April 2018 Kapuso Magazine by GMA New Media

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April 2018

GMA Invests P154 M for Newsroom Automation System (NAS)

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GMA Invests P154M for Newsroom Automation System GMA Partners with OWWA

(from left): GMA Network CFO Felipe S. Yalong, GMA Network President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, Vizrt APAC President Michael Namatinia and Vizrt CTO Petter Ole Jakobsen.

GMA Network takes a significant step in further strengthening and improving its News Department by investing P154 million on a Newsroom Automation System (NAS). The NAS will enable GMA News to have an integrated workflow by allowing its news teams to produce reports faster and with more details and background information matched with precise video materials and sound bites. In addition, GMA News will also have a tighter gatekeeping process for fact checking and will be able to distribute news more efficiently. “Itong Newsroom Automation System is a very exciting project of GMA because it will allow us, in the News Department, to deliver faster and even better [news]. So it’s a major improvement for us. All in

GMA Partners with OWWA Kapuso programs can now be enjoyed in all branches of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) nationwide as GMA Network inked an exclusive partnership with the agency last March. Under the partnership, GMA will provide LED TVs at the waiting areas of OWWA offices across all regions. GMA President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. said that the partnership

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the service of our viewers—Serbisyong Totoo,” shared GMA First Vice President for News Grace dela Peña-Reyes. “With this technology, GMA will be able to produce faster and better content for news as well as entertainment. Mas lalo pang magiging makabuluhan ang aming mga eere pagdating sa news coverage,” added GMA Senior Vice President for Engineering Elvis B. Ancheta. Swedish company Vizrt, on the other hand, underscored its well-established partnership with GMA Network. “When you look at the clients in the Philippines, GMA is a very strong brand name. I think it represents everything that Vizrt represents. We had a long and successful partnership with GMA. GMA was the first channel in the Philippines to go with Vizrt so it’s natural to continue our relationship with GMA,” said Vizrt APAC President Michael Namatinia.

with OWWA will enable GMA to help disseminate information to the OFWs. “Sa ganoong paraan, makakapiling natin sa pamamagitan ng ating mga programa ang ating mga kababayang paluwas habang nasa tanggapan sila ng OWWA,” Duavit said. On the other hand, OWWA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said that this agreement will extend their agency’s services for the benefit of the Overseas Filipino Workers. “Napakahalaga na katuwang natin ang media sa pagtulong sa mga OFWs at sa kanilang mga kaanak. And of course, yung TV sets na handog ng GMA will go a long way kasi ‘yan ay ilalagay natin sa OWWA offices natin nationwide, not just in Metro Manila,” said Cacdac.

Michael V. Signs Anew with GMA 7 New Breed of Stars Join GMA Artist Center

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Why Gabbi is Your New Favorite Girl Kyline Alcantara Signs a Record Deal with GMA Records

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GMA Network Declares P2.430 B Cash Dividends GMA Gives the Philippines its Biggest Medal Haul to in New York Festivals AWARDS

12th Gandingan Awards AWARDS

Anvil Awards

10 Benjamin Alves is GMA Network Excellence Award Ambassador Anew

11 Pinoys in US, Canada Thrilled to See Their Kapuso Idols

ON THE COVER:

2018 New York Festival Winners

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Michael V. Signs Anew with GMA Bitoy hosts the longest-running comedy gag show Bubble Gang and awardwinning family sitcom Pepito Manaloto. He is also the host of the celebrity competition Lip Sync Battle Philippines.

Multitalented and awardwinning actor, comedian, and TV host Michael V. has affirmed his commitment with GMA Network after signing a new contract recently.

The Kapuso comedy genius, who has been a loyal Kapuso for more than two decades, revealed that he is happy to renew his contract with the Kapuso Network. “Twentythree years na ako sa GMA. Mahirap kasing magpasaya kung hindi ka masaya. So masaya ako dito sa GMA dahil nagagawa ko yung gusto ko, napagbibigyan yung mga hiling ko at yung kagustuhan kong magpasaya ay sinusuportahan nila. Yun

yung ugat talaga ng pagpapasaya natin.” He shared that he owes his success to all his fans and loyal Kapuso viewers who have been continuously supporting his shows. Bubble Gang is celebrating its 23rd anniversary this year while Pepito Manaloto is now on its 9th year and Lip Sync Battle Philippines returns on its 3rd season. “Hindi natin pwedeng i-let down ang ating mga supporters. Unang-una sila yung naglagay sa atin dito. Sila ang nagpapanumber 1 sa mga shows na ginagawa ko at sila ang sumusuporta sa atin all the way. Eto lang ang paraan ko para ibalik sa kanila ang binigay nila sa akin.”

