ABS-CBN launches "Krusada" with veteran journalists on Dec 9!

The crusade of the Filipino for the Filipino is about to begin.

From ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, comes a program with the courage to take a stand and fight for change in the country— “Krusada.”

This Thursday (Dec 9) after “Bandila,” “Krusada” will start acting on and responding to the biggest and most pressing issues in each sector of society, spearheaded by the best and veteran journalists of ABS-CBN such as Ted Failon, Ces Drilon, Henry Omaga-Diaz, Lynda Jumilla, Gus Abelgas, Dyan Castillejo, Karen Davila, Julius Babao, and Noli “Kabayan” De Castro.

“We don't effect change with words alone. Sometimes, we have to take a stand. ABS-CBN journalists are ready to become true agents of change and it is through ‘Krusada’ that they can push for their own advocacies for the Filipino people,” said ABS-CBN Head for News and Current Affairs Ging Reyes.

This is why in the first airing of “Krusada,” Ces Drilon will tackle an issue that is especially close to her heart—the issue on reproductive health. Drilon visited Fabella Hospital, a hospital in Manila renowned for delivering babies. Here she met Aling Zeny who has given birth to her tenth child. Zeny said that she didn’t want another child after their last. However, they had no access to contraceptives.

Drilon also went to Baseco, Manila where she met Evelyn who was pregnant with her eighth child. The mother doubts as to whether they can still send their children to college. Meanwhile, another mother, Marissa is pregnant with her seventh child and plans to have her child adopted the moment she gives birth.

Their different narratives show the need for a more effective and comprehensive family planning program. A reproductive health program that will protect the women and the children is Drilon’s crusade for the country.

Advocacy journalism that gives a clear standpoint and concrete action—this is what “Krusada” is all about. Because true public service is propelled by action, not merely words.

Watch out for the airing of “Krusada” this Thursday night (Dec 9), after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN. 
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Noli de Castro, Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon anchors TV Patrol beginning Nov 8

For the first time, three respected news icons in Philippine broadcast journalism are joining forces to strengthen “TV Patrol,” ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast and the leading news program in the country for the past 23 years.

Starting Monday (Nov 8), Korina Sanchez and Noli “Kabayan” De Castro will return to television to join Ted Failon in "TV Patrol" to form the most tried and tested news team ever assembled in the history of Philippine broadcasting.

The powerhouse team, all seasoned and working broadcast journalists, is collaborating to present news that matter to Filipinos all over the world and to give back to their kapamilya viewers by strengthening the public service commitment of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, the country's most credible news organization based on a recent study by Pulse Asia.

Failon, in his 27 years in the industry, is the “Sandigan ng Bayan” for his commitment and focus on issues up to their resolution. Sanchez, on the other hand, is the intelligent and brave “Kakampi ng Bayan,” who has reported on the biggest news in the country since she started in ABS-CBN in 1986. She also holds the distinction of being the first female main anchor of “TV Patrol.”

De Castro, "Kabayan ng Pilipino,” returns with a wider knowledge of the workings of government after his stint as vice president of the Philippines. He started making a name on radio during the Martial Law years. Kabayan is also the original anchor of “TV Patrol,” and the hard-hitting investigative show, "Magandang Gabi Bayan."

“TV Patrol” is the country's number one primetime newscast in the country with an average rating of 32.6% in September beating GMA's "24 Oras," according to Kantar Media.  When it comes to news, most Filipinos say ABS-CBN is the most credible TV network in the country as seen in the results of a Pulse Asia nationwide survey. 72% of the Filipinos believe ABS-CBN gave the most credible TV news coverage of the May 2010 elections, higher than GMA, which had only 63% believing in its credibility, and TV 5’s 32%.

In line with this development, the Kapamilya network is also beefing up its late night newscast “Bandila,” and has offered ABS-CBN news veterans Julius Babao and Karen Davila to join Ces Drilon as anchors.

Drilon, Babao, and Davila will provide deeper analysis and extended coverage of the day’s biggest news in “Bandila.”

For news that matters to every Filipino, tune in to the newscasts that stand by the truth and the good of the people. Watch Ted Failon, Korina Sanchez, and Noli De Castro in “TV Patrol," on primetime nights, as well as Ces Orena Drilon, Julius Babao, and Karen Davila in “Bandila” late evening, from Mondays to Fridays in ABS-CBN.
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Ted Failon Update: Dr Racquel Fortun says it's suicide

Like Dr Erwin Erfe mention, Dr Racquel Fortun a forensic specialist affirms the death of Ted Failon's wife Trina Etong ay suicide.

Ted Failon files counter affidavit

Nagdampa na ng counter affidavit si ted Failon patungkol sa kasong sinampa sa kanila ng QC Police na Obstruction of Justice habang ngayong April 22, 11am ay nakatakda nang i-cremate si Trina Etong ang asawa ni Ted.


