January 2013 by GMA New Media

Jiggy Manicad: 2012 TOYM Awardee

GMA leads all stations in 2012 nationwide TV ratings Forever: GMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening salvo in afternoon prime

GMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most expensive primetime series

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Senatorial candidates on the hot seat via DZBB’s “Ikaw Na Ba?” Multi-awarded broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez puts the 33 Senatorial aspirants on the hot seat via DZBB’s “Ikaw Na Ba? - The Senatorial Interviews.” The forum airs over GMA Network’s flagship AM radio station, DZBB, Monday to Friday, from 9 to 10 in the morning.

the background and character of each candidate, but more importantly, their opinion on today’s pressing issues and plans for the future.

This special radio program serves as a venue for listeners to get to know the candidates from a deeper perspective, in line with the Network’s comprehensive election coverage dubbed, ELEKSYON 2013.

“We make it our mission to guide every Filipino in making such important and life-changing choices,” Enriquez adds.

In each episode, Enriquez bravely poses questions to two candidates and unravels not only

“Like in ELEKSYON 2010, DZBB, along with other GMA platforms, are at the forefront of the election coverage to ensure that the public will vote for deserving candidates,” shares Enriquez.

DZBB also recently launched its new tagline “Himpilan ng Katotohanan” just in time for this forum. “DZBB’s new tagline certainly speaks of DZBB’s role in the forthcoming election - a

catalyst for truth and transparency,” says Enriquez. “Ikaw Na Ba? - The Senatorial Interviews” also airs in RGMA’s AM radio stations in Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, Davao, Zamboanga, Iligan and Dagupan. In 2010, DZBB and RGMA aired “Ikaw Na Ba – The Presidential Interviews” for the presidential elections. which was cited the Catholic Mass Media Award (CMMA) for Best Educational Program. Mike Enriquez

GMA Network files case versus actress Sarah Lahbati GMA Network filed a civil case for Specific Performance with Damages against Sarah Lahbati with the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City. The complaint of the Network states serious breach of management and program contracts because of Lahbati’s “failure and refusal to comply with her obligations and undertakings under the Management Contract she had signed with GMA7 and appearances in her program assignments despite notice and advice.” Further, the complaint also states that Lahbati’s “continuous dishonor and

flagrant violations of her obligations to perform her role as an artist in GMA-7’s TV programs is highly detrimental to the entertainment TV block of GMA-7 and requires Lahbati to immediately discharge her contractual obligations with GMA-7.” The complaint includes liquidated damages amounting to P7 million caused by “Lahbati’s refusal to perform her obligations under the Management Contract and other program contracts coupled with her formal notice to take a leave of absence for one (1) month from the network without prior agreement or approval of GMA-7.”

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Sarah Lahbati

ATTY. ANNETTE GOZONABROGAR SUES SARAH FOR LIBEL Atty. Annette Gozon Abrogar filed a criminal case for libel vs Sarah Lahbati on January 10 with the Office of the City Prosecutor of Makati. Instead of trial by publicity, the case will now be brought to the proper forum. Once the case is filed, the subjudice rule applies and parties who continue to talk about the issue in public can be held in contempt of court.

RATINGS UPDATE

GMA leads all stations in 2012 nationwide TV ratings Keeps nationwide ratings advantage for the second straight year GMA Network ended 2012 on a positive note, leading other local freeto-air channels in full year nationwide TV ratings for the second consecutive year, according to data from the industry’s leading ratings service provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. GMA overtook its closest rival ABSCBN in National Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM) in January 2011, and has since sustained nationwide ratings leadership. For the period January to December 2012 (December 16 to 31 based on overnight data), GMA scored an average total day household audience share of 34.4 percent, outscoring ABS-CBN’s 31.5 percent by 2.9 points, and TV5’s 15.1 percent by 19.3 points. GMA’s lead in overall nationwide ratings was driven mainly by its strong ratings performance in the afternoon block, where it led competition by significant margins. In addition, GMA was also ahead of the other networks in the morning block. GMA also led across all dayparts for the second straight year in the important areas of Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, which make up 77 and 59.5 percent of the total urban television households nationwide, respectively. In Urban Luzon, GMA ruled over rival stations with a 38.2 percent average

total day household audience share, ahead by 10.8 percent over ABS-CBN’s 27.4 percent and by 23.6 percent over TV5’s 14.6 percent average. GMA also ended 2012 strongly in its bailiwick Mega Manila with an average total day household audience share of 39.2 percent, up 13.4 percent over ABS-CBN’s 25.8 percent and ahead by 24 points over TV5’s 15.2 percent.

