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{{Short description|Philippine television and religious program}}
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{{Infobox radio show
| name = {{Lang|fil|Ang Dating Daan}}
| other_names = ''[[The Old Path]]''<br>''O Caminho Antigo''<br>''El Camino Antiguo''
| image = Ang Dating Daan New Logo.png
| format = [[Religious broadcasting]]
| runtime = 2 hours
| country = [[Philippines]]
| language = {{Plainlist|
* [[Filipino language|Filipino]]
* [[English language|English]]
}}
| home_station = [[DZXQ|Radio La Verdad 1350 kHz]]  (2011–present)
| television = ''[[#Television Broadcast|Ang Dating Daan]]''
| presenter = {{Plainlist|
* [[Eli Soriano]] 
*  [[Daniel Razon]]
}}
| creator = [[Members Church of God International]]
| producer = [[Members Church of God International]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|1980|10}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2021|02}}
| audio_format = Stereo
| website = [http://www.angdatingdaan.org/ www.angdatingdaan.org]
| podcast = MCGI Channel
| record_location = MCGI Building, [[Florianópolis]], [[Santa Catarina (state)|SC]], [[Brazil]], MCGI compound, Apalit, Pampanga, [[Philippines]]
}}

'''{{Lang|fil|Ang Dating Daan}}''' ([[English language|English]]: The Old Path, [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]: ''O Caminho Antigo'', [[Spanish language|Spanish]]: ''El Camino Antiguo'') is a [[Religious broadcasting|religious]] [[Radio program|radio]] and [[television program]] produced by the [[Members Church of God International]]. It is primarily hosted by Brother [[Eli Soriano]] that began in the last quarter of 1980. It has been recognized as one of the [[List of longest-running Philippine television series|longest-running]] [[Religious broadcasting|religious television programs]] in the World.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Quita|first=Ma. Therese|date=December 6, 2016|title=Longest-running Religious Program Ang Dating Daan Celebrates 36th Anniversary with Special Worldwide Bible Exposition|url=https://www.elisoriano.com/ang-dating-daan-turns-36-years/|access-date=June 8, 2020|website=EliSoriano.com}}</ref> The name of the program is based on Jeremiah 6:16 of the Bible.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Members Church of God International History & Background|url=https://www.mcgi.org/about-us/church-history/|access-date=March 21, 2021|website=MCGI.org|language=en-US}}</ref>

While mainly broadcasting in [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]] ([[Filipino language|Filipino]]), some [[English language]] elements were added for foreign viewers, including "[[The Old Path|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. Selected episodes of the program can also be viewed on the Internet through the [[Members Church of God International]] websites and on [[YouTube]]. There were episodes available in [[DVD]] format.

In [[Portugal]] and [[Brazil]], it is currently broadcast as ''[[:pt:Eliseo Soriano|O Caminho Antigo]]''<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://techthetruth.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/4756/ |title=MCGI's TV Verdade expands reach to more than 10 cities in Brazil |date=September 28, 2016 |access-date=December 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107165931/https://techthetruth.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/4756/ |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> which is a direct translation for ''[[The Old Path]]'' which the same name is being broadcast in [[North America]] including English-speaking countries. In [[Latin America]] including [[Spain]], it is currently broadcast as ''[[:es:El Camino Antiguo|El Camino Antiguo]]'' which is also a direct translation of the English name. In [[Italy]], it is also being broadcast as ''Il Sentiero Antico'' which is also a direct translation of the Filipino name.

