69-639: Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. GCGH (July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), known professionally as Dolphy , was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied by his long roster of works on stage, radio, television and movies. Rodolfo Vera Quizon was born at Calle Padre Herrera (now P. Herrera St.) in Tondo, Manila , on July 25, 1928. His parents were married on July 14, 1925, in Malate, Manila . His father, Melencio Espinosa Quizon (December 1, 1899 – May 14, 1971),
138-539: A Google Doodle . Araneta also noted that Dolphy grew up in Manila, where he began his showbiz career as a dancer at the Avenue, Lyric and Orient theaters. ABS-CBN Studio 1 , one of the oldest studio of ABS-CBN was transformed into a proscenium theater and was named in honor of Dolphy on his 80th birthday in 2008. A necrological service was held in the namesake theatre for Dolphy at the time of his death. Quizon never married and
207-533: A blog if only he were literate in browsing the Internet. He had high regards with the presidency of Corazon Aquino , referring to her as an "asset" for the Filipinos . He declined to enter politics despite repeated entreaties to do so. He supported Fernando Poe Jr. (1939–2004), whose father, Fernando Poe Sr. ( d. 1951), was a close friend of his, during his presidential campaign in 2004 . After Poe had suffered
276-507: A basketball court and brought him to the press conference so Roces could see him. Roces' initial response was "He is too young". Dolphy brought Ronaldo to a barber shop, bought him a pair of boots at Glenmore and lent him his suit. When Dolphy presented him to Roces again, she said, "I prefer him now", not realizing that he was the same person he had introduced earlier. Dolphy later gave him the stage name Ronaldo Valdez (from Ronald James Gibbs). By 1967, Dolphy's production house RVQ Productions
345-676: A big success of the 1960s. Eugenio "Geny" Lopez Jr. got him into television on Channel 2. The show aired on ABS-CBN . It is a concept by Geny Lopez and Ading Fernando. While doing radio, his talent fee was P250-P300 per program; when he did TV, he was at P500 per show. He left ABS-CBN due to martial law . However, also moved to GMA Network since Buhay Artista moved to RBS-7 (former branding name of GMA) from December 1972 to early 1974. While on television, he began appearing in films for independent studios like LEA Productions, Balatbat Productions, Filipinas Productions, Zultana Productions and Fernando Poe Jr. 's D'Lanor Productions. In 1964, he played
414-584: A horizontal version going by this design was the logo launched in 1986. From September 14, 1986 up until the final sign-off of main ABS-CBN terrestrial network on May 5, 2020, the elements of the horizontal logo, text, and symbol were evenly sized. Since 2004 starting with the logo of ABS-CBN Store from 2004 to 2014, the horizontal logo is slightly larger than the Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) and Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN) names. ABS-CBN Studios
483-587: A job as a chorus dancer for a month at the Avenue Theater and subsequently on the Lyric Theater. He also appeared in shows at the Orient Theater. "Golay" was his first stage name. During air raids, they would interrupt the show and run for the air-raid shelter in the orchestra section together with the audience. If no bombs fell and exploded, the show would then resume. He starred in his first movie when he
552-648: A new website promoting tourism in the Philippines by sharing photos and stories of the most extravagant places, culture and arts. ABS-CBN Regional ceased its operations on August 28, 2020, after almost 32 years following the denial of its legislative franchise on July 10. Currently, some of ABS-CBN Regional's TV frequencies are acquired by now-affiliates Advanced Media Broadcasting System and ZOE Broadcasting Network for its networks All TV and A2Z respectively (with ABS-CBN's transmitter equipment for its former frequencies now being leased to and subsequently acquired by
621-559: A pants factory, sorting bottles by size, working as a stevedore at the pier, trading , and driving the calesa . In his free time, he regularly watched stage shows at the Life Theater and the Avenue Theater. His favorite performers included the comedy duo Pugo and Togo and the dancers Benny Mack and Bayani Casimiro . Quizon started performing onstage during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines . When he turned 17, Benny Mack got him
