TV Patrol celebrates 27th year; PNoy delivers "prangka" speech

Masaya at makulay ang naging selebrasyon ng ika-27 anibersaryo ng TV Patrol noong Linggo, ika-2 ng Marso, sa Fiesta Pavilion ng Manila Hotel.

Nagmistulang "grand reunion" din ito dahil maging ang mga dating anchors at reporters ng primetime news program ng ABS-CBN ay nagsidatingan.

Kapansin-pansin na wala si Mel Tiangco, isa sa orihinal na anchors ng nasabing news program at ngayon ay anchor ng 24 Oras, ang katapat na news program sa GMA Network.

Subalit isang Kapamilya ang nagbanggit sa PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na dumalo raw ang veteran female newscaster sa pagtitipon na naganap bago ang malaking selebrasyon.

GABBY LOPEZ. Sa pamamagitan ng ilang video presentations, binalikang-tanaw ang lahat ng malalaking balita, ang pagpapalit-palit ng administrasyon, maging ang mga sakuna na naranasan ng mga Pilipino.

Ipinakita rin ang hirap ng mga mamahayag, na hindi alintana ang panganib, bagyo, lindol, o pagputok ng bulkan, makapaghatid lamang ng balita.

Bilang pagkilala rito, sa mensahe ni Gabby Lopez, chairman ng ABS-CBN, sinabi nitong: "Ang gawain ng TV Patrol ay gawain ng mga bayani."

Sinabi rin nito na ang programa ay nagsisilbing "salamin ng bayan."

PNOY'S "PRANGKA" SPEECH. Inayunan ito ni Pangulong Noynoy Aquino, ang panauhing pandangal, sa unang bahagi ng kanyang mensahe.

Aniya, "Sa loob ng dalawampu’t limang taon, kinilala ang TV Patrol sa tapang at sigasig ng paghahatid ng impormasyon sa mamamayang Pilipino.

"Sa tuwing may sakuna, naroon kayo upang magbigay ng kaalaman kung paano umiwas sa peligro at disgrasya.

"Sa tuwing may agam-agam ang publiko ukol sa isyu, kayo ang takbuhan para sa tapat na pag-uulat.

"Kaya naman, sa lahat ng bumubuo ng inyong programa, mula noon hanggang ngayon, sa harap man o sa likod ng kamera: talaga namang pong isang mainit na pagbati sa inyong ikadalawampu’t limang anibersaryo."




NOLI DE CASTRO. Ang ikinagulat ng audience ay ang prangkang pasintabi ng Pangulo, sa gitnang bahagi ng kanyang mensahe, matapos niyang banggitin ang ilang datos na nasabi rin sa kanyang pangatlong State of the Nation Address ng July 22.

Ang pahayag ni PNoy: "Huwag po sana ninyong mamasamain, tutal kaharap ko na po kayo ngayon, at one night lang naman sa 365 days ng isang taon ko kayo makakausap. Tingnan po natin ang paghahayag ng inyong institusyon."

Pagkatapos nito ay nagkuwento siya tungkol sa tatlong insidente, kung saan nagbigay ng komento ang isa sa mga anchors ng TV Patrol.

Malumanay ang tono ng Pangulo, subalit may laman ang kanyang pasaring.

Ang una ay tungkol sa ulat ng isang reporter sa "dalawampung porsiyento" na pagtaas ng "passenger arrivals" sa Terminal 3 ng Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Sa pagpapatuloy ng Pangulo: "Sa kabila nito, nakuha pa pong humirit ng isang anchor niyo, at ang sabi po niya, and I quote, 'Nasa NAIA 3 ka kasi; kung nasa NAIA 1 ka, doon malala.'

"Sa loob-loob ko po, anong kinalaman ng ibinabalita sa NAIA 3 sa NAIA 1? May nagsabi po bang ayos na ayos na ang NAIA 1? Kung mayroon man ho, hindi kami.

"Nakaligtaan niya 'atang mahigit tatlumpung anyos na ang istrukturang ito.

"Napapaisip nga po ako: yung nagkomento nito, hindi ba’t anim na taon ding tumangan sa renda ng gobyerno?

"Sabihin na po nating minana lang din nila ang problema. ‘Di hamak, mas luma naman ang ipinamana nilang problema sa amin.

