ANC MOVES INTO NEW DIGITAL HOME ON ABS-CBNNEWS.COM

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ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), the country’s most trusted 24/7 news channel, is moving to its new digital home on ABS-CBNNews.com to bring premium, up-to-date news content daily to Filipinos online.

The new ANC page (anc.abs-cbn.com), which goes live in April, will serve as ANC’s digital counterpart to provide credible, live wall-to-wall news coverage, and analysis with context the news channel is known for.

It will publish news stories, features, and exclusive interviews culled from ANC’s newscasts and talk shows, as well as webisodes and teasers of its current affairs and lifestyle programs. All exclusive videos, like “Teditorial” and “Manny The Movie Guy”, will also be stored in the page.

Its special features include a news wrap, a shareable 60-second video that will appear at 8AM and 6PM daily summing up the most important news stories, and Social Climber, a table that runs down the trending topics and stories on social media.

Anc.abs-cbn.com will also carry a PSE ticker tape, a market data table that serves up an overview of stock indexes, metal prices, foreign currencies, and commodity prices, and the livestreaming of big events and press conferences.

Meanwhile, ANC presents a special Holy Week programming in observance of the Lenten season. 

Reflect by watching special episodes of a documentary series on Catholicism, that will run Monday to Friday PM.  And for the first time on Philippine television, ANC will be airing the documentary of “Francis: The Story of Jorge Bergoglio” (9PM Thursday; 5:30AM Friday).

Continue to get inspiration from the Pope by watching documentaries about the well-loved religious leader such as “Mabuhay Lolo Kiko!” (5:30AM on Thursday and 10:30PM on Friday). Catch “The Pope’s Revolution” at (7AM), the “Pope From the End of the World” (11AM) and The "Pope For Everyone'' (12NN), all on Friday.

The Pope John Paul II documentary “Banal” will air at 5PM on Thursday, while “San Pedro Calungsod” (5PM) and “Kerygma TV Special” (7PM) will air on Friday.

Regular programming will resume on Black Saturday (April 4), with headlines coming in at 6AM.

Get the most credible and accurate news and information by visiting anc-abs-cbn.com beginning April 1 and by watching ANC (SkyCable Channel 27). For updates, like www.facebook.com/ANCalerts or follow @ANCALERTS on Twitter.

DISCOVERY CHANNEL APRIL 2015 HIGHLIGHTS

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Discovery Channel is available nationwide in the Philippines on every major cable, DTH, and local provincial operators

THE RIDDLE OF THE CRUCIFIXION

Premieres on Friday at 8:00 p.m. on April 3.

Encores on Friday at 11:00 p.m., Saturday at 11:00 a.m., Sunday at 8:00 p.m. and Monday at 1:00 p.m.

The image of Jesus on the cross is one of the most iconic in the world but to this day, his death contains a fundamental mystery. In THE RIDDLE OF THE CRUCIFIXION, forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter gathers a team of archaeologists, physiologists, and medical practitioners in order to determine for the first time, Jesus’ precise cause of death. Traditional explanations vary wildly from blood loss caused by a soldier’s spear, to suffocation brought on from his extended arms, to exhaustion caused by the elements. In this eye-opening film, the team will reveal that that is not the case, delivering an autopsy report that would hold up even in today’s courtrooms.

THE ISLAND WITH BEAR GRYLLS

Premieres every Tuesday at 10:00 p.m., starting April 14.

Encores every Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday at 11:00 p.m.

  

Photo courtesy of Discovery Channel

There are likely very few people who would choose to be put through one of the toughest survival shows on television but that’s exactly what 13 men have done. On THE ISLAND WITH BEAR GRYLLS, a group of ordinary men are taken to a remote, uninhabited Pacific island, where they are left completely alone with only the clothes on their backs and some basic tools. Experience the intensity of hunger, thirst, consistent 30-degree heat, humidity and raw emotion in this exciting new series, hosted by adventurer Bear Grylls.

ALASKA: BATTLE ON THE BAY

Premieres every Monday at 10:00 p.m., starting April 20. Encores every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 p.m.