690-903: A probe by the Department of Trade and Industry led by senator Mar Roxas (which was jokingly suggested by Joey during a speech he made on Eat Bulaga! in reference to the Hello Garci scandal , dubbing it "Hello Pappy"). In late 2007, ABS-CBN and GMA Network accused AGB Nielsen Philippines of tampering with the ratings during their 2007 ratings surveys. ABS-CBN demanded ₱127 million from their former reality show star, Willie Revillame, citing copyright infringement due to stark similarities in Revillame's show, Willing Willie on TV5 , and ABS-CBN's Wowowee . ABS-CBN listed five acts of plagiarism allegedly committed by Willing Willie in their complaint as follows: A 25-page ruling dated May 22, 2015, dismissed
759-613: A serious role was in a 4-in-1 drama movie with Barbara Perez , who played a blind girl, in the segment inspired by Charlie Chaplin 's movie City Lights . After his contract with Sampaguita expired, he left the company. When he joined the production studio, his talent fee was P1,000 per movie. By the time he left, he was earning P7,000 per picture. Dolphy acted in Tansan The Mighty (1962), and its sequel Tansan vs Tarzan (1963). From 1964 to 1972, he starred in Buhay Artista ,
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#1732869531754828-521: A stroke (which would later claim his life), Quizon visited him during his confinement and assured him and his wife, Susan Roces , that he indeed had won the presidential race, despite losing it to Gloria Macapagal Arroyo . Dolphy died on July 10, 2012, 20:34 ( Philippine time , 01:34 UTC), at the age of 83, just 15 days before his 84th birthday due to multiple organ failure , secondary to complications brought on by pneumonia , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute renal failure . Dolphy's family
897-531: A year before Martial Law , on RPN Channel 9. It was written, and directed by Ading Fernando. Boots Anson-Roa and Helen Gamboa were considered for the role of Marsha, his wife in the show before Nida Blanca , who was doing Wala Kang Paki with Nestor de Villa , eventually got the part. Before Dely Atay-Atayan, Chichay was also considered for the role of Doña Delilah, his wealthy and condescending mother-in-law. His real son Rolly Quizon and then-child actress Maricel Soriano played their children. John en Marsha
966-444: Is a Philippine television production and distribution company and the entertainment division of ABS-CBN, that was founded in 1962. It produces television programs mainly for the now-defunct main ABS-CBN terrestrial television network and its successors Kapamilya Channel , A2Z , All TV , GMA Network and TV5 . ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs , known on-air as ABS-CBN News (formerly known as ABS-CBN News and Public Affairs ),
1035-513: Is also a Mother), directed by respected Lino Brocka . With him in the movie was Niño Muhlach , dubbed as the "child wonder of the Philippines", as the son of his boyfriend, played by Phillip Salvador . In 1979, Dolphy starred in Dancing Master and Darna... Kuno? The spy-spoof film The Quick Brown Fox, was released on November 6, 1980. In it Dolphy plays the lead and it is his first collaboration with Weng Weng . That year, Dolphy acted in
1104-444: Is buried at Cuizon Loyola Memorial Park Family mausoleum (Salud de la Rosa Vera Quizon and Melencio Espinosa Quizon, Sr. parents of Dolphy, the latter's siblings include Melencio Quizon, Jr., Teresita Vera Quizon and Wilfredo D. Quizon and Orlando Gallardo). National Honor He is also the only artist in the country awarded with Best Actor and Actress for a single role in the film Markova: The Comfort Gay . Order of
1173-440: Is the news and current affairs division. The division is the country's largest international news gathering and broadcast organization, maintaining several foreign news bureaus and offices through ABS-CBN's Global division . ABS-CBN Regional (formerly ABS-CBN Regional Network Group) was a regional network division of ABS-CBN. It was responsible for simultaneously airing most of the shows seen on ABS-CBN's flagship station in
1242-560: Is the first television network in Southeast Asia to broadcast in color, the first television network in the Philippines to formally launch a digital terrestrial television service, and the first broadcast television network in the Philippines to formally launch in HD. The flagship television station of ABS-CBN was DWWX-TV (ABS-CBN TV-2 Manila). As such, the network was informally referred to as "Channel 2" or " dos " ( Spanish for two ) even if
1311-682: The Dancing Master follow-up Superhand: Shadow of the Dancing Master and Dolphy's Angels . In 1981, Dolphy starred in Stariray , Da Best In Da West , and Dancing Masters 2 . That year Dolphy acted in Agent 00 , starring Weng Weng. His next successful TV venture after John en Marsha was Home Along Da Riles in 1992 with Nova Villa , as his wife and real son Vandolph , as one of his children. In 2001, Dolphy played another gay character, this time with his sons Eric Quizon and Jeffrey Quizon playing