New Breed of Stars Join GMA Artist Center

SHAIRA DIAZ

JOAQUIN MANANSALA

PATRICIA TUMULAK

New Kapuso stars Kyline Alcantara, Patricia Tumulak, Donita Nose, Shaira Diaz, Kelley Day, Joaquin Manansala, and boy group JBK are now officially part of the GMA Artist Center family. Kambal, Karibal star Kyline Alcantara remains humble despite getting praises for her excellent performance in the primetime show. “Sobrang unexpected po ang pagtanggap sa’kin ng mga tao, and I’m thankful to Artist Center kasi they opened this door for me. I’m happy to have their support and guidance,” she said. Patricia Tumulak declares her penchant for physical roles. “Na-enjoy ko nang sobra ang pagiging Black Super Ma’am, so I want more of that. But of course I’m willing to try anything and I’m up for challenges,” she said.

KYLINE ALCANTARA

KELLEY DAY

THE MILLENNIAL TRIO JBK: JOSHUA BULOT, BRYAN DEL ROSARIO, AND KIM ORDONIO

DONITA NOSE

The Stepdaughters cast member Donita Nose revealed the things she aspires to accomplish with the Network, “Pangarap kong makagawa ng sariling shows, na bukod sa drama o teleserye yung parang mga game show. Gusto kong ma-try lahat!”

than anything else. “I was working with a group for more than a year and I enjoyed it. But I realized I wanted to be known as Kelley Day. This is a risk I took because I know that if I’m content, I’m not pushing myself enough,” the Fil-British actress revealed.

Meanwhile, former TROPS actress Shaira Diaz is ready to do more challenging roles, especially in the action and fantasy genre. “I am excited to explore more of what I can do as an actress, and so far ang dream role ko talaga ay mapasama sa action. Or someone who is physically challenged, yung parang kailangan ng prosthetics,’ the young star said. This summer, Shaira looks forward to starring as a fire fighter with fellow Kapuso David Licauco in Regal Films’ ‘Because I Love You’.

For Joaquin Manansala, he is thankful for the opportunity to show a different side of him, “Nagpapasalamat ako sa trust na binigay sakin ng GMA. I’m excited to work with the prime stars of the Network para ma-inspire at matuto ako sa pagarte.”

The One That Got Away cast member Kelley Day, on the other hand, wants to stay outside the box. Her transfer to the Network is more for her self-growth

Meanwhile The Millennial Trio JBK, composed of Joshua Bulot, Bryan del Rosario, and Kim Ordonio, is a boy group best known for their stint in X Factor UK. “We are overwhelmed that someone has seen potential in us and trusted us to be part of their family. Masasabi namin na meron na kaming home Network, kaya sobrang saya kami,” they collectively admitted. GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE | APRIL 2018 ISSUE

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Why Gabbi is Your New Favorite Girl: A Mix of Pretty, Gritty, and Bright

Gabbi with Gigi Hadid

Kyline Alcantara Signs Deal with GMA Records Kambal, Karibal actress Kyline Alcantara is on her way to making another dream a reality as she signed a recording contract with GMA Records on April 10.

Following her self-produced single “All I Need” and starring alongside Ruru Madrid in the primetime series Sherlock Jr., she is also the only Kapuso star nominated this year at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards as Favorite Pinoy Newbie. She recently flew to Japan for a Maybelline campaign and met the international supermodel Gigi Hadid. And earlier this month, Maybelline announced that Gabbi is the newest Filipina ambassador for the brand. With her pretty face, people say she can get away with anything but Gabbi claims otherwise. She dreams to have them all, and she wakes up to work hard and achieve them one by one. Gabbi has been juggling different schedules—from studying in Meridian International College as a Music Business Management major, to several shoots here and abroad. Now, she can’t wait to share all the things that she has lined up for this

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year. She knows she’s in control, and she wants to inspire young girls to aspire for the same. She recently flew to Thailand for another photo shoot and took this opportunity to pause and unwind. “I just love the water and I’m so happy I had the opportunity to experience the majesty of Okura Prestige, one of the best skyscrapers in the world. It has the protruding infinity pool, and I loved it.” Gabbi also plans to return to Hawaii for a quick beach getaway with the family, but before that she needs to prepare for a music festival this April. “I’m excited to be part of this music festival, which is a fashion show at the same time. Last year, I was only part of the audience and now I’m excited because I get to perform!” With her grit to succeed, Gabbi can surely tick off each item in her bucketlist. And through her online show with GMA ONE Online Exclusives ‘#GOALS,’ she is able to share with her followers some tips on how to achieve what is essential in one’s life. Gabbi will have more of her goals achieved in the coming months and that is something to look forward to with the Kapuso star.

