MUTYA ORQUIA HOSTS KNOWLEDGE CHANNEL’S NEW EDUTAINMENT SERIES “HEALTH TB: AKSYON KALUSUGAN”
Next-gen Kapamilya actress Mutya Orquia topbills Knowledge Channel’s new edutainment series “Health TB: Aksyon Kalusugan” to tackle tuberculosis and debunk misconceptions about the disease starting December 5 (Tuesday) from 4:00 PM to 4:20 PM.
The new show, which airs on Tuesday and with replays on Thursday, and Saturday, revolves around a community gripped by a mysterious rumor about TB, leading to widespread panic among its residents.
With the help of Choleng, a charismatic "marites,” Dadong, a dedicated volunteer health worker, and Tere, a smart and outspoken teenager portrayed by Mutya, they will join forces to dispel misconceptions and provide accurate information about the cause of TB in their barangay.
According to Ronald Vergel De Dios, Executive Director of the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc., “One of our missions is to raise awareness about common misconceptions on Tuberculosis. We are delighted to launch this partnership as we now have a video lesson co-developed with Knowledge Channel to engage a wider audience through multimedia, making it easier to understand the causes, effects, and ways to achieve a TB-free environment.”
Recognizing the importance of inclusivity in disseminating health knowledge, Knowledge Channel has integrated sign language interpretation into all episodes of the show.
“The Philippines faces a daunting challenge with tuberculosis – it is a battle that touches the lives of nearly one million Filipinos living with active TB disease. “HEALTH TB: Aksyon Kalusugan” is a mission far beyond a mere television program. It's a call, a vessel of hope and education that blends the power of storytelling with the urgency of health education,” said KCFI Vice President and Director for Operations, Edric Calma.
Join Choleng, Dadong, and Tere in their quest to learn about the implications and prevention of TB in "HEALTH TB: Aksyon Kalusugan'' on Knowledge Channel—available on cable, direct-to-home satellite and DTT, and online through iWantTFC. The project is in partnership with the Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc., with special thanks to Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma Foundation.
MUTYA ORQUIA BIBIGYAN LINAW ANG SAKIT NA TUBERCULOSIS SA MGA KABATAAN
Samahan ang next-gen Kapamilya star na si Mutya Orquia na alamin ang tunay na dahilan at epekto ng tuberculosis sa pinakabagong edutainment show ng Knowledge Channel Foundation na "HEALTH TB: Aksyon Kalusugan," simula Disyembre 5 tuwing Martes, 4:00 PM hanggang 4:20 PM sa Knowledge Channel .
Katuwang ang Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. at Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma Foundation iikot ang kwento sa isang komunidad na napapalibutan ng isang misteryosong tsismis tungkol sa TB.
Kasama sina Choleng, ang certified "marites, si Dadong, na isang volunteer health worker, at Tere (Mutya Orquia), na isang matalinong teenager, magsasama sama ang tatlong ito upang iwaksi ang mga maling akala at magbigay ng tumpak na impormasyon tungkol sa TB sa kanilang barangay.
Ayon kay Ronald Vergel De Dios, Executive Director ng Philippines Tuberculosis Society Inc., "One of our missions at PTSI is to spread awareness about misconceptions on Tuberculosis. Kaya masaya kaming i-launch ang partnership na ito dahil we now have a video lesson co-developed with Knowledge Channel para maengage ang mas marami sa multimedia na mas maintindihan ang sanhi, epekto, at paraan para maging TB-free."
Para mas marami pa ang makapanood sa "HEALTH TB: Aksyon Kalusugan, isinama ng Knowledge Channel ang sign language sa bawat episode.
“Ang Pilipinas ay nahaharap sa isang nakakatakot na hamon sa tuberculosis. Ang “HEALTH TB: Aksyon Kalusugan” ay hindi lamang isang programa kung hindi, isang misyon para bigyang linaw at tamang impormasyon ang bawat Pilipino sa sakit na TB,” pahayag ni KCFI Vice president at Director for Operations, Edric Calma.
Simula Disyembere 5, mapapanood na ang pinakabagong edutainment show ng Knowledge Channel Foundation na "HEALTH TB: Aksyon Kalusugan" sa Knowledge Channel—magagamit sa cable, direct-to-home satellite at DTT, at online sa pamamagitan ng iWantTFC.
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About the Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc.
The Knowledge Channel Foundation (KCFI) is a non-profit organization that develops and distributes curriculum-based multimedia learning resources for preschool, K-to-12, and the alternative learning system.
About the Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc.
The Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. (PTSI) is the largest private non-government organization engaged in the detection, control, and treatment of tuberculosis in the Philippines since 1910.
About ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN Corporation is a media and entertainment organization in the Philippines. The Company is primarily involved in the production of entertainment, feature films, news and information and audio content for domestic and international audiences.
ABS-CBN produces content and distributes its programs, feature films, and music on different platforms such as cable and satellite TV, domestic free TV through various partnerships with local broadcasters and third-party digital platforms, as well as traditional box-office releases. ABS-CBN also distributes content through its streaming service, iWantTFC, and through co-production and syndication agreements with international streaming platforms, broadcasters and cable and satellite programmers. Related businesses include artist and talent management as well as concerts and events.
