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Rocco Nacino Renews with GMA
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ne of GMA’s top leading men Rocco Nacino signed an exclusive contract with the Network recently. Rocco thanked GMA for helping him grow as an actor. “This is where I started my career. I am just thankful na sa lahat ng projects na binigay sa akin ng GMA, tumatak siya sa viewers. Nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng assistance ng GMA sa career ko at sa kanilang pagtitiwala,” Rocco said. Rocco is currently part of the top-rating primetime series Encantadia.
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Rocco Nacino Renews with GMA Mika dela Cruz is Now a Kapuso UPDATES
GMA Launches 2016 Christmas Campaign AWARDS
US International Film and Video Festival School Press Advisers Movement Inc. Kung-gihan 2016 Awards 6th OFW Gawad Parangal Catholic Mass Media Awards Philippine Movie Press Club Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award
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GMA Network Increases Lead in Nationwide Ratings NEW PROGRAM
Hahamakin Ang Lahat UPDATES
GMA Kapuso Milyonaryo
Mika dela Cruz is Now a Kapuso 9 ika dela Cruz recently signed a management contract with GMA Artist Center.
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Mika looks forward to new experiences that await her in GMA. “Sobrang excited po ako and curious with what kind of characters I would portray in the future. I look forward to everything, I am excited for new experiences,” Mika shared.
Ai-Ai delas Alas Adds Flavor to “Adobo” Festival in Texas
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ON THE COVER: Top Rating GMA Programs
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UPDATES
GMA Launches 2016 Christmas Campaign feeling of having one’s wish granted for Christmas in the eyes of a child. A leader in creativity and innovation, the Network marks another first as it makes use of 3D graphics in its new Christmas campaign, a first in the local television industry.
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omething magical unfolded on television as GMA Network launched its 2016 Christmas campaign dubbed, “Maniwala Sa Magic Ng Pasko,” the first locally-produced 3D animated Christmas campaign, last November 7. The station that is one-in-heart with the Filipino audience brings to life three endearing and magical stories that will inspire viewers to believe in the magic of Christmas. “During such a busy time of the year, we hope that, by spreading the message of hope, every Kapuso will get to experience the joy and limitless possibilities that come with believing in the magic of the Season,” said GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe Gozon. The story, Magic Crayons, is the first in this three-part series and highlights the magical
“It is felt that the use of animated images best complements the essence of our Holiday message this year – to believe in the magic of Christmas. Through this, it is hoped that even our youngest Kapusos will enjoy our campaign and embrace the meaning of our Christmas message this season,” GMA President and COO Mr. Gilberto Duavit Jr. shared. The Maniwala Sa Magic Ng Pasko Christmas campaign comes at the heels of GMA’s animated anthology series Alamat’s win of the country’s first “Best of Festival” Award at the US International Film and Video Festival (USIFVF), a recognition given to an outstanding entry among Gold Camera awardees in the USIFVF. GMA’s Christmas stories are the brainchild of GMA’s Program Support Department headed by Regie Bautista (First Vice President), Dino Garcia (Assistant Vice
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President), Hasmin Marable (Assistant Vice President), BJ Camaya (Associate Creative Director), Catherine Ko (Project Manager), Nicolle Castillo (Writer), and Juan Javier, Reybert Ramos, Laqy Laqueo (Artists); and brought to life by GMA’s Post Production Department composed of Edward Achacoso (First Vice President), Paul Ticzon (Vice President and Head of Operations), and April Canasa-Angeles (Senior Manager, Video Graphics Section). The theme song of this year’s Christmas campaign is sung by Julie Anne San Jose with lyrics written by BJ Camaya and Nicolle Castillo and music composed by Len Calvo and Ann Figueroa.
Stay tuned to GMA-7, visit gmanetwork. com/magicngpasko, and like and follow GMA Network on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the second and third instalments, promos, and other updates on Maniwala Sa Magic Ng Pasko Christmas campaign.
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AWARDS
US International Film and Video Festival (USIFVF) Founded in 1967, the US International Film and Video Festival recognizes outstanding corporate, education, entertainment, documentary, and student productions.
Kung-gihan 2016 Awards Winners Organized by the Lyceum of the Philippines University the Kung-gihan honors outstanding icons in media.