{{Lang|fil|Ang Dating Daan}} is currently airing in 73 countries worldwide and translated in at least 18 languages,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Official Websites and Channels|url=https://www.mcgi.org/official-websites-and-social-media-accounts/|access-date=|website=}}</ref> including in the [[United States]], [[United Kingdom]] (as "''The Old Path''"), [[Brazil]], [[Portugal]], [[Mozambique]] (as "''O Caminho Antigo''"), [[Spain]], [[Latin America]] (as "''El Camino Antiguo''"), [[Italy]] (as ''"Il Sentiero Antico"''),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Il Sentiero Antico|url=https://www.youtube.com/IlSentieroAntico|access-date=February 14, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref> [[Taiwan]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=As Ang Dating Daan celebrates its 39th year of truthful broadcasting, our viewers from all over the world share the joy and excitement! Here's a greeting from our avid viewers in Taiwan! Thanks be to God for celebrating with us!|url=https://www.facebook.com/AngDatingDaanTV/posts/10157324753461144|access-date=February 14, 2021|website=Facebook|language=en}}</ref> (as "''古道''"), [[India]] (as "''प्राचीन मार्ग'' "),<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mcgi.org/en/news/1008301842/ |title=MCGI reaches India |access-date=September 2, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100903210813/http://www.mcgi.org/en/news/1008301842/ |archive-date=September 3, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Nepal]] (as "''प्राचिन मार्ग बाइबल''"), [[Sri Lanka]] (as "''පැරණි මාර්ගය''"), [[Germany]] (as "''Der Alte Pfad''"),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Der Alte Pfad|url=https://www.youtube.com/DerAltePfad|access-date=February 14, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref> [[France]], [[Haiti]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=#UNTVBig10 Fan Sign from MCGI-Haiti|url=https://www.facebook.com/UNTVNewsRescue/posts/915312468494167|access-date=February 14, 2021|website=Facebook|language=en}}</ref> (as "''L'Ancien Chemin''"),<ref>{{Cite web|title=L'Ancien Chemin|url=https://www.youtube.com/c/LAncienChemin/featured|access-date=February 14, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref> [[Ghana]] (as "''Tete Atempɔn''"),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tete Atempon|url=https://www.youtube.com/TeteAtempon|access-date=February 14, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref> [[Malaysia]] (as "''Jalan Yang Dahulukala''"),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jalan Yang Dahulukala|url=https://www.youtube.com/JalanYangDahulukala|access-date=February 14, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref> [[Japan]] (as "''昔の道''"),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mukashi No Michi|url=https://www.youtube.com/c/MukashiNoMichi/featured|access-date=February 14, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref> [[Papua New Guinea]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Members Church of God International - Papua New Guinea|url=https://www.facebook.com/mcgipng/|access-date=February 14, 2021|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref> (as "''Olpela Rot''"),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Olpela Rot|url=https://www.youtube.com/OlpelaRotTV|access-date=February 14, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref> [[South Africa]], [[Saipan]].<ref>[http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=21&newsID=102364 Saipan Tribune - Members Church of God International Worldwide Bible Exposition] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715230441/http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=21&newsID=102364 |date=July 15, 2011 }}</ref>

==Background==
{{see also|Broadcast ministry of Members Church of God International}}

===Pre-Broadcast===
{{Main|Eli Soriano}}
Bro. Eli Soriano was baptized on April 7, 1964, at the age of 17. He expressed desire to become a church worker and soon attended ministerial classes under Bro. Nicolas Perez. In 1970s, Soriano began conducting nightly ''pulong'' (gathering) from town-to-town preaching in the province of Pampanga and later realized that his lifetime is not enough to reach the entire Philippines. In the year 1972, Perez handed Soriano the only Church Minister title.<ref name=":0" />

===Radio Broadcast===
The {{Lang|fil|Ang Dating Daan}} program started in October 1980 on radio station [[DWAN-AM|DWWA 1206 kHz]], and was also broadcast on [[DWAR-AM|DWAR]], [[DZME]], [[DZMB]], [[DWAD]], [[DZRD]], and [[DZXQ]] (which is now known as Radyo La Verdad). In 1999, the radio program started to broadcast with different radio stations in the Philippines including [[DZRH]], [[Radio Mindanao Network|RMN]] and [[Radyo Natin Network|100 Radyo Natin FM Stations]] and local radio stations across the country. The program is now in its new home [[DZXQ|''Radyo La Verdad 1350'']] since late 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ang Dating Daan|url=https://www.radyolaverdad.com/program/ang-dating-daan/|access-date=March 21, 2021|website=Radyo La Verdad|language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