The Kapuso star shares that being a recording artist has always been her dream, and with her online covers hitting thousands of likes and views, Kyline is ready to make that dream into a reality. She is set to release an official single and a full album under GMA Records in the coming months. “Bago po kasi ako maging artista, ‘yon na po talaga ang gusto ko, ang maging recording artist,” Kyline shares. She also reveals her plans for a concert, where she can showcase her passion to perform, “For the past few years, pinaghahandaan na po namin yung gagawin if may concert, and now that I’m with GMA Records, I hope it becomes a reality.” Watch out for Kyline Alcantara’s OPM cover on Spotlight Music Sessions this April, and another cover in time for Mother’s Day this May.

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GMA Network Declares P2.430 B Cash Dividends

Total dividend payout reaches over P23 B in 11 years GMA Network’s Board of Directors approved the declaration of cash dividends totaling P2.430 billion or P0.50 per share, during a meeting held at the GMA Network Center on April 5. The Network has declared total dividend per share and total dividends amounting to P4.81 and P23.378 billion, respectively, from 2008 to 2018. The payout date for the dividend will be on May 15, 2018 to shareholders of record as of April 23, 2018. Since launching its IPO in 2007, GMA Network has been paying out cash dividends equivalent to almost 100 percent of the Company’s net income every year. “We are the only company in the Philippine broadcast industry that has consistently declared cash dividends each year since becoming publicly listed. We are proud to uphold our commitment to provide the best returns

NUTAM (PEOPLE) 2018

13 GMA programs in the top 30

to our shareholders,” said GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon. Following the Kapuso Network’s ratings dominance in full year 2017, it managed to sustain its nationwide TV ratings lead in the first quarter of 2018 based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. From January to March (with March 25-31 based on overnight data), GMA posted an average total day people audience share of 42.1 percent in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), beating ABSCBN’s 38.6 percent by 3.5 points. In Urban Luzon, GMA posted a total day average people audience share of 47.4 percent as against ABS-CBN’s 32.4 percent. The Network likewise continued its strong performance in Mega Manila with an average people audience share of 50.3 percent versus its competition’s 28.5 percent from January to March 24, 2018.

GMA also won across all day parts in its bailiwicks, Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, which respectively account for 72 and 59 percent of all urban TV viewers in the country. Award-winning news magazine program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) remained the most watched GMA show nationwide in the first quarter and was followed by primetime drama series Kambal, Karibal. Joining KMJS and Kambal, Karibal in the list of top-rating programs in NUTAM were Magpakailanman, Super Ma’am, Pepito Manaloto, 24 Oras, Sherlock Jr., All-Star Videoke, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Ika-6 na Utos, 24 Oras Weekend, The One That Got Away, Sirkus, My Korean Jagiya, Imbestigador, Eat Bulaga, and Tadhana. GMA also dominated the lists in both Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, claiming 21 and 24 spots out of the top 30 shows, respectively.

URBAN LUZON (PEOPLE) 2018 19 GMA programs in the top 30

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PROGRAM

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

Kambal Karibal

Magpakailanman

Sherlock Jr.

Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento

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PROGRAM

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

24 Oras

Kambal Karibal

Magpakailanman

Si Agimat Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako

Sherlock, Jr.

Kambal Karibal Marathon

24 Oras

All-Star Videoke Elehiya

Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento

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Ika-6 Na Utos

Kambal Karibal Marathon

Tween Academy Class of 2012

Elehiya

Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special

Si Agimat Si Enteng Kabisote At Si Ako

Kapuso Movie FesVval (Holy Week Special)

All-Star Videoke

The One That Got Away

Tanikala Presents Pilat

Ika-6 Na Utos

The Ten Commandments

Kapuso Movie FesTval (Holy Week Special)

Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko

Eat Bulaga

Nielsen TV

Audience Measurement Nielsen data is gathered through a greater number of sampled homes nationwide in comparison to Kantar Media. With approximately 900 more homes surveyed in Total Urban and Rural Philippines compared to Kantar, Nielsen data is statistically considered more representative of the total TV population. In 2017, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement increased its client pool to a total of 41 clients/subscribers consisting of 12 local TV networks including TV5, Aksyon TV, CNN Philippines, Net 25, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Viva Communications Inc., among others; 5 regional clients; 2 blocktimers; 21 agencies (18 media agencies, 2 consulting agencies, 1 digital agency); and 1 advertiser.

