ctor Epy Quizon is flattered about brother Eric Quizon's regard with his involvement in low–budget films where talent fees are often small. This he told the Manila Bulletin during a recent exclusive interview at Katips Bar in Q.C. where his band Makatha performed.

"I have high respects for Eric. He's my mentor and I listen to him kaya nakakataba ng puso para sabihin niya na I should deserve a better treatment from the industry," he said in response to Eric's statement.

Eric recently expressed his ill–feelings over Epy's acting stints in independently produced films wherein, more often than not, he gets paid way below his status as an actor. Eric is said to have even stressed that Epy is already a star and therefore should get the proper talent fee rates he deserves.

Epy, on the other hand, related, "May mga nagsasabi talaga sa akin na ang tanga ko daw kasi dapat mayaman na daw ako ngayon. Pero may mga proyekto lang talaga na gusto ng puso ko. And believe me, I will do where my passion leads me to, whether there's money in it or not."

Epy's career as an actor took a successful turn years ago after dishing out a fine performance as a young Markova opposite his father Dolphy and brother Eric who played the roles of the grown–up comfort gay character in that critically acclaimed MMFF entry. With independently produced digital films becoming a trend nowadays, Epy became a perennial face in low–budget flicks handled mostly by independent producers and artists.

Epy reiterated that he understands Eric's sentiments and concern, believing that the latter just poured out his professional view and brotherly love over such matter. He emphasized though that in no way would he stop from doing things he truly love.

He said he has even put up his own production outfit which produced his upcoming film, "Nasaan Si Francis," where he plays the lead role, and supported by other musicians, Rico Blanco and Karl Roy, who appeared in the said movie. "Nasaan Si Francis," which Epy described as ‘very hip and entertaining', will be shown this March.

Aside from acting on–screen, Epy also does theater acting, body painting, and photography. He also performs as vocalist of his own band called Makatha. He reflected, "I'm an artist and I just can't ground myself in one medium. Meron akong medium para sa harap at para sa likod ng camera. I just wanna share what's inside my heart, what's inside my mind, and what my soul is telling those two."

Makatha incidentally includes another Quizon, Ronnie, and former ABS–CBN star Gio Alvarez as Epy's co–vocalists. The group, as defined by Epy, is a collaboration of different artists who are creative. They play originals mostly written by Epy and hail ‘God' as the true ‘Makatha.'

Asked if he is happy with the way his career is going, he summed up, "I have no regrets in life. Meron akong pamilya; I have a son and daughter and a loving better half that supports me all the way. I'm surviving with this inspiration and the burning flame of passion within me as an artist."

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The first and largest Chinese Christian television station in the world is now broadcasting in some major cities in the Philippines 24 hours a day via cable channels. This was made official during Good TV's grand launch here last Saturday evening at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino in Manila . The affair was attended by dignitaries from Good TV-Taiwan and prominent members of Filipino-Chinese community.

Albert Paras, president of Feihua Good News Foundation which is responsible for bringing Good TV to the country, expressed elation that the seven-year-old Taiwan-based channel is making its presence felt in the Philippines . Good TV is also being aired in China , other countries in South East Asia, and some parts of the United States .

"Good TV can now be seen in five major Philippine cities, namely, Metro Manila, Davao , Cebu , General Santos, and Tacloban. This Chinese Christian channel is catering to the Chinese community whether they are believer of Christian faith or not," he said to the Manila Bulletin.

According to a recent AC Nielsen survey, one-third of the Filipino-Chinese viewers are Christians, thus, Good TV will basically be tapping that market here. He added, "80 percent of the programs in Good TV are family-oriented, while the remaining 20% focus on religion and faith."

Good TV contains programs like Family Forum wherein family problems are discussed, The New Health Era v.2 hosted by famous medical doctors and chefs and talks about healthy cooking and fitness, Music Hall – a music festival showcasing varied genre from jazz to alternative music, and other spiritually invigorating shows such as True Love Blog and Heaven Sent which features Christian celebrities.

"The mission of our Foundation (Feihua) is to let Good TV change for the better the lives of its viewers. Church leaders have joined together to make this happen and I believe that we can improve our society by patronizing Good TV," Paras stressed.

The highly successful Chinese Christian TV is largely using Mandarin as its medium of language, with 60% of the total programs using the language to reach its viewers. English programs account for 10% of the share, and is infused with Chinese subtitles.

Also available through web, Good TV is aired in Global/Destiny channel 72 in Manila , Leytenet 46 in Tacloban, and Sky Cable 74, 55, and 50 for Cebu, Davao , and General Santos, respectively. It will soon be broadcasting to other key cities in the country like Iloilo , Cagayan de Oro, and Bacolod.

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