EDSA 25th: REVISITED ON ANC, ABS-CBN / GMA WELCOME TO EDSA RITES, BUT...
MANILA, FEBRUARY 21, 2011 (STAR) [Photo is loading... Tina Monzon-Palma Cheche Lazaro]
MANILA, Philippines - As the nation marks the silver anniversary of the historic 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, ANC kicks off its 15th year with a week-long special on the bloodless revolt.
Starting today until Feb. 25, ANC will air special episodes of Talkback with Tina Palma, Strictly Politics and New York Festival finalist Storyline on the different faces of EDSA, and will culminate with the live coverage of the 25th anniversary celebration on Feb. 25.
ANC will also bring together the known faces and unsung heroes of People Power in the forum ANC Presents: EDSA 1986, to be anchored by Cheche Lazaro live from the ABS-CBN studios at 6:30 p.m.
Cheche will lead the panel that retraces events leading to the People Power with memorabilia, photos and footage, and analyze where the Philippines stands now since the restoration of democracy.
Well-regarded for its round-the-clock news and world-class coverage and features, ANC has become a byword among movers and shakers who have turned to the channel for both news and analysis on local and international issues.
"ABS-CBN took a big risk 15 years ago by launching a cable news channel when television was focused on churning entertainment programs. With the passion and brilliance of ANC's journalists, it developed to become a chronicler of Philippine history, in the same way CNN is to the US or BBC is to the UK. Like the pioneer that it has always been, ANC will continue to stand for excellent journalism and continue being a frontrunner among local news channels," said ANC managing director and ABS-CBN head for News and Current Affairs Ging Reyes.
Since 21 May 1996, ANC has not only been home to the country's top broadcast journalists like Tina Monzon-Palma, Angelo Castro Jr., Cheche Lazaro and the late Frank Evangelista, but also a bastion of journalistic integrity and excellence that spans four Philippine presidents.
ANC has been the main source of unbridled news coverage of Filipinos all over the world. Viewers are given a front row seat in the most important hearings and events, and have access to breaking news whatever time of the day.
ANC is also one of the pioneers of citizen journalism in the country by incorporating the use of social media in its programs. It is one of the country's most followed news organizations on Twitter and Facebook. The channel also figured heavily in preparing voters for the 2010 election by organizing presidential leadership forums and a series of debates.
ANC will also bring back its highly-regarded short film project amBisyon with Kinse, 15 short films about human rights and hope directed by the likes of Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, Erik Matti and Raymond Red. Kinse will have a theatrical premiere in April and will air in May.
Viewers and political observers should also watch out for ANC Presents: The Nation Up Close, a special one-hour weekly talk show (Thursday nights at 7) that offers an incisive assessment of the hottest national issues.
Another highlight is the return of its former business and stock market news anchor Coco Alcuaz, who recently served as the Manila Bureau Chief of international cable news channel Bloomberg. Alcuaz heads ANC's Business News.
FROM ABS-CBN
GMA welcome in EDSA celebrations, but… abs-cbnNEWS.com Posted at 02/20/2011 1:39 PM | Updated as of 02/20/2011 10:25 PM
[PHOTO - THEN VICE PRESIDENT GLORIA ARROYO TAKING OATH OF OFFICE AS NEW PRESIDENT; TOOK OVER OUSTED PRESIDENT ERAP ESTRADA]
MANILA, Philippines - As far as Malacanang is concerned, former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo can join the 25th anniversary celebration of the People Power Revolution at EDSA.
This does not mean, however, that the current leadership is ready for a reconciliation.
In an interview with radio dzRB, deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said "respect is accorded to every person who has become president of the country."
She said "[the celebrations] do not solely belong to one family…we should all partake in the celebrations."
If indeed Arroyo partakes in the celebrations, however, Valte only said: "[President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III] has, in the past, said 'there can be no justice without justice.'"
Asked to explain further, Valte stressed "there are a lot of things that happened in the past administration that are not good."
The EDSA People Power Commission has prepared a series of activities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the People Power. The celebration started last February 17 and will end on February 27.
Aquino will have a "boodle lunch" with some 2,500 people along an Edsa strip on the 25th.
5,000 cops to secure People Power celebrations abs-cbnNEWS.com Posted at 02/20/2011 11:49 PM | Updated as of 02/21/2011 8:24 AM
MANILA, Philippines – Around 5,000 police officers are being deployed around Metro Manila to secure the 25th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution.
Metro Manila police chief Director Nicanor Bartolome said Task Force "Manila Shield" has been formed to guard all sites where activities related to the EDSA I anniversary will be held during the week-long celebration.
"Foot and mobile patrols, fixed visibility and checkpoints, and the motorized anti-street crime operatives… will be deployed in strategic locations around the metro," he said in a press statement.
Bartolome also directed his police district directors to hold dialogues with protesters to deter attempts to disrupt the activities. Police will assist the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and event organizers in implementing traffic re-routing schemes along key areas during the week.
Traffic aides will be deployed and appropriate signages will be installed to guide the motoring public of the alternate routes, he said. He advised motorists to use alternate routes. "The public is encouraged to take part in the activities but advised not to bring bulky items or packages as random inspections will be implemented in the different venues for security purposes," Bartolome said.
The major events during the celebrations include:
- Exhibit of the Inaugural at SM North EDSA, February 17-27;
- Exhibit of the Revolution at Ayala Museum, February 21;
- Book launching of "Noynoy: Triumph of a People's Campaign, February 21;
- Military Day (February 22)
- Inauguration of the AFP Museum and medical mission at Camp Aguinaldo;
- People Powered Markets at the NBC Tent, Taguig City, February 22-23;
- Youth Day (February 23)
- Pilipino GOT Bukas at Rizal High School, Pasig City;
- EDSA Babies Expo at La Salle Greenhills, San Juan City;
- Faith Day (February 24)
- Unveiling of Cardinal Sin Statue and Offering of Flowers at the Ninoy and Cory statues at Rizal Park, Manila;
- Freedom Tour, which will run until February 26;
- EDSA Day (February 25); and the
- Flag Raising Ceremony and Breakfast at the People Power Monument.
Traffic Re-Routing Scheme
EDSA Northbound:
All northbound private shall turn right at J. Vargas St., turn right to San Miguel Ave, take u-turn slot to Meralco Ave. then turn left to Ortigas Ave.
Other possible routes for private vehicles: take Guadex then turn left to San Miguel Ave towards Ortigas Ave., turn left E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, then turn left to Boni Serrano Avenue and turn right to EDSA, from Boni Serrano Ave. shall turn right Katipunan Avenue or turn right 20th Avenue then turn left P. Tuazon Blvd, right EDSA, from 20th Ave shall turn left Aurora Blvd, all the way to EDSA.
PUVs shall turn right to Shaw Blvd and turn left to San Miguel Ave then turn right to Ortigas Ave, turn left E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave, then turn left to Boni Serrano Avenue and turn right to EDSA.
Other possible routes for PUVs: from Boni Serrano Ave turn right to 20th Avenue then turn left P. Tuazon Blvd. then turn right towards EDSA, or from 20th Ave turn left to Aurora Blvd, all the way to EDSA.
EDSA Southbound:
All southbound vehicles shall turn right at Aurora Blvd, left at Gilmore straight to Ortigas Ave. all the way to EDSA;
From EDSA, vehicles shall turn right Boni Serrano Ave. left Gilmore Ave straight Ortigas Ave. all the way to EDSA.
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