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Editor-in-chief JOSE LUIS E. DABAO

Editorial Board RALPH B. CASIÑO CEDRIC M. SAZON DR. VENANCIO C. LO ATTY. GOERING G. A. PADERANGA JR. VICTORIANO T. SY SR.

Managing Editor, Advertising Manager SAM L. LANUZA

Editorial Assistant Greetings! JENNEFER A. MANGUSSAD

Circulation Here we are again. It's time for the Annual PCTA convention, with the ARLENE C. TAN theme “Content. Connectivity. Consumer”. BEN L. SARILLA ANGELIQUE BAUTISTA

We hope that everyone has a grand old time at the convention, for those that Contributors cannot make it, we hope to be able to pass the new developments to you ENGR. JOSEPH M. ARGUELLES via the Website we aim to launch at the convention. We are retooling the ENGR. FREDERICK D. ESQUILLO ENGR. JEROME IVAN MANANGKIL PCTA website to make it more user friendly and increase communication. We hope to get as much info from the convention onto the website and also Publisher we hope to get as much feedback as we can from our members. this should PHILIPPINE CABLE TELEVISION ASSOCIATION (PCTA), INC. make mass communication much much easier. Unit 504 Taipan Place Condominium, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Cable Line (both online and offline version) will aim to be the main 63.2.638.8541 • 63.2.638.8544 63.2.638.8541 communication arm of the PCTA board and the membership, we hope more Fax No.: 63.2.638.8542 and more members reach out and get in touch with us. [email protected] www.pcta.org.ph

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CABLE LINE 5 Back to Back Sponsors and Exhibitors support for PCTA Convention 2015 {by: Engr. Jerome Ivan A. Manangkil}

his year is no usual for the PCTA Convention 2015, having 2015 Chairman Dr. Venancio Lo, PCTA Director, Mr. Alex Timmense surprises in store for everyone who will attend Paras, and Ms. Sam Lanuza. It was held last January 28, 2015 the most awaited cable television event in the Philippines, at Gloria Maris, Greenhills, Pasig City. from March 24 - 27, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. This year’s event will definitely highlight the newest updates in cable television technology, equipment and content, side by side with plenary sessions of essential information emphasizing – content, connectivity, and consumer.

The peak of the convention preparation is stirred with the generous support from the sponsors.

Platinum Sponsor

L-R (Top): Ms. Sam Lanuza, Ms. Eves Ledesma, Ms. Baby Zarate, Ms. Emmylou Vil- Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI) returns as the Platinum Sponsor. lasis, Mr. Tim Bautista (Bottom): Mr. Edric Dy, Atty. Goering Paderanga, Jr., Present at the contract signing were ABS-CBN Narrow Cast Dr. Venancio Lo, Mr. Peter Yee, Mr. Elfren Cruz, Mr. Alex Paras. Group Line of Business Head, Mr. Antonio “March” Ventosa, together with ABS-CBN Marketing & OIC for Channel Viva Communications, Inc. signed up as a Gold Sponsor Distribution Ms. Teresita Villareal, PCTA Convention 2015 for the first time. Present at the contract signing were Viva Chairman Dr. Venancio Lo and Ms. Sam Lanuza. The contract Chairman of the Board & CEO Mr. Vicente Del Rosario, Jr., signing was held last January 30, 2015 at Restaurant 9501, PCTA Convention 2015 Chairman Dr. Venancio Lo, PCTA ABS-CBN, Quezon City. Directors, Atty. Goering Paderanga, Jr., and Mr. Alex Paras. The agreement was held last January 28, 2015 at their office in Pasig City.

L-R: Ms. Jenny Sarra, Mr. Wowell Jingco, Ms. Teresita Villareal, Ms. Bing Ledesma, Mr. March Ventosa, Dr. Venancio Lo, Ms. Jam Gutierrez, Ms. Sam Lanuza, Ms. Antonette Malpaz. L-R: Atty. Goering Paderanga, Mr. Vicente Del Rosario, Jr., Dr. Venancio Lo, Gold Sponsors Mr. Alex Paras.

