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.

Justice for Vizconde Massacre on Patrol ng Pilipino

Tapos na ang 20 taon palugit para makapag-sampa ng anumang kaso kaugnay ng Vizconde massacre. Napawalang-sala na rin sa Korte Suprema ang mga akusado sa krimen, sa pangunguna ni Hubert Webb.

Pero sa pagkahaba-haba na taong tinakbo ng paglilitis ng kaso, parehong partido ang hindi pa rin nakakuha ng hustisya at katahimikang inaasam.

Ngayong Martes (Hulyo 5) sa “Patrol ng Pilipino,” alamin sa ulat ni Jing Castañeda ang mga bagong detalye sa muling pagbubukas ng imbestigasyon sa kaso ng National Bureau of Investigation kasama ang Department of Justice.

Sa dinanas ng naulila sa pamilya na si Lauro Vizconde, at nang naburo sa bilangguan na si Hubert, may aasahan pa ba sa klase ng hustisya sa bansa?

Samantala, dagdag pa sa problema sa mga paaralan ang estado ng kalinisan ng mga mag-aaral. Sa dinami-raming kulang sa ating mga pampublikong eskwelahan, dagdag pa rito ang pagkakaroon ng dental cavities at ng mga kuto at lisa ng mga bata.

Samahan si Ryan Chua sa pagkilala sa marami-raming “batang kutuhin” at may mga sirang ngipin at alamin ang mga paraan para magkaroon ng isang malusog at malinis na pangangatawan.

Abangan sina Jing Castañeda at Ryan Chua sa “Patrol ng Pilipino,” Martes ng gabi (Hulyo 5), pagkatapos ng “Bandila” sa ABS-CBN.