1380-423: The comedy duo of Dolphy and Panchito became popular. Dolphy acted in the comic book adaptation Jack en Jill with Rogelio de la Rosa and Lolita Rodriguez in 1954. He was not the first choice for the role, for which Batotoy and Bayani Casimiro had been considered. Dolphy said the movie established him as an actor, because he played a gay character, when they were not recognized. The first time Dolphy played
1449-476: The iOS platform, with a port for Android devices released in 2014. The edutainment game, developed by iGen Technologies, puts players in the role of Dolphy as he helps clean up the neighborhood, with part of the revenue from the game's sales to be donated to charity. Also that year, the documentary film The Search for Weng Weng was released. In it, Quizon is interviewed about his former colleague. On July 25, 2020, Google celebrated his 92nd birthday with
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#17328695317541518-595: The rosary or observing Holy Week ( i.e. Visita Iglesia on Maundy Thursday and abstaining from eating meat on Good Friday ), and would make the sign of the cross when he came across a Catholic church. Two of Quizon's children are born-again Christians who unsuccessfully attempted to persuade him to convert; he did not, however, show lack of respect for Evangelicals . Quizon was quite involved into politics throughout his acting career, but had tried to distance himself from it. He had said that he would likely start
1587-643: The Golden Heart (Philippines) The Order of the Golden Heart ( Orden ng Gintong Puso ) is an order of the Philippines . Created by Executive Order No. 40-A issued by President Ramon Magsaysay on June 21, 1954, the Golden Heart Presidential Award was upgraded to the Order of the Golden Heart by Executive Order No. 236 issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on September 19, 2003. The Order of
1656-470: The Golden Heart gives official recognition to Filipino or foreign citizens who have rendered distinguished services or given noteworthy monetary or other material aid, encouragement to the campaign for the amelioration and improvement of the moral, social, and economic conditions of the Filipino masses, and for volunteerism in the service of the Filipino masses. The Order of the Golden Heart shall be composed of
1725-581: The Heritage Park in Taguig, fellow actor and former Philippine President Joseph Estrada bestowed the 2012 People's Artist Award on him to recognize Quizon's many contributions to the movie industry. On November 23, 2013, Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) released a limited edition "Dolphy Stamp", and first day cover . A mobile app entitled Dolphy's Cleanup was released in honor of Quizon in December 2013 for
1794-789: The Japanese standard ISDB-T in select areas in the Philippines. On October 3, 2015, ABS-CBN started to broadcast in high-definition quality through its affiliate direct-to-home cable and satellite television providers. As of May 5, 2020, all terrestrial broadcast operations have halted completely as per a cease-and desist order from the National Telecommunications Commission. All frequencies formerly assigned to ABS-CBN have since been reassigned to other networks (including AMBS ' All TV , which ironically, would be begin simulcasting selected ABS-CBN programs nearly two years later). The ABS-CBN logo features three main elements:
1863-537: The aforementioned). In 1992, AGB Nielsen Philippines was founded. In 2007, TNS Philippines started to offer media research through Kantar Media Philippines (formerly Kantar/TNS). In 2008, AGB Nielsen Philippines released the list of all-time highest rating shows in the Philippines , with 7 of the top 10 highest rating shows all from ABS-CBN with the shows like The Battle: Pacquiao vs. Morales , Rosalinda , Esperanza , Meteor Garden , Pangako Sa 'Yo , Miss Universe 1994 , and María Mercedes . Throughout
1932-495: The case against Revillame. After the Quezon City RTC demanded a ₱400 million bond from Revillame to answer any further damage the network might sustain, the fee was waived. Since April 2017, ABS-CBN was attacked by former president Rodrigo Duterte , as the network refused to air his 2016 presidential campaign ads in favor of a smear ad paid for by-then vice presidential candidate Antonio Trillanes . However, according to
