Ang Dating Daan
| Ang Dating Daan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Religious broadcasting |
| Starring | Eliseo Soriano, Daniel Razon various contributors |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino, English, Standard Mandarin (selected episodes), Portuguese, Spanish |
| No. of episodes | n/a |
| Production | |
| Producer | Members Church of God International |
| Production location | Apalit, Pampanga (Philippine Broadcast) |
| Camera setup | multicamera setup |
| Running time | 2 hours |
| Original release | |
| Network | IBC-13 |
| Release | 1980 (on Radio)- present 1983 (on Television) – present |
| Related | |
| Itanong mo kay Soriano | |
Ang Dating Daan (Tagalog for "The Old Path") is a religious radio and television program in the Philippines produced by the Members Church of God International and hosted by Eli Soriano. In Portugal and Brazil, it aires as "O Caminho Antigo" which is a direct translation for "The Old Path. In Spain, it aires as "El Camino Antiguo" which is also a direct translation of the English title.
Background
The program started in 1980 on radio then in 1983 on television as a 3-minute block timer on Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation with a shoe-string budget.[citation needed] The program currently airs live via satellite through the facilities of UHF Channel UN Television and various radio stations such as DZXL-RMN, DZRH and 100 Radyo Natin FM Stations. While mainly broadcasting in Filipino, some English language elements were added for foreign viewers, including “Truth in Focus”, “Biblically Speaking”, “How Authentic the Bible is”, and “Bible Guide”. It also features the use of multi-lingual and multi-dialectic translations of the Bible.
The Members of the Church of God International denies several doctrines such as the Trinity [1] and salvation by grace alone. The program frequently criticizes various denominations for their doctrines, practices and what it says are false teachings, including the Catholic Church, Pentecostal Denominations, Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh-day Adventist Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and especially the Iglesia ni Cristo, (Church of Christ founded by Felix Manalo), a Philippine-based religion.
Controversy
- In June 2005, Soriano filed a complaint with the Philippine Commission on Human Rights against MTRCB's (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board) decision to ban the program from appearing on TV due to complaints filed by the Iglesia ni Cristo. The Philippine's Commission on Human Rights responded by urging Soriano to file charges against the MTRCB. The CHR ruled that Soriano's "freedom of speech and religon" was violated by the MTRCB's suspension order.[1]
- In April, 2009 the Supreme Court of the Philippines upheld the suspension imposed by the MTRCB against the TV program Ang Dating Daan. The suspension stemmed from remarks made by Eliseo Soriano on an August 10, 2004 broadcast against Iglesia ni Cristo ministers which MTRCB deemed as offensive and obscene.[2] In 2010, the Supreme Court rules in finality upholding the suspension order.[3]
Program Segments
- Ang Dating Daan: By Demand
- Ang Dating Daan: Bible Exposition Worldwide
- Bible Guide
- Biblically Speaking with Bro. Eli Soriano
- Itanong mo kay Soriano, Biblia Ang Sasagot ("Ask Soriano, the Bible Will Answer")
- Kontradiksiyon ba? ("Is it a Contradiction?")
- Thanksgiving Day
- Truth In Focus
See also
References
- ^ CHR pasok kay Bro. Eli - Pilipino Star Ngayon (Tagalog - May 27, 2005 )
- ^ Carcamo, Dennis (April 30, 2009). "SC upholds suspension vs. religious TV program". philstar.com. Retrieved 2009-04-30.
- ^ Panesa, Edmer F. (Mar 16, 2010). "SC upholds "Ang Dating Daan" suspension". Main News. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
External links
Official links