ABS-CBN celebrates press freedom

ABS-CBN celebrated the 118th anniversary of Philippine Independence by highlighting the importance of freedom of the press and its contribution to the country’s history at “Isang Pamilya Tayo: The ABS-CBN Flag Raising Ceremony” held on June 12, which also marked DZMM’s 30th anniversary.

ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs head Ging Reyes said freedom has been the foundation of the Kapamilya network’s flagship AM radio station since it went back on air after the People Power Revolution in 1986, until its commemoration of 30 years of leadership in news and public service this 2016.

 “As we celebrate the 118th anniversary of our independence and pay tribute to the Philippine flag, let us join in the celebration of DZMM’s 30 years and uphold media freedom, courageous reporting, and honest service,” she said.

Reyes recounted the events that shaped the history of the country – all covered by DZMM and ABS-CBN – including the MV Doña Paz tragedy, Central and North Luzon earthquake, Mt. Pinatubo eruption, Typhoons Ondoy and Yolanda, among others.

“DZMM presents the history of the Philippines as it is happening. It is a live witness to the country’s stories of success and failure, of tragedy and recovery. Over the years, DZMM has been a catalyst for change,” she added.

Reyes also highlighted how DZMM “led and set the trend” by introducing online live streaming and launching the TeleRadyo format, first as a cable channel, and now as an exclusive free channel on ABS-CBN TVplus.

The event also debuted DZMM’s new music video, with the theme song sung by Piolo Pascual, showing the past and present anchors, memorable coverages, and programs over DZMM’s 30 years.

During the ceremony, The Voice Kids finalist led the singing of the Philippine national anthem, while Darren Espanto performed the song “Bayan Ko.”

 “Isang Pamilya Tayo: The ABS-CBN Flag Raising Ceremony,” hosted by Atom Araullo and Zen Hernandez, also underscored the important role of millennials, or people aged 18 to 32, in nation-building.

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‘Alyssa Valdez: The Flight of the UAAP Phenom’ on ABS-CBN Sports + Action

Sometimes, a sport runs across an athlete that is on another level compared to his or her peers. They are known as generational talents, once-in-a-lifetime superstars, athletes who can do special things, great things, mixing it with charisma to charm more than a hundred thousand people.

Phenoms 

The Philippines has its own phenomenal athletes. There’s Manny Pacquiao for boxing, Paeng Nepomuceno for bowling, Efren Bata Reyes for billiards, and Caloy Loyzaga for basketball. 

The recent rise in popularity of volleyball in the country also gave birth to another Filipino phenom.”  

Filipinos will get to witness the rise of Philippine volleyball’s brightest star in Alyssa Valdez: The Flight of the UAAP Phenom, an ABS-CBN Sports’ documentary detailing the path to stardom of one Alyssa Valdez, a three-time MVP in the UAAP Women’s Volleyball division, which will air on ABS-CBN Sports + Action at 11:30 a.m. today.

Valdez, who led the Ateneo Lady Eagles to two championships, will narrate how she ended up in Katipunan to play for the Blue and White and train under coaches Roger Gorayeb and later Tai Bundit, and then achieving superstardom never before seen in local collegiate sports.

Valdez will also open up about her personal life, from her roots in Batangas to her blooming relationship with fellow phenom Kiefer Ravena. The documentary will also reveal the current path the erstwhile Queen Eagle, wherein she hopes to do more for the sport, her fans, and the country.

Anchored by Gretchen Ho, Alyssa Valdez: The Flight of the UAAP Phenom is a documentary produced by ABS-CBN Sports, the sports arm of ABS-CBN, which aims to champion sports and Filipino athletes through providing inspiring and exciting sports content on multiple platforms, ABS-CBN Sports + Action on free TV, ABS-CBN Sports + Action HD on cable, and sports.abs-cbn.com online. ABS-CBN is the Phillppines’ leading media and entertainment company.

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Food crawl in Japan

Are you ready for a food crawl?

Get a chance to visit one of the most breathtaking countries in the world! With Lifestyle’s Food Crawl in Japan viewer promo, you can win a trip to Osaka, Japan for two and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go on a multi-stop food trip around the land of the rising sun to uncover the best and most interesting places to eat famous Japanese cuisines.

Do you wish to explore the Tsuyuno Shrine and wish for love? Check out the Osaka Castle? Enjoy Butterbeer at the Harry Potter World in Universal Studios? Experience premier shopping and enjoy cheap eats? Experience all these and more! Joining is easy! Here’s how:

Watch Lifestyle between 8 a.m. and 12 noon, also a 8: p.m. and 10:p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Watch out for the program bug (this is The Crawl logo c/o Mariel) and take a selfie with it. (The program bug appears on all shows within these time slots.)

Upload selfie on Facebook and tag (/LifestyleTVph) and use the hashtags #TheCrawlonLifestyle #LifestyleTVph #LoveYourLifeNow, with caption as answer to the question “Why do you Love Your Life Now?”

Log-on to lifestyletv.ph to register to the promo. (Per DTI – FTEB SPD Permit No. 5960 Series of 2016)

The promo will run until July 8 and the lucky winners will be announced on July 11.

Lifestyle is available on SKYcable channel 52. For updates, like their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LifestyleTVPH ,  follow their IG account LifestyleTVPH and Twitter account @Lifestyle52.

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History® turns lens on Asia’s best shutterbugs

After two successful seasons, A+E Networks® Asia’s original production Photo Face-Off is set to return on History® for season three. Currently in production, viewers in the region can look forward to the five episode series’ premiere later this year.

Award-winning resident professional photographer Justin Mott is back to take on a new group of amateur photographers who will compete against him, and each other, for the top prize. For the third consecutive year, Canon will be the series’ presenting sponsor, in association with Silk Air. This season’s pool of talented photographers are vying for an overseas trip to the Canon Photo Clinic, a Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera + Canon Red Line Professional Backpack and the opportunity to photograph a red carpet event for A+E Networks.

Besides picking up valuable photography tips from the region’s leading experts, viewers will also experience some of Southeast Asia’s most unique activities and exotic locales. From capturing a figure skater in action, to styling and shooting an album cover for a popular local band, this year’s challenges will be more exciting than ever.

Three local amateurs in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand will be given new photographic challenges each week in their home town, designed to test the shooters’ creativity, skill and technical knowledge. A panel of professionals will judge their work and the pack will be whittled down after each challenge until there is one country representative who will then move on to the grand finale in Vietnam.

Each episode will feature a three-round battle: a speed challenge which will require them to think on their feet and race against time; a theme challenge where they will have to meet a client’s brief; and a final face-off where the last one standing will compete head to head with expert Justin Mott for bragging rights and Canon prizes.

Photo Face-Off is the first and biggest photography reality competition television series in Asia and is produced by Beach House Productions for A+E Networks Asia.

History™ is available on SKYCable Ch 67; Cable Link Ch. 43; Dream Satellite Ch 30; Destiny Cable Ch 57; and Cignal Ch 125.