• Biyahe ni Drew Excellence Award for Tourism Program • Idol sa Kusina Excellence Award for Cooking Program
USIFVF Chairman Lee W. Gluckman, Jr. with GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe Gozon and the News and Public Affairs team • Alamat (Alamat ng Bayabas) Gold Camera Award - Entertainment: Children Category • Reel Time (Isang Paa sa Hukay) Gold Camera Award - Public Affairs Programs Category
• Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho Lifestyle TV Program of the Year • Jessica Soho Lifestyle TV Program of the Year • Pop Talk Magazine Show of the Year • Tonipet Ongpauco Gaba Magazine Show Host of the Year
• I-Witness (Kawayang Pangarap) Silver Screen Award - Documentary Programs: Biography Category • Reporter’s Notebook (Hikbi sa Ibayong Pangarap) Silver Screen Award - Public Affairs Category
Certificate for Creative Excellence in the Social Issues Category • Brigada (Para sa Pangarap) • Front Row (Maestra Salbabida) • Investigative Documentaries (Gutom)
The 6th OFW Gawad Parangal 2016 The OFW Gawad Parangal honors individuals, groups and organizations who unselfishly share their time, skills and resources for the welfare of OFWs.
Certificate for Creative Excellence in Docudrama Category • Karelasyon (Tres Rosas) • Wagas (Gabriela and Diego Silang Love Story)
Certificate for Creative Excellence in Cooking and Comedy Category • Pepito Manaloto • Idol sa Kusina
School Press Advisers Movement (SPAM) Inc. SPAM’s lifetime achievement award recognizes the media practitioner who has made a significant contribution to the community and continues to manifest an outstanding commitment to his/her profession.
Mel Tiangco Lifetime Achievement Award
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• Sunday Pinasaya Best Variety Show
• Yan ang Morning! Best Talk Show
• Jiggy Manicad Favorite Male TV News Reporter
• Because of You Best Wholesome Story
• GMA News Online • Gabby Concepcion Outstanding Online News for Best Actor (Because Of You) OFWs and Hall of Fame Awardee • Aljur Abrenica • Tricia Zafra Favorite Actor (Once Again) Favorite Female • DongYanZia TV News Reporter Most Popular Family in • Gladys Guevarra (as Chuchay) the Showbiz Industry & Mary Jane Arrabis (as Boobsie) Favorite Comedian Duo
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AWARDS
Catholic Mass Media Awards
The Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) recognizes students, professionals, and organizations that use mass communication in promoting Christian values among Filipinos.
• Pepito Manaloto Best Comedy Program • AHA! Best Children and Youth Program • State of the Nation with Jessica Soho Best News Program
Special Citation • Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Best News Magazine • Dream Home Best Talk Show
• I Juander Best News Magazine Program
• Two Degrees, Panahon Na Best Drama Series and Best TV Special
• Reel Time Best Children and Youth Program
•Alamat Best Children and Youth Program
Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) • Jennylyn Mercado (My Faithful Husband) Best Drama Actress Award • Sunshine Dizon (Little Nanay) Best Drama Supporting Actress
The Philippine Movie Press Club for M-TV recognizes outstanding TV personalities and programs.
• 24 Oras Best News Program • Vicky Morales (24 Oras) Best Female Newscaster
• Kristoffer Martin (Magpakailanman - • Unang Hirit Best Morning Show Mag-ama sa Bilangguan) Best Single Performance By An Actor • Reel Time Best Documentary Program • Pepito Manaloto Best Comedy Show • Jose Manalo (Hay, Bahay!) Best Comedy Actor • Jake Ejercito (Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: “God Gave Me You) Best New Male TV Personality • Sunday Pinasaya Best Variety Show • Wowowin Best Game Show • Alden Richards Pop Album of the Year Male Pop Artist of the Year • Wish I May (Alden Richards) Album of the Year Song of the Year
2016 Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award
• Malou Mangahas (Investigative Documentaries) Best Documentary Program Host • Biyahe ni Drew Best Travel Show • Drew Arellano (Biyahe ni Drew) Best Travel Show Host • Gandang Ricky Reyes Best Lifestyle Show • Derrick Monasterio Best New Male Recording Artist • T.O.P. Duo/Group of the Year Award
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Reel Time Executive Producer Jayson Bernard Santos and Program Manager Nowell Cuanang
The Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for Television by Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is the most prominent distinction in Asia and the Pacific that recognizes the efforts of broadcasters and producers in pursuing high quality children’s programming and better coverage of issues affecting children. • Reel Time (Isinulat sa Tubig) Grand Prize
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GMA Network Increases Lead in Nationwide Ratings G
MA Network increased its lead over ABS-CBN in nationwide TV ratings in October, based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. For the period October 1 to 31 (with October 23 to 31 based on overnight data), GMA enhanced its lead in NUTAM with a 37.4 percent average household audience share, ahead of ABS-CBN’s 35.6 percent by 1.8 points. GMA scored top ratings across all
day parts in NUTAM, including the highly coveted primetime block. Meanwhile, the Kapuso Network also furthered its leadership position in Urban Luzon, which accounts for 77 percent of all urban households in the country. In Urban Luzon, GMA won across all dayparts and registered an average household share of 41.9 percent, while ABSCBN posted only 31.3 percent, which is 10.6 points behind GMA’s total day average.
