MANILA, Philippines — Viewers may have to wait a little longer to watch new episodes of “Ang Probinsyano” and other ABS-CBN shows as the network on Saturday announced that it would air a “special” lineup of shows during primetime.
This developed as ABS-CBN announced that it would temporarily stop the production of its shows as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
READ: Amid COVID-19 threat, ABS-CBN suspends live shows and ‘teleserye’ productions
Starting Monday, much-loved Kapamilya shows will be back on air — such as “100 Days to Heaven” with Xyriel Manaba and Connie Reyes, “May Bukas Pa” starring Zaijan Jaranilla and “On the Wings of Love” topbilled by James Reid and Nadine Lustre.
Aside from these, Julia Barretto’s iWant mystery pyscho-thriller “I AM U” will also make its television debut on Monday.
“We assure our viewers that the changes are only temporary,” ABS-CBN said. “We will resume our regular programming when conditions improve and the safety and welfare of our people will not be compromised.”
As the country’s number of COVID-19 cases soared, President Rodrigo Duterte placed the entire Metro Manila under “community quarantine.”
READ: Metro Manila placed under ‘community quarantine’ due to COVID-19
As of Saturday, the Philippines record for the disease is at 98, including eight deaths.
READ: DOH: 34 new COVID-19 cases; total now 98
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