Filipinos Love for Cooking on Patrol ng Pilipino

They say Filipinos’ love for good food and cooking is what makes Filipinos good cooks or chefs. And in recent years, the country has witnessed a boom in culinary schools sprouting everywhere.

Many Filipinos now aspire to become chefs in fancy restaurants for a living and see it as a career that will help them improve their lives and achieve their goals. But these institutions offering high-end culinary courses charge tuition that are far beyond the reach of regular Filipinos. Would it still be possible for them to achieve their dream?

Join Jeff Canoy tomorrow in “Patrol ng Pilipino” as he scouts different culinary schools. Get to meet culinary students and know how they intend to fulfill their dream of making it big in the culinary world.

Meanwhile, Niko Baua joins the festivity of Eid’l Fitr, the most celebrated event by our Muslim brothers and sisters. Get to know more about the Muslim ideology–as a religion and a culture and learn how one simple commemoration can promote oneness among them.

“Patrol ng Pilipino” airs earlier at 9:15 pm tomorrow on DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable channel 26) and after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN News Team Trapped in Baguio Storm

They went to Baguio one stormy weekend to produce a documentary about a national artist not knowing that they would stumble on a big story. But more than just breaking the news on TV, the team had to overcome obstacles in returning to Manila.



According to ABS-CBN Current Affairs Division’s production unit head Carmina Reyes, the Patrol ng Pilipino had interviewed National Artist Ben “BenCab” Cabrera for the show’s art episode when they received word that one of their interviewees could not make it because he was trapped down the Asin Road in Barangay Tadyangan.



“We did not take it seriously and collectively thought that we could get over whatever was blocking the road,” she said.



The team was traveling for a few minutes along Kilometer 6 of Asin Road in Tuba, Benguet when they noticed that the road was littered with trash and in a matter of minutes, they figured what happened.



A portion of the wall surrounding a dumpsite in Barangay Irisan had collapsed due to the heavy rains. The road was blocked by about 20 tons of trash.



“It was shocking. I mean, one would expect a landslide. But not trash. And the stench, well, even days after, I have no words to describe it,” said Jeff Canoy, ABS-CBN reporter who was doing the story on BenCab.



Their van stopped at the foot of the mountain of trash. And even before they could decipher how to get out of there, their journalistic instincts put them to work.



Carmina informed the ABS-CBN news desks in Manila and Baguio to alert them of the situation, while Jeff started to gather information from the residents.



Director of photography Joseph delos Reyes and cameraman Anthony Garces climbed the mountain of trash and started to roll their cameras. Researcher Cherrie Anne Ongteco started looking for amateur video from residents. News and Current Affairs head Ging Reyes called the team to check if they were safe. Carmina told her that they were filing the news and that no one was hurt and that the vehicle was fine. The ABS-CBN RNG Station had alerted local officials of the situation.



“When you work for news, reporting is automatic and instinctual. It’s like breathing or blinking,” Jeff said.



In a few minutes, Jeff went live via phone and broke the news on ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel. Carmina was sending photos from the scene using MMS, which were aired and used on ABS-CBN platforms. ABS-CBN was first to break the story and air the first images of what had happened.



“It was so difficult for MMS and e-mails to get through because of dying signals in Baguio,” Carmina said. “I had to re-route the photos via Blackberry Messenger to our PR department to send it to the news desk.”



Residents said there was a steep road that the crew could drive through but that the darkness and heavy rains could make it dangerous. BenCab and his partner Annie opened their home to the team, who continued working on scripts and sending videos to Manila using the Wi-Fi in BenCab’s home.



“None of us was trained editors or system engineers but we were able to send our videos back to Manila and do live reports from there,” said Jeff.



Very early the next day, the Patrol ng Pilipino team negotiated the steep mountainside road. They were calm but scared. They could see the ravine but were encouraged by sights of houses on the other side of the road.



“We’ve probably never prayed as much as when we were driving through thick fog, drizzle and branches that Sunday morning,” said Carmina. “We will be forever grateful to Ben and Annie for keeping the ABS-CBN team safe.”



