Studio 23 to air delayed telecast of Azkals-Myanmar match

source: abs-cbnNEWS.com

MANILA, Philippines – Studio 23 will air the Philippine Azkals' match against Myanmar on Wednesday night, ABS-CBN Sports has announced.

In its official Facebook page, ABS-CBN Sports said Monday's match, which kicked off the Azkals' bid in the AFC Challenge Cup group stage, will be shown on the free TV channel on Wednesday at 10:15 p.m.

A replay of the match will be shown on Thursday 3 p.m also on Studio 23.

ABS-CBN Sports, however, said the airing is still subject to some issues.

It stressed that the video quality of the match "is far from the best as it was shot by Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV)."

Earlier, ABS-CBN and the Philippine Football Federation relayed efforts in asking permission from the Myanmar government for a live TV coverage of the Azkals' match.

However, Myanmar, a nation ruled by a military junta since 1962, maintained strict policies on the media.

This was evident after MRTV, a government-owned station tasked to cover the event, was not granted by the higher authorities the permission to beam the matches live via satellite to the Philippines.

Meanwhile, the Azkals are still in Myanmar hoping to top their group.

The Azkals will next face the Palestine Al-Fusan (The Fighters) on Wednesday, and the Bangladesh Bengal Tigers on Friday.

The Philippines, which clinched a single point with the 11 draw against Myanmar draw, will need to bag at least 4 more points to advance to the next phase of the Challenge Cup.

The Azkals have to either win at least their last two remaining matches or win one match and draw the remaining other, depending on the results of the other games in the group.

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Studio 23 is PBA's new home

source: By Nelson Beltran (philstar.com)



MANILA, Philippines – Studio 23, the home channel of the UAAP and the NCAA, is now also the carrying station of the Philippine Basketball Association.



The PBA announced today it has approved the proposal of Solar Sports to transfer the broadcast and coverage of the PBA games from RPN-9 to Studio 23.


The PBA games will be seen on ABS-CBN’s UHF channel at least for the rest of the season – the remaining part of the three-year contract between the PBA and Solar Sports.


Solar Sports has informed the PBA it’s no longer renewing its ties with the pro league at the end of the season.
The PBA said it approved Solar’s proposal after evaluating the technical facilities and capability of Studio 23 vis-à-vis RPN 9.


“The members of the board have consulted with their respective principals regarding the said transfer,” said board chairman Rene Pardo.


“Given the time constraints and lack of available and acceptable VHF channels at this time, the board allowed the transfer of the coverage to Studio 23 for the rest of the season,” Pardo added
“The board’s decision ensures that our fans will continue to enjoy our PBA games for the 36th season,” said commissioner Chito Salud. “It has always been the primary consideration of the board that our games are brought to a wider and younger audience.”

Yesterday, the board deferred a decision on the TV coverage issue, pending a study on the legal repercussions of the matter.

Salud should have done his assignment, finding no possible loopholes or problems that may arise on the transfer.
RPN-9’s move to reformat its programming prompted Solar Sports to request the PBA of the broadcast transfer.
“With due respect to Solar Sports, they informed us of their plan as early as last year,” said Salud.

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