2013 August Kapuso Magazine

Marian Rivera

Officially Renews Contract with GMA Network

August 2013

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RATINGS

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NEW PROGRAM

GMA Network Strengthens Performance Across All Timeblocks in NUTAM UPDATES

Rachelle Ann Go Renews with GMA Network SPECIAL

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COVER STORY

GMA’s First Home Calvo Building Celebrates 75th Anniversary UPDATES

GMA Reports 12% Increase in H1 2013 Net Income UPDATES

Marian Rivera Officially Renews Contract with GMA Network

TITSER

AWARDS

GMA Bags VACC, COMGUILD and SPAM Awards

Q & A WITH

GERT TAN

CITIZEN

OF GMA ILOILO’S RATSADA

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GMA Network and Coca-Cola Philippines Form Alliance to Fight Iron Deficiency Anemia in Filipino Children

On the Cover: Lovi Poe GMA Kapuso Magazine (Electronic) is a monthly publication of GMA Network, Inc. published by the Corporate Affairs Division, 16th Floor, GMA Network Center, EDSA cor. Timog, Ave., Diliman, Q.C. Trunkline No. (632)

RATINGS

GMA Network Strengthens Performance Across All Timeblocks in NUTAM Leads across all dayparts in viewer-rich Urban Luzon and Mega Manila

Momentum shifted back to GMA Network as it closed the gap with ABS-CBN in nationwide TV ratings driven by its strong performance across all time blocks in July. This is according to data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

For the period July 1 to 31, both GMA and ABS-CBN had 34.4 percent total day household audience share.

However, GMA reinforced its leadership in viewer-rich Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, where it scored substantial margins over its rival networks. Urban

multi-awarded news magazine program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho occupied the top three slots with the country’s most talked about program My Husband’s Lover, flagship newscast 24 Oras, reality sitcom Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento, and weekly drama anthology Magpakailanman joining them in the top 10.

Luzon and Mega Manila account for 76 percent and 59 percent of the total urban TV households nationwide, respectively.

Eighteen (18) GMA programs made it in the top 30 list. Primetime dramas Mundo Mo’y Akin, Anna Karenina and

In Mega Manila, 19 GMA shows were in the top 30 list. Mundo Mo’y Akin was number 1 followed by Anna Karenina, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho and My Husband’s Lover. Also securing top spots were 24 Oras, Magpakailanman, and Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento.

UPDATES

Rachelle Ann Go Renews with GMA Network

Rachelle Ann Go remained a Kapuso after she renewed her exclusive contract with GMA Network.

Above photo shows Rachelle (center) with (L-R) GMA Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi SantiagoLara, President and COO of Viva Artists Agency Veronique del Rosario-Corpus, Rachelle, GMA Chairman and CEO Atty.

Felipe L. Gozon, and GMA Vice President for Entertainment Marivin T. Arayata.

Rachelle is currently part of Sunday All Stars’ Tropang Trending team.

SPECIAL

GMA’s First Home Calvo Building Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Old photos of Calvo Building, GMA Network’s first home

Coffee table books donated by GMA

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The present owner of Calvo Building Mr. Jeoffrey Teotico and GMA AVP for Corporate Affairs Teresa L. Pacis

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UPDATES

GMA Reports 12% Increase in H1 2013 Net Income Posts strong growth rates in regular advertising revenues

(L-R) GMA EVP and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, GMA President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon and GMA Marketing and Productions President and COO Lizelle G. Maralag

Strong advertising revenues propelled GMA Network’s revenues and profits to double digit growth in the first half of 2013.

across our major platforms,” declared GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon. “We expect to ride on this momentum as we continue to fortify our programming and strengthen our presence both locally and abroad.”

The company reported net revenues of P6.725 billion or 14 percent higher than the P5.924 billion earned in the same period last year.

GMA’s flagship Channel 7 grew its advertising revenues by 14 percent, while revenues from the Network’s Regional TV (RTV) operations climbed by a remarkable 60 percent. GMA Dagupan and GMA Cebu continued to be the largest contributors for RTV with the remaining regional stations similarly posting significant improvements.