  

In the desolate outreaches of Bristol Bay, Alaska, the most competitive fishing season on Earth is about to take place over four short weeks. 1,800 captains and their crews will draw the battle lines to help save Alaska's ecosystem by reeling in a massive sockeye salmon payday. ALASKA: BATTLE ON THE BAY follows five fishing boats as the captains prepare to battle the unforgiving bay, going to extremes to jockey for position. Each person has their own reasons for doing this – from gaining bragging rights to paying off debts. With potential fortune swimming just below the surface, tempers are short and every decision is the difference between netting the prize and settling for pennies.

MAN V EXPERT

Premieres every Wednesday at 9:00 p.m., starting April 22. Encores every Thursday at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday at 11:00 p.m.

  

Is it ever possible to shortcut your way to the top? Find out on MAN V EXPERT as professional actor, gambler and magician Alexis Conran takes on three intense challenges against world class experts each week to see if he can find a way to beat them at their own game – without going through years of training. In any normal head-to-head contest, Alexis wouldn’t stand a chance, but his ultra-competitive nature and desire to win at all costs means he won’t give up until he figures out a way to be victorious. He will travel all over, even looking into science and technology to see if he can overcome the odds. Whether it’s a professor, a sporting champion or the world’s strongest man, MAN V EXPERT will equip you with the techniques and tricks to beat the experts at their own game.

EASTWOOD CITY PROUDLY PRESENTS ‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND

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CHILDREN’S MUSICAL’ AS EASTER SUNDAY TREAT ON APRIL 5

Easter Sunday is sure to become more magical and exciting for kids as Eastwood City brings ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ to Once Upon an Easter Wonderland.

            A world-class children’s musical production from Kids Acts Philippines,  ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’  will be staged on April 5 --- 6:30 p.m. at the Eastwood Mall Open Park as one of the main attractions of Eastwood City’s Once Upon an Easter Wonderland. 

‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ is based from two books of Lewis Carroll’s “The Adventure of Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass”. This version’s script and lyrics is by LUIGI NACARIO and music by EUGENE BELBIS.

Alice in Wonderland has captivated children all over the world for more than 150 years with its timeless and whimsical story that has been adapted into a number of different versions over the years.

            Alice created her world through beautiful things in her mind. She loves to discover stories in every living thing around her. Her story started under a huge tree in an English farmyard, young Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister reading a book without pictures and conversations. To her it was boring, so she was considering, in her mind whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies.

            Afterwards, she decided to rest under the tree and went to sleep. She dreamed of a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her. Burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and was just in time to see it popped down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge. In a moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again.

            There begun her magical world of adventure in Wonderland. She met interesting creatures and characters like French Mouse, Duck, Dodo, Lory and Eaglet in the Pool of Tears; the Live Flowers, Caterpillar, The Grinning Cheshire Cat, the Cook, the Duchess, the Jolly Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum, the crazy Mad Hatter, March Hare and Dormouse. In the Hearts Kingdom, she had fun time hunting Easter eggs with the King and Queen of Hearts until she became the witness in the kingdom’s court of who stole the beautiful easter eggs, where she made the Queen so furious. And Alice finally thought how she could go back to her real world from all these wonders.

            Discover how Lewis Carroll’s literary work comes alive on stage featuring The CampArt Kid Actors (ages 7-15 tears old) of Kids Acts Philippines namely: Ella Gonzalez, Noel Comia Jr., Hyacinth Leonado, Allen Orolfo, Justin Orolfo, Angel Yu, Jewel Yu, Shanelle Comia, Woersha Calderon, Van Crisologo, Liam Crisologo, Nathan Flores, Ivan Jacosalem, Liza Marcos, Walline Calderon, Joshua Ang, Gab Hernandez, Princess Manaloto, Bella Engalla, and Raven Orolfo.

            Those looking to be part of Alice’s magical adventure to Wonderland through this enchanting musical for the kids by the kids can get an Easter Wonderland Passport (Storybook) to get seats at the venue.