Cable Box Office Shows and Systems Corporation (Cable Solar Entertainment Corporation upgraded their sponsorship BOSS) is once again a Gold Sponsor. Present at the contract this year as they become a Gold Sponsor. Present at the signing were Cable BOSS President Mr. Peter Yee, together contract signing were, Solar Exectives Mr. Wilson Tieng and with Cable BOSS VP & COO Mr. Timothy Bautista, Ms. Baby Mr. Manny Ruelan together with PCTA President Mr. Cedric Zarate, Ms. Eves Ledesma, Mr. Elfren Cruz, Mr. Edric Dy, PCTA Sazon and PCTA Convention Chairman Dr. Venancio Lo. The VP for Visayas, Atty. Goering Paderanga, Jr., PCTA Convention (continued on page 7

Mar - Apr 2015 • Vol. 15 Issue 2 6 CABLE LINE ConfessionsConfessions ofof aa CableCable GuyGuy {by Engr. Joseph M. Arguelles, PECE}

I have been in the cable which can be used against illegal tappers and cable vandals. industry for a couple of We now have the law to go against those who steal our cable decades now. Inevitably, I had signal. been a loyal cable subscriber for the same length of time. Weakness The industry developed before We can only deliver our cable (and internet) service to my very eyes from a system households where our cables can reach them. Unlike with carrying only a few analog the wireless counterparts (DTH & mobile broadband) channels to a network which which can cover even far flung areas where our cables are was capable of delivering 100+ impractical to reach. digital channels, a broadband internet and even voice to some Threat extent. But what I would like to Competition is getting stiffer and stiffer. We continue to share is my behavior as a consumer of cable, internet and compete tough against the DSL, wireless/mobile broadband, voice. I upgraded my internet speed to a 5-Mbps package FTTH and DTH for the share of the cable and internet which is more than twice of market in our respective my ‘old’ package, but I still areas. Lately, for some of our kept my landline subscription "I am now one of the so- fellow cable operators, they and pay additional hundred have this daunting task of pesos for the upgraded called ‘cord-shavers’ or avoiding interferences caused bundled service. by the LTE. The interference ‘cord-cutters’ because I adversely affects the way it My children aged nine and ten used to receive the TVRO years old rarely watch cartoons signal which hampers the from the TV nowadays. But decided to unsubscribe delivery of clear signal, and nonetheless happier now as a result – loss of customer. because they can access from my cable subscription, This year, the emergence online games better, do online of the Digital Terrestrial homework quicker and watch and replaced it with a DTT Television (DTT) with initially streaming videos faster using 20+ clear channels available, their tablets. With that same box for a one-time cost will start to be a threat as well. internet connection using my We cannot avoid the fact that dongle-size Chrome Cast, I can with ZERO monthly fees." there will be ‘switchers’ from stream Youtube videos to my a paying cable subscriber to LED TV better than I used to with my ‘older’ package. My wife a DTT no-monthly-fee user/viewer, and this might start a remains to be happy watching her favorite ‘koreanovela’ on serious trend. her favorite free-to-air channel using a DTT box with crystal- clear digital pictures, and that is what all she needs for her Opportunity entertainment before watching late night news . We even I intentionally mentioned ‘opportunity’ last, because I got another DTT box for our second TV. And I have never wanted to end my article on a positive note. There is an been so happier because I only get to pay half of what I used opportunity with the proliferation of tablets, smartphones to pay for all three services (video, data & voice). and WiFi-enabled gadgets in every household, corporate and enterprise customers. I do hope the opportunities would We may not be the only household to think this way, but I am outweigh the threats that surrounds our industry. very certain that this is now a trend on how each member of the family used the services with their electronic gadgets. Knowing these SWOTs, we will be able to come-up with a sound strategy, one of which is by making our cable network Analyze This IP-enabled. When I say IP-enabled, I mean our cable system should be ‘able’ to deliver IP-related services such Let us do a modest SWOT analysis of our industry as a whole. as broadband internet service, IP-based video like VOD and Let us identify a few strengths, weaknesses, threats, and even support IP-based voice like Skype and Viber. So, do not opportunities in the Philippine cable industry. wait for your cable system to be outdone and outpaced, start acting now and transform your network to be IP-enabled. Strength We have the RA 10515 Anti-Cable and Internet Tapping Act

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contract signing was held last January 30, 2015 at the Solar Trinity Broadcasting Network Asia (TBN Asia) maintains Confessions of a Cable Guy Entertainment Office in Pasig City. patronage as a Gold Sponsor. February 17, 2015 - Trinity Broadcasting Network Asia (TBN Asia) maintains patronage as a Gold Sponsor. Present in the Contract Signing were Mr. Antonio Flores, PCTA Convention Chair Dr. Venancio Lo, PCTA Director, Joel Dabao, and PCTA OIC Sam Lanuza.

L-R: Mr. Manny Ruelan, Dr. Venancio Lo, Mr. Wilson Tieng, Mr. Cedric Sazon.