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With eight medals and four finalist certificates

GMA Gives the Philippines its Biggest Medal Haul in New York Festivals GMA Network sets another record in Philippine broadcast history, this time bringing home eight medals and four finalist certificates at the 2018 New York Festivals “World’s Best TV and Films” Competition—including a gold medal for GMA News TV’s Reel Time. The awarding ceremony was held in Las Vegas, U.S.A. last April 10. Documentary program Reel Time won the gold medal in the Health/Medical Information category for its “Hawla (The Untold Story of the Village Monster)” episode. Hawla featured the story of Nene, a woman kept in a cage because of her psychological condition. Another Reel Time documentary, meanwhile, earned the country one of its two silver medals this year. The episode “Gutom (Starved)” about two-year-old

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Roel—who, because of extreme malnourishment, could not walk, much less crawl at his age, won in the Human Concerns category. Both winning Reel Time documentaries were executive produced by Mark Anthony Norella. “Alaala: A Martial Law Special” also won a silver award. The special, which was recognized in the Docudrama category, featured the journey of Martial Law activist and award-winning screenwriter Bonifacio Ilagan. Aired in commemoration of the 45th anniversary of President Marcos’ declaration of Martial Law, the special was bannered by Kapuso actor Alden Richards who played the role of Ilagan. Marking another first for the country was GMA News Pillar Jessica Soho winning the bronze medal in the Best News Anchor category. Soho was the first and

only Filipino broadcast journalist to date, who made it to the list. GMA Public Affairs earned three more bronze medals for the country. Documentary program Front Row won a bronze medal in the Best Public Affairs Program category. Its winning episode “Batang Bomba (Bomb Pickers)” told the story of Aeta children who pick up detonated bombs to earn money. Meanwhile, investigative program Reporter’s Notebook received a bronze

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(From left to right) Mark Norella, executive producer for Reel Time: “Hawla” and “Gutom”; Neil Gumban, SAVP for Public Affairs; Regie Bautista, FVP for GMA Program Support Department and Corporate Strategic Planning; Ian Simbulan, executive producer for Reporter’s Notebook; Maki Pulido, host, Reporter’s Notebook; Jessica Soho, anchor, State of the Nation with Jessica Soho and host, Brigada; Alden Richards, lead actor, Alaala; Joy Madrigal, program manager, Alaala and Brigada; Raffy Tima, reporter, Brigada; Justin Baluyot, researcher for Reel Time: “Gutom”. (Photo courtesy of Steven Lam)

medal in the Community Portraits category for Maki Pulido’s “Yapak sa Pusod ng Dagat (Footsteps on the Bed)”. It featured the story of Filipinos who risk their lives diving into the ocean without proper equipment in the hope of mining gold that they could sell. GMA News TV program Brigada also took home a bronze medal in the Current Affairs category for its report on “Combat Camera Team”. The episode detailed the operation of Philippine Army’s Scout Ranger Batallion in Marawi City using combat cameras.

The country’s longest-running documentary program, I-Witness, received two Finalist Certificates: one in the Human Concerns category for Kara David’s “Sundalong Aso (Soldiers with Paws)” and another in the International Affairs category for Atom Araullo’s “Silang Kinalimutan (The Forgotten)”.

The Network’s Program Support Department also won a bronze medal for “EDSA 31st Anniversary Spot”. The said project won in the Graphic Design: Promotion/Open and IDs category. Along with these, GMA Network also took home four finalist certificates.

Rounding off the recognitions GMA received this year was its Program Support Department’s “Kulayan Natin ang Summer (Colorful Summer)”, which received a finalist certificate in the Art Direction: Promotion/Open and IDs category.

Joy Madrigal and Alden Richards

GMA News TV’s flagship newscast State of the Nation with Jessica Soho also earned a finalist certificate for Best Newscast through its “Marawi Liberation: War is Over” coverage.

Jessica Soho

BRONZE MEDAL AWARD

Sunday Pinasaya” director Louie Ignacio also won a bronze medal for the movie “Area” (starring Ai-ai delas Alas).