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The GMA airing of the PacquiaoMarquez 4 and Pacquiao-Bradley fights emerged as the top two most watched programs in 2012 across NUTAM, Urban Luzon and Mega Manila. Other top performing programs of GMA last year were the Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown Finale, which ranked third in the over-all list in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho, Amaya, Munting Heredera, Eat Bulaga, 24 Oras, Biritera, Legacy, Luna Blanca, My Beloved, One True Love, Makapiling Kang Muli, Kapuso Movie Night Pinoy Flicks, Aso ni San Roque, Kapuso Movie Night, Naglalayag (Holy Week Special) and Pepito Manaloto. This 2013, GMA is all set to roll out its new line-up of programs starting off with the fantasy drama Indio, the Network’s most expensive drama program to date, this January. Indio is topbilled by Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. and features some of the Network’s biggest stars. Among the new entertainment programs that will also be launched in January are the afternoon drama Forever starring Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann and Gloria Romero, and Manny Pacquiao’s new show, Para Sa’Yo Ang Laban Na ‘To.

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Manny Pacquiao

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GMA subscribes to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement along with 22 other paying subscribers including TV5, Faulkner Media, CBN Asia, 15 advertising agencies and 4 regional clients. In Mega Manila, Nielsen has a sample size of 1,190 homes versus Kantar Media’s 770 homes. Nationwide, Nielsen has a sample size of 2,000 homes compared to the lower sample size of 1,370 utilized by Kantar Media.

AWARDS

Jiggy Manicad TOYM Awardee

Veteran broadcast journalist Rodrigo ‘Jiggy’ Manicad, Jr. was named one of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in the Philippines in 2012 by the Junior Chamber International (JCI), TOYM Foundation and Gerry Roxas Foundation.

The prestigious award is given to young men and women aged 18-40 “who have significantly contributed to the welfare of their countrymen, as well as to the improvement of their chosen fields through their selfless dedication to their profession.” For 17 years, Jiggy has devoted his time, effort and skills to broadcast journalism. From his humble beginnings (living alongside the railroad tracks in Laguna), Jiggy worked hard to get to where he is now. Apart from being a senior producer for GMA News, Jiggy hosts GMA-7’s multi-awarded investigative documentary program Reporter’s Notebook with Maki Pulido. On weekends, he anchors 24 Oras Weekend with Pia Arcangel. He also anchors GMA News TV’s 30minute newscast QRT (Quick Response Team).

For 17 years, Jiggy has devoted his time, effort and skills to broadcast journalism.

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FOREVER: GMA’s opening salvo in afternoon prime GMA Network launches a new afternoon prime drama about love that goes beyond time, distance and trials.

death, but before he passes, he vows to return in another time to be with Adora. Will the promise of Adora and Ramon to rekindle their romance transcend time no matter where or when their paths cross? Can they realize their destiny and be together even in another lifetime?

FOREVER features Geoff Eigenmann (as Ramon/Patrick), Heart Evangelista (as Adora) and Ms Gloria Romero (as Adora). It airs after Eat Bulaga. Adora is the sole heir to a wealthy sugar plantation in the 1950s. Despite her social status, she falls in love with the poor and passionate Ramon, a farmer who works in their farm. Adora’s domineering father, Don Jamie, strongly disapproves of her relationship with Ramon but regardless, the young lovers pledge to stay together. Their forbidden romance leads to Ramon’s

Cast members include Isabel Oli (as Monique), Saab Magalona (as Leila), Gian Magdangal (as Rico) and Candy Pangilinan (as Susie). Special guests include Marc Abaya (as Federico) and Ronnie Henares (as Don Jaime). Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann

HERE’S A GLIMPSE OF

After the Second World War, Manila quickly transformed into one of Asia’s most beautiful cities in the 1950s.

50’S CITY LIVING

The busy, yet very clean streets of the nation’s capital were abuzz with commercial establishments - restaurants, theaters, movie houses, boutiques and other tourist attractions. People who lived in Manila during those years swear the metropolis was on par with western (European) cities in terms of cleanliness, public safety and progress.

Jeepneys were already among the modes of public transport back then, and while the 50s’ version of the “king of the road” was a lot smaller than what we have now, they were not overloaded with passengers. Drivers picked up and dropped off passengers properly and commuters did not need to “jockey for position” to catch a ride.

The series’ theme song, Together Forever, is interpreted by the country’s King of Soul, Janno Gibbs.

Isabel Oli

Manila’s two main bodies of water, Pasig River and Manila Bay, had the same color – blue. There were no floating garbage, no informal settlers nearby and no toxic chemicals killing the waters’ life forms.

