Shows on Solar Channel

• Absentee voting for the elections

MANILA, Philippines - Voting is a fundamental human right and proximity should not hinder a citizen to vote  thus, absentee voting is enshrined by law. Both overseas and media workers are covered by current law on absentee voting. However, in the past, the turnout of voters was very low through the fact of faulty promotion and information campaign, the loss of confidence is also one reason of this low turnout. The question is could absentee voters actually have a big impact on the elections? And how can absentee voters be empowered that their votes really matter? Elections 2013 airs Thursdays at 10 p.m.

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• Income tax return discussions

The tax-paying public has been constantly reminded to take serious time to prepare all requirements when filing income tax returns (ITR) to avoid penalties. For taxpayers, some of the rules can seem as if “they are being imposed upon with many restrictions” and thus, it can cause confusion. Before the April 15 deadline, Legal Help Desk will discuss some tips for filing ITR to make it easier for the taxpayers. Legal Help Desk airs Monday nights at 10.

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• Diet and exercise for summer

Summer time is beach time, and for many, this is a cause of concern because they are conscious about their bodies. When summer approaches, many people become obsessed with dieting and losing weight, but most people don’t know if they’re doing it in a healthy manner. A lot of people also get into exercise without first consulting a doctor if the exercise is safe for them to do. For more tips on how to have a bikini bod, stay tuned to Medtalk Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on Solar News Channel.

Solar News Channel is available on Sky Cable channel 16, Global Destiny channel 28, Cignal channel 21, Cablelink channel 12, and on free television SBN channel 21.