Fox International Channels remains as Gold Sponsor. Present at the contract signing were, Fox International Channel Executive Mr. Jude Turcuato together with PCTA Convention Chair Dr. Venancio Lo. It was held last January 29, 2015 at the L-R: Ms. Sam Lanuza, Dr. Venancio Lo, Mr. Joel Dabao, Mr. Antonio Flores. FIC Office, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. A privilege to have indispensable collaboration with our Silver Sponsors: TV5 Monde Asia-Pacific, Euronews, Channel News Asia, France Medias Monde, Home Box Office Asia, and Al-Jazeera Media Network.

And a treat to work with other sponsors and well-regarded Exhibitors: Le’Ondell Enterprise, CYO International, Gospell Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Amity Satellite Systems Corporation, Zhuhai Hansen Technology Co., L-R: Mr. Jude Turcuato, Dr. Venancio Lo. Ltd., IPS, Inc., PLDT Alpha Enterprise, Ricklee Enterprises, Asian Cable Communications, Inc. (ACCION) also came back Daysta Television Network, Conax AS, EWTN Global as a Gold Sponsor. Present at the contract signing were, Catholic Network, Sky Cable Corporation, Nine Media ACCION's COO Mr. Felipe Bince III together with Mr. Migs Corporation, Home Shopping Network, PCT International, Poja, Mr. John Lomugda, Ms. Mona Khalil and from PCTA, Inc., Wuhan Fiberhome International Technologies Phils., Dr. Venancio C. Lo and Ms. Sam Lanuza. Inc., Fibernet Broadband, Inc., Coast Cable Sales and Services, Inc., Philko Ubins Ltd., Corp., Camerahaus, Panasonic, and Cignal TV, Inc.

For Sponsorship, Exhibit, and speaking opportunities, please feel free to send an email to cableconvention@ pcta.org.ph.

For delegates who have not signed up yet, pre-registration is until 18 March 2015, to register online, visit http:// www.eventdesk.ph/pctaconvention2015/. Contact PCTA Secretariat at landline numbers (02) 638 8541/42/44, or send an email to [email protected].

L-R (Top): Mr. Migs Posa, Ms. Mona Khalil, Ms. Sam Lanuza, Mr. John Lomugda (Bottom): Mr. Felipe Bince III, Dr. Venancio Lo.

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PCTA Exhibitors' Briefing 2015

{by: Jerome Ivan A. Manangkil}

xactly one month away before the most anticipated Programs, Inc., Viva Communications, Inc., Asian Cable EPCTA Convention 2015, the organizing committee Communications, Inc., Fox International Channels, conducted the exhibitors' last 23 February 2015 at the Cable Box Office Shows and Systems Corporation, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Pasay City. Trinity Broadcasting Network, Solar Entertainment Corporation, and Home Box Office Asia; (Exhibitors) Dr. Venancio Lo, PCTA Overall Convention Chairman, OCOM Communications, Inc., Fibernet Broadband, Inc., welcomed all representatives from the participating Ricklee Enterprises, Wuhan Fiberhome International companies and thanked their presence. Ms. Sam Lanuza, Technologies Phils, Inc., Home Shopping Network, IPS, PCTA Officer-in-Charge, discussed the general rules and Inc., PCT International, Inc., EWTN Global Catholic regulations, emphasizing the changes for this year – no Network, PLDT Alpha Enterprises, CYO International, photo for the badges, change of site schedules, and the Inc., Nine Media Corporation, Amity Satellite Systems new floor plan. Corporation, Philko Ubins Ltd. Corp., Coast Cable Sales and Services, Inc., and Sky Cable Corporation. Representatives from Official Booth Contractor, Ms. Aga Cruz of Cityneon Philippines, Inc.; SMX Convention This briefing ensures that all exhibitors are well Center, Ms. Beth Devosura of SMX Convention Center; prepared and informed by the time of ingress. For more Alta Fairs & Exhibits, Ms. Anna Liza Rodriguez of Alta information follow PCTA on Twitter (@pcta_news) and Fairs Exhibits; Microtel Inns Suites Ms. Zeng Liwanag like us on Facebook (facebook.com/pcta.org.ph) or email were also present to discuss their respective guidelines. the PCTA Secretariat at [email protected]

A total of 47 attendees participated the briefing representing 23 companies namely, (Sponsors) Creative

