KANE ERROL CHOA, Head of Corporate Communications
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AARON DOMINGO, Media Relations Manager
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JAN ENRIQUEZ, PR Manager
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PRESS STATEMENT
05 MARCH 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS STATEMENT ON “BAGANI”
The concept of ABS-CBN’s new fantaserye “Bagani” is to feature warriors, protectors, and heroes who espouse Filipino values and beliefs.
The production team did intensive research to determine a distinctly Filipino term that embodies a champion who fights for the common good of his tribe or family—somebody who is brave, honorable, self-sacrificing, and good-hearted. In the end, the team recognized that the term and concept of a “Bagani” best solidifies the traits that the program wants to highlight.
With all due respect, the use of “Bagani” is not in any way intended to malign or to disrespect beliefs of the Indigenous Peoples’ communities, but instead hopes to propagate the values, morals, and ethics that are inherent in a ‘Bagani’—a Filipino warrior, protector, and hero.
To be clear, the “Bagani” fantaserye does not purport itself to be a historical account of Philippine history or culture. The program has always maintained that it has created an alternative fictional universe with elements of Filipino mythology and folklore that simply serves as an avenue to creatively deliver and highlight Filipino values, beliefs, and heroism. (ABS-CBN Corporate Communications, Manila, Philippines)
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NERISSA M. FERNANDEZ
Head, Global Corporate Affairs & PR
ABS-CBN International
2001 Junipero Serra Blvd., Ste 200
Daly City, CA 94014
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MOBILE: 650.455.8616
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“Discovering Routes” star Garrett Gee visits the ABS-CBN International office and studio in Daly City. With him are ABS-CBN Global COO Olivia De Jesus, Discovering Routes Program Manager Keesa Ocampo, Discovering Routes Project Specialist Jacob Acueza and Myx TV General Manager Miguel Santos.
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Adobo Nation host Ginger Conejero jammed with The Filharmonic members, from left, VJ Rosales, Trace Gaynor, Joe Caigoy and Jules Cruz. (Not in photo is Niko Del Ray).
The cast and crew of Adobo Nation and the TFCU team joined The Filharmonic at the TFC Studio. From left, Eugene Libadia, Eric Pugeda, Samuel Simbulan, Nino Nucum, VJ Rosales, Jeremiah Ysip, Trace Gaynor, Ginger Conejero, Jonas De Leon, Joe Caigoy, Romeo Marquez Jr., Jules Cruz, Rose Buado and Ashley Bulayo.
BA News Anchor Gel Santos-Relos interviews The Filharmonic.
The BA cast and crew with The Filharmonic. From left, Eugene Libadia, Samuel Simbulan, Jonas De Leon, Rose Buado, Jules Cruz, Joe Caigoy, Trace Gaynor, VJ Rosales, Gel Santos-Relos, Jon Santos, Mike Carrion and Troy Espera.
The Filharmonic at the TFC Lobby with, from left, ABS-CBN Canada Country Manager and Global Head of Carriage Jun Del Rosario, North and Latin America Head of Marketing Pam Castillo, North and Latin America Head of Operations Kerwin Du and Global Head of Events and North and Latin America Head of Ad Sales, Trade Marketing and Events Ricky Resurreccion.
The Filharmonic with ABS-CBN North and Latin America Regional Finance Head Edgar Carbonel and ABS-CBN Global Controller Ana Espiritu.
The Filharmonic with and Global Head of Events and North and Latin America Head of Ad Sales, Trade Marketing and Events Ricky Resurreccion and Global Digital Partnership and Integration Head Connie Lopez.
The Filharmonic with some members of Finance, Executive Offices and Team Canada. From left, Jay Lirio, Flor Feliciano, Maria De Jesus, Global Remittance Business Unit Head Raymund Abog, Mary Jane Reyes-Beggs and The Filharmonic Manager Rose Buado.
The Filharmonic at the Hello Kapamilya signage at the TFC Office lobby
Members of the Digital, Discovering Routes, Global Theatricals/Cinematografo and TFC Retail teams joined The Filharmonic at the TFC Store in Daly City. From left, Carol Tana, Grace Lopez, Jacob Acueza, John-D Lazatin, Trace Gaynor, VJ Rosales, Sarah Herrera, Joe Caigoy, Jules Cruz, Rose Buado, Kerwin Du and Shan Serran.
Adobo Nation Host & Producer Ginger Conejero (back row, left), TFCU Program Director Romeo Marquez (2nd from right), and BA Executive Producer Troy Espera (right) were in a round-table discussion with NaFFAA Executive Director Jason Tengco (left) and the 12 youth leaders from NaFFAA’s “Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration” Ambassadors Program.
(R-L) Adobo Nation Host & Producer Ginger Conejero, TFCU Program Director Romeo Marquez, and BA Executive Producer Troy Espera took turns providing career insights and professional advice to NaFFAA’s 12 youth ambassadors. Also in attendance was NaFFAA Executive Director Jason Tengco (4th from right).
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