2001-440: The country's Commission on Elections spokesperson James Jimenez, the controversial ad was within election law, under "Partisan Political Activity". Duterte publicly stated that he would oppose the 25-year franchise renewal of ABS-CBN, and former Laguna governor E.R. Ejercito supported his plan. Opposition lawmakers as well as labor groups objected to Duterte's stance on ABS-CBN, as the franchise's non-renewal would compromise
2070-403: The country, including Channel 2, 10 digital broadcast channels, 18 FM stations, and 5 AM stations. The network subsequently signed off following TV Patrol . Along with the order, NTC wanted to recall ABS-CBN's assigned frequencies. ABS-CBN explained that it would not be in public interest to have the frequencies recalled, as this would hinder their ability to immediately restart broadcasts in
2139-626: The development of Philippine arts". However, he did not pass the second deliberation of the screening committee. In 2012, Dolphy was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease . As a result, his public appearances were reduced, and he was frequently admitted to the intensive care unit. In 2010, Dolphy played a priest in his last movie in Father Jejemon , with his co-stars Cherrie Gil, Roy Alvarez, Maja Salvador, EJ Falcon, singer Ralph Salazar & YouTube singing duo Moymoy Palaboy . That same year, President Benigno Aquino III said he believes
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2208-443: The employees of the network; stating that the blocking of the franchise renewal had no merit. Opposition groups also claimed that the non-renewal of the franchise violates press freedom. Under Philippine law, broadcasting networks require a congressional franchise (Republic Act) to operate television and radio stations for 25 years; the absence of one will lead to the suspension of its operations. ABS-CBN's legislative franchise, which
2277-526: The event a new franchise was granted. Additionally, there were fresh measures in the Congress to grant provisional franchise, which later rolled into a series of hearings to grant a fresh 25-year franchise. NTC was told to refrain from carrying out the recall by the Congress. On July 10, 2020, members of the House of Representatives, voted 70–11 to deny ABS-CBN's renewal franchise application, citing several issues on
2346-460: The expiry of and failure to renew its legislative franchise . Since the shutdown, the former network has rebranded itself as a mass content company and produced television programs, films and other entertainment content through partnerships with independent production companies and broadcasters, including former rival TV broadcasters A2Z , TV5 , GMA Network , BEAM TV , and the startup All TV which took over its formerly used frequencies and all of
2415-479: The filing of the violation of Republic Act 8293 (or the Intellectual Property Code ) against GMA Network. It ruled out that the act of GMA Network airing the live video coverage was focused on good faith since there was no intent to instigate damage to ABS-CBN. The local court also said GMA Network acted in good faith when it immediately stopped using the live video feed from Reuters upon learning ABS-CBN
2484-658: The following ranks: The following names were based on the roster of recipients from the Malacañang Protocol Office: ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network ) was a Philippine commercial broadcast network that served as the flagship property of the ABS-CBN Corporation , a company under the Lopez Holdings Corporation . The network
2553-451: The franchise with fairness. On February 24, 2020, the CEO of the network apologized to Duterte for not airing his political advertisements during his 2016 polls, which Duterte accepted, and Congress made its decision to investigate their franchise renewal. During a Senate hearing on the same day, public services panel chair Grace Poe stated they were to investigate ABS-CBN's compliance with
2622-578: The late Comedy King deserves to be conferred the National Artist award but stressed he cannot shortcut the process for legal reasons. Since there is a temporary restraining order on the conferment of the National Artist title issued during the past administration, President Aquino conferred to Dolphy the Order of the Golden Heart, with the rank of Grand Collar ( Maringal na Kuwintas) . Also that year, Dolphy
2691-551: The lead in Captain Barbell and in Daigdig ng Fantasia (Fantasy World) with Nova Villa . Both films were directed by Herminio "Butch" Bautista . From 1965 to 1966, Dolphy made a minimum of 15 spy film parodies. Also in 1966, Dolphy starred in another 19 parody films . For the 1966 film Pepe en Pilar , Dolphy introduced Ronaldo Valdez to Susan Roces , as a new face was needed as a partner for Roces. Dolphy first met Valdez in