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Ted Failon will file counter affidavit against QC Police

Naghahanda nang mag file ng counter affidavit sina Ted Failon ang asawa ng yumaong Trina Etong kontra sa kasong obstruction of justice na sinampa sa kanila noon ng QC Police.

Ted Failon Update: Dr Erwin Erfe say it is possible suicide

Ayon kay Dr. Erwin Erfe na kinuha ni Ted Failon para mag imbestiga sa pagkamatay ng asawa niyang si Trina Etong possible na suicide ang naganap at hindi pamamaslang.


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Ted Failon Update: Probe on Etong's case trasfered to NBI, 6 QC Police faces 30 days suspension

Na suspended ng 30 days ang mga pulis ng Quezon City dahil sa nagawa nilang "harassment" sa paghuli ng mga kamag anak at kasambahay ng broadcaster na si Ted Failon habang inilipat ng Department of Justice sa National Bureau of Investigation ang imbestigasyon sa pagkamatay ni Trina Etong. Habang tinitignan ngayon ng Commission of Human Rights kung anong gagawin nilang hakbang sa mga naganap ng insidenteng pagdadakip sa mga kamag anak at kasambahay ni Ted na kung may violation bang nagawa ang mga suspended na QC Police

Ted Failon Update: Kaye Etong gives her statement on the death of her mother and the struggle of her family facing the issues

Matapang na humarap ang anak ni Ted Failon na si Kaye Etong kagabi sa Bandila at isa isa niyang sinagot ang mga usap usapan mula sa pagkamatay ng kanyang ina, ang mga kuru kuro tungkol sa kanyang ama, at ang mga naganap na pag kuha sa mga kamag anak niya at kasambahay ng mga QC Police.

Update:

April 17, 2009 - Ibinalita sa Umagang Kay Ganda at Unang Hirit na negative sa paraffin exam si Trina Etong ang yumaong asawa ni Ted Failon

- Ayon sa balita ay sinigurado rin ng mga abugado ni Ted na magsasampa sila ng kaso sa mga ginawang pagdakip ng mga QC Police sa mga kamag anak at kasambahay niya na kung saan walang warrant of arrest

- Magbi- bail out rin ang mga kamag anak at kasambahay ni Ted sa QC Police mula sa pagkaka detain nila at pagharap sa kasong obstruction of justice na sinampa sa kanila noong kinuha sila sa ospital noong nag aagaw na si Trina.

- Humarap na si Ted sa mga QC Police

- Nakaburol ang mga labi ni Trina Etong asawa ni Ted Failon sa Arlington, QC

- Humihingi ng tulong si Kaye Etong anak ni Ted Failon sa mga maimpluwensyang tao at human rights group patungkol sa naganap na marahas na pagdakip sa mga kamag anak niya at kasambahay.

- Tinanggal ang mga miyembro ng QC Police sa investigation unit na parte nang mga nanghuli at nagdala sa mga kamag anak at kasambahay ni Ted sa QCPD

Ted Failon Update: Trinidad Etong dies 8:50 PM (April 16, 2009); Pam and family members and maids arrested

Sumakabilang buhay ang asawa ni Ted Failon na si Trinidad Etong kaninang 8:50 PM sa New Era Hospital dahil sa complications from penetrating cranial missile injury, o ang pagtama ng bala ng baril sa kanyang ulo na kung saan ay ibinalita ito ni Adonis Gascon ang attending physician ni Trina. habang ang kapatid nitong sina Pamela Arteche, at mga kasambahay at driver ni Ted Failon na sina Pacifico Apacible, Carlota Morbos, Wilfreda Bolliser, and Glen Palan ay isa isang dinala ng mga pulis at sinampahan ng kaso na obstruction of justice pero sa kabila ng pagsampa ng kaso ay ipinapakita sa video na sapilitang ipinasok sa mga sasakyan ng mga pulis ang mga kamag anak at kasambahay ni Ted Failon na walang warrant of arrest. Sa kabila ng "temporary assistance" na binigay ng Public Atorney's Office na si Persida Rueda-Acosta kay Ted Failon ay binalaan ni Department of Justice Secretary Raul Gonzales na huwag makialam sa insidenteng kinasasangkutan ni Ted Failon dahil ang tanging tinutulungan lamang nga PAO ay ang mga taong hindi afford ang magkaroon ng lawyer na kung saan taliwas ito sa estado ng ABS-CBN broadcaster na si Failon. Tinitignan ngayong ng Commision of Human Rights Chair na si Leila de Lima ang pamamaraang paghuli ng mga Quezon City Police sa mga kasambahay at mga kamag anak ngayon ni Ted Failon na kung saan sana naman ay hindi ito pamamaraan ng pag ganti sa expose na nilabas ng tv network na pinagtratrabahuhan ni Failon. Si Failon ay kinasuhan din ng obstruction of justice at hanggang hindi pa siya nagrereport sa mga pulis ay tinuturing siyang "at large" na kung saan sa panahong ito ay inaayos niya ang mga kabi ng yumaong asawa.


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