New show on Filipinos in EU starts airing
LONDON, United Kingdom — A new monthly magazine program will explore the rich and varied stories of Filipino expatriates in Europe, ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel (TFC) recently announced.
“Juan EU Konek” will air every first Sunday of the month on TFC in Europe and Middle East and TFC.tv worldwide.
“Juan EU Konek” brings to life the passions, adventures and success stories of the Filipinos in Europe, in a 45-minute program hosted by ABS-CBN Europe’s news team Danny Buenafe, Rose Eclarinal and Gene Alcantara.
“Juan EU Konek” is TFC Europe’s first foray into long-form, magazine reporting, which delves deeper into the lives of Europe-based Filipinos, tackling both their political and social concerns, immigration matters, as well as their lighter moments.
Danny Buenafe, ABS-CBN Europe and Middle East News bureau chief, investigates the big issues such as the plight of migrant domestic workers in the UK and the impact of Spain’s economic crisis on Filipino families there.
Senior Correspondent Rose Eclarinal, who also produces the show, shines a light on the lifestyles and success stories of the Filipinos, their triumphs and struggles to make it on the continent.
Whether following the new Filipino leads of the West End revival of the hit musical “Miss Saigon,” or probing the psyche of Filipino transsexuals in the UK, Eclarinal offers revealing portraits of Filipino life in Europe.
Legal consultant and long-time community leader Gene Alcantara, meanwhile, hosts “Immigration 101,” dedicated to immigration concerns for Europe-based Filipinos.
“Immigration 101” keeps viewers abreast of the latest developments in immigration law in Europe, covering the range of issues from travel restrictions and work permits to changes in European laws.
“Juan EU Konek” airs on TFC every first Sunday of the month. It is slated to be shown again on August 3 at 10:35 p.m. (Italy, EU) and 11:35 p.m. (Saudi Arabia, ME), with replays on Thursdays at 9:05 a.m. (Italy, EU) and 8:45 a.m. (Saudi Arabia, ME).