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{by Engr. Frederick Esquillo}

he Philippine Cable Television Association (PCTA), Inc. System” followed by topics on “Occupational Safety and Tconducted last January 22-23, 2015 the last installment Health Administration” and “Customer Servicing and Work of its scheduled technical seminars for the fiscal year 2014- Order Management”, discussed by Engr. Ricky Q. Cruz. 205 in Hotel Veniz, Baguio City. Then there was a break out session in the afternoon for Level 1 and Level 2 topics. For Level 1, Engr. Ronaldo G. The two-day simultaneous technical seminars for Installers/ Tuzon discussed “Drop Installations”, and then Engr. Julian Level 1 and Technicians/Level 2 were spearheaded by the Z. Ventura talked about “Outside Plant Construction”. For PCTA Technical Committee: Engr. Frederick D. Esquillo, Level 2, Engr. Jesse Z. Thiam discussed “Internet Protocol” PCTA in-house Engineer; Engr. Julian Z. Ventura, Cable which was followed by discussion on “Broadband Services” Television Network, Inc.; Engr. Joseph M. Arguelles, Asian by Engr. Joseph M. Arguelles, then a discussion on “Hybrid Vision Cable Holdings, Inc.; Engr. Ricky Q. Cruz, Asian Vision Fiber-Coax (HFC) Network Design” by Engr. Frederick D. Cable Holdings, Inc.; Engr. Jesse Glenn Z. Thiam, Cable Esquillo. Television Network, Inc.; and Engr. Ronaldo G. Tuzon, Sky Cable Corporation. On the second day, for Level 1, Engr. Ricky Q. Cruz touched on Fiber Optics Technology followed by Engr. Jesse Z. Thiam On its first day, Engr. Frederick D. Esquillo led the opening take on “Local Area Networking”. For Level 2, Engr. Ronaldo prayer and the Philippine National Anthem. He then G. Tuzon presented “Digital Cable TV System” followed by discussed the seminar guidelines. Unfortunately, Director a discussion on “Challenges of Cable TV” by Engr. Joseph Jerry S. Tacay of NTC Region CAR wasn’t able to join the M. Arguelles. After lunch, the participants for Level 1 and event. Level 2 were given an exam to verify and validate how they absorbed and understood the discussions. At the end of The morning session of the seminar is a joint session which the activity, the top participants for each level were cited Cable TV started with Engr. Frederick D. Esquillo talk on “ and awarded with prizes and picture takings.

(continued on page 11)

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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 24 March, Tuesday

07:00 am – 02:00 pm PCTA Golf Tournament, Manila Southwoods *** 09:00 am – 12:00 nn Delegate Registration 01:30 pm – 05:00 pm Plenary Session on Organizational Improvement (four topics) 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm PCTA Appreciation’s Night at The Food Club, Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, Pasay, Metro Manila 25 March, Wednesday

07:00 am – 03:00 pm Delegate Registration & Exhibitor Registration 09:00 am – 09:15 am Exhibit Ribbon Cutting 09:30 am – 10:00 am Press Conference 10:00 am – 11:30 am Opening Ceremony Keynote Address from Creative Programs, Inc. (Platinum Sponsor) 11:30 am – 01:00 pm Luncheon sponsored of Fox International Channels (Gold Sponsor) Awarding of PCTA Loyalty Members (25 years, 20 years, 15 years, 10 years, 5 years) 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm Regulatory Hour (Updates from MTRCB, NTC, DOST-ICTO) 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm PCTA General Membership Assembly Elections of Board of Directors for F.Y. 2015 – 2016 06:00 pm Cocktails by Solar Entertainment Corporation (Gold Sponsor) AXN Party 07:00 pm Private Party by HBO Asia (Silver Sponsor) by invitation only *** 10:00 am – 06:00 pm Exhibit Floor Open (for delegates only)

26 March, Thursday MANAGEMENT SESSION TECHNICAL SESSION 08:30 am – 12:00 nn Plenary Session on Content (Three Topics) 08:30 am Topics: LTE Interferences, DOCSIS 31.1, OTT, IX, CGN, FTTx, 12:00 nn – 01:25 pm Luncheon Meraki Wireless, etc. 01:25 pm – 04:40 pm Plenary Session on Connectivity (Three Topics) 04:45 pm Closing Remarks *** 10:00 am – 06:00 pm Exhibit Floor Open (for delegates only) *** 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm PCTA Fellowship Night co-Presented by Creative Programs Inc. (Platinum Sponsor) and Discovery Networks Asia 27 March, Friday

MANAGEMENT SESSION TECHNICAL SESSION 08:30 am – 12:00 nn Plenary Session on Consumer (Four Topics) 12TH Cablelympics 12:00 nn Luncheon Luncheon *** 10:00 am – 03:00 pm Exhibit Floor Open (for General Public)

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Congratulations to all the participants, especially to those who topped the exam.