            The passport also entitles bearers to different activities and storybook worlds of Once Upon an Easter Wonderland including Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and the Pirates, Cinderella’s Royal Ball, Pinocchio’s Toyland, Hansel and Gretel’s Candy Forest, Mulan’s Adventure and Jack and the Beanstalk. Kids can also enjoy other fantastic fairy tale attractions and activities such as Storybook Parade, Giant Easter Egg Exhibit, Candy Buffet, Royal Makeover, Easter Egg Painting and many more!

            ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ is the story of a child’s world of wonders that will certainly be a fantastic Easter treat that all families will enjoy.

            For more information on Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical and Eastwood City’s Once Upon an Easter Wonderland, call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888 or 0917-8380111 or visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com.

Inclusive Stories In This Year's Eat Bulaga Lenten Specials

Eat Bulaga pioneered the Lenten Specials that other productions followed suit. I remember watching it when I was still a kid. These stories are either fictional or biographical. It also showcased the potential of regular hosts to do drama roles that they don't do everyday.

Eat Bulaga will feature real-life stories from the communities they visited outside the studio during broadcast. These are the stories from their winning contestants. I got to see two stories during the launch. The hosts are divided in six depending on the story. They also cast veteran actors and directors to give the stories more impact like Bb. Joyce Bernal, Gina Pareno, Ricky Davao, Pilita Corales and a lot more.

For EB host Pia Guanio, it is an annual thing. She enjoyed  doing drama even for once a year for EB Lent Specials but she is not going to do this on regular basis because she is too busy with her hosting that it may affect her hosting and family life. She did very well in the story that I got to watch during the exclusives screening for bloggers. 

Another revelation for me was Ryza Mae Dizon. I never thought she showed great potential in drama like her predecessor, Aiza Seguerra. I only see her in her segments and comedy movies but when I saw her in person greeting us one-by-one as she passes by. I can now understand why she is so charismatic among her fans. Ryza Mae and Aiza are also part of the same story.

Another revelation for me was Ryan Agoncillo playing a closet gay with gay siblings(Wally and Jose). I am glad that Lenten Specials are now inclusive. The importance of these stories is the message. The Bible stories are familiar to most Christians but only few know what it means to us Pinoys. The stories are examples for application of these religious values that some Christians don't practice if not most..

The Eat Bulaga Lenten Specials starts on Holy Monday(March 30) on their regular time slot with two stories each day. 

SM Light Mall Now Open

In my childhood years living in Mandaluyong, there were no malls yet and the nearest commercial district to go is in Cubao. Back then, traffic was not yet a problem as it took just minutes to get there by bus.

Now that motorist is crowding along EDSA, it will take an hour to go to the nearest mall and the lines are long if you commute via MRT. SM Malls now opened a mini-mall to cater to the condominiums nearby, the commercial district and the nearby Mandaluyong residents.

Named the SM Light Mall is not just because it is located near Light Residences but it is a really little mall. I really got a chance to watch Divergent on the mall's opening and it is small compared to any SM cinema with less seats than in Megamall. It has 3 cinemas.

SM Light Mall is just for the basic needs for the homeowners at SM Light Residence because it has limited stores compare to Megamall. It has a Savemore Supermarket drug store, tech hub, cinemas and some food establishments.

For more updates on SM Malls, follow this blog and like L.E.N.S. blogs on Facebook.

Why Should You Watch Bridges Of Love

1. Three new series has three directors(Richard Somes, Will Fredo, and Dado Lumibao) that are consistent and fluidly worked together for this project.

2.  According to director Will Fredo, the love story is the basis of the conflict.

3. The Bridges can be considered literal or figurative. It's up to the viewer to understand why.

4. It is Richard Somes first time to direct a love story.

5. The supporting cast also have significant stories besides the main cast.

6. The main cast was not the first choice for the roles but they were the best choice.

Wits and Wisdom from the cast: Every human being cannot be bought by price. There are still principles that govern each individual regardless of which walks of life.

Bridges of Love premieres tonight after Forevermore. The blogcon held yesterday with the cast, directors and head writers. For more Primetime Bida updates, follow this blog or like L.E.N.S. blogs on Facebook.