ABS-CBN current affairs program “Krusada” will air Abner Mercado’s poignant documentary that won at the prestigious New York Festivals (NYF) International TV and Film Awards 2012 this Thursday (April 26) after “Bandila.”
The award-winning documentary titled “Laya,” which bagged the Bronze World Medal in the Social Issues/Current Events category, features the condition of three aged inmates at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) who were expected to be freed but were denied parole.
Abner said it is an honor as a journalist and a documentarist to be recognized by a highly respected award-giving body. “This award is the result of the ‘Krusada’ team’s collective team effort. This inspires us to present more stories that are greatly relevant to Filipinos,” he said.
For years, Abner has tracked stories concerning elders who are sick and dying in jail who wished to be granted executive clemency so they can spend the end of their days with their families.
Because it takes more than words to take a stand, watch Abner’s New York Festivals Bronze World Medalist documentary in “Krusada” this Thursday (April 26) after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN, or watch it earlier on DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable Channel 26), 9:15 p.m.
