Few things came to mind when heard about Turkey, one is the animal, two is the sweets, three is the historical facts about the country being in two continent, and lastly Ruffa Gutierrez. Well, the last one is about her ex-husband. Anyway I mentioned Turkey and some facts about it because the network with great teleseryes, ABS-CBN, is leveling up their game in the entertainment industry. Yes, one of the TV series or teleserye of ABS-CBN is now being globally adapted and is being shown in this Turkish network named Kanal D.

ABS-CBN brings honor to the country anew as its teleserye “Hanggang Saan” is the first Filipino series to be adapted in Turkey as “A Mother’s Guilt,” which is set to premiere on Fox Turkey this November 21, (Saturday) at 8 pm on KANAL D, the broadcaster of top selling Turkish series worldwide.

“A Mother’s Guilt is a feat not only for ABS-CBN but for the country as well, as it becomes the first original Philippine series to be greenlit for adaptation on Turkish television. It is a testament to the company’s dedication to creating stories that resonate universally,” said Macie Imperial, ABS-CBN International Distribution head.

The series follows the story of a single mother whose guilt haunts her throughout her life after agreeing to a gruesome deal – kill a man in exchange for money to pay hospital bills that would save her son’s life. 

Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed their gratitude to companies that served as their partners at this time, including ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation’s “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig.”

“Private and public partnerships like what ABS-CBN does is a big help. We don’t know when this pandemic is going to end and the government can’t do it alone. In a month, we have plenty of families to feed,” Valenzuela Mayor Rex Gatchalian said in an interview with "TV Patrol."

Because of the quarantine extension, the funds of LGUs have been greatly affected, which is why mayors think of “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” as an answer to their problems.


Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto Rubiano said, “we have a budget, but it is not enough that is why we are so thankful. This is a great project of ABS-CBN because it can really help the local government extend its budget.”

As for Maragondon, Cavite Mayor Reynaldo Rillo, ABS-CBN’s simple act of giving relief packs is a way to show love and concern for Filipinos. “I am thankful to everyone who extended their help, to all those who showered us with love by giving us relief goods.”

Malolos, Bulacan Mayor Gilbert Gatchalian also said ABS-CBN made Filipino families felt that they are not alone in battling the COVID-19 pandemic. He said, “thank you ABS-CBN for your ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ program that made our kababayans feel like they are not alone in this battle.”

Meanwhile, donations to the network’s “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” program has reached P409,721,248 million. The funds raised are used to purchase food and basic necessities that are brought to the LGUs for repacking and distribution to their constituents. ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation are thankful to the leaders of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Malabon, Makati, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, Pateros, Quezon City, San Juan, Taguig, Valenzuela, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal for their trust and support for “Pantawid ng Pag-Ibig.”

Despite the crises we are facing, ABS-CBN will never get tired of serving Filipino families. ABS-CBN Foundation will continue to accept cash and in-kind donations as it continues to help provide food and basic necessities to Filipinos most affected by the global pandemic. People may donate via ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya bank accounts: BPI peso account 3051-11-55-88, Metrobank peso account 636-3-636-08808-1, PNB peso account 1263-7000-4128, BDO peso account 0039301-14199, at BDO dollar account 1039300-81622. They may also course donations through Cebuana Lhuillier, PayPal, Pass it Forward, and GCash.

ABS-CBN is stunned by the accusations raised while Congress was deliberating on House Bill 6732 – a proposal to grant a provisional franchise to ABS-CBN. The accusations have been asked and answered under oath by various government agencies as well as by ABS-CBN executives at the senate hearing last February 24.

In that hearing, the SEC, NTC, and BIR have all testified that ABS-CBN had no violations as it relates to their specific agency. DOLE Sec. Silvestre Bello also said in an interview that ABS-CBN is fully compliant of labor standards. While ABS-CBN acknowledged that there remain pending cases including those in court, ABS-CBN will abide by the decisions of the relevant authorities as decisions on these cases are made. Accusations as to the citizenship of Mr. Gabby Lopez were also answered under oath at the Senate. Finally, ABS-CBN has acknowledged the efforts of Congress in resolving their franchise application by issuing a statement of gratitude to Congress which was issued on May 13, 2020 – the same day that the bill was introduced in Congress.

