The season
is set as CNN Philippines celebrates another year of expressing gratitude
through the Christmas campaign, ‘The Joy of Giving.’ As a treat to its
audience, the network has lined up special programs as well as giveaway
promos.
CNN
Philippines will give viewers the chance to participate in the Misa de Gallo
or ‘Simbang Gabi’ masses — the devotional nine-day mass that leads to
Christmas Day. It is a popular Filipino tradition that many might be unable to observe
physically because of health protocols.
In
partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the dawn masses
will be broadcast at 5 a.m. beginning December 16 until December 24. Different
parishes from all over the country will host the Eucharistic celebrations.
For those
who prefer to hear the anticipated Simbang Gabi, they can watch through the CNN
Philippines Kumu channel. The nine-day mass will be streamed live at 8:00 p.m.
from December 15 until December 23. This is also made possible by CCP and Kumu.
CNN
Philippines will also broadcast Christmas Day masses on December 25. Viewers
may watch at 4:30 a.m., where Pope Francis will celebrate the Solemnity of the
Birth of Our Lord from St. Peter’s Basilica, or watch the 3:00 p.m. mass which
will be presided by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle from Pontificio Collegio
Filippino in Rome, Italy.
The Urbi
at Orbi, where Pope Francis will deliver his Christmas blessing to the city
of Rome and the world, will be at 7 p.m. on Christmas Day.
CNN
Philippines will also broadcast two ballet productions from CCP as part of its
holiday special programming. The Nutcracker Suite, Tchaikovsky’s sweeping music from Act II of the Nutcracker, will be brought to life
through dances from distant lands. All wrapped together and spun by the
Sugarplum Fairy herself, this holiday treat is sure to warm your hearts and
fill you with the joy of the season! The
Nutcracker Suite is choreographed by Adam Sage with additional choreography
by National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes and directed by Carlitos Siguion
Reyna. The Nutcracker Suite will air on December 24, 5:00 p.m. and December 25,
2:00 p.m.
Tuloy ang
Pasko which will be
broadcast on December 24, 7:30 p.m. and December 25, 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., features
music by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab and is also directed by
Carlitos Siguion Reyna. It tells the story of Lolo Val, a Filipino in Los
Angeles, U.S.A., who celebrates Christmas alone in the new normal. While the
season is a time to reminisce past celebrations by his lonesome, Lolo Val’s Christmas
Eve eventually turns into a joyous occasion as he reconnects with his old
barkada through a video call. He realizes that celebrating Christmas transcends
space, time, and conditions.
CNN
Philippines is also running a month-long giveaway promo through its Viber
Community. Promo codes from partner brands Shopee, Viu and Booky will be given
away weekly. To join, simply type @CNNPhilippines in the search box or click
this link (bit.ly/2Fa7Bqh) to be part of the community.
To cap off
the network’s Christmas campaign, CNN Philippines will also give viewers the
chance to be part of its first-ever livestream on Kumu on Saturday, December 19
at 8:00 p.m. Expect live jams, good conversations and awesome prizes to be
given away. Kumu, one of the leading livestreaming apps, is available for
download to Android and iOs users.
Tune in to
CNN Philippines on Free TV channel 9, Sky Cable channel 14 and Cignal TV
channel 10, CNNPhilippines.com/Videos and like, follow and subscribe to @CNNPhilippines
on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Viber and Kumu for news you can trust.
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