CBN Asia
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Christian Broadcasting Networks Asia (CBN Asia) is a non-stock nonprofit corporation established in the Philippines and Hong Kong on October 1, 1994. It is inspired by the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), founded in the United States by Pat Robertson in 1961.
Missions and operations
CBN Asia is engaged in several ministries spreading the Gospel in Asian nations, primarily through The 700 Club Asia, a locally produced weeknight television program, as well as other TV specials.
Its ministries include the humanitarian aid foundation Operation Blessing (OB),{{cite news |title=Operation Blessing |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=H05aAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA6 |access-date=2 April 2022 |publisher=The Manila Times |date=11 January 2008 |language=en}} the Asian counterpart of the US-based Operation Blessing International. Since 1994, OB humanitarian missions have expanded from the Philippines to operate in China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Taiwan. In 1996, OB became the humanitarian arm of CBN Asia, Inc., which was founded by Gordon P. Robertson.{{cite book |last1=Marley |first1=David John |title=Pat Robertson: An American Life |date=2007 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=978-0-7425-5295-1 |page=183 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KoHWWx6PW9MC&pg=PA183 |access-date=2 April 2022 |language=en}}
CBN Asia also participates in the Asian Center for Missions project, an Asia-wide network for spreading the Gospel, also comprising the Philippines for Jesus Movement (PJM), the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC), the Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries (ASCM), the International Bible Society, and other Asian church and fellowship groups.
Programs
- The 700 Club Asia (GMA Network, 1995–2002, 2015–present; ABS-CBN & ABC "now TV5", 2002–2006; Studio 23 (defunct), 2003–2006; ZOE TV, 1998–2005; Q/GMA News TV, 2006–2015 (including live telethon specials); Light Network, 2011–present)
- A.S.T.I.G. (All Set To Imitate God) (ABC "now TV5", 7 May 2005{{cite news |title=Kids Rule! |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PFY1AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA35 |access-date=2 April 2022 |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=8 May 2005 |language=en}}–2006)
- One Cubed (GMA Network, 1999–2001; ABS-CBN, 2002–2006)
- SuperBook Reimagined and SuperBook Classics (GMA Network, 2013–2014; ABS-CBN, 2014–2017, re-run, 2019–2020 on Season 4; ZOE TV/A2Z, 1998–2005, 2020–present; Light TV, 2010–2014, 2019–present, 2024 on Season 5; Kapamilya Channel) (3D and Classic versions)
Filmography
CBN Asia produced a telefilm and documentary which has occasionally aired on GMA Network and ABS-CBN, usually during the Holy Week.
- Ang Sapi (1994)
- Pangarap Kong Pasko (1994)
- GMA Telesine Specials: Kung Saan Sisikat ang Araw (co-produced by CAN Television, April 9, 1995)
- Huwad na Langit (1996)
- Ano ang Kulay ng Pangarap? (March 23, 1997)
- Yakapin Mo ang Liwanag (1998)
- Lamat sa Puso (1999)
- Sa Ngalan ng Anak (2006)
- Tanikala (2009–present)
- Ama Namin (March 29, 2013)
- Ang Ikalawang Libro (April 1–2, 2010)
- Bihag ng Kadiliman (2009)
- Buyonero (March 25, 2016, re-aired April 18, 2019)
- Habang May Ngayon (April 1, 2021)
- Hatol (April 18, 2014)
- Isa Pang Hiling (April 2, 2021)
- It's Unfair (March 29, 2018)
- Kalbaryo (March 26, 2016)
- Kampihan (April 7, 2023)
- Kublihan (April 19, 2019)
- Kulam (April 21, 2011)
- Liwanag sa Dapithapon (March 28, 2013, re-aired April 19, 2014)
- My Sister, My Lover (April 17, 2014){{cite news |title=Jan Manual in Tanikala's My Sister, My Lover |url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-philippine-star/20140415/282364037662577 |access-date=2 April 2022 |via=PressReader |publisher=The Philippine Star |date=15 April 2014}}
- Nuno (April 14, 2017,{{cite news |title=The 700 Club Asia Presents Nuno: BJ 'Tolits' Forbes, Tortured By Nuno! |url=https://orangemagazine.ph/2017/bj-tolits-forbes-tortured-by-nuno/ |access-date=2 April 2022 |work=Orange Magazine |date=11 April 2017}} re-aired March 31, 2018)
- Paghilom (April 15, 2022)
- Panata (April 23, 2011)
- Pilat (March 30, 2018)
- Sa Isang Iglap (April 2, 2015, re-aired March 24, 2016)
- Sais-Katorse (April 13, 2017, re-aired March 31, 2018)
- Senior Moment (April 6, 2023)
- Suklob (April 10, 2020)
- Tugon (March 29, 2024)
- Songbird The Ogie Alcasid & Regine Velasquez Story (2025)
- Tugon sa Dalangin (April 14, 2022)
- Unos (April 5, 2012)
- Wasak (April 22, 2011, re-aired April 7, 2012, April 15, 2017)
- Gulong (2010)
- Tinig (October 7, 2012)
- In My Father's Arms (April 14, 2017){{cite news |title=CBN Asia Presents In My Father's Arms: Jodi Sta. Maria, A Prodigal Daughter Now At Home In Her Father's Arms |url=https://orangemagazine.ph/2017/cbn-asia-presents-in-my-fathers-arm/ |access-date=2 April 2022 |work=Orange Magazine |date=11 April 2017}}
- Wanda's Wonderful World{{cite news |title=Tirso Cruz III claims "May Forever!" in 'Wanda's Wonderful World' |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2018/03/tirso-cruz-iii-claims-may-forever-in-wandas-wonderful-world/ |access-date=2 April 2022 |work=LionhearTV |date=21 March 2018}} (March 30, 2018)
References
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External links
- [http://www.cbnasia.org CBN Asia's official website]
- [https://www.mnnonline.org/news/christian-radio-expands-gospel-reach-in-singapore-strait/ Mission Network News]
Category:Christian mass media companies
Category:Evangelical television networks
Category:Television networks in the Philippines
Category:Television production companies of the Philippines
Category:Television in Hong Kong
Category:Television in Malaysia