Forever, GMA’s newest afternoon prime offering, just might inspire us to bring old world glamour back to the present

Gloria Romero

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GMA Network produces most expensive TV drama,

GMA Network opens 2013 with the most expensive primetime series, INDIO, replete with an all-star cast in a grand production! The drama-fantasy is the first primetime series project of Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. (as Malaya/Simeon/Indio). Senator Bong shares, “Malaki ang utang na loob ko sa GMA na ako ay binigyan ng ganito kalaking proyekto para i-alay sa ating mga tagahanga. Pinagpaguran ng lahat ng mga tao sa harap at likod ng camera, para mabigyan kayo ng isang bago at napakagandang pagkakalibangan. Ang Indio ay isang pagbubunyi sa pagiging marangal ng bawat Pilipino, isang pagkilala sa mga magagandang katangian natin bilang isang lahi mula pa noon hanggang ngayon.” Despite being set during pre-colonial times, the value of dignity earned by sacrificing for loved ones still resonates strongly among today’s audiences.

GMA supports Filipino identity with ‘historic’ soaps In 2011, GMA Network presented the epicserye, Amaya, which showcased life and culture in the country during pre-colonial times. This year, GMA airs the series which takes viewers into the early Spanish colonial period, Indio. Why the Kapuso Network produces expensive primetime programs that are based on history can be answered simply by one of its core values: “We believe that the viewer is boss.” GMA is committed not only to provide what the Filipino viewers want, but also what they deserve to watch. In the cases of Amaya and Indio, GMA aims to enhance the Filipino identity among its viewers

by combining history with high production value. Through Amaya and Indio, viewers learn of their heritage and at the same time enjoy their visual experience on how things were during those days. The Network is careful in presenting these historical elements, hiring historians from the University of the Philippines (Dr. Vic Villan and Dr. Rolando Borrinaga) to ensure accuracy. Everything, from the costumes and props, down to the smallest detail of every scene, is checked. GMA guarantees that every time you tune in to watch Indio, you will experience a real “blast from the past.”

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SANREALS

L-R: Jennylyn Mercado (as Esperanza Sanreal), Jackie Lou Blanco (as Victoria Sanreal), Ramon Cristopher (as Don Antonio Sanreal) and Michael de Mesa (as Juancho Sanreal)

Right: Rhian Ramos (as Dian Magayon) Clockwise from top left: Sarah Lahbati (as Ynaguiguinid), Sam Pinto (as Lidagat), Rachelle Anne Go (as Libulan), Ehra Madrigal (as Lihanghin), Paolo Paraiso (as Adlaw), Will Devaughn (as Barangaw), Steven Silva (as Ribung Kilat), Kyle Jimenez (as Santonillo), Solenn Heussaff (as Lalahon) No photo: Ellen Adarna (as Dalikmata)

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CAST

TAGA-ILAYA L-R: Jomari Yllana (as Tarong), Agot Isidro (as Linang), Ronnie Lazaro (as Waray Lupig), Sheena Halili (as Mayang) No photo: Daria Ramirez (as old Linang) and Dante Rivero (as old Tarong)

Taga-Ilawod Clockwise from top left: Vaness del Moral (as Elena), Pekto (as Pedro), John Feir (as Juaning), Robert Arevalo (as Cosme) No photo: Melissa Mendez (as Alicia), Marco Alcaraz (as Javier), Ping Medina (as Diego)

Special roles Clockwise from top left: Maxene Magalona (as Rosa), Jillian Ward (as the young Rosa), Alden Richards (as Malaya/Simeon), Bobby Andrews and Chinggoy Alonzo (as Hernando), Lucho Ayala (as the young Juancho), Jon Achaval (as Frayle Jacobe) and Mark Gil (as Miguel Lopez de Legazpi) No photo: Bea Binene (as the teen Rosa), Luis Alandy (as Hangaway, Father of Malaya/Simeon), Carlos Morales (as Mariano Sebastian), Princess Snell (as the young Victoria) and Winwyn Marquez (as Maria)

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GMA Network values its People as its best asset and each program/show is put together by the best in the business. Here’s a listing of the

PEOPLE BEHIND THE

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OF O U R N E WEST OFFERINGS:

PRODUCTION TEAM

Lilybeth G. Rasonable Redgie Acuña Magno Hazel F. Abonita Kaye Cadsawan Ricky Davao

Over-all in charge of Production Supervising Producer Program Manager Executive Producer Director

CREATIVE TEAM Creative Director and Concept Creator

Jun Lana Roy Iglesias Des Garbes – Severino

Creative Consultant Head Writer

Kit Villanueva-Langit

Writers

Ma. Christina Samson-Velasco Angeli Delgado Reynaldo Leoncito Jessie Villabrille Luningning Ribay