=== Television Broadcast ===
{{Infobox television
| genre                = [[Religious broadcasting]]
| camera               = [[multicamera setup]]
| runtime              = 2 hours
| company              = MCGI Productions
| producer             = [[Members Church of God International]]
| country              = Philippines
| language             = {{Plainlist|
* Filipino
* English
* Portuguese
* Spanish
* and other available languages
}}
| network              = {{Plainlist|
* [[Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation|IBC]] (1983–1997) 
* [[Rajah Broadcasting Network|RJTV]] (1997–1999)
* [[People's Television Network|PTV]] (1999–2000, 2013)
* [[Southern Broadcasting Network|SBN]] (2000–2004)
* [[UNTV (Philippines)|UNTV]] (2004–2021)
}}
| first_aired          = {{Start date|1983}}
| last_aired           = {{End date|2021}}
| related              = {{Plainlist|
* ''[[Itanong mo kay Soriano]]'' 
*  ''Truth in Focus''
}}
| presenter            = {{Plainlist|
* [[Eli Soriano]] 
* [[Daniel Razon]]
}}
}}

In 1983, the program started on television broadcast as a 30-minute block timer on [[Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation|IBC]] with a shoe-string budget. The program then ran for one hour due to limited funds. In 1997, the program moved to [[DZRJ-DTV|RJTV (now RJ DigiTV)]], [[People's Television Network|PTV]] in 1999 and [[Southern Broadcasting Network|SBN]] in 2000. The program currently airs live via satellite through the facilities of 
UHF Channel [[UNTV (Philippines)|UNTV]] since 2004 and it became the program's permanent home through multi-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ang Dating Daan|url=https://www.untvweb.com/program/ang-dating-daan/|access-date=March 23, 2021|website=UNTV News and Rescue}}</ref>

Other broadcast technology like satellite (through [[GlobeCast]], [[MEASAT-3a]], etc.), cable television (such as [[Sky Cable]], [[Destiny Cable]], etc.) were also added to further reach more including direct-to-home satellite (such as [[Cignal]] and [[Sky Direct]]) broadcast and digital TV broadcast.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brodkast|url=https://www.angdatingdaan.org/brodkast/|access-date=March 23, 2021|website=ANG DATING DAAN|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=TRANSMISIÓN|url=https://elcaminoantiguo.com/transmision/|access-date=March 23, 2021|website=El Camino Antiguo|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=TRANSMISIÓN|url=https://ocaminhoantigo.tv/transmision/|access-date=March 23, 2021|website=O Caminho Antigo|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Broadcast|url=https://www.theoldpath.tv/broadcast/|access-date=March 23, 2021|website=The Old Path.tv|language=en}}</ref>

===Print Media===
Print media is also used to propagate the {{Lang|fil|Ang Dating Daan}} (The Old Path) program through the ''Magandang Balita'' (Good News) newspaper that is being distributed in [[Metro Manila]]. Online media is also used in the propagation like blogging through ''Controversy Extraordinary'' where Soriano is the author of the blog. His latest publication of ''Walking the Old Path: 12 Biblical Lessons on Faith, Hope, and Love from the Life of Bro. Eli'' is now available on Google Books.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

=== Online Broadcast ===

====Internet Broadcast====
In the year 1999, the program launched its own website on the Internet. It opened 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.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

====Social Media Broadcast====
The program also began to take advantage of technology using social media platforms in late 2005.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Ang Dating Daan|url=https://www.youtube.com/c/angdatingdaan/about|access-date=March 23, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref> On June 1, 2020, the program introduced for the first time to the public the {{Lang|fil|Ang Dating Daan}} Live Mass Indoctrination through social media platforms as the world including the Philippines prepare for the ''new normal''.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />

===== YouTube =====
On December 27, 2005, the [[Members Church of God International]] released a YouTube channel of the program in Filipino.<ref name=":1" /> A few days later, <nowiki>''</nowiki>The Old Path<nowiki>''</nowiki>, the English version of the program was also released,<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Old Path|url=https://www.youtube.com/c/TheOldPath/about|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref> followed by ''El Camino Antiguo,'' the Spanish version of the program on December 30, 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|title=El Camino Antiguo|url=https://www.youtube.com/c/elcaminoantiguo/about|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref> In 2013 and 2014, they released the Portuguese and Swahili version of the program, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IDHAA YA UKWELI |url=https://www.youtube.com/c/idhaayaukweli/about|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=O CAMINHO ANTIGO|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/ocaminhoantigohd|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=YouTube}}</ref>

In September 2021, the YouTube Channel name {{Lang|fil|Ang Dating Daan}} was renamed as MCGI Channel.