AVERAGE PEOPLE AUDIENCE SHARE
GMA 37.4% ABS-CBN 35.6%
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NUTAM (PEOPLE)
14 GMA programs in the top 30
URBAN LUZON (PEOPLE)
20 GMA programs in the top 30
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Encantadia
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Encantadia
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24 Oras
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24 Oras
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Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento
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Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunday na Kuwento
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Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho
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Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho
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Alyas Robin Hood
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Alyas Robin Hood
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Magpakailanman
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24 Oras Weekend
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Hay Bahay
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Ismol Family
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Eat Bulaga
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Wowowin
Wowowin
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Sunday Pinasaya
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Sunday Pinasaya
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ImbesQgador
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ImbesPgador
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Trops
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Trops
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Someone To Watch Over Me
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Hashtag Like
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Sa Piling Ni Nanay
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Superstar Duets
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Sinungaling Mong Puso
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Dear Uge
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Magpakailanman
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24 Oras Weekend
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Hay Bahay Ismol Family Eat Bulaga
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NEW PROGRAM
Fight for True Love
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MA Network’s new afternoon prime drama, Hahamakin Ang Lahat, highlights fighting and sacrificing for true love.
Also in the series are Chinggoy Alonzo, Marc Abaya, Jett Pangan, Marina Benipayo, Renz Valerio, Mona Louise Rey, and Bruno Gabriel.
The series tells the repeating fates of a mother and her child, who both bear the agony of not being with the man they truly love because of family disapproval.
Don Michael Perez directs.
Eula Valdez, Ariel Rivera, Snooky Serna, Joyce Ching, Kristoffer Martin, and Thea Tolentino lead the cast.
Snooky Serna
Eula Valdez
Thea Tolentino
Get the latest updates about Hahamakin Ang Lahat from the official Facebook page of GMA Drama www.facebook.com/ GMADrama, Twitter account @ GMADrama and the GMA Network website www.GMANetwork.com.
Ariel Rivera
Joyce Ching
Kristoffer Martin
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GMA’s Kapuso Milyonaryo Unveils Biggest Season winners of P7,000 each, twenty one (21) winners of P1,000 each, and seventy two (72) winners of appliances and premium items drawn every week.
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MA has launched the 10th and grandest season of Kapuso Milyonaryo, with more than 800 winners to be drawn in the country’s longest running proof-of-purchase promo. For the first time since 2012, grand prizes of P250,000, P500,000, a brand new car, or even P1 million are now given away in the weekly draws. All non-winning entries still have the chance to be picked in the grand draw, where one (1) house and lot and eight (8) P1 million will be given away. More prizes are at stake from October 22 until December 16, 2016 with ten (10)
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To join, simply enclose a proof-ofpurchase from any of the participating brands and include your complete contact details in a white envelope. Participants can submit their entries in designated drop boxes located in GMA stations and select Mercury Drug stores nationwide. Entries will be accepted until December 16, 2016. Kapuso audiences on-the-go may also join the Kapuso Milyonaryo mobile app proof-of-purchase promo to get a chance to become the grand prize winner of P300,000. Weekly prizes are also at stake, with more than 300 winners of cash prizes and cellphone load.
