Weekend shows for kids and dads

MANILA, Philippines - Skycable Silver Prepaid brings an all-new weekend block designed especially with adrenaline-fueled kids and discerning dads in mind.

Fridayriffic begins with Cartoon Network’s trio of top rate programs: Ben Ten at 5 p.m; Speed Racer, 6 p.m.; and Star Wars Clone Wars, 7 p.m. Nickelodeon, on the other hand, showcases iCarly at 4:30 p.m.; Drake and Josh, 5 p.m.; Avatar: The Legend of Aang, 5:30 p.m.; and The Mighty B!, 6 p.m.; while Disney Channel brings Totally Spies at 4 p.m.; Hannah Montana,  5 p.m.; and Phineas and Ferb, 6 p.m.

Another round of children’s specials happens on Yabasabadoo. Cartoon Network starts Saturday mornings right with Power Rangers at 8:30 a.m., followed by Pokemania: Pokemon Monster Quest at 9 a.m. and Star Wars Clone Wars, 10 a.m. Nickelodeon presents Tak the Power of Juju at 9 a.m.; Back at the Barnyard, 9:30 a.m.; and Frankenstein’s Cat, 10 a.m. The fun continues with Disney Channel’s Mr. Bean — Animated Series at 8:30 a.m.; Amazing Spiez, 9 a.m.; and Phineas and Ferb, 9:30 a.m.

The man of the house takes charge on Skycable Silver Prepaid’s Hunk Sunday. The action unfolds on AXN’s Slamaball at 6 p.m.; Wipeout, 8 p.m.; and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, 9 p.m. Dads will definitely sit back and relax while watching informative series from National Geographic including Mega Cities at 4 p.m.; Carrier, 5 p.m.; and Against All Odds, 6 p.m.

For details, call 631-0000.