ABS-CBN LAUNCHES “BAYAN MO, IPATROL MO: TAYO NA” AT INDEPENDENCE DAY CEREMONY

ABS-CBN will launch its year-long election campaign dubbed as “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo: Tayo Na” at the network’s flag-raising ceremony in commemoration of the 114 ^th  Philippine Independence Day on Tuesday (June 12), 8:20 a.m. on ABS-CBN.

A year before the 2013 midterm polls, ABS-CBN is empowering citizens to come and work together via “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo: Tayo Na” that empowers Filipinos to stand up, protect each other, and move forward as a nation.

“’Tayo Na’ is a reiteration of our commitment and a reaffirmation of our mission to bring about change in our country. We call on different groups and individuals to effect change and show the world the triumph of hardworking citizen journalists,” said Ging Reyes, head of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs.

ABS-CBN invites the public to register as ‘bayan patrollers’ at the “BMPM Tayo Na” inaugural program at the Quezon City Memorial Circle (Liwasang Aurora) on Tuesday, June 12 packed with talks on the significance of clean elections, & reporting election anomalies through the use of social media like Facebook, Twitter, etc., and performances from celebrity rockers Itchyworms, Barbie Almalbis, Ebe Dancel, and Kitchie Nadal.

On the same day, ANC will also present a special edition of “ANC Presents: The Road to 2013” featuring politicians and newsmakers who have signified their intention to run in the 2013 elections including Sen. Koko Pimentel, Manila mayor Alfredo Lim, and Rep. Risa Hontiveros. Watch them tackle their stand on the most pressing issues in the country with anchor Lynda Jumilla at 7 p.m. on ANC.

Also to be unveiled is TV Patrol’s “Beinte Singko Para sa Kabayan Ko” project that calls Filipinos to contribute their share in nation-building by dropping in 25 centavos in customized TV Patrol cans to be distributed in provinces all over the country.

The project, which is part of the 25 ^th  anniversary celebration of the country’s leading and longest-running Filipino newscast, aims to raise P2.5 million that will be granted to 25 families, individuals, and communities to help them recover from the calamities and tragedies of the past 25 years.

Apart from these, ABS-CBN Global  will also reveal the grand music video featuring band Aegis performing the ABS-CBN corporate theme for “Tayo ang Pilipino, Angat sa Mundo,” its global Independence Day campaign  that upholds Pinoy pride whenever Filipinos are in the world.

“Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo” started out as an election-focused citizen journalism campaign “Boto Mo, iPatrol Mo,” which ABS-CBN launched in 2007 that called on citizens to patrol their votes and push for clean elections by using technology and social media in monitoring irregularities in electoral processes such as voter registration, campaigning, ballot casting and counting.

In 2010, the “BMPM Ako ang Simula” campaign succeeded as individuals became accountable for their own future. This year, "Tayo Na!" aims to be a stronger force for change by empowering people to work together to protect the future of the country.

Don’t miss ABS-CBN’s Independence Day special “Bayang Malaya, Tayo Na!” to be hosted by “TV Patrol” anchors Noli De Castro, Korina Sanchez, and Ted Failon with a live rendition of the Philippine national anthem from the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra to be conducted by Maestro Gerard Salonga and special guests Raimund Marasigan, Aegis, the Philippine Azkals team, Pochoy Labog, and Nicole Asencio of General Luna on Tuesday (June 12), 8:20 a.m. on ABS-CBN and its simulcast on ANC (SkyCable Channel 27) and DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable Channel 26). Take part in patrolling for the elections by registering in the “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo: Tayo Na” at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.

HILARITY IS GOIN’ BULILITS JUNE WEDDING THEME

The month of June is the time when wedding bells are frequently heard. In this season of romance, the Goin’ Bulilit kids will spice up the lives of already happy soon-to-be wed couples through their jokes and gags this Sunday (June 10). 

In their wedding episode, the kids will present gags and a bumper episodes where the kids will give advice to newlywed couples. They will also try to make sure the couples have placed their wedding plans on concrete by performing a song entitled “Pusong Lito”.

The gang will also show what it’s like to be in a chaotic yet funny family in “OA Family” and how to deal with house-helpers in “Mutya-Cha” where Mutya and Chacha join forces to create a hilarious duo. 

Apart from the wedding hype, they will also highlight their Filipino pride in “Pinoy ka Kung…” while a funny tongue-twisting fliptop challenge will be fought by Goin’ Bulilit’s very own Balagtas and Black 9. 

Families and couples will surely love this wacky episode of Goin’ Bulilit. Catch it this Sunday after TV Patrol Weekend on ABS-CBN.

