Angel Locsin; a veteran actress, philanthropist, continues to give hope to her countrymen during the pandemic as her new docu-series ‘Iba ‘Yan’ aims to help the less-fortunate Filipinos amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

The humanitarian aid worker is hosting the public service program which first aired on June 14, 2020, directed by her very supportive boyfriend Neil Arce. The docu-series showcases Bayanihan spirit by partnering with different volunteer organizations to help Filipinos during trying times.

In a Virtual Media Conference of Iba ‘Yan, Angel told the Philstar.com that her team aims to explore and feature the life of Filipinos in all facets— this include indigenous people, fishermen, victims of natural disaster, probinsyanos, volunteers, etc.

“I think 'yung mga ganitong tao kasi dapat bigyan kasi talaga ng pasasalamat sa laki ng naitulong nila sa atin ngayong panahon ng pandemya especially. 'Yun yung target din namin ng show, bukod sa magbigay ng inspirasyon o ng good vibes,” the actress said.

Angel also said that the team will do their best to also aid their show’s featured subjects in their every episode.

“Hindi lang tayo magtatapos sa kwentuhan lang. Hindi lang to simpleng interview-interview lang, ipapakilala namin kayo sa TV. We'll try our very best na makatulong din kami sa inyo kung papaano kami tumutulong, kung ano ang mga kailangan ninyo para makatulong pa kayo, so susubukan namin sa aming munting paraan para gumaan-gaan kung anuman 'yung mga iniisip ng mga taong 'yun.”

The “real-life Darna” also shared that Iba ‘Yan had as well their obstacles and struggle in relations to the ABS-CBN shutdown in the middle of the pandemic.

 “Mahirap magpalabas ng show nang wala kang palalabasan, 'di ba, pero ang Pilipino, iba nga 'yan, so kung anuman 'yung mga struggles na 'yan malulusutan kung gusto mo talaga. Mahirap kung mahirap. Syempre mas madali kung mayroon kang network talaga pag ‘umeere ka na.” Angel shared.

She also shared how the team had to take extra precautionary measures to ensure the safety of every program participants.

“Bukod pa doon sa may pandemic ngayon, mahirap mag-reach out sa tao kasi may mga rules tayong dapat sundin para sa safety natin at sa safety rin ng taong pupuntahan mo. Hindi ka makadala ng kahit na ano, kung may virus man o ganyan,” Locsin explained.

“So very prepared kami. Nagpa-test ang buong team. Ang pupuntahan namin pina-test din namin para kampante rin sila. Pag nagbibigay sila ng tulong, alam nilang hindi sila makakadala ng kahit na anong virus” she added.

Some of the touching stories that were featured in the program include the life of the married couple Emilia Escalante and Jimmy Escalante who lost their livelihood as a jeepney driver—Angel surprises them with their newly renovated house and a new sari-sari store for their livelihood.

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Iba ‘Yan also featured the shoe capital of the Philippines—Marikina, whereas Angel met a struggling local shoe repairman, Rey Bayawal and later on discovered the Roweliza Shoe Shop and their employees. The actress then worked with the local government of Marikina to help them. Angel also donated her pair of shoes to the Marikina Shoe Museum.

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The program played a huge role in fulfilling the dreams of two students as they received their scholarships from their local government in San Pablo Laguna.

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During the press conference, Angel explained that the show’s title Iba ‘yan was a play from the word “bayani”.

The docu-format reality series airs new episode every Sunday, 6:15 PM. on the Kapamilya Channel, available on SKYcable, Cablelink, G Sat, other cable or satellite service providers under the Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association (PCTA), and on iWant.