2760-652: The local game show Kapamilya Winner Ka! (now renamed as Kapamilya, Mas Winner Ka! ) in the Visayas and Mindanao, Bagong Morning Kapamilya in North Luzon (Baguio and Dagupan), the 17th local TV Patrol in Southern Tagalog (Region IV-A), and the 18th local TV Patrol in Palawan (IV-B; the network had an affiliate station) provided more relevance to regional audiences. On April 15, 2011, Regional launched Choose Philippines,
2829-558: The location of its headquarters ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center along Mother Ignacia Street in Quezon City. ABS-CBN is the first television network in Southeast Asia to broadcast in color and one of the oldest commercial television broadcasters in Asia. It has also been the leading television network in the Philippines with advertising revenues of 21.2 billion pesos for the 2015 fiscal year. ABS-CBN ceased broadcasting in 2020 following
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2898-553: The network was seen in other channel numbers elsewhere in the country. The network operated across the Philippine archipelago through the ABS-CBN Regional division which controlled 80 television stations. Its programs are also available outside the Philippines through the global subscription television channel The Filipino Channel (TFC). From 2011 to 2020, the network had on test broadcast for digital terrestrial television using
2967-628: The network's prior 25-year franchise. According to a survey released by the Social Weather Stations following the rejection of the network's franchise renewal, 75% of Filipinos want the network back. Channels and programs of ABS-CBN have been recognized by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the responsible of several accolades in different categories, primarily the International Emmy Awards , although none of them won
3036-762: The network's variety show Wowowee . The first incident was a demand for tickets to a one-year anniversary episode of the show at the PhilSports Arena in 2006 caused a deadly crowd crush killing 76 people. Over a year later in August 2007, the show became entrenched in another scandal involving the possibility of a new game on the show being rigged as evident by a "mechanical glitch" which occurred during an episode, which grew greater after Eat Bulaga! host Joey de Leon and Wowowee host Willie Revillame started exchanging attacks on-air against each other during their respective and competing shows. The incident later led to
3105-461: The program Wag Naman , which starred Pancho Magalona , Tessie Quintana, and Baby Jane. His comedy duo with Panchito also started on radio on Conde Ubaldo shows. Pancho Magalona recommended Dolphy to José Roxas Perez , the owner of Sampaguita Pictures , in 1952. His first movie with Sampaguita was Sa Isang Sulyap Mo, Tita , with Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran . It was also in Sampaguita in which
3174-617: The provinces, with all stations (including Cebu, Bacolod and Davao) reopening in 1988 after suspension due to martial law enacted in September 1972. Manila's flagship station reopened after the People Power Revolution in September 1986. ABS-CBN Regional had several stations in each region outside Mega Manila to ensure nationwide coverage. The local stations also produced their own newscasts which air prior to TV Patrol and another local programming which air on Sundays. The launch of
3243-763: The same character at three different stages in life. They all won the Prix de la Meilleure Interpretation in Brussels , Belgium for playing Walterina Markova , a transvestite in the movie Markova: Comfort Gay . In 2003, the sitcom Home Along Da Riles returned as Home Along Da Airport . On July 25, 2008, Quizon celebrated his 80th birthday with the launching of a biographical book , Dolphy, Hindi Ko Ito Narating Mag-isa (Dolphy, I Didn't Get Here All By Myself) . ABS-CBN President Charo Santos-Concio stated, Nagbigay siya ng mga ngiti at halakhak sa gitna ng mga problema (He gave us joy and laughter in times of trouble). Bibeth Orteza
3312-485: The seventh grade. For his secondary education , he studied at the Florentino Torres High School until his sophomore year. He was an average student, although his grades fluctuated. Quizon sold peanuts and watermelon seeds at movie theaters as a boy, which enabled him to watch movies for free. He was about thirteen when World War II started. He did odd jobs including shining shoes , attaching buttons at
3381-528: The terms and conditions of its franchise. The Senate concluded that there was no breach of laws or franchise terms. On May 5, 2020, the National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order to stop the network's broadcast, including its radio stations DZMM and MOR , following the expiration of its broadcast franchise the day before. The cease and desist order covers 42 television stations operated by ABS-CBN across