===== Facebook =====
In December 2008, the program released its official Facebook page.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ang Dating Daan|url=https://www.facebook.com/AngDatingDaanTV|access-date=March 23, 2021|website=Facebook|language=en}}</ref> On June 10, 2016, the program debut its first Live Facebook broadcast.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 7, 2016|title=Live on Facebook! Worldwide Bible Exposition Debuts on FB Live|url=https://www.mcgi.org/live-facebook-worldwide-bible-exposition-debuts-facebook-live/|access-date=March 23, 2021|website=MCGI.org|language=en-US |author1=Admin }}</ref>

===== Twitter =====
Its official Twitter account was started in October 2010 and was later being used to propagate the program including [[Itanong mo kay Soriano|Bible Expositions]] and Bible Studies.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 12, 2016|title=Simultaneous MCGI Bible Expositions in English, Tagalog, Trend on PH Twitter|url=https://www.mcgi.org/simultaneous-mcgi-bible-expositions-in-english-tagalog-trend-on-ph-twitter/|access-date=March 23, 2021|website=MCGI.org|language=en-US}}</ref>

===== Instagram =====
Its official Instagram account in Tagalog was started in July 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title=angdatingdaantv|url=https://www.instagram.com/angdatingdaantv/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> it was then followed by different Instagram accounts in different languages.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ocaminhoantigooficial|url=https://www.instagram.com/ocaminhoantigooficial|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=www.instagram.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=elcaminoantiguo|url=https://www.instagram.com/elcaminoantiguo/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=www.instagram.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=theoldpathtv|url=https://www.instagram.com/theoldpathtv/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=www.instagram.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=jalanyangdahulukala|url=https://www.instagram.com/jalanyangdahulukala/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=www.instagram.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ilsentieroantico|url=https://www.instagram.com/ilsentieroantico/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=www.instagram.com}}</ref>

===== TikTok =====
In 2021, the program has also been launched on [[TikTok]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ang Dating Daan is now on TikTok! Follow us at @AngDatingDaanTV for more biblical content and words of wisdom straight from the Bible.|url=https://www.facebook.com/AngDatingDaanTV/posts/10158724266671144|access-date=March 21, 2021|website=Facebook|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=angdatingdaan (@angdatingdaantv) TikTok {{!}} Watch angdatingdaan's Newest TikTok Videos|url=https://www.tiktok.com/@angdatingdaantv|access-date=March 21, 2021|website=TikTok|language=en}}</ref>

===Mobile Application===
In 2014, the [[Members Church of God International]] introduced the "MCGI Broadcast" Application.<ref>{{Cite news|date=February 11, 2014|title=Mew MCGI broadcast app lets watch Ang Dating-Daan 24/7|url=https://www.mcgi.org/new-mcgi-broadcast-app-lets-watch-ang-dating-daan-247/|access-date=June 11, 2020|website=MCGI.org |author1=Admin }}</ref> The app features 24/7 Broadcast of {{Lang|fil|Ang Dating Daan}} and its foreign versions.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Get MCGI Broadcast - Microsoft Store en-AU|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/mcgi-broadcast/9nblggh4rc8m|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=Microsoft Store|language=en-au}}</ref> In September 2018, the church launched the <nowiki>''</nowiki>''Ang Dating Daan'' TV<nowiki>''</nowiki> mobile application.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ang Dating Daan TV - Apps on Google Play|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcgi.addtv&hl=en&gl=US|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=play.google.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=MCGI_Broadcast|url=https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/mcgi-broadcast/id783083014|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=App_Store|language=en-gb}}</ref> The app features questions and answers about the Bible. It uses Tagalog,<ref>{{Cite web|title=MCGI Broadcast - Apps on Google Play|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mcgi.mcgibroadcastapp&hl=en&gl=US|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=play.google.com|language=en}}</ref> English, Spanish and Portuguese languages.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
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!Platform(s)
!Download Link(s)
|-
|- style="font-size:100%"
| rowspan="3" |MCGI Broadcast
|Apple iOS
|[https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/mcgi-broadcast/id783083014 Apple iTunes Store]
|- style="font-size:100%"
|Google Android
|[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mcgi.mcgibroadcastapp&hl=en Google Play Store]
|- style="font-size:100%"
|Microsoft Windows Mobile
|[https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/store/apps/mcgi-broadcast/9nblggh4rc8m Microsoft Store]
|- style="font-size:100%"
|''Ang Dating Daan'' TV
|Google Android
|[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcgi.addtv&hl=en Google Play Store]
|}