Looking back, Carmina and Jeff said it was teamwork that helped them during the crisis situation, a corporate value that ABS-CBN adheres and inculcates among employees.



“We were trapped. We didn’t have the necessary equipment to break the news. But we knew that we had a singular goal which is to let the public know. It was an amazing display of synchronicity. So with teamwork, a dash of resourcefulness and a little bit of luck, we managed,” he said.



On their way back home, the team was still in good spirits. They played Show the Dance Choreography as Jeff played ’90s music from his iPad until another vehicle accident on NLEX slowed the traffic.



Jeff went down to inquire about the accident from traffic officers and learned that no one died. “Great! ABS-CBN, we’re coming home,”Carmina said.



Source: The Philippine Star

Super Senior Citizens on Patrol ng Pilipino

Old age is usually associated with slowing down. But for some Filipino senior citizens, getting older is not a reason to stop trying out new things and leading active lifestyles.



This Tuesday (August 16) on “Patrol ng Pilipino,” three “super” grandparents will reveal their fountain of youth in the report of ABS-CBN correspondent Gretchen Malalad.



At the age of 67, Lola Techie of the famous TV commercials for an internet service provider still finds time to play badminton despite her hectic schedule.



Sixty-two year old Lolo Luis, on the other hand, attends taekwondo classes with his grandchildren. Oscar M. Lopez, the chairman of the Lopez Group of Companies and ABS-CBN Chairman Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III’s uncle, is also strong for his age of 81 years old.



Recently, Oscar climbed the summit of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Malaysia.



Meanwhile, also watch for ABS-CBN correspondent Sol Aragones’ report on the alarming growth of dengue cases in Metro Manila. In Quezon City alone, 2,574 Filipinos have already been stricken of the deadly illness.



How can dengue be cured and why are people dying from this sickness? Hear the stories of those inflicted with dengue to learn how to avoid it on “Patrol ng Pilipino,” this Tuesday (Agosto 16), after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

Patrol ng Pilipino Zooms Into Senator Miguel Zubiri's Exit

All eyes were on Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri last Wednesday (August 3) when he announced his resignation during a privilege speech. Until the end, he claimed he had nothing to do with the election fraud exposed by Lintang Bedol and Zaldy Ampatuan.



From his office, to himself, and his former rival Koko Pimentel, what are the implications of Zubiri’s resignation?



Join ABS-CBN correspondent Ryan Chua as he uncovers the details behind Zubiri’s exit in the news documentary show “Patrol ng Pilipino.”



Meanwhile, ABS-CBN correspondent Dominic Almelor goes around the metro to see how prepared Filipinos are in anytime a typhoon hits. The MMDA has just recently unveiled an ultra high-tech flood control information system to monitor the metro of any flooding.



Find out if this is the answer to a faster and effective way of disaster management for the whole of Metro Manila this Tuesday (August 9) in “Patrol ng Pilipino,” after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

Patrol ng Pilipino on Typhoon Juaning

Have Filipinos learned their lesson from the devastation caused by Typhoon Ondoy? This is the question ABS-CBN correspondent Jorge Cariño will answer on Tuesday’s (August 2) episode of “Patrol ng Pilipino.”

Jorge was in assignment in Polangui, Bicol last week when Typhoon Juaning hit Luzon with continuous downpour. There he saw and heard stories on the victims, including that of a whole family killed during the storm.

In the course of finding and delivering his reports, Jorge himself faced difficulties due to the weather. Find out how he was able to continue his patrol of the province despite the hazards of his job in his report.

Meanwhile, join ABS-CBN correspondent Ryan Chua as he embarks on a walkathon along EDSA or Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue, one of Metro Manila’s longest and major traffic routes.

According to Ryan, motorists are not the only ones with concerns regarding the famous highway. Pedestrians who walk and cross the street also have safety, health, and environmental issues that they need to voice out.

