PRESS STATEMENT FROM ABS-CBN: "ABS-CBN pays
tribute to different Filipinos, whose inspiring stories have touched
the hearts and ignited the passion of people working for the network on
and off cam, in its newest Christmas Station ID to be launched on
November 6 after
TV Patrol."Dubbed as “Magkasama Tayo
sa Kwento ng Pasko,” this year’s Christmas SID becomes a vehicle to
share these stories to Filipinos here and across the globe. It also
highlights the bond that ABS-CBN have forged with its audience through
the years.
"Seven stories were meticulously researched by
ABS-CBN’s Integrated Creative Communications Management division and for
each story, an artist was chosen based on who would best help tell
their touching true-to-life tales.
“These stories of simple yet
remarkable individuals will always be ABS-CBN’s inspiration in
delivering its commitment to be of service to every Filipino. And for
the many years that they have allowed us inside their homes, we only
have gratefulness. Being accepted by Filipinos as their Kapamilya is by
far our greatest achievement. Our journey with them has been
remarkable. We can only look forward to many more years with them,”
said Head of Integrated Creative Communications Management Robert
Labayen.
"Nanay Baby of Isla Pulo‘s only wish for Christmas was
to have an autographed picture of Kim Chiu, the actress who stayed in
their humble home (which didn’t have any electricity) for an episode of
the show
I Dare You two years ago. She was definitely in awe
when the one who delivered her requested photo was Kim Chiu herself.
Together with Xian Lim, Kim reconnected with Nanay Baby, whom she
considers like a mother in that short span of time she lived with her
family.
Kim Chiu and Xian Lim give back to Nanay Baby"Judy
Ann Santos expressed that she wants to spend time with women who were
victims of violence, having portrayed an abused wife in her last
teleserye
Huwag ka Lang Mawawala. The women of Women’s Crisis
Center were brought to Our Lady of Victory chapel in Malabon knowing
that they will be interviewed about their past experiences and how they
have moved on not knowing that Juday will be there waiting for them. The
actress sat down with them, talked with them and even served them a
simple merienda of pancit, chicken and puto to the women’s delight.
"Gualberto
Isla Jr. is a security guard of the Star Magic office in ABS-CBN, who
opens the door for artists like John Lloyd Cruz, who drop by the office.
Unfortunately, he had to be relieved of his duties due to malignant
melanoma which affected his left under-eye area. His simple wish was to
be able to go back to work so that he can provide for his family. One
rainy afternoon, an unexpected visitor entered Guard Isla’s home in
Rodriguez, Rizal and it was none other than John Lloyd Cruz himself.
"Meanwhile,
Cyril Perales is a habal-habal driver in Cebu who hardly make ends meet
together with his wife Evelyn to support their seven children. Though
life is tough for them, they take pride in having a happy family with
simple joys. They save up for two months just to be able to cook
spaghetti and buy bread for Christmas dinner. Having heard this story,
Cebu-born actor Enrique Gil flew to Cebu, with several balikbayan boxes
containing gifts for all nine family members. Not only that, Enrique
also surprised the whole family with their first ever Noche Buena feast,
complete with the famous lechon Cebu.
"Gemma Solomon is an OFW
in Hong Kong who battled breast cancer. Though she was longing for the
care of her family back in Bicol, she decided to stay in Hong Kong
because of the medical benefits the government provides for foreign
workers like her. Like any other mother who wants to provide for her
children, she fights homesickness every day, in the hope of giving them a
better life. When Piolo Pascual heard about Gemma’s story, he agreed to
fly to Hong Kong immediately, carrying with him a video message from
her family. Gemma could hardly believe that the actor appeared right
before her eyes on a random Sunday morning at the Hong Kong harbor.
"Simplicio
Yoma is a war veteran living in The Bay Area in California who misses
his family back home in the Philippines. One day at the Embarcadero in
downtown San Francisco, Gerald Anderson came up to him and surprised him
with a video message from his family. It is a very personal moment for
Gerald since Gerald’s father is also in the military.
Gerald Anderson gives a special message to a war veteran in California "An
avid TFC subscriber, Nanay Dely thought she was only visiting Sam
Milby’s shoot in downtown San Francisco. Without her knowledge, her
husband Tatay Fermin was about to fulfill her long-time dream that day—a
marriage proposal—as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. With the
help of Sam Milby, Tatay Fermin started to carry out his plan by
serenading Nanay Dely with their theme song, “Portrait of My Love.”
Holding out a placard saying, “Minahal at inalagaan mo ako nang higit sa
iyong sarili. Pakakasal ka ba sa akin MULI?” Tatay Fermin broke into
tears even before Nanay Dely was able to give her resounding, “yes.” A
true testament of love and devotion, they now plan to get married again
this December.
“Magkasama Tayo Sa Kwento Ng Pasko” was written
by Robert Labayen, with music composed, arranged and produced by Bojam
De Belen, Thyro Alfaro, Jeli Mateo. It was performed by
The Voice of the Philippines
coaches Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo and Lea Salonga with grand winner
Mitoy Yonting and finalists Klarisse De Guzman, Janice Javier, and Myk
Perez.
"The 2013 ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID was created by
ABS-CBN Integrated Creative Communications Management headed by Robert
Labayen, Johnny Delos Santos, Patrick de Leon and Ira Zabat. It
is directed by Johnny Delos Santos, Peewee Gonzales, Paolo Ramos,
Carmelo Saliendra. The SID Creative and Production team members
are Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Edsel Misenas. Kathrina Sanchez, Dang
Baldonado, Sheryl Ramos, Love Rose De Leon, Christine Joy Laxamana,
Carlota Rosales, Adrian Lim, Christine Daria-Estabillo, Christian
Faustino, Mark Bravo, Shally Tablada, Jill Cabradilla, Madelle
Balendo, Raywin Tome; with ABS-CBN Marketing’s Cookie Bartolome, Zita
Aragon, Micah Rivera; ABS-CBN TV Entertainment, News and Current Affairs
Division, Regional Network Group, ABS-CBN Global, Human Resources
Division, Property Management Group, and Safety and Security Division.
Other members are Jaime Porca, Technical Production head; Rommel
Andreo Sales, Director of Photography; Nere Ku, Production Designer;
Oliver Paler, Karlo Victoriano, Bridge Sulit, Danica Rueda, Maria
Concepcion Ignacio, Post Production Team; Mary Ann Rejano, Remy Sotto,
Talent Casters; Marvin Bragas, Location Manager; Jojo Medrano, Jen
Esber, Production Coordinators."
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