The accusations were made without any evidence submitted and authenticated, and without the ability for ABS-CBN to reply. We assure our public and our employees that ABS-CBN will reply to these accusations in the proper forum.

Another addition of stars staying in the Kapamilya Network. Ivana Alawi, Tony Labrusca, and Donny Pangilinan are now officially Kapamilyas as they ink their respective contracts with ABS-CBN recently.

Ivana, who is currently seen in FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano, said, “This is a dream come true. I’ve always wanted to be part of this network, and today’s the big day.” She also signed contracts with Star Cinema and Star Music.


Meanwhile, James & Pat & Dave star Donny Pangilinan is working on a new music release which he described as “very different from his past music releases.” Apart from the new music release, Donny is looking forward to do an action movie this year.

On the other hand, Tony Labrusca is set to do a horror movie, a new teleserye, and an iWant Originals series with Julia Barretto this year.

Present in the signing were ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez, ABS-CBN president and chief executive officer Carlo Katigbak, chief operating officer of broadcast Cory Vidanes, TV production head Laurenti Dyogi, head of films productions Olivia Lamasan, head of ABS-CBN Music Roxy Liquigan, head of treasury Rick Tan, head of finance operations Catherine Lopez, and head of Dreamscape Entertainment Deo Endrinal.

When your stories or shows are just the right one for your kids. ABS-CBN continues to be the choice for children as the Kapamilya network’s programs and personalities received a total of 24 awards at the recent Anak TV Awards.

Long-running drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” iconic musical variety show “ASAP Natin ‘To,” hit daytime teleserye “Nang Ngumiti Ang Langit,” popular talent reality show “World of Dance,” and well-loved daytime talk show “Magandang Buhay” all gained Anak TV Seals of Approval for its kid- and family-friendly content.

Meanwhile, other programs such as ABS-CBN flagship newscast “TV Patrol,” top-rating noontime program “It’s Showtime,” afternoon drama favorite “Kadenang Ginto,” and primetime staples “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” and “The General’s Daughter” were presented with the Household Favorite awards. “Nang Ngumiti Ang Langit” was also given the same citation, making it as a double-winner in the event.

Aside from the leading media and entertainment company’s shows, its stars also made a splash in the Anak TV awards, receiving 13 total Makabata Star recognitions, led by box-office stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.

Aside from the popular loveteam, other Kapamilya stars handed Makabata Star citations were “Halik” leading man Jericho Rosales, Alone/Together actress Liza Soberano, “The Voice Philippines” coach Lea Salonga, “Kadenang Ginto” stars Francine Diaz and Beauty Gonzalez, “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’s” Yassi Pressman, and Susan Roces, “Minute to Win It” host Luis Manzano, “PBB Otso” host Robi Domingo,“ “Bagani” star Matteo Guidicelli, and “The Killer Bride” star Joshua Garcia.

The Anak TV Awards is an annual national recognition given by the Anak TV honoring child-sensitive programs and personalities in the Philippines. This year’s awarding ceremony was held at the Soka Gakkai Building in Quezon City.

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ANAK TV AWARDS

Anak TV SEAL OF APPROVAL

ASAP Natin ‘to
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Magandang Buhay
Nang Ngumiti ang Langit
World of Dance

Household Favorite Award

Kadenang Ginto
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano
It’s Showtime
TV Patrol
The General’s Daughter
Nang Ngumiti ang Langit

Makabata Stars

Kathryn Bernardo
Francine Diaz
Beauty Gonzalez
Yassi Pressman
Susan Roces
Lea Salonga
Liza Soberano
Robi Domingo
Joshua Garcia
Matteo Guidicelli
Luis Manzano
Daniel Padilla
Jericho Rosales