Boosted by sales during the election period, GMA’s airtime revenues grew by 15 percent and drove the increase in the top line.

Operating expenses posted a 13 percent increase to P5.086 billion mainly on higher production costs compounded by non-recurring expenses from mounting the Network’s most comprehensive election coverage to date. General and Administrative Expenses (GAEX) also contributed to the increase due to the rise in personnel expenditure.

GMA ended the six-month period with an EBITDA (Earnings Before Interests, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) of P2.291 billion, reflecting a 19 percent improvement over a year ago.

This brought the company’s net income to P1.135 billion, up 12 percent from the P1.014 billion generated in the same period last year.

“The first six months of the year were marked by sustained revenue growth

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Radio hiked up its earnings by 30 percent, while revenues of leading local news channel GMA News TV rose by 16 percent.

Meanwhile, GMA International, the business unit that manages the distribution and operations of the Network’s overseas channels, inched up its revenues from licensing and advertising by less than one percent in peso terms. Nonetheless, this segment recorded a 4 percent growth in dollar terms compared to last year.

In April, GMA International fortified its presence in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Region following its shift to a new carrier, My-HD, a pay-TV platform based in Dubai, and through various cable distribution outlets in the region. Flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV, first international Filipino lifestyle channel - GMA Life TV, and

international news channel - GMA News TV International, are now widely available in this region. They have recently been made available in Palau and Malaysia, too. GMA Life TV, which marked its 5th anniversary in May, and GMA News TV International were likewise launched in Singapore and in several carriers in Canada.

GMA Worldwide, the content acquisition and distribution subsidiary of GMA, sold over 1,438 hours of programs and movies to Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, East Timor, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Thailand, Africa and its adjacent islands, among others, during the first half of the year.

Sales of Julie Anne San Jose’s self-titled album by GMA Records remained on the uptrend earning a 5X Platinum Record Award from its combined physical and digital sales reaching over 83,000 units for the period August 15, 2012 to June 17, 2013. It continued to do well as an additional 31,000 units were sold February 27, 2013 to June 17, 2013.

On the other hand, San Jose’s carrier single “I’ll Be There” received a 4X Platinum Digital Single Award as it registered over 626,000 downloads covering the period August 15, 2012 to June 17, 2013. The young Kapuso singeractress was the very first recipient of this award according to the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.

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SPECIAL

Officially Renews Contract with GMA Network Putting an end to rumors of a network transfer, primetime queen Marian Rivera officially renewed her contract with broadcasting giant GMA Network, the actress’ home studio since her debut in showbiz.

Under the contract, Marian will remain an exclusive star of the Kapuso network for three more years.

The signing was held Saturday morning (August 10) at the Manila Golf and Country Club in Forbes Park, Makati.

Present were GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., EVP and CFO Felipe S. Yalong, GMA Films President Atty. Annette Gozon-Abrogar, Entertainment TV Group OIC Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Entertainment TV Vice Presidents Marivin Arayata and Redgie Magno, Marian’s manager Rams David, AVP for Corporate Communications Angel Javier Cruz and AVP for Alternative Productions Gigi S. Lara.

Although Marian did not disclose the details of her contract and her upcoming shows with GMA, she said that she is definitely going to have a primetime series this year.

The actress admitted that there was an offer from another network but she decided to remain a Kapuso because there is no reason for her to leave GMA.

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“Ever since naman hindi ako pinabayaan ng GMA. Damangdama ko ang pagmamahal ng GMA sa akin at ako naman ay tumatanaw ng utang na loob.”

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AWARDS

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! o s u p a K a Mg VACC AWARDS

Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption

(L-R) GMA News Reporter John Consulta, AVP - Corporate Affairs Teresa Pacis, Consultant for Radio Operations Mike Enriquez, GMA News Anchor Jiggy Manicad, State of the Nation Executive Producer Myla Torres, DZBB Reporter Rowena Salvacion and Imbestigador Associate Producer Michael Manalaysay

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Jiggy Manicad

DZBB 594 KHZ

Outstanding Radio Station Hall of Fame

Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, the VACC is an organization committed to eradicating criminality and corruption in the country.

