GMA Network rolls out Holy Week programming schedule

GMA Network presents a special programming schedule in observation of the Holy Week this Maundy Thursday (April 1), Good Friday (April 2), and Black Saturday (April 3).

Docudrama "Jesus: His Life" opens Maundy Thursday at 6:00am with the stories of Mary, Joseph, and John the Baptist.

This will be followed by back-to-back animated features "Detective Conan" at 7:30am and "The Croods" at 8:30am.

CBN Asia is set to offer its Holy Week specials at 10:00am.

Afterwards, catch the heartwarming family movie "The Stray" at 11:00am.

Lunch and laughter will be served with the back-to-back replay of two episodes of "Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko" titled ‘Boggs, The Easter Bunny Mischief’ and ‘Annie, The Runaway Bride Princess’ starting at 12:00pm.

The Hollywood classic featuring the retelling of the Biblical story of Moses in “The Ten Commandments” airs at 1:30pm.

Witness the life story of Kapuso actor Mikael Daez on GMA News and Public Affairs’ "Tunay Na Buhay" at 5:00pm.

Come 5:30pm, I-Witness rolls out the documentaries ‘Gulong ng Pag-asa’ and ‘Isandaan.’

Then, tune in to GMA’s flagship newscast "24 Oras" at 6:30pm. This will be followed by a marathon of the mini-series "Love on the Balcony," top billed by Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards and prime actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith, from the first season of the drama anthology ‘I Can See You’ at 7:15pm.

Cap off the night with the replay of #MPK’s "Ang Kriminal na Binuhay ng Diyos" starring Primetime King Dingdong Dantes at 10:30pm.

Welcome Good Friday (April 2) with the internationally-acclaimed religious program "Power to Unite," hosted by Ms. Elvira Yap-Go at 6:00am. Then, "Jesus: His Life" airs at 7:00am featuring the story of Caiaphas and the story of Judas.

Watch "The Story of Jesus for Children," a family drama following His life as seen through the eyes of children at 7:30am.

Kids can look forward to adventure and comedy on "Ice Age: Collision Course" at 8:30am.

Afterwards, don’t miss CBN Asia’s Holy Week specials at 10:00am.

The whole family can tune in next to the inspirational movie "Life with Dog" at 11:00am.

Recall Jesus' seven last words from the Dominican Province via "Siete Palabras" which starts at 12:00nn. Then, spend the rest of the afternoon with the action drama film "Gladiator" at 3:00pm.

Meanwhile, "Tunay na Buhay" presents the life story of "Mars Pa More" host Iya Villania at 5:00pm. This will be followed by the I-Witness documentary of Howie Severino "Ibang Pagtingin" at 5:30pm.

Then, GMA Network’s flagship newscast "24 Oras" airs at 6:30pm. Viewers can rewatch the pilot week of GMA’s newest primetime series "First Yaya" at 7:15pm.

Catch Bianca Umali as she takes on the role of an inspiring teen-amputee with the replay of #MPK "Sayaw ng Buhay: The Lairca Nicdao Story" at 10:30pm.

On April 3, Black Saturday begins with "Jesus: His Life" stories featuring Pontius Pilate, Peter, and Magdalene at 6:00am.

Kids are in for a treat with a lineup of exciting films including "Bartok the Magnificent" at 7:30am;  "Trolls" at 8:30am; "Barbie in a Mermaid Tale" at 10:00am; and "Red Dog" at 11:00am.

Meanwhile, fall in love with back-to-back romance movies "Cara x Jagger" starring Ruru Madrid and Jasmine Curtis-Smith at 12:00pm and "Because I Love You" with David Licauco and Shaira Diaz at 1:30pm. Then, the epic historical drama movie "Ben-hur" airs at 3:00pm.

At 5:30pm, the I-Witness documentary "Nanay" follows.

Viewers can catch "24 Oras Weekend" and "First Yaya" marathon at 6:30pm and 7:15pm, respectively.

Finally, don't miss the documentary, "Fiesta: Ang Makulay na Pananampalatayang Pilipino" from Jesuit Communications at 10:30pm.

Let us all pause and spend a fruitful Holy Week with our loved ones from the comfort of our homes with GMA’s Holy Week specials from April 1-3.