MANILA, Philippines – This month, Skycable’s Preview Channel keeps subscribers abreast with news, issues and views that define our times as it gives them a month-long free access into some of the leading international news channels that can only be viewed on Skycable.
Skycable Preview Channel presents Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell and Nancy Grace in CNN Headline News weekdays, 5 p.m. Veteran broadcast journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell takes an insightful look at world issues often ignored by mainstream media such as the plight of regular workers and the harrowing experiences of crime victims. Nancy Grace, on the other hand, draws on her unique perspective as a former prosecutor in tackling high-profile issues, providing viewers with a clear understanding of not only top crime stories, but also the cases often overlooked.
CNBC, the undisputed global leader in business news and information, conquers the screen with Squawk Box (7 a.m.) and CNBC’s Cash Flow (10 a.m.) both weekdays. Anchored by Martin Soong, Squawk Box features Asia’s top business journalists discussing financial issues with the region’s business newsmakers. On the other hand,Cash Flow highlights investment, trading and business opportunities under the most able helm of news anchor Maura Fogarty.
For the freshest news straight from the US, FoxNews features The O’Reilly Factor Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m., hosted by veteran broadcast journalist Bill O’Reilly. Known for his no-frills interviews, O’Reilly gets into the meat of the news — as he uncovers the most intricate facts behind the headlines. From July 23 to 31, Skycable Preview Channel devotes the air to ANC, the country’s first and only 24-hour news channel. Among the ANC highlights are the live coverage of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s State of the Nation Address on July 27 and Countdown to 2010: ANC Leadership Forum, a live two-hour discussion that will bring the views and aspirations of the country’s presidential hopefuls to the fore.
Also included in the ANC preview are Dateline Philippines, Top Story, Prime News and The World Tonight.
For details, call 631-0000.