Karen Davila's Krusada on the Protection of Whistleblowers

There are three chapters in the life of a whistleblower according to Archbishop Oscar Cruz. First, he tells the truth. Second, the public will believe him, and third some people will try to take his life.

This is the risk that whistleblowers like Jun Lozada, Col. George Rabusa, Sandra Cam, and Sgt. Vidal Doble had and continue to face after telling the world what they know about the scams and the scums in the government.

This Thursday (Mar 10) in “Krusada,” Karen Davila will expose the plight of whistleblowers who have to change houses from time to time and give up their jobs in fear for their lives.

Karen has spoken to many whistleblowers as part of ABS-CBN News and “The Correspondents.” Witnessing the sorry state of their lives has driven her to push for the Whistleblower Protection Act, a law that protects and addresses the needs of whistleblowers.

While they get fame and the people’s support, they also become targets of individuals or groups who want to silence them. Is this the price of telling the truth?

Listen, take part and be one with Karen Davila’s crusade for the whistleblowers this Thursday (Mar 10) in “Krusada,” after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN. Because it takes more than words to make a stand.

Revitalized Pera O Bayong on Happy YipeeYehey

ABS-CBN’s current noontime offering Happy Yipee Yehey! proudly brings back the all-time favorite game Pera O Bayong. It can be recalled that Pera O Bayong first conquered the nation in Magandang Tanghali Bayan (MTB). This noontime craze continued even in the succeeding noontime shows of the Kapamilya Network. All this success proves that ABS-CBN has always been the pioneer in creating more exciting and well-loved noontime games.

Whopping prizes and excitement are of course, the gifts of the game. With the humorous hosting of noontime show veterans John Estrada, Toni Gonzaga, Randy Santiago and Mariel Rodriguez, Happy Yipee Yehey! wants to make Pera O Bayong merrier and more colorful. The four hosts admit they’re quite confident with the output of the game, especially because it’s ABS-CBN’s brainchild.

“Nakakatuwa dahil napapanindigan namin yung pangako namin sa mga manonood na dito sa Happy Yipee Yehey, purong kasiyahan lang. Lalo pa akong natuwa na ibinabalik na ang Pera O Bayong. Alam naman nating lahat na maraming napasaya yang game na yan,” said Randy.

John said he’s always excited to bargain with the contestants. “Ilang araw pa lang nagbabalik ang Pera O Bayong, may nanalo agad ng malaking papremyo. Noong isang araw, may nanalo ng P100,000. At alam kong sobrang nabago ang buhay ng taong iyon. Kaya lalong nakakataba ng puso, lalo’t alam mong may natutulungan yung ginagawa mo.”

Meanwhile, last Saturday, the audience kept on cheering during the much-awaited performance of Sexbomb Dancers in Happy Yipee Yehey! Together with John and Randy, the Sexbomb girls sang their all-time favorite hits. Other hosts also brought out the bombs in them as they danced with the girls. Catch Happy Yipee Yehey’s weekly surprises.

Joining the club are the most sought-after co-hosts Bianca Manalo, Melai Cantiveros, Matteo Guidecelli, John Pratts, Jobert, Bentong and Sam Milby. Make Happy Yipee Yehey your daily habit, Mondays through Saturdays, after Showtime on ABS-CBN. Bida Best Kapamilya!

Desiree del Valle on Nasaan Ka Elisa?

Desiree del Valle is Giselle Santillan in ABS-CBN's Nasaan Ka Elisa?.

Giselle is respected detective who has been Cristobal’s colleague for many years. She and Cristobal work together to solve the mystery behind Elisa’s disappearance. She has developed feelings for Cristobal over the years but she’s never revealed this to him. Will Giselle act on her feelings when she discovers that Cristobal is beginning to fall in love with someone else?

Allen Dizon on Nasaan Ka Elisa

Allen Dizon stars in Nasaan Ka Elisa as Nick.

Nick is Mariano’s close confidant and best friend since high school who works as an accountant for the Altamiras. Mariano trusts him and they have been allies through every storm of life. He once joked kidnapping Elisa would make him rich, but did he take his own joke seriously? He remains faithful to Mariano despite everything but does Mariano truly know his best friend. Nick, like many of the people in Mariano’s life, has some secrets of his own.

Newcomers in Nasaan ka Elisa?

Newcomers Isabella de Leon and Alexa Ilacad will be seen on Nasaan ka Elisa playing Chrissy and Ella Altamirano.

Chrissy is Elisa’s 16-year old younger sister. She harbors jealousy towards her older sister but ultimately looks up to her. Crissy is a quiet, obedient daughter who harbors angst toward her father because she thinks he has always loved Elisa more than her. Could jealousy have blinded this young girl to harm her own sister?

Ella is Mariano and Dana’s youngest daughter. She looks up to her sister Elisa and is so attached to her. Elisa’s disappearance affects her greatly but as the search continues, will she find strength and finally open up to her other sister Chrissy?

Christopher Roxas on Nasaan Ka Elisa?