"Anim na taon ang ipinagkaloob sa kanya para tumulong sa pagsasaayos ng mismong inirereklamo niya.

"Pero ngayon, tayo na nga ang may bitbit na problema, tayo na nga ang tutugon dito, pero, masakit nga ho, may gana pa tayong hiritan ng nagpamana?"

Ang pangalawang insidente raw ay tungkol sa pag-"recover" ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) sa isang "banyagang bata na nakidnap."

Ayon sa Pangulo, masaya ang mga magulang at awtoridad sa nangyari, subalit, "Mukhang ang hindi lang masaya, ito nga pong anchor natin, na nagawa pa uling humirit na baka raw na-set-up lang raw ang rescue operation, at binayaran lang talaga ang ransom."

Dugtong ni PNoy: "Kahit anong pilit ng reporter na malinaw ang operasyon, nag-surveillance ang mga taga-NBI, at talagang natiyempuhan nilang walang nakabantay sa bata, pilit pa rin po nang pilit ang anchor."

Ang pangatlong balita ay tungkol sa pagtaas-baba ng pamasahe.

Sa rekoleksiyon ni PNoy, "Ibinalita po ito ng field reporter ninyo. Good news po talaga: ang resonableng mungkahi, napagbigyan; ang pamahalaan, grupo ng tsuper, nagtulungan.

"Panalo ang sambayanan.

"Ang problema, nagawa pa rin itong sundutan ng komentaryo. Matapos i-report, ang pambungad na tanong ng inyong anchor: Ano raw ba ang angal ng mga grupo sa akin po.

"Ang reaksiyon ko, 'Saan naman nanggaling yun?'"

Hindi pinangalanan ng Pangulo kung sino ang kanyang tinutukoy, pero iisang tao lang ang pumasok sa isip ng lahat ng nakinig: si Noli de Castro.

Si Noli ay kasalukuyang anchor ng TV Patrol at dating bise-presidente ng bansa, isang katungkulang hinawakan niya ng anim na taon. Nagsilbi siya sa administrasyon ni Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Sa bahaging ito ng mensahe, nagbigay na rin naman ng clue ang Pangulo sa kung sino ang pinapasaringan niya:

"May naitutulong po ba ang mga walang-basehang spekulasyon, lalo na kung lumalabas ka sa telebisyon at sinusubaybayan ng sambayanan?

"Kung nagbabangkaan lang tayo sa kanto, hindi problema ang mga walang-basehang patutsada.

"Pero kung alam mong opinionmaker ka, alam mo rin dapat na mayroon kang responsibilidad, sana po, sa tuwing sasabihin nating, and I quote, 'Magandang gabi, bayan!,' ay totoong hinahangad nating maging maganda ang gabi ng bayan."

Kilala si Noli de Castro sa kanyang halos gabi-gabing pambating "Magandang gabi, bayan!"

Natahimik ang halos lahat ng tao sa talumpati ng Presidente na inilarawan din niyang "prangka."

REACTIONS. Pagkatapos nitong magsalita, may iba't ibang reaksiyon ang mga bisita ng 27th anniversary ng TV Patrol.

Isa sa mga narinig ng writer na ito ay: "Mukhang wrong timing at wrong venue ang speech."

May nagsabi ring: "May point siya pero sana sa ibang okasyon na lang naging prangka ang Pangulo."

Ngunit may mga bumulong din ng: "It's about time."

Noong tawagin si Noli bilang isa sa main hosts, hindi ito kinakitaan ng anumang reaksiyon sa mga tinuran ng Pangulo.

Ngunit sa huling bahagi ng programa siya nagpahapyaw. Imbes na "simbolo ng ating karinyo brutal na pamamahala para sa TV Patrol," ang una niyang nasabi ay, "simbolo ng ating karinyo brutal na pamahalaan."

CELEBRATING 27 YEARS. Pagkaalis ng Pangulo, nagpatuloy ang programa sa pagbibigay-pugay sa lahat ng naging bahagi ng TV Patrol.

Pinasalamatan ang mga bumuo ng programa—Angelo Castro Jr. (yumao na), na unang prodyuser at direktor ng programa; Federico Garcia, na general manager ng network noon; Rolly V. Cruz (yumao na), na assistant general manager; Frankie Evangelista (yumao na), na nakilala ng buong bayan dahil sa segment niyang "Pulso."

