The brightest stars of ABS-CBN joined forces as they gathered to send love and celebrate the spirit of Christmas in “Isang Pamilya Tayo: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special,” which will air this Saturday (Dec 17) and Sunday (Dec 18).

Deafening cheers and screams filled the Araneta Coliseum as thousands of fans rushed and witnessed the biggest Kapamilya stars giving thanks to viewers for their unwavering support.

“Christmas, just like change, is permanent in our world. This season, let us come together as one family despite the changes that have happened in our society,” said ABS-CBN chairman Gabby Lopez.

ABS-CBN chief content officer Charo Santos-Concio, meanwhile, gave thanks to viewers for their love and support through the years. “I thank you all for your stories that you continue to share through ‘MMK’ for 25 years. Your stories have inspired us to be hopeful despite life’s trials,” she said.

“With the changes, trials, and misunderstandings that we went through this 2016, we assure your that there is still hope for our country and for our families. Every Christmas is more meaningful when we celebrate it as one family,” said Carlo Katigbak, ABS-CBN’s president and chief executive officer.

Leading the celebration are the country’s top love teams, KathNiel (Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla), JaDine (James Reid and Nadine Lustre), and LizQuen (Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil), with the hottest Kapamilya leading men, Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Jericho Rosales, Zanjoe Marudo, Xian Lim, Gerald Anderson, and the rest of the dashing stars of ABS-CBN, which will surely bring kilig to viewers.

Also joining the celebration are the cast of “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” led by Coco Martin with child stars Awra Briguela and Onyok Pineda. ABS-CBN comedy programs will also take center stage with the cast of “Banana Split,” “Home Sweetie Home,” and “Goin’ Bulilit” bringing fun and laughter.

Viewers should also not miss Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, and the rest of the “It’s Showtime” family in a spectacular performance that will send good vibes to everyone.

Music is also one of the highlights of the show with “Tawag ng Tanghalan” finalists and ASAP’s Birit Queens and Soul Sessions providing world class performances.

Aside from music, the night is also about kilig as teen idols Bailey May, Ylona Garcia, Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto, Ronnie Alonte, Jairus Aquino, Sharlene San Pedro and other most favorite teen stars make viewers giddy in their number.

Aside from the stars, witness some of the most heartwarming stories of ordinary Filipinos, which will inspire and move viewers.

Don’t miss the “Isang Pamilya Tayo: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special” this Saturday (Dec 17), after “MMK” and Sunday (Dec 18), after “Wansapantaym Presents: Santi Cruz is Coming to Town” on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167).

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