ABS-CBN’s well-loved current affairs programs “Matanglawin,” “Sports U,” and “Rated K” continue to help Filipinos become the best version of themselves, even in times of crisis, as they offer exclusive features on their respective Facebook accounts for the public’s learning and enjoyment.
Catch award-winning educational program host Kim Atienza on the Facebook page of “Matanglawin” (@MatanglawinTV), where he delivers fun and educational videos daily to keep the minds of children and the young-at-heart sharp during quarantine. In “Matanglawin EXTRA,” viewers will be amused by news on scientific breakthroughs and unusual but inspiring stories, while they will be engaged in Kuya Kim’s Facebook Live every Thursday with celebrity guests like Seth Fedelin or the LouDre loveteam doing experiments and challenges.
The program will also be launching “Matanglawin Classroom” this month, where it will offer an interactive learning experience for young Filipinos every day as they remain indoors due to the pandemic. For now, they can watch “Matanglawin REWIND” every Sunday for throwback “Matanglawin” adventures, such as the Father’s Day episode on June 21 that features skydivers and Manila 4×4 Scale RC players.
“Sports U Ikaw Ang Panalo,” meanwhile, provides viewers with their weekly dose of motivation to stay fit and keep a positive attitude through trending live interviews with star athletes like Junemar Fajardo, Alyssa Valdez, and the Ravena family every Thursday at 5 pm. Dyan’s live interview with Alyssa caught the attention of Facebook fans, making it the most-watched live stream on the “Sports U” page.
The iconic sports anchor also dishes out different workouts to do at home in “Dyanfit,” and even involves other celebrities through the “Sports U Panalo Challenge.” Check out @SportsUtv on Facebook for the workout challenge accepted by beauty queens Pia Wurtzbach, Gazini Ganados, Rachel Peters, and Maxine Medina.
Finally, always ready to warm the heart with relevant and inspiring stories of faith and resilience is Korina Sanchez-Roxas’ “Rated K.” Every Sunday at 6:45 pm, Korina sits down with the most controversial personalities in the country for “Rated K Exclusive,” which has featured the likes of actresses Kim Chiu and Pinky Amador. Pinky’s interview on @RatedKOfficial about her viral video has already garnered more than three million views since it premiered last Sunday (June 14).
On Tuesdays, there’s also “RATEDKlasiks” offering a treasure trove of memorable stories about ordinary but inspiring Filipinos that aired on the show. Thursdays, on the other hand, is for “RatedK Now,” which puts the spotlight on the latest issues and trending topics on social media.
Follow “Sports U” (fb.com/SportsUtv), “Rated K,” (fb.com/RatedKOfficial), and “Matanglawin” (fb.com/MatanglawinTV) on Facebook. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit abs-cbn.com/newsroom.
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ABS-CBN Corporation is the Philippines’ leading media and entertainment organization. The Company is primarily involved in television and radio broadcasting, as well as in the production of television and radio programming for domestic and international audiences and other related businesses. ABS-CBN produces a wide variety of engaging world-class entertainment programs in multiple genres and balanced, credible news programs that are aired on free-to-air television. The company is also one of the leading radio broadcasters, operating eighteen radio stations throughout the key cities of the Philippines. ABS-CBN provides news and entertainment programming for eight channels on cable TV and operates the country’s largest cable TV service provider. The Company also owns the leading cinema and music production and distribution outfits in the country. It brings its content to worldwide audiences via cable, satellite, online and mobile. In addition, ABS-CBN has business interests in merchandising and licensing, mobile and online multimedia services, glossy magazine publishing, video and audio post production, overseas telecommunication services, money remittance, cargo forwarding, TV shopping services, theme park development and management, property management and food and restaurant services, and cinema management, all of which complement and enhance the Company’s strength in content production and distribution. The Company is also the first TV network in the country to broadcast in digital. In 2015, it commercially rolled out its digital TV box, ABS-CBN TVplus, to prepare for the country’s switch to digital TV.