Inalala rin si Ernie Baron, ang yumaong weather man ng programa.

Kinilala pa ang lahat ng mga tagapagbalita, maging ang mga nasa likod ng kamera at "unsung heroes."

Samantala, nagpamalas din ng galing sa pagkanta ang mga anchors at reporters na sina Henry Omaga-Diaz, Tony Velasquez, Marc Logan, at Doris Bigornia, kasama ng mga entertainers na sina Ethel Booba, Kitkat, Cacai Bautista, at Leo Martinez.

Sumayaw naman ng flamenco, isang uri ng sayaw mula sa España, ang Star Patrollers na sina Phoemela Barranda, Marie Lozano, Gretchen Fullido, at Ginger Conejero, kasama ang anchor ng TV Patrol weekend edition na si Pinky Webb.

Marami rin ang naaliw sa song number ni Korina Sanchez.

Habang kinakanta nito ang "Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko" ay ipinakita ang mga larawan ng ilang brodkaster ng ABS-CBN noong sila'y mga bata pa at ngayong mas maedad na.

Tatlo ang version ng larawan ni Luchi Cruz-Valdes— ang una ay may logo ng GMA-7, kung saan siya unang nagtrabaho; pangalawa, sa ABS-CBN, kung saan nagtrabaho rin siya nang matagal; pangatlo, sa TV5, kung saan siya ang kasalukuyang tagapamahala ng News and Public Affairs.

Ang selebrasyon ay lalo pang nagningning dahil sa mga artistang umakyat din sa entablado: Jon Santos, Jed Madela, Vina Morales, Gloc9, Bituin Escalante, Basil Valdez, Dulce, Hajji Alejandro... Pepe Smith, Basti Artadi, Kevin Roy, Freddie Aguilar with Watawat Band, Erik Santos, Jovit Baldivino, Angeline Quinto, Marcelito Pomoy, Yeng Constantino, at Jet Pangan.

Sa audience area naman, namataan si Ai-Ai delas Alas at ang kanyang "babe" na si Jed Salang, ang magkapatid na Epy at Ronnie Quizon, si Baron Geisler na dumating kasabay si Brillante Mendoza at umalis kasama si Pilar Pilapil, ang dating "Star News" ladies na sina Angelique Lazo at Tintin Bersola.

Dumating din ang dating senador na sina Robert Jaworski at Richard Gordon, Senators Frank Drilon and Loren Legarda, ang mga kalihim na sina Mar Roxas, Greg Domingo, at Ricky Carandang, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino, Bangko Sentral Governor Sy Tetangco, Mayor Joseph Estrada, Representative Sonny Angara, Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, at Commissioner Kim Henares, Bench endorsers na sina Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee, Teng Brothers na sina Jeric at Jeron at Joseph Marco.

Natapos ang selebrasyon pasado alas-onse ng gabi, at karamihan sa mga nagsipagdalo ay naringgang nag-uusap tungkol sa kanila-kanilang assignments kinabukasan.

Coco Martin, Kim Chiu return to primetime TV

The touted “Teleserye King” Coco Martin and “Teleserye Princess” Kim Chiu are excited to be working together again, playing each other’s love interest for the first time on ABS-CBN’s upcoming drama series “Ikaw Lamang.”

The two worked together on “Tayong Dalawa” and “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo” but not as a love team.

“It’s been a while since Kim and I worked together and I’m happy to be given the chance to reunite with her in this new teleserye,” Coco said.

For her part, Kim admitted that, “Aside from the excitement, I feel nervous and pressured especially because the cast of ‘Ikaw Lamang’ is really full of brilliant actors and actresses and I have to do my best to be at par with them.”

She added, “I can say that this is the most challenging role ever given to me!”

The two were required to kiss for their first scene together.

It was to break the ice, Coco said, adding, “It was a good thing that we knew each other… so hindi kami nailang sa isa’t-isa.”

“Ikaw Lamang” is set in the ’70s. It tells the story of childhood sweethearts Samuel (Coco) and Isabelle (Kim), whose love will be tested by time and their clashing families.