Level 1 participants. Level 1 passers.

Level 1 (Cable Installer):

Top 4: 1. Patricia I. Frio (Eagle Vision, Inc./Shama Broadband and CATV Networks, Inc.) 2. Ruel D. Dulay (Shama Broadband and CATV Networks, Inc.) 3. Marlon S. Yuzon (Satellite Plus, Inc./Sattlink Cable TV) 4. Apolinario P. Ruelizo Jr. (Excel Cable, Inc./Shama Broadband and CATV Networks, Inc.)

Level 2 participants. Level 21 passers.

Level 2 (Cable Technician):

Top 5: 1. Jonathan Q. Egipto (Pilipino Cable Corporation – Dagupan) 2. Frank Maurice H. Solomon (Pilipino Cable Corporation – Baguio) 3. Haidee A. Cortez-Estrada (Shama Broadband and CATV Networks, Inc.) 4. Jessie Emmanuel I. Cristobal (Pilipino Cable Corporation – Laoag) 5. Jeffrey V. Sabado (Pilipino Cable Corporation – Baguio)

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RTL CBS ENTERTAINMENT HD LAUNCHES DEDICATED PHILIPPINE FEED

Feed expected to widen Channel’s reach in the Philippines; provide advertisers with audience-targeted solutions Manila, 16 February 2015 – RTL CBS Entertainment HD today announced that it has launched a dedicated feed for the Philippines on February 1, 2015. The separate feed comes just over year after the Channel’s launch in the country. “We have received very encouraging feedback from our audience and partners in the country,” says Rene Esguerra, Country Head, Philippines, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “The dedicated feed shows our long-term commitment to our Filipino viewers.” “The Philippines is an important market for our network. The dedicated feed allows for better customization and localization and the potential to further widen our advertising reach,” says Jonas Engwall, CEO, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “The Philippines feed will give clients cost-efficient and audience-targeted solutions that meet their needs.” The launch of the dedicated Philippine feed follows the Channel’s entry into Hong Kong through a carriage deal on PCCW’s now TV platform and the announcement of the premiere of House of Cards Season 3 in the region on the same day as the show’s U.S. release. RTL CBS Entertainment HD will air all 13 chapters (episodes) of the third season of the critically- acclaimed and award-winning series with a watchathon on February 28 from 4:00 p.m. After the weekend watchathon, the series will air weekly every Wednesday at 9:55pm beginning on March 4. RTL CBS Entertainment HD’s robust line up of programs delivered within hours of its US broadcast include Entertainment Tonight, the most watched entertainment news magazine in the world; The Insider, the Late Show with David Letterman (on its final season); and the highest rated new drama series on CBS, Scorpion. The Channel is also home to Oscar® winner Halle Berry’s new series Extant. In March, the Channel will bring to audiences in the region the new Matthew Perry sitcom, The Odd Couple, close to its US premiere. RTL CBS Entertainment HD also has exclusive pay TV carriage of a glittering lineup of the entertainment industry’s most important award shows including the Billboard Music Awards®, the Hollywood Film Awards®, the People Magazine Awards®, the American Music Awards®, the Critics’ Choice Awards® and the Golden Globe Awards®. RTL CBS Entertainment HD is available on SKYcable, Destiny, Dream, Cablelink and a growing number of provincial cable systems nationwide. About RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network is a venture of two of the world’s largest content producers: RTL Group, the leading European entertainment network, and CBS Studios International, the leading supplier of programming to the international market place. The Network has two channels: the general entertainment channel, RTL CBS Entertainment HD and the male-skewed entertainment channel, RTL CBS Extreme HD. About RTL CBS Entertainment HD Launched in Asia in 2013, RTL CBS Entertainment HD is the first channel of RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network, the joint venture formed by world leading content producers, RTL Group and CBS Studios International. A general entertainment channel, it offers a balanced mix of reality, drama, comedy and daily programmes and features exclusive first run content within hours of the initial US or UK broadcast including series Scorpion and House of Cards; talent competition The X Factor UK; and daily shows Entertainment Tonight, The Insider and the Late Show with David Letterman. The channel also features popular programmes including Under The Dome, Extant, Elementary, Beauty and the Beast and America’s Got Talent and the world’s most prestigious award shows such as theScreen Actors’ Guild Awards®, the Critics’ Choice Awards®, the Billboard Music Awards®, the Hollywood Film Awards®, the People Magazine Awards®, the American Music Awards®, and theGolden Globe Awards®.

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