Internet Broadcast[edit]
In year 1999, the program launched its own website on the Internet. It opens a new venue to
connect people across the planet. It was in the year 2000 when the program started its video live
streaming through the Internet, hence, the video streaming technology was born.
Social Media Broadcast[edit]
The program also began to take advantage of technology using social media platforms in the late
2005. Social Media platforms like Facebook in its official Facebook page started in December
2008, Twitter in its official Twitter account started in October 2010 and later Instagram in its official
Instagram account started in July 2015 were being used to propagate the program
including YouTube which was launched its YouTube channel since December 2005. Latest addition
to the platform is the Spotify podcast of the program which is launched in October 2019.
Live video feed is simulcasted to social media platforms including Bible Exposition and Bible Study.
On June 1, 2020, the program introduced for the first time to the public the Ang Dating Daan Live
Mass Indoctrination through social media platforms as the world including the Philippines prepare for
the new normal.
Mobile Application[edit]
In September 2018, the Members Church of God International launched Ang Dating Daan mobile
application on Google Play Store. The app features questions and answers about the Bible. It uses
Filipino, English, Spanish and Portuguese languages. It is also available on Apple Store.
Doctrines[edit]
Main article: Members Church of God International § Beliefs and fundamental doctrines
The Members of the Church of God International denies several doctrines such as the Trinity[5] and
salvation by grace alone. The program frequently criticizes other denominations for their doctrines,
practices and what it says are false teachings, including the Catholic Church, some Christian
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), a Philippine-based religion.
Awards[edit]
Gawad Amerika Awards in November 2006 awarded "Most Informative Religious Program of the
Year" to Ang Dating Daan for its North American broadcast.[6][7]
Anniversary[edit]
On its 35th anniversary, Ang Dating Daan held a special anniversary presentation last October 12,
2015 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum featuring the ADD Chorale. In line with the theme "Truth.
Charity. Praise.", the ADD Chorale serenaded special guests mainly persons with disabilities
(PWDs) with the best songs of praises and thanksgiving to the Almighty God for all the success of
Ang Dating Daan. It was aired live via satellite and over the internet exclusively in over 1,360
monitoring centers of Ang Dating Daan centers worldwide. It also marked the official attempt
of MCGI to break the Guinness world record for the "Largest Gospel Choir in a Single
Location."[8] Under the supervision of Guinness official adjudicator and independent auditing firm
Punongbayan & Araullo Grant Thorton, the Guinness world record was awarded to MCGI with a total
of 8,688 choristers from the ADD Chorale beating the previous record held by the Philippine religious
group Iglesia Ni Cristo with 4,745 participants during their 100th centennial anniversary at the
Philippine Arena.
Suspension of broadcasting rights[edit]
On August 16, 2004, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB)
preventively suspended the showing of the Ang Dating Daan program for 20 days due
to slander and use of offensive and obscene language by its televangelist host Eliseo Soriano, as a
means of disciplinary action.[9]
On September 27, 2004, the MTRCB extended the suspension to three months. Soriano challenged
the action in court, arguing that the suspension imposed by the MTRCB constituted prior restraint on
the media and that his language during the show's August 10, 2004 broadcast was not obscene and
offensive. The court dismissed his case in favor of MTRCB.[10]
In June 2005, Soriano filed a motion by recommendation of the Commission on Human Rights,
saying the MTRCB violated the "right to information, communication and religion" of every Filipino.
[11]
On April 29, 2009, The Supreme Court upheld the suspension imposed by the MTRCB, ruling that
Soriano's statements can be treated as obscene and cannot be considered as protected speech. [12]
Soriano filed a motion seeking the reversal of its April 2009 decision. The Supreme Court denied
Soriano's motion and affirmed the decision with finality in 2010 by an 11–4 vote, noting that "it is a
sanction that the MTRCB may validly impose under its charter without running afoul of the free
speech clause." The high court reminded Soriano that his program, being aired on television, is
accessible to children of all ages and therefore not appropriate for a program with a "G" or for
general audience rating due to his use of vulgar language and invectives.[9][13]
Program segments[edit]
1313 Ang Dating Daan: By Demand
Ang Dating Daan: Bible Exposition Worldwide
Ang Dating Daan: Bible Study
Ang Dating Daan: Mass Indoctrination
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
Totally Present
See also[edit]
Christianity portal
Television portal
Philippines portal
Religion in the Philippines
D'X-Man
Daniel Razon
Conflicts between Iglesia ni Cristo and Members Church of God International