Joining Coco and Kim on “Ikaw Lamang” are Jake Cuenca and Julia Montes.

Completing the powerhouse cast are Ronaldo Valdez, Tirso Cruz III, Cherry Pie Picache, Cherie Gil, John Estrada, Daria Ramirez, Meryl Soriano, Spanky Manikan, Lester Llansang, Zaijian Jaranilla, Louise Abuel, Alyanna Angeles and Xyriel Manabat.

Under the direction of Malu Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco, “Ikaw Lamang” is the latest from Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created “Juan Dela Cruz,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” and the phenomenal drama series “Walang Hanggan.”

“Ikaw Lamang” premieres on March 10 on ABS-CBN Primtime Bida.

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The Child Haus Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The Child Haus, beauty guru Ricky Reyes’ favorite charity organization, marked its 10th anniversary recently.

The Child Haus offers shelter to cancer-stricken children who do not have a place to stay while undergoing medical evaluation and treatment in government hospitals in Metro Manila. It doesn’t only provide lodging but also free meals, transportation and in most cases, medicine.

The concept came to Mother Ricky (as he is fondly called) after he saw the sorry plight of cancer-victims who were seeking treatment at the Philippine General Hospital.

He established The Child Haus under the Ricky Reyes Foundation, Inc. in 2003. The rest, as they say, is history.

Ricky is proud to share that in a span of 10 years, The Child Haus has already helped around 11,000 cancer patients from all over the country. He looks at the milestone as another opportunity to thank those blessed individuals who have helped him in the endeavor.

He cites Hans Sy of the SM Development Corp. for providing The Child Haus its home at 90 Mapang-akit St., Barangay Pinyahan in Quezon City.

Hans help didn’t end there. “He also helps facilitate home programs for the children’s counseling. We don’t want these kids to feel depressed because of their sickness. These programs helped them a lot,” Mother Ricky said.

There are other volunteers who regularly go to The Child Haus. Miriam College teachers come every week to tutor the kids on their academics. Performers, dancers and singers also visit once in a while to cheer up the patients and their families.

The Child Haus has also received contributions from “guardian angels” Korina Sanchez, who adopted the upkeep and maintenance of the institution’s dining area; and Cris Aquino of Travelpros for the prayer room.

There are also volunteers from UERM, UE, Salvation Army, US, Victory Christian Fellowship, and more.

Other personalities who have helped The Child Haus include Divine Lee, Luis Manzano, Karylle, Angel Locsin, Ogie Diaz, Jenine Desiderio, Daniel Padilla, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Nelson Canlas, Henry Omaga-Diaz, Lhar Santiago and Mario Dumaual.

There are also other generous individuals like Atty. Art Almajeda, Annie Papasin, Leah San Pedro, Atty. Pedrito Faytaren, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Urbano Burgos, Leo Riingen, Trygve Olivar, Gen. Ceasar Ordoyo, Aiza Mercado and Celine Clemente.

Most of these donors graced the simple yet very meaningful 10th anniversary celebration of the institution recently, where the children performed and wrote letters of thanks to each of them.

Here’s to the next 10 years of The Child Haus. May Mother Ricky’s tribe increase!

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Tidbits: Happy birthday greetings today, March 7, go to Gerald Anderson, Ms. Carmen Patena, Tom Apacible. Leo Martinez, Rica Peralejo, Nora Robles, Francis Choy, Dr. Johnny Labodahon, Karylle Abigail Adao, Tomas B. Medina, Engr. Jay Paul Galino, Charlotte Quiambao-Pascual, Perpetua C. Plastina, Carmen Bautista, Veronica R. Samio, Victor Oida Solomo of Hong Kong, Lalaine Paguirigan, Jojo Gonzales de Guzman, Andy Miranda, Ella Mae Saison, Manila Bulletin’s Eloisa Bernabe and Tong Payumo, former Subic BayMetropolitan Authority chair…

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Lea Salonga, special guest in Il Divo’s Manila concert

The Il Divo concert in Manila dubbed, “Il Divo – A Musical Affair” to be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater inside Resorts World Manila on March 19, is made more exciting with our very own Broadway star Lea Salonga as special guest.