(Quick Response Team)

Outstanding Television Anchor

Outstanding Television Station Hall of Fame

John Consulta

Rowena Salvacion

Jessica Soho and Mike Enriquez

Outstanding Television News Reporter

Special Awards for Television Hosts

Special Award for Radio Reporter

State of the Nation Address and Imbestigador

COMGUILD AWARDS The COMGUILD Center for Journalism honors notable local broadcasters and news presenters via an awards committee composed of college deans, chairpersons and educators from different universities in the country.

Special Awards for Television Programs

SPAM

School Press Advisers Movement, Inc. SONA Program Manager Ma. Christina V. Pascual, 24 Oras Senior Program Manager John Ray C. Arrabe and 24 Oras Executive Producer Kathrina Ann F. Dela Cruz

Jessica Soho Most Popular Television Personality of the Year

SPAM is a project of the Commission on Higher Education advocating responsible Campus Journalism.

Mike Enriquez

Most Outstanding Female News Presenter of the Year

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DZBB 594 khz

24 ORAS

Award of Excellence in the Field of Broadcasting

Kara David

Howie Severino

Best News Program of the Year

Best Female Field Reporter of the Year

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Best in Documentary Reportage

NEW PROGRAM

“Behind the success of every child is a proud parent” – this is what GMA Network showcases in its new morning reality talent search, Anak Ko ‘Yan. The show airs weekdays after With A Smile and is hosted by Jennylyn Mercado. Anak Ko ‘Yan features kids and teenagers (7 to 17 years old) showcasing their talent in singing or dancing.

The show also features the kids’ parents who play important roles in the reality search.

Rochelle Pangilinan serves as dance coach while Dulce is the voice coach.

Albert Langitan directs the show.

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GMA’s First Parent-Kid Reality Show

PARTICIPANTS

METRO MANILA

Monica-Mommy Fatima tandem, the hataw princess and kembot queen

Edrick-Mommy Edith tandem, ang bonggang bida and proud mama

James-Mommy Gina tandem, the heartthrob and the survivor

Dranrie-Mommy Rochie tandem, the girl next door and mommy terror

AJ-Mommy Ariadni tandem, the wonder boy and super mom

NORTHERN LUZON

Anikka-Mommy Jinky tandem, ms. sossy and mommy sexy

Josh-Mommy Sandra tandem, ang rebelde at ang dominante

VISAYAS

JenJen-Daddy Allan tandem, the little morena and boss tisoy

Danicia-Mommy Liana tandem, the beauty and the stage mommy

Tricia-Mommy Jensen tandem, the k-pop cutie and mrs. trendy

MINDANAO

Sean-Mommy Flor tandem, si taba at si mommy pangga

Naomi-Mommy Jasmin tandem, ang gwapa at ang probinsyana

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Johnny-Mommy Janet tandem, the rockstar kiddie and mommy sweetie

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COVER COVERSTORY STORY

News channel GMA News TV once again hopes to be a vehicle of change through TITSER, a heartwarming tale of hope and resilience amid the grit and grime of a handicapped society.

The ten-part original drama series airs Sunday nights at 7:15 PM. Led by multi-awarded actress Lovi Poe, TITSER depicts the grave ills of the Philippine education system via the everyday stories of barrio teachers and students. Joining Lovi are Mara Lopez, Agot Isidro, Irma Adlawan, Gardo Versoza, Arnel Ignacio, and Rocco Nacino together with Carl Guevarra and Mikael Daez.

TITSER is written by Nessa Valdellon with Dr. Alvin Yapan, who also heads the Filipino Department of the Ateneo de Manila University, as director.

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SPECIAL

GERT TAN Q

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OF GMA ILOILO’S RATSADA

GMA Iloilo’s Ratsada has established itself as the region’s premiere local newscast, providing viewers with Serbisyong Totoo on a daily basis.

Kapuso Magazine (KM) got the chance to interview one of Ratsada’s faces - news anchor and GMA Program Manager for VisMin 1 Cluster Gert Tan-Mabilog.

(KM): Ratsada is a household name in Iloilo and neighboring provinces.

What makes the newscast a standout in the region?