“While the government seeks to build more roads and bridges for vehicles, it tends to forget the people. I walked the entire stretch of EDSA the whole day only to realize that it is not walkable at all,” he shared.

Learn from Ryan what else can be done to improve and beautify EDSA this Tuesday (August 2) on “Patrol ng Pilipino,” after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

Patrol ng Pilipino Joins People's SONA

While the President and his team are preparing for his annual “State of the Nation Address” (SONA), the members of militant groups, the veterans of countless rallies, are also getting ready to deliver what they think is the real state of the nation, the “People’s SONA,” as they call it.

With placards, effigies, jingles and speeches in tow, they come to convey the endless grievances of the Filipino people to the current administration.

Join ABS-CBN correspondent Jeck Batallones as he joins these groups from their preparation to their demonstration during the President’s SONA this Tuesday (July 26) in “Patrol ng Pilipino.”

Listen to what they are fighting for and decide if the nation’s previous leaders and current Filipino president have done no good to and for the people in Jeck’s report.

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN correspondent Chiara Zambrano will tackle the ongoing tension between the Philippines and China because of the Spratly Islands. Does the Philippines’ really have a fight against China in claiming these islands, which are said to be rich in natural resources?

Find out the stories behind the news on “Patrol ng Pilipino,” this Tuesday (July 26), after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

Bishops and PCSO Issue Tackled on Patrol ng Pilipino

Para kanino nga ba ang Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office?

Iyan ang tanong na gumimbal sa bayan matapos mapagalaman na ginamit ang pondo ng PCSO upang ibili ng mamahaling sasakyan ang pitong Obispo noong panahon ni dating Pangulong Arroyo.

Ngayong Martes (Hulyo 19), samahan si ABS-CBN correspondent Kiko Faulve sa kaniyang pagtungo sa mga komunidad na sakop ng ilang sa mga Obispong dawit sa eskandalo. Alamin kung paano hinaharap ng mga Obispo at ng kanilang pamayanan ang isyu sa mga sasakyang anila’y ginagamit nila sa mga pangkawang-gawang proyekto.

Sa kabilang banda, pupuntahan naman ni ABS-CBN correspondent Nico Baua ang tatlong mahihirap na komunidad sa Metro Manila na ilang taon na raw humihingi ng tulong para magka-ambulansya ngunit hindi pa rin mabigyan hanggang ngayon.

Ano nga ba ang pamantayan ng ahensya para mabigyan ang isang requestor ng kanilang hinihiling? Totoo bang may palakasan sa sistema ng paglabas ng mga pondo o anumang tulong mula sa PCSO?

Abangan ang mga sagot sa “Patrol ng Pilipino,” Martes (Hulyo 19), pagkatapos ng “Bandila” sa ABS-CBN.

Patrol ng Pilipino Documents the End of Harry Potter

It has been ten years since the first “Harry Potter” film hit cinemas. Filled with mystery and magic, the film, based on the best-selling novel written by J.K. Rowling, captivated the whole world and became a phenomenon.

And now, the world anticipates the last installment of the film series, the last chapter about the life of “the boy who lived.”

This Tuesday (July 12) in “Patrol ng Pilipino,” join ABS-CBN Europe Bureau correspondent Rose Eclarinal as she goes to the center of mystery of the famous “Harry Potter” series straight from London.

Get to know the characters behind the personas that make up the “Harry Potter” cast and feel the bittersweet emotion the cast and fans experience as they bid Harry, Hermione, Ron and the rest of the wizards, goodbye.

While Rose will take us to the famous Platform 9 ¾ in London, ABS-CBN correspondent Zen Hernandez will bring us to the newly reopened “Bicol Express.”

After five years, amidst the controversies surrounding the rehabilitation and fund generation of the Philippine National Railway, the train that travels from Manila to Bicol rolled again.

More than 50 excited passengers rode on its maiden trip. But even before reaching its destination, tension filled the whole train when it was stopped on its tracks. Is this a sign that will again derail the Bicol Express trips?

Find out the stories behind the news this Tuesday (July 12) in “Patrol ng Pilipino” after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.