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USAPANG PG
PAMILYANG PINOY
RATED PG
GANITO 'YON!
PASYALAN TIME
LOOK WHO'S GROWING
PTN (Parents, Take Note!)

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USAPANG PG

This serves as "wrap-around" for the show. The hosts talk about different topics relevant to parenting and child-rearing.

Each week will focus on the many aspects and issues related to a particular topic. The topics to be explored are:

    Parenting in the '90s
    Marital and Family Relationships
    Understanding Children as they Grow
    Prevention and Care of Childhood Illnesses
    Pre-natal Period, Maternal and Child Health
    Nutrition and Growth Monitoring
    Childhood Disabilities
    Value Formation
    Early Childhood Development: Play
    Rights of Children
    How Children Learn I (Younger Years of Childhood)
    How Children Learn II (Middle Years of Childhood)
    Children and Mass Media

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PAMILYANG PINOY

A VTR feature on celebrity parents and their "secrets" on successful parenting. Viewers will be taken into the homes or workplaces of these celebrity parents to reveal their private, non-celebrity family lives. We shall peep into their family albums, play activities and personal/intimate interactions with members of the celebrity family.

Celebrity Interviews

    Ces Quesada
    Junix Inocian
    Francis Magalona and Pia Arroyo
    Jose Mari and Enchang Kaimo
    Carlos Siguion-Reyna and Bibeth Orteza
    Pete and Boots Anson-Roa
    Senator Tito Soto and Helen Gamboa

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RATED PG

What can parents read or turn to for help with enhancing their child-rearing and caregiving skills?

This segment updates viewers on currently available books, journals, magazines, audio and video-cassettes, films and other materials relevant to Filipino parents and caregivers of the 90's. It also gives ideas for kid-friendly learning and play materials in the local market.

A rating system is used to serve as viewers' advisory on the effectiveness of these materials.

Some features:

    Buhay-bata series
    Aklat Tsinoy
    Great Lives Series of Tahanan Books for Young Readers
    Adarna Series
    Treasury of Children's Stories by Gilda Cordero-Fernando et. al.
    Luksong Tinik
    Treasures from the National Museum
    Mats
    Himig
    Jose Rizal video
    Children are People Too by Daniel O'Donnell
    Book Tape's "Stories for Children", "El Filibusterismo" and "Noli me tangere"
    Who's Who by Carlos Quirino
    Collection of Christmas Stories by Lin Acacio-Flores and Anette Garcia

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GANITO YON!

Toys, games, costumes, masks and educational materials need not cost parents a fortune. With found objects in and around the home, plus lots of patience and imagination, parents can learn how to make these items as they follow a step-by-step on-camera demonstration.

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PASYALAN TIME

Where can families go to have fun? This segment will feature places to visit like museums, bookshops, toyshops, games and entertainment sports for the whole family.

Some features:

    Batibot World of Children at Shangri-la Plaza
    Young Minds
    Museo Pambata
    Glico's
    Kid Station at Robinson's Galleria
    Storyland Adventure at SM South Mall
    Art Walk at Megamall
    Metropolitan Museum
    Filipinas Heritage Library
    Glorietta Playground
    Malabon Zoo
    CCP
    Revisiting Luneta
    Ripley's Believe it or not

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LOOK WHO'S GROWING

A feature on the developmental milestones and characteristics of children from 0 to 13, to help parents plan age-appropriate activities and provide materials which will help them as they grow.

Look Who's Growing is sponsored by Wyeth Philippines, Inc., makers of PROGRESS.

PTN (Parents, Take Note!)

A feature which provides parents with useful tips on various topics ranging from values education to health tips and practical household tips that have to do with discipline and teaching children about responsibility.

Tips on Promoting:

    Love of Country (Nationalism)
    Paggalang sa Nakatatanda
    Honesty
    Perseverance/PagtitiyagaRespect for Other Cultures/Discrimination and Racism
    Gender Sensitivity
    Art Appreciation
    Rights Awareness
    Godliness/Nurturing Spirituality
    Environmental Awareness
    Community Participation
    Concern for others/Social Responsibility and Empathy
    Striving for Excellence
    Discipline

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