Banal: Overtures of Reality and the Supernatural

Tales of haunted houses and ghosts abound as materials for books and films. But seldom do we encounter tales that are sourced from what exist as elements of nature. From the newspapers to the internet, there have been various articles that talk about strange experiences when one goes mountaineering. In the Philippines alone, there are certain mountains that are revered as sacred by mystics and healers while some are feared as cursed and should never be visited.

Nomer Limatog guests on Tropang Potchi this Saturday

Nomer Limatog, the youngest contestant in the talent search Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break, will guest this Saturday in GMA’s educational morning program for kids Tropang Potchi.

Nomer portrays Sab’s friend but unknown to Sab, he’s got a crush on her. He tries to impress her by helping her out in her school homework and projects. Sabrina feels Nomer is such a great help, but Sab’s ka-potchi Julian Trono, Miggy Jimenez, Bianca Umali, Liane Valentino and Lenlen Frial think Sab’s already going too far – she’s beginning to take advantage of Nomer’s kindness and makes him do all her assignments. What will her ka-potchi do to correct her attitude?

Also this Saturday, Sab and Miggy will take viewers to Negros, where they embark on a nature trip, discover the province’s rich artistry and history, and visit its century-old houses.

Have fun while learning this Saturday on Tropang Potchi, 9:00am on GMA-7. Tropang Potchi is sponsored by Columbia International Food Products, the makers of Potchi, V-Fresh, My Juiz, Champy and So Lucky Crackers. 

Tropang Potchi mamamasyal sa Bataan at Corregidor

Sa pagpapatuloy ng Pinoy Summer Special ng programang Tropang Potchi ng GMA-7, and probinsiya ng Bataan at isla ng Corregidor naman ang susunod na papasyalin ng mga kiddie cast nito.

Samahan sina Julian Trono, Miggy Jimenez at Bianca Umali sa kanilang excursion sa Bataan kung saan ay magpapakawala sila ng isang batang pawikan sa dagat sa tulong ng Pawikan Conservation Center.  Sa Bataan din makikita ang pinaka-malaking krus sa buong mundo – ang Dambana ng Kagitingan na itinayo para bigyang pugay ang mga sundalong nagbuwis ng kanilang mga buhay noong World War II. 


Mula Bataan ay nag-boat ride naman patungong Corregidor ang tatlo kung saan binisita nila ang tanyag na Japanese Tunnel, lighthouse at Malinta Tunnel.  Sa Corregidor, isang kakaibang activity ang kanilang sinubukan, ang magpataasan ng pinagpatong-patong na bato o tinatawag na rock balancing.  Sinubukan din ng tatlo ang kayaking.