewers will be able to enjoy ABS-CBN’s teleseryes, movies, and live entertainment shows on the newly rebranded A2Z channel 11 on analog broadcast this week.
It’s Showtime will air live on Saturday (Oct. 10) and ASAP Natin ‘To on Sunday (Oct. 11) to bring musical performances and fun games to viewers.
A2Z channel 11 will also have a marathon telecast of series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, Ang Sa Iyo ay Akin, and Walang Hanggang Paalam this weekend before the regular primetime run of their fresh episodes on weeknights starting Monday (Oct. 12).
In the coming weeks, A2Z channel 11 will also air public service programs Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan and Iba ‘Yan. Also in the pipeline are Magandang Buhay, mystery game show I Can See Your Voice, and the longest-running drama anthology MMK.
ABS-CBN shows continue to be seen on cable and satellite TV via Kapamilya Channel, online via iWant TFC and Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube and Facebook, and globally through its cable TV and satellite partners.