Christopher Roxas plays Joey Rincon in Nasaan Ka Elisa?.

Joey is Viviana’s husband who is a bit younger than her. He is a good husband but he’s dealing with some personal issues of his own. He also works for the Altamira’s company but unlike Cecille, he is not really good at business, he only sucks up to Mariano to get ahead professionally. What could he have to do with Elisa’s disappearance? Could he be smarter than everyone thinks he is?

Mickey Ferriols on Nasaan Ka Elisa

Mickey Ferriols stars in the ABS-CBN's Nasaan Ka Elisa as Viviana Rincon.

Viviana is Cecille and Mariano’s sister. She is the middle child and is often described as the “peacemaker” of the siblings. Although she comes from one of the richest families, she is unable to manage money well and for some time, she suffered from a gambling problem. Viviana became a “prodigal” daughter because she squandered a lot of their family’s money to sustain her gambling addiction. Since she is buried in debt, could she have resorted to desperate measures like kidnapping her own niece?

Aldred Gatchalian on Nasaan Ka Elisa?

Aldred Gatchalian is Edward Caceres in Nasaan Ka Elisa?.

Edward is Cecille’s 19-year old son from a previous marriage. He resents his cousin Santi because he thinks their family likes him better. He is an introvert who harbors unexpressed angst. Since he’s jealous of Santi, could he have been jealous of Santi and Elisa’s closeness? Could he be the one who knows where Elisa is?

Franco Daza on Nasaan Ka Elisa?

Franco Daza plays Santi Rincon in the ABS-CBN's newest afternoon series, Nasaan Ka Elisa?.

Santi is the 19-year old adopted son of Viviana and Joey. He is accepted as part of the clan but he still secretly feels like an outsider. Santi feels that Elisa is the only one who truly accepts him. They have a close relationship but maybe they’re “too” close? Could his attachment to Elisa have anything to do with her disappearance? Could he have the answers that can solve this mystery?

Eric Fructuoso on Nasaan Ka Elisa?

Eric Fructuoso is Bruno de Silva in the upcoming afternoon teleserye of ABS-CBN, Nasaan Ka Elisa?.

Bruno is Cecille’s live-in partner who comes from a poor family. He has often been called a “gold digger” because he and Cecille are from different social backgrounds. Their age difference also becomes somewhat of an issue. He has a good relationship with the kids of the Altamira clan and a buddy to everyone. He works for the Altamira’s company but harbors some bitterness towards Mariano because he is never promoted. Knowing that it would destroy Mariano, could he be the one behind Elisa’s disappearance?

Vina Morales on Nasaan Ka Elisa?

Vina Morales stars in the upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye, Nasaan Ka Elisa? as Cecille Caceres.

Cecille is Mariano’s ambitious, competitive sister. Sosyalera; A “fashionista” who is very manipulative. She is used to getting she wants and she’ll do anything to get her way. She has a live-in partner named Bruno and a son from a previous marriage named Edward. She is very intelligent and a great businesswoman. Despite some hidden resentment because Mariano doesn’t approve of Bruno, she remains a supportive sister. Her ambition is to replace her brother as their company’s president.Could her resentment have driven her to do something to hurt Mariano?

Joem Bascon on Nasaan Ka Elisa?

Joem Bascon plays Cristobal Rivas in Nasaan Ka Elisa?, ABS-CBN's upcoming afternoon teleserye.

Cristobal is police officer in his mid-30s who specializes in kidnapping cases. Cristobal is assigned to lead the investigation on Elisa Altamira’s disappearance. He is an intelligent NBI agent who is so focused on work that he is sometimes described by colleagues as being “anti-social”. The investigation on Elisa’s mysterious disappearance causes some ghosts of his dark past to resurface. He becomes so involved with wanting to solve this case that he begins to deal with his own issues in the process. Will he be able to solve the mystery behind what really happened to Elisa and will he finally be able to be at peace with his dark past?

Melissa Ricks on Nasaan Ka Elisa?

Melissa Ricks plays the lead role in the newest afternoon teleserye of ABS-CBN, "Nasaan Ka Elisa?" as Elisa herself.

Elisa, the “Desaparecidos,” is Mariano and Dana’s 18-year-old daughter. She is the eldest of 3 siblings; being groomed to take over their family’s business empire one day;Respectful, responsible and well-loved in the community. Although Mariano won’t admit it, it’s obvious that she is his favorite daughter. Elisa is the type of girl who gets what she wants and tries to always please her parents. Although she is a pampered heiress, she still takes time to help out the community by organizing charity events. She is assertive, opinionated and she is what could be considered a “perfect daughter” or is she? Why would a girl everybody loves vanish without a trace?

Agot Isidro on Nasaan Ka Elisa?

Agot Isidro plays Dana Altamirano in the upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye, "Nasaan Ka Elisa?".