Of course, the whole world knows Lea for her role as Kim in “Miss Saigon.” She is also noted as the first Asian actress to play the roles of Eponine and Fantine in “Les Miserables.” She portrayed both roles in the musical’s 10th and 25th anniversary in London and Broadway, respectively.

Lea also provided the singing voice of two Disney Princesses, Jasmine in “Aladdin;” and Fa Mulan in “Mulan” and “Mulan II,” and was named as Disney Legend in 2011.

The concert is in support of Il Divo’s sixth studio album “A Musical Affair,” a compilation of songs from such Broadway shows as “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Carousel” and “West Side Story,” as rendered by Carlos Marin, David Miller, Urs Bühler and Sébastien Izambard.

Members of the record-breaking classical crossover group are no strangers to musical theater.

Carlos was cast as Marius in “Les Misérables” when the show premiered in Spain in 1993, while David played Rodolfo in Broadway’s “La Bohème” in 2003, which subsequently garnered seven Tony nominations.

“Il Divo – A Musical Affair” is promoted by Ovation Productions.

Tickets are available at Ticket World outlets or online at www.ticketworld.com.ph.

Sponsors are the Manila Bulletin, Resorts World Manila, 2nd Avenue, Jack TV and Jack City.

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Celebrating Life Every Day

Special times are worth celebrating but we should also celebrate life’s little accomplishments, just like what Goya did recently when it held “Celebrate Everyday With Goya,” an uncomplicated yet fun-filled evening graced by Kapamilya star Kim Chiu.

Said Goya general manager Josenilo Chincuanco: “Every day we work tirelessly for our family and loved ones and whenever we accomplish something, it is but fitting to celebrate it in our own way, whether alone or with friends. Celebrating our life’s events helps make us more positive and therefore allows us to be even more motivated to continue and pursue our objectives and dreams.”

It hasn’t been an easy ride for Goya, he stressed, sharing the effort both management and workers exerted to bring Goya back to a level where it can effectively compete with other brands.

“‘Celebrate Everyday With Goya’ is our company’s own way of thanking our supporters and the media for continuing to patronize Goya,” he said.

Kim (who will be appearing with Coco Martin on the teleserye “Ikaw Lamang” very soon) is Goya’s brand ambassador. She made the evening memorable by participating in the games lined-up at the event.

Chincuanco acknowledges how Kim was instrumental in elevating the awareness level for Goya among the younger set, particularly those who may not have known that there is a homegrown chocolate that is as tasty as imported brands but not as expensive.

“Credit goes to Kim for tirelessly helping us promote Goya as part of everyone’s life. Her association with Goya was a big plus factor in increasing awareness about Goya,” Chincuanco said.

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Barbara Miguel Bags Best Actress Nomination In New York

GMA Artist Center salutes multi-awarded child star Barbara Miguel who is nominated as Best Actress at the 2014 Queens World Film Festival (QWFF) in New York City, for her remarkable portrayal of a young mother in Joseph Israel Laban’s “Nuwebe.”

The QWFF honors films and filmmakers who take chances in coming up with challenging stories and thought-provoking films.

Barbara is the only child star nominated in the Best Actress category of the said festival.

Prior, she was named Best Actress at the Harlem International Film Festival in New York.

She’s currently part of GMA’s primetime series “Carmela.”

Barbara earned her wings via Kapuso Network’s top rating programs “Munting Heredera” and “Biritera.”

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Tidbits: Happy birthday greetings today, March 6, go to Gretchen Barretto, Rudy Tee, Mark R. Ablaza, Vicky Amalingan, Roberto Reyes, Meden Espino, Norma Williams, Felicidad Tabios, Robald Castillon, Randy Garcia of PNB PCSO Branch, Jaclyn Isip, Chris Teodoro, Anacleta Rubang-Velasco, Atty. Zerline Go Trinidad-Balleque of Tagum City and Archie Alemania… Happy wedding anniversary to Alex and Ana Cayabyab… A love scene between Roxanne (Jennylyn Mercado) and Joaquin (Mark Herras) finally unfolds this week. Will Roxanne finally succeeds in seducing Joaquin? And what will Rhodora say when she finds out what happened between them? Find out about her reaction in tonight and tomorrow’s episodes on “Rhodora X” after “Carmela” on GMA Telebabad…