3450-439: The terrestrial stations. The network's social media accounts are mainly managed by ABS-CBN Digital Media , which have an estimated less than 100 million followers across multiple social media websites. The network's entertainment YouTube channel is the most-subscribed and most-viewed channel in Southeast Asia, with over 50 million subscribers and over 50 billion views (as of October 2024). Bolinao Electronics Corporation (BEC)
3519-458: The vertical line rooted in a horizontal origin, the three extending circles, and the text ABS-CBN. ABS-CBN's logo also has a horizontal version, usually used to save space as the main vertical logo usually takes up more space. The design of the horizontal version of the logo contains the ABS-CBN text, split into two parts, "ABS" and "CBN", without the dash connecting them, and ABS-CBN's iconic symbol squeezed in between them. The first logo to have
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#17328695317543588-460: The years, ABS-CBN has been involved in several controversies and scandals involving its talents, employees, and programs. On July 22, 2004, during the arrival of Angelo de la Cruz (a truck driver who was held hostage and threatened with beheading in Iraq abducted by armed rebels west of Baghdad while trucking fuel from Saudi Arabia ) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport , live breaking news coverage
3657-480: Was 19 with Fernando Poe Sr. in Dugo at Bayan (I Remember Bataan) , billed as Rodolfo Quizon. It was the father of his future friend actor Fernando Poe Jr. who first gave him a break in films playing minor roles as a character actor. On a DZMM radio interview, he revealed his first talent fee was 5 pesos. In the late 1940s, Dolphy began to work in radio through Conde Ubaldo, a radio writer, director, and producer. He joined
3726-530: Was a ship engine worker from Bulacan stationed in the Atlantic Gulf. His mother, Salud de la Rosa Vera (February 6, 1901 – September 12, 1986), was a seamstress and a school teacher. He had four brothers and five sisters. Quizon began studying at the age of six, and was enrolled in public schools. He attended the Magat Salamat Elementary School and Isabelo de Los Reyes Elementary School until
3795-434: Was aired on GMA Network and other television stations in the Philippines. GMA Network used audio-video coverage from Reuters , which the network was subscribed to. During the broadcast, a live feed from Reuters was simultaneously aired with its own live broadcast. During the first five seconds of the live feed, GMA Network noticed that the live feed from Reuters was also airing from its main competitor ABS-CBN. The live video
3864-481: Was also covering the event and its following exertion to authenticate the ABS-CBN Corporation restriction arrangement with the news service, Reuters. The court also stressed that apart from the lack of intent of GMA Network to affect the video from ABS-CBN, the action did not contravene Sections 212.4 and 185.1 of Republic Act 8293 since it was a short excerpt. Two major incidents involving ABS-CBN have involved
3933-462: Was approved by the virtue of Republic Act No. 7966 (granted last March 30, 1995), was scheduled to expire on May 4, 2020, because the franchise will become effective fifteen days after its publication on the Official Gazette on April 19, 1995. At least 12 lawmakers have filed their own versions for a new franchise of the network. House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano assured that Congress will tackle
4002-614: Was cast as a retired senior citizen in Chicago who wanted to watch Wowowee in Manila entitled Nobody Nobody But... Juan , and co-starred with Eddie "Manoy" Garcia, Gloria Romero, Joe Aldeguer, Pokwang, Giselle "G" Toengi, Heart Evangelista, Ya Chang, real life sons Eric Quizon, Jeffrey "Epi" Quizon & Vandolph Quizon. Also in 2009, Dolphy was nominated to receive the Order of National Artists, "the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to
4071-632: Was commissioned to complete the book, amid the creation of "Dolphy Aid Para sa Pinoy Foundation, Inc.", a non-profit and non-stock organization. Also that year, Dolphy made a movie with Comedy Box Office King Vic Sotto in a comedy movie, Dobol Trobol , a movie where Dolphy played a chef and Vic a hotel resident manager. This was the first time a film was produced through joint ventures of RVQ Productions (Dolphy's Film Outfit) & M-Zet Films (Vic Sotto's Film Outfit) and APT Entertainment . The film also featured stars Carmi Martin, Riza Santos, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Ricky Davao and more. In 2009, Dolphy