=== Podcast ===
{{Infobox podcast
| italic = 
| title = MCGI Channel<br>(also known as The Old Path)
| image = 
| caption = 
| host = [[Eli Soriano]]<br>[[Daniel Razon]]
| language = [[English language|English]]<br>[[Filipino language|Filipino]]
| website = [https://open.spotify.com/show/6IpOTUsk906Yk9dbd3HRRk Spotify]
| updates = 
| production = MCGI Productions
| audio format = [[mp3]]
| num_seasons = N/A
| began = October 2019
| genre = [[Religious broadcasting]]
| creator = [[Members Church of God International]]
|fetchwikidata= ALL
}}

In October 2019, A [[Spotify]] podcast of the program was launched.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Old Path - Bro. Eli Soriano|url=https://open.spotify.com/show/6IpOTUsk906Yk9dbd3HRRk|access-date=February 14, 2021|website=Spotify|language=en}}</ref>

In last quarter of 2021, the religious podcast show was renamed as MCGI Channel.

== ''Ang Dating Daan'' segments ==

=== ''Ang Dating Daan:'' Bible Exposition ===
{{Main|Itanong mo kay Soriano}}
It is commonly known for its tagline as ''Itanong mo kay Soriano, Biblia ang Sasagot!''<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 27, 2019|title=Bro. Eli to Serve in International Caucus Focused on Consultation and MCGI History|url=https://www.mcgi.org/bro-eli-to-serve-in-international-caucus-focused-on-consultation-and-mcgi-history/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=MCGI.org|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=January 28, 2010|title="Ask Bro. Eli" Live on Livestream.com|url=https://www.mcgi.org/ask-bro-eli-live-on-livestream-com/|access-date=March 21, 2021|website=MCGI.org|language=en-US}}</ref> It features a question and answer format<ref>{{Cite news|date=December 16, 2016|title=Ang Dating Daan Caps Off 36th Broadcast Anniversary with a Memorable Bible Exposition|url=https://www.elisoriano.com/ang-dating-daan-caps-36th-anniversary-bible-exposition/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=EliSoriano.com|language=en-US |author1=Ben }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=April 3, 2014|title=Bro. Eli Soriano Marks 50th Year of Service to God on April 7|url=https://www.elisoriano.com/bro_eli_soriano_at_50/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=EliSoriano.com|language=en-US |author1=Abel }}</ref> in which any visitor in the show can ask about biblical teachings.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 20, 2017|title=Bro. Eli Soriano Answers Questions From Ang Dating Daan Bible Exposition in March|url=https://www.elisoriano.com/bible-exposition-march-2017/|access-date=March 21, 2021|website=EliSoriano.com|language=en-US |author1=Ben }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Itanong mo kay Soriano|url=https://www.untvweb.com/program/itanong-mo-kay-soriano/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=UNTV News and Rescue}}</ref> In the middle week of February 2021, the Live  Bible Exposition as for now are pre-recorded broadcast on social media platforms because of the passing of Brother Eli Soriano.

=== ''Ang Dating Daan:'' Bible Study ===
It discusses various biblical topics about faith and the Bible.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Live|url=https://www.elisoriano.com/live/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=EliSoriano.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== ''Ang Dating Daan:'' Mass Indoctrination ===
{{Main|Members Church of God International#Beliefs and fundamental doctrines}}
It is a series of month-long biblical sessions of different topics where the basic teachings and beliefs of the Christian faith are taught prior to joining the church.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MCGI.org Reach Us|url=https://www.mcgi.org/reach-us/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=MCGI.org|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=August 3, 2018|title=MCGI Welcomes More Than 3,200 After Live Mass Indoctrination Sessions|url=https://www.mcgi.org/first-live-mass-indoctrination-2018-record-setting-baptism/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=MCGI.org|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=February 2, 2010|title=MCGI's Seven-Session Mass Indoctrination Set on February 8|url=https://www.mcgi.org/mcgis-seven-session-mass-indoctrination-set-on-february-8/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=MCGI.org|language=en-US}}</ref> 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''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=May 31, 2020|title=MCGI's Live Mass Indoctrination Goes Online|url=https://www.mcgi.org/first-online-mass-indoctrination/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=MCGI.org|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite news|date=August 7, 2020|title=MCGI Hosts Second Online Live Mass Indoctrination|url=https://www.mcgi.org/second-online-live-mass-indoctrination/|access-date=March 22, 2021|website=MCGI.org|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2022, ADD Mass Indoctrination to MCGI Mass Indoctrination because it is pre recorded broadcast now on social media platforms.

