ABS-CBN has launched its star-studded Christmas station ID for 2020.
Dubbed “Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya ng Pasko,” the 15-minute station ID premiered on December 1, 2020, within TV Patrol.
And despite the absence of the network's free TV after its shutdown on July 10, 2020, and the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the production and treatment were pretty much the same save for the face shields and masks being part of most people's wardrobe staples.
And yes, the feeling while watching it was the same, too. It made people cry, it warmed the heart, and, it brimmed with positivity.
To comply with the restrictions of physical distancing, ABS-CBN had some of its stars shoot their parts at home, while others were asked to come to the studio for the star-studded montage.
Cast members of its present and upcoming TV shows were also together on location.
Just like the past years, there were man-on-the-street interviews and interactions between ABS-CBN stars.
There were also snippets showing how COVID-19 affected the lives of many.
Some decided to pursue what makes them happy. Among them was a lady who got engaged after surviving COVID-19.
Some went out of their way to make others happy. Among them was a service driver who prepared free snacks for frontliners.
There were also a few scenes featuring the Dumagat and Aeta tribes.
ABS-CBN STARS PRESENT IN THE STATION ID
Twenty Kapamilya singers collaborated for the theme song of the station ID.
They were Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, Morissette Amon, Bamboo, Janine Berdin, Darren Espanto, Vice Ganda, Sarah Geronimo, Toni Gonzaga, Jona, Moira, Martin Nievera, Elha Nympha, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Inigo Pascual, Angeline Quinto, Lea Salonga, Erik Santos, KZ Tandingan, and Gary Valenciano.
Angel Locsin, who hosts the infotainment public-service program Iba ‘Yan, headlined the Sagip Kapamilya operations for the victims of typhoon.
Some scenes from Ivana Alawi's own relief operation were also shown.
The lead stars of ABS-CBN shows Walang Hanggang Paalam (Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo, Arci Munoz, Paulo Avelino), La Vida Lena (Erich Gonzales, Kit Thompson, JC De Vera, Carlo Aquino), Init Sa Magdamag (Yam Concepcion, JM de Guzman, and Gerald Anderson), and Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin (Jodi Sta. Maria, Iza Calzado, Sam Milby, Maricel Soriano, Kira Balinger, Grae Fernandez, Rita Avila, Joseph Marco) were shown mingling with people, giving pangkabuhayan showcases.
The cast of It’s Showtime (Vice Ganda, Kim Chiu, Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Amy Perez, Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, Jhong Hilario, Ryan Bang, Ion Perez), ASAP Natin ‘To (Zsa Zsa Padilla, Martin Nievera, Jed Madela, Gary Valenciano), Magandang Buhay (Karla Estrada, Jolina Magdangal, Melai Cantiveros), and I Can See Your Voice (Luis Manzano, Nikko Natividad, Kalad Karen, Andrew E., Long Mejia) gave appliances and gadgets to enterprising women, a choir, and a group of circus workers.
Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Francine Diaz, and Kyle Echarri, collectively known as The Gold Squad, and the lead cast of Huwag Kang Mangamba, met with their fans online.
The love teams of Maymay Entrata-Edward Barber and Loisa Andalio-Ronnie Alonte simply greeted the Kapamilya viewers a Merry Christmas.
The cast of Bagong Umaga (Heaven Peralejo, Tony Labrusca, Barbie Imperial, Yves Flores, Michelle Vito, and Kiko Estrada), as well as the cast of Hello, Stranger (JC Alcantara, Gillian Vicencio, Vivoree Esclito, Patrick Quiroz), were seen wrapping gifts for a relief operation.
The personalities of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs led by Julius Babao, Karen Davila, Bernadette Sembrano, and Noli de Castro also led their own gift-giving.
Jane de Leon and Coco Martin were shown individually with their parol.
Bea Alonzo Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil, Anne Curtis, Sylvia Sanchez and Arjo Atayde, and Sharon Cuneta were shown beside their Christmas trees at their homes.
The cast of FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, led by Coco Martin with Yassi Pressman, Richard Gutierrez, Angel Aquino, Jaime Fabregas, Shaina Magdayao, among others, were seen praying in a church.
Similarly, Judy Ann Santos, Charo Santos-Concio, Susan Roces, and Noli de Castro delivered prayers of thanks.
Despite the struggles this 2020, Filipinos have been resilient and have remained hopeful.
Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Joshua Garcia, Nadine Lustre, and James Reid were shown putting stars on a Christmas tree with ABS-CBN executives Mark Lopez, Cory Vidanes, and Carlo L. Katigbak.
The last few frames gathered some artists singing the station ID theme while holding mini parol.
These stars were Vice Ganda, Nadine Lustre, Angel Locsin, Judy Ann Santos, Bianca Gonzalez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Toni Gonzaga, Ogie Alcasid, Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Enchong Dee, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Joshua Garcia, James Reid, and Robi Domingo with the ABS-CBN executives.
The last frame showed a montage of Filipino families across the globe celebrating Christmas.
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