Brainstormers

PRODUCTION TEAM Lilybeth G. Rasonable Redgie Acuña Magno Camille Hermoso Meann Regala Dondon Santos

Over-all in charge of Production AVP for Drama Program Manager Executive Producer Director

CREATIVE TEAM Jun Lana Jake Tordesillas Suzette Doctolero Dr. Vic Villan Dr. Rolando Borrinaga Rodel Cruz Von de Guzman

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Creative Director Creative Head Creator/Head Writer UP Historians Production Designer Musical Scorer

Kapus CITIZEN

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Fil-Chinese businessmen donate P1M for ‘Pablo’ victims through Kapuso Foundation by Amita O. Legaspi/KBK, GMA News http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/290918/economy/companies/fil-chinesebusinessmen-donate-p1m-for-pablo-victims-through-kapuso-foundation

A group of FilipinoChinese businessmen handed to GMA Kapuso Foundation a P1 million check as donation for the victims of typhoon “Pablo,” which left over a thousand people dead in Visayas and Mindanao early December last year. Jovenson Ong, chief executive officer of Dragon Fireworks and president of the Association of Young Filipino Chinese Entrepreneurs (AYFCE), said they chose Kapuso Foundation as recipient of the fund because of its track record in providing relief assistance to calamity victims. “We feel that GMA Kapuso Foundation has been really helping our less fortunate countrymen. Nakita namin na taos-puso ‘yung serbisyo so our association opted to give the fund to

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GMA Kapuso Foundation,” he said in an interview after the turnover of the check. He said they are fully aware of the devastation caused by “Pablo,” tagged as the world’s deadliest disaster in 2012 by a foreign research paper, so their members decided to pool money to help the affected residents. At least 1,067 were reported dead due to “Pablo,” which also damaged P34 million worth of infrastructure, agriculture and properties, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Asked where they want the fund to be used, Jeffrey Ng, CEO of Cathay Land Inc/South Forbes Golf City Project and AYFCE’s chairman, said they want the victims to have their own houses and a livelihood program to help them provide for their daily needs. The group also wants to help the victims to build new school buildings to allow the children to continue their schooling.

CITIZEN KAPUSO

“Siguro ‘yung mga school buildings para makatulong sa edukasyon ng mga anak ng nasalanta,” Ng said.

Long-term projects Winifred Avendaño, GMA Kapuso Foundation executive director, said they are now looking for long-term projects for the typhoon victims. “Patuloy pa rin po ‘yung aming operations and projects sa Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley. Tapos na sa mga relief distributions, right now we are doing medical missions,” he said. “Ang mahalaga ‘yung long-term po. Yung long term po kasi ay construction of classrooms and maybe houses for the victims so yung bulk nung donations would probably go to the

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long-term projects including na yung P1 million na dinonate ng Chinese professionals. Very thankful kami sa kanila,” he added. Gilberto R. Duavit Jr., GMA Network president and chief operating officer, described the donation as substantial and expects it to provide more food, clothes and basic necessities to the victims. “Maraming-marami ang matutulungan ng donation. In that respect definitely very, very significant [ito]. Patuloy ang ating pagtulong sa mga nasalanta ng Pablo at mas makakadagdag ng ating maitutulong ang generosity at compassion ng association,” he said.

pangyayari, ang aming asosayon ay laging handang tumulong sa mga nangangailangan,” he said. Also present during the turn-over were GMA Network chairman and chief executive officer Felipe L. Gozon; AYFCE honorary chairmen Bernard Go, Michael Chenglay, Wilson Lee Flores, Peter Mangasing, Daniel L. K. Ching; AYFCE vice president Hubert Chua; and AYFCE directors William Villanueva, Kenneth Hung, and Robert Marie Sy. AYFCE, formerly Anvil Business Club, is a group of Filipino-Chinese professionals from different industries “who are dedicated to help out society in our own little way,” said Ng.

Ong said their association will continue providing help to the less fortunate people. “Tuwing may ganitong

(L-R) GMA Kapuso Foundation Executive Director Winifred Abendano, Mary Ang, Grace Lee, Mark Lee, Executive Vice President Reginald Yu, Honorary Chairman Wilson Lee Flores, Honorary Chairman Bernard Go, GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe Gozon, AYFCE Chairman Jeffrey Ng, President Jovenson Ong, GMA President and COO Gilberto Duavit Jr., Honorary AYFCE Chairman Michael Chenglay, and Vice President Hubert Henry Chua

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