“SIR” UNLEASHES THE LIFE STORIES OF HERO, PAPA CHEN, AND SLATER

ABS-CBN’s trending Saturday entertainment talk show “Showbiz Inside Report” presents an in-depth report on three of the most controversial personalities in showbiz—Star Circle Quest 1 grand winner Hero Angeles, Twitter sensation Richard ‘Papa Chen’ Yap, and Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited grand winner Slater Young.

In an episode titled ‘Laban: Pamilya, Pag-ibig, Paninidigan,’ "SIR" will unravel the different life battles that Hero, Papa Chen, and Slater had to face to achieve their own dreams. Through exclusive inside stories shared by their families and other people closest to their hearts, discover the story of how Papa Chen fought for his Filipina wife against his Chinese parents' wishes; how Slater turned his back on his comfortable life in Cebu for a showbiz career; and how Hero almost gave everything up for the sake of his family, including his famous onscreen team-up with now international K-POP sensation Sandara Park.

Join Carmina Villaroel, Janice de Belen, Joey Marquez, and Ogie Diaz in “Showbiz Inside Report” this Saturday (June 9) at 2:30pm, after “It’s Showtime.” For more updates, log-on at www.abs-cbn.com, follow @SIRTVOfficial on Twitter and 'like' their Facebook fanpage http://www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.

EVERY BREATH U TAKE” PREMIERES ON PAY-PER-VIEW.

Star Cinema's  "Every Breath U Take," topbilled by Piolo Pascual and Angelica Panganiban, is now set to premiere on Philippine television via 'SKYcable Season Pass.' From June 8 to 30, SKYcable subscribers can enjoy the sweet and funny love story of Leo (Piolo) and Majoy (Angelica) by simply subscribing to the said service for only P200 for three days viewing and P300 for 7 days. Don’t miss the grand TV premiere of “Every Breath U Take” and subscribe to SKycable’s Season Pass. For more information, call SKYcable Customer Service Hotline 381-0000 or log on to www.mysky.com.ph.

 

AWARD-WINNING THE KITCHEN MUSICAL ON THE LIFESTYLE NETWORK

After having won the Gold Medal for Best Writing and Bronze Medal for Best Performance at the recently concluded 2012 New York Festivals and likewise bagging the InterMediaGold Globe Award at the World Media Festivals, The Kitchen Musical, an international production by The Group Entertainment that premiered on Lifestyle Network last May 2, is again nominated in the upcoming Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo which will be held on June 10-14 in Monaco.  

This time, the series is nominated in three divisions in the Drama TV Series Category – Outstanding International Producer (The Group Entertainment’s Nelia Molato-Sutrisno, CheeK, Christopher James),Outstanding Actor (Stephen Rahman-Hughes and Filipino stage actor Arthur Acuña) and Outstanding Actress (ABS CBN’s very own Karylle Tatlonghari and Hong Kong actress/model, Rosemary Vandenbroucke).

"This is AWESOME! The Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo is a prestigious one with a long history of recognizing both artistic, cutting edge and commercially successful TV content. Just to be nominated in the category of Best Drama Series with the likes of Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones, some of the best drama series in the world, is an honor. This recognition will spur us on to make more creative content to increase the Happiness Quotient of both our viewers and investors," shared CheeK, creator of The Kitchen Musical, and the Head of Creative for The Group Entertainment.

As the lead actress, Karylle will  be flying to Monaco this June to attend the festival for her prestigious nomination. She competes with big names such as Lena Headey and Emilia Clarke from Game of Thrones, Julianna Margulies from The Good Wife, Michelle Dockery and Joanne Froggatt from the award-winning British series Downtown Abbey and Kelly Macdonald and Gretchen Mol from Boardwalk Empire.

The Kitchen Musical is a genre-busting TV series featuring drama, music and food served in 13 one-hour episodes.  It is a story about Maddie (played by Karylle), a rich, young girl fresh out of culinary school who embarks on a journey of self-discovery when she starts working for The Avilon, her father’s restaurant.   It has recently aired in 17 countries across Asia and local versions are currently in the works for Italy, India and Vietnam.

For a bite of flavor-filled drama deliciously mixed with sizzling music and mouth-watering food, catch the series on the Lifestyle Network on Wednesdays, 10:00 p.m., Saturdays, 4:00 p.m., Sundays, 2:30 p.m., Thursdays, 1:00 a.m. and Fridays, 8:00 a.m. 

From now until July, viewers can get a chance to win weekly gastronomazing prizes such as culinary short courses and The Kitchen Musical soundtrack albums simply by tuning in and answering the question of the week featured during the show.  Apart from that, all participants stand a chance to win two major prizes—a 2-year culinary scholarship at the InstitutoCulinario.  

Lifestyle Network (SkyCable Channel 52) is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide. For more information, logon to http://www.facebook.com/LifestyleNetwork.