GERT: It’s simply the not-settlingfor-second-best attitude of every man and woman behind the newscast. We are committed to the community we serve, sincere in every effort to find the truth, and dedicated in making a difference where we are.

KM: What drives you in your work as Ratsada’s anchor?

GERT: I am passionate about my work. And doing what you are most passionate about is a very strong motivation no matter what the circumstances may be. An added motivation is having a grasp of how Ilonggos rely on us as storytellers of the truth. An understanding of this simple truth is enough to inspire me to do better, learn more, and give more.

KM: What are the most challenging parts of your job? Why? GERT: Being able to separate one’s emotions while reporting a compelling story, to me, is very challenging. It takes a lot

of maturity, paired with years of training in the industry, to be able to see a story just as it is and not get emotional about it.

KM: What makes Ratsada different from other newscasts?

GERT: Ratsada is consistently fast in getting the news. It is driven by a desire to serve, fuelled by a deep sense of journalism, and is widely sought after for local news even by Ilonggos outside of the country.

KM: What memorable issues/ coverage have been aired by your program this year?

GERT: We intensively covered the midterm elections not just in Iloilo but also in the provinces of Capiz, Antique, Aklan, and Guimaras. Each election coverage is admittedly different from the one that preceded it and there are always new things to learn and even unlearn.

KM: What would you tell aspiring journalists in Iloilo who dream of becoming a news reporter/anchor someday?

GERT: If journalism is their passion, they should pursue it. Being passionate about journalism means understanding its tenets and living up to them. It also means being capable of preserving one’s integrity and credibility even when the temptation to make compromises is very prevalent.

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CITIZEN

AUGUST 2013

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GMA Network and Coca-Cola Philippines Form Alliance to Fight Iron Deficiency Anemia in Filipino Children Coke, GMA and Barangay officials at the MOA signing (Back row, L-R) CCFEL Community Affairs Specialist Trisha Icasiano, CCFEL VP for Public Affairs Atty. Adel T. Tamano, Barangay Captain Lily dela Cruz of Brgy. Vergara Mandaluyong City, Barangay Captain Ritchie Pua of Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig City, Barangay Captain Leni Glibano of Brgy. Libis, Quezon City, GMA Network EVP and CFO Felipe S. Yalong, and GMA Network AVP for Corporate Affairs Ma. Teresa L. Pacis , GMA Kapuso Foundation Executive Director Winifredo Avendaño, Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko President Orly Mercado and GMA Lawyer for Research, Contracts, Litigation and Special Projects Section Atty. Jose Vener C. Ibarra.

GMA Network and Coca-Cola Philippines recently signed an agreement to provide over 3,000 students with the iron-fortified drink NutriJuice.

Under GMA’s socio-civic arms GMA Kapuso Foundation and Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko, the Network has committed to identify areas and beneficiaries to receive the orange-flavored drink fortified with Iron, Zinc, Lysine, Vitamins A and C for a period of 120 days. Coca-Cola will facilitate deliveries of NutriJuice, including conducting orientations to beneficiaries to start off each 120-day feeding program.

Around 400 malnourished children in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur will receive free NutriJuice as part of GMA Kapuso Foundation’s annual feeding program.

Students from Brgy. Vergara in Mandaluyong, Brgy. Oranbo in Pasig and Brgy. Libis in Quezon City will also benefit from the NutriJuice Program under the guidance of the public service program, Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko.

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“As we monitor the improvement of these children that are provided with NutriJuice, we can see (first-hand) the impact on them, opening up a lot of opportunities that may lead to the agreement to extend the program. If we can be of help to promote this to all other schools and kids nationwide, we would be very glad to continue this partnership with CocaCola,” said Felipe S. Yalong, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, GMA Network, Inc.

NutriJuice was developed by Coca-Cola Philippines and FNRI-DOST to help reduce the incidence of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) among school children aged 6 to 12. According to the 2008 National Nutrition Survey, IDA occurs in 19.8% of Filipino children. If left unaided, IDA may cause a permanent deficit of at least 5 IQ points and reduce learning capacity by 10%.

Students from Oranbo Elementary School in Pasig City were among the first to sample NutriJuice.

In photo with the students is Barangay Oranbo Captain Ritchie Pua.

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