LONDON- Veteran broadcast journalist Rose Eclarinal sat down and interviewed global achievers,  politicians, world leaders, Hollywood A-listers,  European royals and more. Now she ventures into hosting ang executive-producing a new show on The Filipino Channel (TFC). On Juan Conversations with Rose Eclarinal, she talks to both ordinary and extraordinary “Juans”  in Europe.

In the show’s 12-episode debut season, she  unpacks  their life stories in a reflective, insightful and revealing conversations.

Juan Conversations with Rose Eclarinal is not just any ordinary conversation. Every episode promises to shine a light on  every  “Juan” in Europe and around the world.

“I have done different genres of news and current affairs program and content: national and global news, investigative reportage, documentaries, lifestyle  and news magazine in  the different chapters of my journalism career with ABS-CBN. Here in  Europe,  I was once tasked to be a producer, reporter and bureau chief. But this is the first time in almost three decades that I will be producing and hosting a sit-down, chat show for TFC. I am excited,” said Eclarinal. 

In a mix of deep talk and fun, Eclarinal tackles the  overcoming day to day  challenges of overseas Juans, while also capturing their triumphs, resilience, and tackling the sensitive but important subject of culture and identities in the ever- evolving diaspora experience of Filipinos.

Bouncing Back: When the Fog Lifted

For the maiden episode, actress and social media celebrity Bang Garcia shares  her migration experience, how she suffered depression and the gift of bouncing back, with the help of her friend and British-Filipino husband. 

Podcasters on a Mission 

Melissa Legarda  Alcantara and Isabelle Landicho are the British-Filipino hosts of “Eastern Hunnies,”  a podcast about the experiences of global East and South Asian diasporas. They share how their educational and knowledge sharing platform empowers second-generation migrants through honest storytelling. 

Lifelines to Home

When it comes to Filipino entertainment, two names stand out as icons whose voices and presence have crossed oceans—Martin Nievera and Piolo Pascual.

For many Filipinos abroad, Martin Nievera and Piolo Pascual are more than just entertainers—they are emotional lifelines to home. As longtime TFC artists and overseas residents themselves, they reflect on what it means to be a global “Juan.”

Turning Passion into Purpose

They have built purpose-driven brands abroad that are  rooted in heritage, heart, and health. Olivia Ipsioco, founder of Siocolat and Aldi’s Next Big Thing winner Roni Bandong  are trailblazing Pinays in the UK. The empowered Filipinas, who are  making waves in the world of health-conscious and culture-based indulgence,  share  how they turned passion into purpose and business. 

Fashion, Camera, Action!

Award-winning London-based couture designer John Herrera, wedding photographer Thirdy Ado and events director Victor Felarca are three amazing overseas Pinoys who have made their mark in the world of fashion, weddings, and events. They share their creative journeys and how they’ve turned talent into success stories abroad.

They are just some of the inspiring “Juans” that Eclarinal has lined up. The chat show avows conversations that will always be inspiring, revealing, maybe healing, thought-provoking  and more.

Juan Conversations with Rose Eclarinal will air on TFC starting June 28, 2025, with replays on ANC and streaming available on-demand via iWantTFC.

Timings Beginning June 28

Pacific- 4.20 PM

Asia – 4.45 PM

Guam – 6.45 PM

Saudi-  6.15 PM

Madrid-  5.15 PM

London –4.15 PM