Dana is Mariano’s 42-year old wife. She is beautiful, demure and always present at social gatherings. She seems like the perfect wife but in reality, although she admires her husband’s principles, she sometimes feels stifled. It is not in her nature to complain, always classy and poised, she manages to smile through all the obligations that come with being the wife of such a powerful man. She is a good mother who always puts her family first. Because she came from a broken family, she will do anything to keep her family together. Her marriage with Mariano has been solid but as they try to find Elisa, will it crumble under the pressure?

Albert Martinez on Nasaan Ka Elisa?

Albert Martinez plays Mariano Altamirano in the upcoming teleserye of ABS-CBN, "Nasaan Ka Elisa?".

Mariano is a 45-year old successful business tycoon; a man who takes pride in his family. He is a perfectionist not only personally but professionally who managed to save his father’s business empire from bankruptcy. He is considered a good role model and a born leader; the one his family looks to for strength especially in difficult times. He is a very conservative man who is very protective of his three daughters. His greatest fear is the possibility of something destroying his “perfect” family. His world is turned upside down when Elisa disappears, it will cause him to doubt his “perfect” life and the people in it.

Nasaan Ka Elisa? Premieres on March 21

"¿Dónde Está Elisa?” first conquered the international TV scene when US-based television giant Telemundo remade it last year. From then on, a lot of countries across the world have aired this mystery drama. These countries include Venezuela, Georgia, Spain, Croatia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru, Mexico, Lithuania, Poland, Iran and Romania. “¿Dónde Está Elisa?” will soon dominate Bulgaria, Serbia and Slovakia.

Now, ABS-CBN takes pride in offering the purely Pinoy adaptation of the hit Hispanic drama through Nasaan Ka Elisa? This time, it’s Melissa Ricks’ turn to be the “Desaparacidos,” giving every Filipino an exciting afternoon leisure. Her co-actors possess the same high-spirit in the challenge of portraying the telenovela’s most daring roles. Distinguished directors Richard Arellano and Jerome Pobocan lead the pack as the directors of this revolutionary drama that is sure to hit Philippines’ afternoon TV block.

The story revolves around lives of the Altamira clan whose lives changed when Elisa (Melissa Ricks), the oldest daughter of Mariano Altamira (Albert Martinez) and Dana Altamira (Agot Isidro), disappears. From the day she’s gone, secrets of every family member and friends; the paranoias start, histories from the past, themes that were supposed to be buried, gradually unfold. Then the recriminations among family members start. In the midst of family conflicts many suspects come to light, among them family members—Elisa’s parents, uncles, cousins, fellow students, former and present Altamira employees, as well as friends that used to go to the same places that Elisa would frequent. Who’s the real culprit?

Join the whole nation find Elisa as the teleserye unfolds on March 21.

ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. Releases Mark Nicdao's Vantage

Mark Nicdao, with an exquisite grand launch, book signing and exhibit last March 6, Sunday at the Fashion Walk of Greenbelt 5, Makati City.

VANTAGE is the first ever API title that comes with eight collector’s edition cover, showcasing photographs of the fashion and entertainment industry’s crème de la crème from 2003 to present. The eight covers flaunt radiant poses of Kris Aquino; Sarah Geronimo; John Lloyd Cruz; Jericho Rosales; Bea Alonzo, Anne Curtis, KC Concepcion and Angel Locsin; Solenn Heusaff, Marian Rivera and Cristine Reyes.

“In 2003, when Mark was beginning his career, I first heard of this young new photographer and I saw some of his works. One of our first collaborations was the 20-page special supplement of Metro Magazine. It was very coherent. It was something very beautiful and there’s magic on it. For a long time we’ve been wanting to showcase Mark’s work in a more permanent platform,” said ABS-CBN Publishing’s Carlo Tadiar, who’s also the Content Unit Head of VANTAGE.

“There are so many people to thank for this project. I wanna thank first the one who gave me this luck—having to work with the most talented, the most beautiful, the most honest and the most real people here in Manila. I wanna thank everyone. Well, I just got out of the hospital due to stress. I had a huge migraine and now, I feel better that I see everyone here. This is my medicine,” said Mark after he was introduced.

Hosted by acclaimed events specialists Tim Yap and Mega daughter KC Concepcion, Mark Nicdao’s VANTAGE was attended by other most sought after celebrities – Georgina Wilson, Michelle Madrigal, Ruffa, Richard and Raymond Gutierrez, Kim Chiu, Angel Locsin, Anne Curtis, Jericho Rosales, Bea Alonso, Bianca King, Lovi Poe, Carla Humphries, Liz Uy and Kris Aquino. Other VIPs were also there like Wil Stein.

A walk through of Nicdao’s favorite works was offered for the guests, where he shared the inspirations and stories behind the photographs. A chronicle of Nicdao’s colorful life was also presented, followed by a silent auction and an autograph signing by the master of photography himself. Party music was brought by DJ Jujiin Samonte.

The collector’s edition of Vantage will have a limited run—only 150 numbered copies printed per cover—and will be exclusively available in all Fully Booked outlets. The regular newsstand edition will be available in leading newsstands and bookstores nationwide on March 20.