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The app will be available for download on Google Play Store for Android devices and App Store for iOS devices starting November 14. The mobile app promo period will run until January 8, 2017. All Kapuso Milyonaryo 10 prizes are tax free. Kapuso Milyonaryo Season 10 participating sponsors include DEL FABRIC SOFTENER, AJI-NO-MOTO® UMAMI SEASONING, BEAR BRAND POWDERED MILK DRINK, MILO®, ZONROX BLEACH, NESCAFÉ, TANG and STING ENERGY DRINK. For more details, like the Kapuso Milyonaryo Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ GMAKapusoMilyonaryo or visit its website at www.gmanetwork.com/KapusoMilyonaryo.
NEW PROGRAM
Derrick Monasterio
Alma Moreno
Bea Binene
Gabby Concepcion
The Adventures Begin This November
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jeepney driver will save the day in GMA Network’s new comedy adventure series, Tsuperhero, airing weekly on Sunday Grande. The series tells the extraordinary story of Nonoy (Derrick Monasterio), a driver who turns into a superhero due to the effect of a mysterious object from a distant planet. Nonoy’s journey becomes more interesting as he develops feelings for Eva (Bea Binene), a barker who finds Nonoy’s “kalye” attitude irritating and endearing at the same time.
Sumaya, Philip Lazaro, Miggs Cuaderno, Valentin, Annalyn Barro, Jemwell Ventenilla, and Kuhol, Tsuperhero is an original concept of Kapuso comedy genius Michael V. LA Madridejos directs. Get the latest updates about Tsuperhero from the official website of GMA Network www.gmanetwork. com, official Facebook page of GMA Network www.facebook.com/GMANetwork, from the official Facebook page of Tsuperhero www.facebook. com/GMATsuperhero and from its Twitter account @TsuperheroGMA.
Joining them are respected actors Gabby Concepcion, Alma Moreno, Albert “Betong”
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Ai ai with fans in Dallas.
Aiai Delas Alas Adds Flavor to “Adobo” Festival in Texas
Aiai poses with fans
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n celebration of Philippine American History Month, Kapuso comedy queen Aiai Delas Alas brought her own brand of fun to the Philippine Adobo Festival in Texas last October 29 at the Swayz Ballroom in Dallas and October 30 at the Schertz Community Center in San Antonio.
The Philippine Adobo Festival was organized by AZ Media Entertainment Services. GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International – GMA Network’s three international channels – served as the two-day event’s exclusive media sponsors.
Known for her wit and humor, the Sunday PinaSaya mainstay added a dash of excitement to the event, which served as a venue to unite Filipinos in Texas through their shared love of a well-known Filipino dish – Adobo. The Philippine Adobo Festival was a feast for the senses, with its adobo cooking contests, rousing cultural dances, and live bands.
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Aiai in San Antonio
For more information on events sponsored and organized by GMA Pinoy TV that bring Filipinos abroad closer to home, follow GMA Pinoy TV on Facebook (www.facebook. com/GMAPinoyTV) and on Twitter and Instagram via the handle @ GMAPinoyTV. Visit www.gmapinoytv. com for updates and details on how to subscribe to GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International.
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Aiai with event VIPs and sponsors in Dallas
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GMA Kapuso Foundation Inks Long-term Pact with Philippines AirAsia
(L-R) GMAKF Executive Vice President and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog, Philippines AirAsia Chief Executive Officer Capt. Dexter Comendador, and GMAKF Founder and Ambassador Mel Tiangco.
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MA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) forged a landmark partnership with Philippines AirAsia that will enable the delivery of more aid to places in need of public service.
provinces for free via a reliable partner-airline, then more of the public’s donations can be spent on direct aid such as relief goods, school supplies, and medicine,” said Escudero-Catibog.
The signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA), which marked GMAKF’s first long-term collaboration with a local airline, was held last October 20 at the GMA Network Center.
The partnership will also give AirAsia passengers the opportunity to participate in volunteering activities spearheaded by GMAKF in select areas in the country.
Under the agreement, Philippines AirAsia will get GMAKF to where it needs to go within its provincial flight coverage areas as the Foundation embarks on various public service projects under its programs on Health, Disaster Relief, Education, and Values Formation. “Our partnership will ensure that timely public service is given to the less fortunate people who need it. If we are able to travel to far-flung
Capt. Dexter Comendador of AirAsia said that the partnership with GMA Kapuso Foundation “represents another step forward in [their] commitment to the philosophy that no corporation can live apart from the community it serves.” “As a truly Filipino airline, we will always extend a helping hand to the communities we serve and we are honored to partner with GMAKF, which shares the same commitment and passion in public service,” Comendador said.
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