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AWARDS

12 Gandingan Awards th

The Gandingan 2018: The 12th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Multi-media Awards is the only student-organized recognition program that highlights the value of development communication and the contribution of both national and local or community-based stations and online platforms in changing the lives of Filipinos.

Barangay LS 97.1 DJs

Mike Enriquez (Imbestigador) Gandingan ng Kapayapaan

Jessica Soho

Legally Blind

Most DevelopmentOriented Women’s Program Most Gender Transformative Program

Jessica Soho (Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho)

State of the Nation with Jessica Soho

Drew Arellano (AHA!)

State of the Nation with Jessica Soho

Gandingan ng Kabataan

Gandingan ng Edukasyon

AHA!

Development-Oriented Educational Program

Dr. Nielsen Donato Dr. Ferds Recio Born to be Wild Gandingan ng Kalikasan

Emil Sumangil

Best Field Reporter

Sa Serbisyong Totoo, Nabago ang Buhay Ko

Most DevelopmentOriented Public Service Program.

Wagas

Most DevelopmentOriented Drama Program

Most DevelopmentOriented News Program

GNTV

Gandingan ng Kaunlaran

Jessica Soho Best News Anchor

Investigative Documentaries

Most Development-Oriented Investigative Program

I Juander

Most Development-Oriented Magazine Program

Balitang Bisdak’s Lou-Anne Mae

One Mindanao’s Tek Ocampo

DZBB

Karapatan Mo, Juan

Saksi sa Dobol B

Tek Ocampo

Most DevelopmentOriented AM Station

Most DevelopmentOriented AM Program

Barangay LS 97.1 Most DevelopmentOriented FM Station

Radyo Nobela

Most DevelopmentOriented FM Program

Papa Dudut (Barangay Love Stories) Best FM Program Host

Bawal ang Pasaway kay Mareng Winnie Most DevelopmentOriented Talk Show

GMA Regional TV Most DevelopmentOriented TV Station

Balitang Amianan

Most Development-Oriented News Program

Mike Enriquez

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Most DevelopmentOriented TV Plug

Best News Anchor

Balitang Bisdak Best Field Reporter

“Late Response, Clunky Policies Leave Saudi OFWs, Kin in Misery” by Rie Takumi and Jessica Bartolome Most DevelopmentOriented Online News Article

Deception and Regret: The Story of a Maute Child Warrior Most DevelopmentOriented Online Feature Article

AWARDS

GMAKF EVP and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog (left) and Kapusong Totoo Producer Nico Joven Waje (right)

GMA Kapuso Foundation Bags Three Silver Anvil Awards GMA Network’s socio-civic arm, GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), bagged three Silver Anvil Awards in the 53rd Anvil Awards held last March 23. All three entries from GMAKF received recognition in their respective categories. GMAKF’s annual report entitled, ‘20 Years of Serbisyong Totoo: The GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. 2016 Annual Report’ won under the Public Relations Tools – Publications category for its “comprehensive narrative of all the charitable projects implemented throughout the year.” On the other hand, GMAKF’s segment on primetime newscast 24 Oras dubbed,

‘Kapuso Para sa Kawal Project,’ Layong Matulungan ang mga Sundalong Lumalaban sa Marawi was commended under the Public Relations Tools: Multimedia/Digital Online Video/Online News as a “way to appreciate and uphold the commendable effort to honor a hero [in] Marawi and move for positive change.” Also winning a Silver Anvil in the Public Relations Tools: Multimedia/Digital Online Video/Online News category is GMA Kapuso Foundation’s poignant Rebuild Marawi MTV which calls on the public to help rebuild and restore wartorn Marawi City. The awards were received by GMAKF Executive Vice President and COO

Rikki Escudero-Catibog together with Nico Joven Waje, news producer for the Kapuso Para sa Kawal Project and Rebuild Marawi MTV. Escudero-Catibog expressed gratitude for winning three Anvils. “With this recognition, we are encouraged to do more relevant projects as well as more thought-provoking and encouraging tools so more people are moved to donate and give their support ,” Escudero-Catibog said. Known as the “Oscars of PR,” the Anvil Awards is organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines and honors the most outstanding public relations programs, tools, and practitioners in the country.

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Benjamin Alves is GMA Network Excellence Award Ambassador Anew

(From left) Senior AVP for Alternative Productions Gigi S. Lara, GNEA Ambassador and actor Benjamin Alves, GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, VP for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angel Javier Cruz, and AVP for Talent Imaging and Marketing Simoun S. Ferrer.

