A Much-Anticipated Reunion between Mother and Son on this Sunday’s CITIZEN PINOY!
MOTHER AND SON REUNITED AFTER MANY YEARS OF PAINFUL SEPARATION. Arlene (2nd from right) had to leave her son Kevin (2nd from left) in the Philippines when he was only two years old, to seek greener pastures in the U.S. But the separation was painful for both of them. Kevin had vague memories of his mom, except through stories from their relatives. And Arlene lost her chance to raise her son. Watch their dramatic and joyful reunion when CITIZEN PINOY hosts broadcast personality GEL SANTOS-RELOS (left) and leading immigration attorney MICHAEL J. GURFINKEL (right) bring you this week's episode of CITIZEN PINOY on Sunday, at 6:10 pm (PST) with replays on Tuesday, at 11:20 pm (PST) on TFC. CITIZEN PINOY also airs on ANC-US every Saturday at 5:00 pm with replays on Sunday at 9 am, all PST; and on ANC- Philippines every Sunday at 8 am with replays at 12 midnight on the same day.
REDWOOD CITY, CA. --- New Year’s eve of 1992 brought good tidings and cheer to Arlene when she gave birth to her son Kevin. However, Arlene’s joy was short-lived. Kevin’s dad left them. Arlene had to make ends meet as a single mother. And because life was difficult, Arlene decided to try her luck in the US. This meant leaving two-year old Kevin in the care of relatives. It was a painful but necessary decision. Arlene married a US citizen and started working two jobs to keep her busy and numb herself from the pain of missing her son every single day.
Except for one short vacation in 1997, Arlene had not seen Kevin for more than nine years. When she tried petitioning Kevin, problems came up that almost sank the case: a date of marriage was on Kevin’s birth certificate between Arlene and Kevin’s father, even though they never had married. It was just a date put there, something for show to avoid the stigma of having an illegitimate child, but was now jeopardizing Kevin’s ability to come to the U.S.
Watch the dramatic highlights and the joyful reunion of mother Arlene and son Kevin, despite all the problems and hurdles, when hosts leading immigration attorney MICHAEL J. GURFINKEL and broadcast personality GEL SANTOS-RELOS bring you CITIZEN PINOY every Sunday on The Filipino Channel (TFC).
CITIZEN PINOY has already been to the Philippines, New York, LA, Hawaii, the Bay Area and Las Vegas --- where viewers asked their questions, and hosts Atty. Gurfinkel and Ms. Santos-Relos provided answers and important immigration information. And on October 14, Sunday -- CITIZEN PINOY returns to New York at the NEP STUDIOS at the Pennsylvania Hotel, 401 Seventh Avenue (between 32nd and 33rd Street), New York, NY 10001-3412. Viewers are advised to use the 33rd Street entrance (next to Joe O’s Restaurant). Audience call times are at 9:00 am; 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm (EST). You may reserve your seats by visiting citizenpinoy.com, or you may call toll free 1-866-487-3465. Admission is FREE! So spread the good news and be there when CITIZEN PINOY returns to New York!
CITIZEN PINOY is made possible with the support of friends who are also dedicated in giving back to the Filipino community: Asian Journal -- with circulation in Northern and Southern California, Nevada, and soon in the East Coast; and Mango Tours – providing the cheapest fares to Manila and beyond; Seafood City and Chow King. The added support of the show's new sponsors manifests the growing popularity and the success of CITIZEN PINOY within the Filipino-American community.
CITIZEN PINOY is also backed by the support of ABS-CBN Global’s key product offerings: Star Kargo, Starry Starry Store, ABS-CBNnow, Sarimanok One and TFCDirect.
Informative. Entertaining. Inspiring. Watch the eight episode of CITIZEN PINOY every Sunday at 6:10 pm (PST), with replays on Tuesday, at 11:20 pm (PST) on TFC. CITIZEN PINOY also airs on ANC-US every Saturday at 5:00 pm with replays on Sunday at 9 am, all PST; and on ANC-Philippines every Sunday at 8 am with replays 12 midnight on the same day.
 
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