4140-548: Was established. Dolphy explained that when Sampaguita closed he thought he should produce his own films. He started with a film adaptation of the sitcom Buhay Artista ( Actor's Life ), a box office success. In 1969, one of his biggest hits was Facifica Falayfay , where he starred as the gay lead character. It was directed by Luciano "Chaning" Carlos, with whom he worked in 23 of his movies. Also in that year, he starred in Adolphong Hitler . John en Marsha started in 1971,
4209-529: Was founded on July 11, 1946. It was established by James Lindenberg, one of the founding fathers of Philippine television and an American electronics engineer who went into radio equipment assembly and radio broadcasting. In 1949, James Lindenberg shifted Bolinao to radio broadcasting with DZBC and planned the introduction of television to the Philippines in 1953 . In 1951, Lindenberg partnered with Antonio Quirino, brother of then-Philippine president Elpidio Quirino , to try television broadcasting. In 1952, BEC
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#17328695317544278-672: Was headquartered at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City , that had additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio , Naga , Bacolod , Iloilo , Cebu , Davao , and Bulacan , where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in Horizon IT Park is located. ABS-CBN was colloquially referred to as the Kapamilya Network ; its brand was originally introduced in 1999 and
4347-495: Was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th anniversary, and was used until it was forced by the National Telecommunications Commission to cease and desist from free-to-air broadcasting due to the lack of congressional franchise . ABS-CBN is the largest media company in the Philippines and is the oldest television broadcaster in Southeast Asia . The network is metonymically called as "Ignacia" due to
4416-559: Was on October 23, 1953, at a party in Quirino's home. The first program to air was a garden party at the Quirino residence in Sitio Alto, San Juan. After the premiere telecast, the station followed a daily four-hour schedule from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. ABS-CBN's first television broadcast was on October 23, 1953, as Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) on DZAQ-TV, three months after the first broadcast of Japan 's NHK General TV and Nippon Television . It
4485-442: Was public with his relationships and family. He has 18 children from six relationships. In his autobiography, he mentioned that he had five relationships before Zsa Zsa Padilla that bore children, the last being Alma Moreno . Some of his children followed their father's footsteps in showbiz. Quizon was a devoted Catholic throughout his life and occasionally attended Mass . He also practiced various Catholic rituals— while praying
4554-518: Was recognized as Outstanding Manilan by the Manila City Government. In 2012, he was given the Diwa ng Lahi award in 2012, given by City Hall in celebration of the city's founding anniversary. He died later that year. After his death, on July 13, 2012, President Aquino declared a "National Day of Remembrance" in honor of Dolphy's contributions to the Philippine showbiz industry. During his wake at
4623-400: Was renamed Alto Broadcasting System or ABS (with Alto Sales Corporation as its corporate name). Alto was a contraction of Quirino's and his wife's first names, Tony and Aleli. Despite little money and resources, ABS was able to put up its TV tower by July 1953 and imported around 300 television sets. The initial test broadcasts began in September of the same year. The first full-blown broadcast
4692-424: Was restricted only to ABS-CBN and Reuters did not inform GMA Network that the video coverage was only intended for ABS-CBN. The local Court of Appeals declined the case filed by ABS-CBN Corporation against GMA Network Inc. for allegations of illegal duplication of its live video footage. In a ruling, the local fourth division of the appellate court set aside the resolution of the local Justice Department, which approved
4761-500: Was such a hit that movie versions of the show were made eight times. In 1973, Fefita Fofongay viuda de Falayfay was released, a sequel to Facifica Falayfay . That same year Dolphy acted in Captain Barbell ' s sequel Captain Barbell Boom! In 1974, a third instalment of Facifica Falayfay was released called Sarhento Fofongay: A ... ewan! In 1978, he returned to gay roles in the movie Ang Tatay Kong Nanay (My Father that
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