The Filipino Channel Holiday Special to Feature Pinoy Christmas Celebrations From Around the World; ``Maligayang Pasko, Saan Ka Man Sa Mundo'' Looks at Pinoy Christmas Celebrations and Heartwarming Holiday Tales.

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. -- Around this time of year, you can feel the spirit of Christmas in the air. From the bright lights adorning houses and trees to the joyful carols on the radio, everything seems happier and brighter. And what better way to be part of the festivities than to stage an extraordinary Christmas celebration -- on a global scale. That is why The Filipino Channel (TFC) is proud to present "Maligayang Pasko Saan Ka Man Sa Mundo - A TFC Christmas Special," which coincides with the season's final episode of the "World Musikahan with Ryan Cayabyab" series. The special will air on December 25 at 6:30 p.m. PST, with a replay on Monday, December 26 at 6:15 p.m. PST.

"Maligayang Pasko Saan Ka Man Sa Mundo" is a two-hour special that shows the various ways Filipinos celebrate Christmas around the world. From a child celebrating her first Christmas in a foreign land, to Japanese entertainers singing karaoke carols in a small Tokyo bar, to a family faced with the illness of a loved one, the tales from around the world are complimented by soul-stirring contemporary Filipino Christmas songs performed by entertainer Ryan Cayabyab.

"This Christmas, 'Maligayang Pasko' is our way of sending a message of love to the many brave and hardworking Filipinos worldwide," said John Lazatin, director. "We hope that our audience enjoys the touching, heartwarming stories that we are sharing with them."

"Maligayang Pasko" is indeed a worldwide effort, bringing together manpower, equipment and creative ideas from various worldwide offices and stations of ABS-CBN Global. The show is a momentous milestone in the history of Filipino television, as it marks the first global Filipino Christmas special that will air simultaneously in the various territories of North America, Australia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

"Everyone is very excited about this concept in programming," added Mechi Orlina, chief marketing officer for ABS-CBN Global. "This is truly aligned with our company's vision and mission to bring quality programming to Filipinos around the world."

About TFC

The Filipino Channel (TFC) is the largest, longest running Filipino network in the world and is owned by ABS-CBNi. TFC is viewed by more than one million Filipinos around the globe every day. TFC continues to be North America's first and only 24-hour cable and satellite service offering all-Filipino programming. TFC Direct satellite service offers viewers six unique channels: TFC, Cinema One, ANC, Pinoy Central, DZMM and DZRR.

About ABS-CBNi

ABS-CBN International (ABS-CBNi) was created to be of service for all Filipinos in North America 11 years ago. With the launch of The Filipino Channel, the company was the first and most successful Filipino broadcaster in the U.S. The company offers telecommunication, retail, money remittance and cargo forwarding services along with philanthropic support of Filipinos and the communities they now call home. Based in Redwood Shores, Calif., ABS-CBNi is a member of the ABS-CBN Global group of companies. For more information, visit www.abs-cbni.com.