The country’s leading cable news channel is set to become even better.
ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel, will launch a new programming lineup on Monday to solidify its leadership and better serve its viewers with top of the hour news and in-depth analysis of issues.
At the same time, the 24/7 news channel will also unveil its new look, with its signature rhombus logo now featuring refreshed colors – a change that highlights ANC’s expertise in presenting stories with context amid an ever growing deluge of media information.
“What viewers will see is a newer and stronger ANC with a more robust and relevant lineup of programs covering politics, business, economy, lifestyle, and entertainment,” said Ging Reyes, SVP and Head of the Integrated News and Current Affairs of ABS-CBN Corp., and the Managing Director of ANC. “And these shows will be more visually attractive as well — better form and better substance.”
ANC’s design overhaul will include the broadcast design of all its programs, which will prominently carry its red-and-blue scheme to show a cleaner, unified look that represents the holistic news experience ANC offers.
Right after a quick roundup of top news stories on News Now at 5 a.m., viewers can get their two-and-a-half-hour’s worth of news, human interest and lifestyle stories on the new Mornings@ANC at 5:30 a.m., with a new team of anchors to keep viewers informed about what they need to know to start their day.
Leading the Mornings@ANC team are David Celdran and Ginger Conejero who will deliver the biggest headlines and lead incisive discussions on current events. Not to be missed are David’s interview with CEOs and influential business leaders, as well as his insightful talks on business, economy, and politics.
Joining them are Gigi Grande, who will provide a thorough look at the most relevant stories from around the metro, Southeast Asian region, and the world, and Paolo Abrera, who will provide weather updates and news on traffic situations in key areas around the metro.
New additions to Mornings@ANC include Gretchen Ho and On The Money anchor Edric Mendoza who will deliver special reports covering entertainment, sports, technology, lifestyle, travel and leisure, arts, culture, and fashion.
Aside from Mornings@ANC, viewers will also be seeing more of Gretchen on her own new program The Daily Serve, where she will give viewers a comprehensive look at the day’s major sports stories, as well as health and fitness-related information and throwbacks to the greatest moments in sports. The program will air at 6:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Meanwhile, Market Edge will also kick off its morning edition on Oct. 26 with award-winning broadcast journalist Cathy Yap-Yang giving real-time updates from the Philippine Stock Exchange and other regional markets, insight into the top financial and economic news, and exclusive interviews with newsmakers.
Nancy Irlanda, and Raine Musngi
It will be followed at 10 a.m. by News Now, anchored by veteran journalist Nancy Irlanda, who will bring the freshest updates in national and foreign news, business, sports, weather, and social media.
“ANC is known for its discerning news, relentless coverage, and complete news experience delivered by seasoned journalists and experts,” Reyes said. “Our strong team of journalists further enhances the ANC brand as the go-to channel of business leaders and decision-makers for breaking political and business news.”
Nora Aunor is Marian RiverA’s fan
Nora Aunor had worked with Dingdong Dantes in Pari ‘Koy. Now, that she is a certified Kapuso , the Superstar, if given the chance, would like to work with the first couple of the Kapuso network – Dingdong and Marian Rivera. She admits that she is an avid fan of the couple, especially Marian.
Will her wish be granted by the GMA Network management? We will see if the ratings of her series on the network would yield favorable numbers for the executives to give her another project.
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No reason to be jealous
Senator Chiz Escudero doesn’t care if her wife, GMA Network star Heart Evangelista, would take a look at his mobile phone once in a while. “I have no problem with that,” he said. “I have nothing to hide from her, in the first place.
Escudero said this during an interview on TV with GMA News anchor Arnold Claudio about his wife, Evangelista, who is now starring in Beautiful Strangers.
“Okay lang. May kasabihan, Igan, walang tinatago, walang dapat katakutan,” Chiz retorted with a laugh to Clavio’s question in Unang Hirit last week.
In earlier interviews on radio, Chiz admitted to feeling a bit insecure about Heart’s leading men.
Said Senator Grace Poe’s running mate, he feels insecure especially when Heart’s leading men in the TV series or in the movies are very good looking.
“Nakaka-insecure, siyempre kasi baka gwapo yung katambalan niya sa TV, yung mga kasama niya sa teleserye, siyempre kasi sila artista they’re all good looking,” said Chiz.
Yet, Heart always makes sure her husband won’t feel any tinge of jealousy.
“Insecure minsan pero Heart doesn’t make me feel that way. She always makes sure to make me feel secure sa mga bagay-bagay na ganyan,” the Senator explained.
Escudero said he understands his wife’s work and that in some instances in the series her leading man would kiss her. It’s part of her job, he added.
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Kapamilya launches campaign for victims of Lando
ABS-CBN recently launched its newest campaign “Show the Love,” a fund raising campaign for the benefit of the victims of typhoon Lando last on Oct 21 on the noontime show It’s Showtime.
The campaign, which was inspired by the popular It’s Showtime segment “Magpasikat Ka,” will be participated in by various Kapamilya stars who will go to different places, show their talents, and ask for any voluntary contributions from audiences using a coin bottle that they will be passing around.
It’s Showtime hosts Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Billy Crawford, Coleen Garcia, and Jhong Hilario kicked-off the campaign at Historia Bar in Quezon City where they thrilled audiences with their musical performances and gathered funds from its regular patrons.
“This is just the start of the ‘magpasikat for a cause’ movement. In the next few days, more and more Kapamilya stars will unite to showcase their talent and encourage Filipinos to show the love to our fellow Kapamilya who were affected by typhoon Lando,” Billy Crawford said.
According to a report from ABS-CBNnews.com, the number of deaths related to typhoon Lando climbed to 47 and 107,000 people are still sheltered in evacuation centers. Meanwhile, based from the data released by Department of Agriculture, an estimate of 412,000 metric tons of rice worth P6.3 billion ($137 million) were destroyed, causing a major loss to thousands of farmers in the country’s crop producing regions.
“All proceeds of ‘Show the Love’ campaign will be turned over to Sagip Kapamilya for proper dissemination in affected areas. We hope that Filipinos will take part in this relief drive in their own little way, so together we can give back to fellow Filipinos who need help so they may still enjoy the Christmas season,” ‘It’s Showtime’ host Karylle shared.
On Wednesday, ABS-CBN employees also took part in the “Show the Love” campaign. Kapamilya stars and PBB housemates Joshua Garcia, Loisa Andalio, Fourth and Fifth Solomon, Kenzo Gutierrez, and Kamille Filoteo went around ABS-CBN offices with the coin bottle to ask employees for donations.
“Show the Love” is another relief project drive of the Kapamilya Network. In previous years, ABS-CBN has spearheaded successful fund raising projects, the most recent of which was the “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na” for the benefit of Yolanda victims in 2013.
An announcement was made in the show that those who want to send relief goods for the Lando victims could send them to the Sagip Kapamilya office from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at #13 Examiner St. West Triangle, Quezon City. Rice, noodles, and canned goods are encouraged to be donated. They can also call the Sagip Kapamilya hotlines at 411-4995/412-1459 for more details.