GMA Network has named Benjamin Alves as the ambassador of the GMA Network Excellence Award (GNEA) for the third consecutive year. The Kapuso star was joined by GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon (center), Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angel Javier Cruz, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi S. Lara, and Assistant Vice President for Talent Imaging and Marketing Simoun S. Ferrer during the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement on April 13. Gozon expressed his faith in the actor’s ability to promote GNEA’s vision of recognizing and supporting the young

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minds of this generation. “These students will determine the future of our country, and Benjamin is very appropriate to become the ambassador for academic excellence because he was a scholar prior to his showbiz stint. He has accomplishments that the younger generation can look up to,” the Network executive stated. Benjamin, on the other hand, said he is honored to once again represent GNEA and looks forward to reaching out to exemplary Filipino students around the country. “It is humbling to be GNEA’s ambassador. I feel like I’m still a student, I feel like I still want to seek higher education because when you see how passionate these students are, it makes you want to excel as well,” Benjamin added.

The 2018 GMA Network Excellence Award is in partnership with YesPinoy Foundation, Airfreight 2100, Inc. (Air21), University of the Philippines (Diliman) College of the Mass Communication Foundation, Inc., Don Bosco Technical College, and Angeles University Foundation. GMA Network will confer two awards – one for the best communication student and another for the outstanding student of a technology-based course. Nominations for the academic year 2017-2018 are open until June 29, 2018. To join, submit the Entry Book which contains the accomplished application form, related work, transcript of records, certificate of candidate for graduation, certificate of good moral character, and recommendation letter. For criteria, mechanics and other details, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/ excellenceaward or contact Unis M. Loleng at 982-7777 local 1108 or e-mail GMAExcellence@gmanetwork.com.

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Pinoys in US, Canada Thrilled to See Their Kapuso Idols Sikat Ka, Kapuso! concerts take social media by storm

FEEDBACK FROM GMA FANS “One of the best shows I’ve watched in years,” “[It was] filled with fun, laughter and such wonderful talent and all out performances. Grabe! We’re still talking about it!” Joyce Andes-David Facebook user “Very entertaining. We were laughing from beginning to end!” Marilyn Gacilos Abiva Facebook user from Queens, New York.

Alden Richards, Jennylyn Mercado, Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Dingdong Dantes, and Betong Sumaya

Selfie with fans

Goodie bags for the Kapuso abroad

GMA Pinoy TV’s Sikat Ka, Kapuso! was a huge hit among Filipinos abroad as the back-to-back shows featuring Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo, Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado, Kapuso Premier Drama Actress Lovi Poe, Pambansang Bae Alden Richards, Kapuso comedian Betong Sumaya, and Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes took New Jersey and Toronto by storm.

Calgary and Edmonton, St. Laurent and Montreal, Ottawa, and Windsor just to see their Kapuso idols perform on stage and get the chance to take photos with them.

The shows held at the Newark Symphony Hall, New Jersey last April 7 and Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto last April 8 were flocked by excited Pinoys who came from different parts of America and Canada. Fans travelled all the way from New York, Florida, Texas, Michigan, Winnipeg, Vancouver,

Partner carriers in the US and Canada also joined the party. Representatives from Charter Communications and RCN attended the New Jersey show while Canadian carriers Bell and Rogers set up booths at the Toronto show.

The Kapuso abroad also took to social media how much they enjoyed watching Sikat Ka Kapuso! which became a trending topic over the long weekend. Sikat Ka, Kapuso! is a GMA-produced event which aims to bring Filipinos abroad closer to home via its international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International.

Even though they always see the artists in their respective TV programs, seeing them in real life is a totally different experience. “We knew they were tired because of their hectic schedule/jet lag and yet their performance level was very high,”. “The experience we had is something that we wish for every Filipino / Filipino at heart to have. Even though it was cold in Toronto and we are far away from the Philippines, the show made us feel like we were back home. It was a night that we truly enjoyed and will not easily forget. Thanks to GMA for bringing them to Toronto, Canada,”. Jocelyn Escanlar, GMA Pinoy TV subscriber from Cambridge, Ontario “I’m so happy! Worth it pagpunta ko dito, galling pa ako sa Texas. Thank you Kapuso napakabait nilang lahat. @aldenrichards02, di ka pa rin nagbabago mabait at gwapo ka pa rin! I had so much fun! Thank you Betong, Dennis, Jennylyn, Dingdong, Alden, I love you Kapuso!”

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