The 1st GLOBAL FILIPINO NETWORK teams-up with the LEADING U.S. IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

ABS-CBN - the first global Filipino network seen in major territories around the world - joins forces with the leading immigration law offices of Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel to bring to Filipino audiences worldwide a new show, CITIZEN PINOY!

CITIZEN PINOY is the first locally produced public affairs talk show that airs globally through ABS-CBN International's The Filipino Channel (TFC) starting May 8 (Sunday) at 5:00 P.M . (Pacific Time) after Rated K.

The program's tagline says it all: "your passport to immigration information."   Raffy Lopez, Senior Vice-President of ABS-CBN Global, Ltd and Managing Director of North America Operations, believes that "the market has a need for content that is relevant to the lives of Filipinos in America today. As the dominant Filipino broadcast media company, we have made it our goal to fulfill this need and CITIZEN PINOY is the first step in this direction because it addresses real issues that Filipinos in America face today."

ABS-CBN's mission, to be in the service of the Filipino wherever he may be, is a vision that is also shared by the popular and leading immigration attorney, Michael J. Gurfinkel.   His commitment to service has been proven in his legal advice and support given to "kapamilyas" in the Filipino-American community.   He has helped thousands of Filipinos and Filipino entertainers obtain various immigration benefits in the U.S. That is why he is also known as "Attorney to the Stars."

Atty. Gurfinkel, an attorney for more than 24 years now, brings to CITIZEN PINOY his vast experience in U.S. immigration law.   He is known for his successful handling of extremely difficult and urgent cases, most of which have been considered by other lawyers as "hopeless" or "impossible".

According to Atty. Gurfinkel, "there is prevalent misinformation and misconceptions regarding U.S. immigration laws that we want to address through this very worthwhile project of ABS-CBN International's TFC. "   He further adds that "with TFC reaching virtually every major city in the world, we hope to share with as many Filipinos, and other viewers, as possible our knowledge of U.S. immigration laws and clarify common immigration misconceptions."

CITIZEN PINOY proudly sets the trend for local productions in a foreign market.   And who to team better than ABS-CBN --- the 1 st and only global Filipino network --- and the leading immigration law offices of Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel.

CITIZEN PINOY is hosted by Daly City Vice Mayor Mike Guingona, along with Odette Keeley, executive producer and head writer of ABS-CBN International's English weekly newscast Balitang America .  

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