ABS-CBN to put more programs in Facebook, YouTube

July 31, 2020

ABS-CBN Corp. said Friday it is  live streaming more programs to meet growing demand for content online with the launch of “Kapamilya Online Live.”

Three months after going off the air and a month after being denied of a new franchise to broadcast, ABS-CBN is streaming its new and well-loved programs on its Facebook and YouTube accounts, which have over 50 million followers and subscribers combined.

The company also operates the streaming service iWant, which boasts of the largest library of Filipino content and with over 11 million subscribers.

ABS-CBN chief operating officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes said: “By live streaming our shows on our Facebook and YouTube accounts for free without any subscription fees, we hope to be able to reach more Filipinos and stay true to our promise to continue to serve Filipinos in whatever way we can.”

ABS-CBN  launched the Kapamilya Channel on cable and satellite TV nationwide last June.

ABS-CBN News will continue to place its news programs “TV Patrol” and “The World Tonight” on its Facebook page with 20 million followers, and YouTube channel with 9.83 million subscribers.

Available in the Philippines via ABS-CBN Entertainment’s Facebook and YouTube accounts, Kapamilya Online Live will livestream new episodes of “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” “It’s Showtime,” “ASAP Natin ‘To,” “”Love Thy Woman,” “A Soldier’s Heart,” “Magandang Buhay,” “Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan,” and “Iba Yan.”

ABS-CBN recently disclosed that it would focus on businesses that do not require a legislative franchise, including digital channels, cable, international licensing and distribution, and production of content for various streaming services. DMS