==Awards==
Gawad Amerika Awards in November 2006 awarded ''"Most Informative Religious Program of the Year"'' to ''Ang Dating Daan'' for its [[North America]]n broadcast.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=none|journal=The Gawad Amerika Awards|date=July 2008|first=Roland|last=Aguirre|volume=60|issue=7|pages=20–21}}</ref><ref>[http://theoldpath.newsvine.com/_news/2006/11/20/449647-the-old-path-awarded-most-informative-religious-program-of-the-year?r=1679029400 The Old Path Awarded as Most Informative] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071029011407/http://theoldpath.newsvine.com/_news/2006/11/20/449647-the-old-path-awarded-most-informative-religious-program-of-the-year?r=1679029400 |date=October 29, 2007 }}</ref>

==Anniversary==
On its 35th anniversary, ''Ang Dating Daan'' held a special anniversary presentation last October 12, 2015, at the [[Smart Araneta Coliseum]] featuring the ''Ang Dating Daan'' Chorale. In line with the theme "Truth. Charity. Praise.", the ''Ang Dating Daan'' 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."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Swatman|first=Rachel|date=October 14, 2015|title=Listen to the largest gospel choir's record-breaking performance in the Philippines|url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2015/10/listen-to-the-largest-gospel-choir%E2%80%99s-record-breaking-performance-in-the-philippin-400408|access-date=June 8, 2020|website=Guinness World Record}}</ref> 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.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

==Suspension of broadcasting rights==
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 [[Obscenity|obscene language]] by its televangelist host [[Eliseo Soriano|Eli Soriano]], as a means of disciplinary action.<ref name="inquirer20100316">[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100316-259064/SC-upholds-suspension-of-Ang-Dating-Daan "SC upholds suspension of 'Ang Dating Daan'"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100322191622/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100316-259064/SC-upholds-suspension-of-Ang-Dating-Daan |date=March 22, 2010 }}, Inquirer.net, March 16, 2010</ref>

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.<ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/247982/sc-upholds-ang-dating-daan-suspension "SC upholds "Ang Dating Daan" suspension"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626175402/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/247982/sc-upholds-ang-dating-daan-suspension |date=June 26, 2010 }}, ''Manila Bulletin'', March 16, 2010</ref>

In June 2005, Soriano filed a motion by recommendation of the [[Commission on Human Rights (Philippines)|Commission on Human Rights]], saying the MTRCB violated the "right to information, communication and religion" of every Filipino.<ref>[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=279355 "CHR pasok kay Bro. Eli"], ''Pilipino Star Ngayon'', May 27, 2005</ref> On April 29, 2009, The [[Supreme Court of the Philippines|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.<ref name="inquirer20090430">[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20090430-202412/SC-upholds-suspension-on-Ang-Dating-Daan "SC upholds suspension on 'Ang Dating Daan'"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100613144759/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20090430-202412/SC-upholds-suspension-on-Ang-Dating-Daan |date=June 13, 2010 }}, Inquirer.net, April 30, 2009</ref>

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 [[Profanity|vulgar language and invectives]].<ref name="inquirer20100316"/><ref>[http://www.gmanews.tv/story/159351/High-court-upholds-MTRCBs-suspension-of-Ang-Dating-Daan "High court upholds MTRCB's suspension of 'Ang Dating Daan'"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101021001152/http://www8.gmanews.tv/story/159351/high-court-upholds-mtrcbs-suspension-of-ang-dating-daan |date=October 21, 2010 }}, ''GMA News'', April 30, 2009</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|Christianity|Television|Philippines}}
* [[Religion in the Philippines]]
* [[D'X-Man]]
* [[Daniel Razon]]
* [[Conflicts between Iglesia ni Cristo and Members Church of God International|Conflicts between ''Iglesia ni Cristo'' and Members Church of God International]]

==References==
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==External links==
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* {{Official website|www.angdatingdaan.org/}}
* [http://www.untvweb.com/ UNTV Channel 37]

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