July 2020 Kapuso Magazine

GMA AFFORDABOX GETS RAVE REVIEWS SET TO EXCEED SALES PROJECTIONS

JULY 2020 KAPUSO MAGAZINE

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Super Radyo DZBB is Mega Manila’s No. 1 AM Radio Station Jose Sarasola is Now Officially a Kapuso Anthony Rosaldo Launches New Single Under GMA Music Misty AOS! Your Favorite Sunday Barkada is Back on Television!

How Do You Feel? Usapang Artista

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Imbestigador Wish Ko Lang!

NEW PROGRAM

New Normal: The Survival Guide UPDATES

THE CEO’S 2019 REPORT Learn more about how GMA Network accelerated the business in 2019

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Sarap ‘Di Ba? Taste Buddies

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COVER

GMA Affordabox Gets Rave Reviews KAPUSO ABROAD

GMA Pinoy TV Partners with PNAA’s “Heal Our Nurses” Campaign GMA Pinoy TV joins One Birmingham

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REGIONAL TV

GMA Regional TV Rolls out First ‘Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels’ GMA Regional TV Receives Silver Creator Award

Ai-Ai Delas Alas Embarks GMA Network Launches New On a New Journey Digital Channel, Heart of Asia Expect more fun from the multi-talented actress, TV host and performer as she signs with GMA Artist Center

As it celebrates its 70th anniversary, GMA Network continues to change the game in providing top-notch entertainment

GMA Kapuso Magazine (Electronic) is a monthly publication of GMA Network, Inc. published by the Corporate Affairs and Communications Department, 16th Floor, GMA Network Center, EDSA cor. Timog, Ave., Diliman, Quezon City. Trunkline No. (632)8982-7777.

COVER (L-R) Michael V., Heart Evangelista, & Dingdong Dantes

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Super Radyo DZBB is Mega Manila’s

No. 1 AM Radio Station

Super Radyo DZBB 594, GMA Network’s flagship AM station, emerged as the number one AM radio station and news source in Mega Manila as shown in the latest data from Nielsen Radio

Largely attributable to the COVID-19 crisis in the country, the current situation has further led most listeners to tune in to DZBB for its unparalleled credibility.

Audience Measurement.

Meanwhile, GMA’s flagship FM station Barangay LS 97.1 has likewise improved its ratings performance for the month. The station has also become the number one FM station for those who are on the road during the period averaging 41.2 percent share. Keeping listeners company are the quirky Barangay LS DJs and the day’s allhits music lineup.

DZBB recorded an average of 38.5 percent share in Mega Manila for June 2020, which was way ahead of DZRH’s 27.9 percent at the second spot.

Tracking versus the past 12 months, June 2020 has also seen an overall increase in AM radio listenership in the said area and is so far the highest in the period.

The men and women of DZBB, who continue to deliver the latest news, important announcements, and information, relentlessly give their Serbisyong Totoo to the public via DZBB’s Bantay COVID-19 Special Coverage.

Tune in to GMA’s flagship AM and FM radio stations Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz and

Barangay LS 97.1. Listeners can also catch these stations online via live audio stream on www.gmanetwork.com/radio.

DZBB programs can also be seen on GMA News TV via Dobol B Sa News TV from 6 AM to 6:30 PM on weekdays, 6 AM to 6:15 PM on Saturdays, and 6 AM to 6:05 PM on Sundays.

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Jose Sarasola

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ilSpanish chef and actor Jose Sarasola is now officially a Kapuso as he signed an exclusive contract with GMA Artist Center on June 16.

“I’m very happy and excited for another challenge, since I want to do more in my career in terms of enhancing my cooking profession and striving to be a celebrity chef as well.”

GMA Artist Center Assistant Vice President and Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Unit Simoun Ferrer expressed the management’s eagerness to maximize what Jose can bring to the table, “We will focus on honing his different talents. We can see how passionate he is in learning more. We look forward to all the opportunities we can give him.”

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xpect more fun from the multi-talented actress, TV host and performer as she signs with GMA Artist Center.

“Nag-decide ako to join GMA Artist Center kasi it’s time I pay back. Since 1990, taga-GMA na ako talaga, sila ang nagbigay sa akin ng chance na makilala noong struggling artist pa ako, noong ako ay bago pa sa industriya. Dahil ngayon 30th anniversary ko and sumabay din ako sa 70th anniversary ng GMA, para terno!”

Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable has nothing but praises for the Kapuso artist, “Siyempre masaya, there are so many reasons to celebrate, especially with all these things happening around us. She still has ‘The

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Clash,’ alam naman natin na talagang nilulook forward ng audience ‘yung pag-judge niya because she always comes up with the funniest, very constructive comments, and ‘yung mga outfits niya. Aside from that, of course, she can do drama, we know that she won several awards. Maraming pwede gawin si Aiai, kahit online.”

Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi SantiagoLara said it’s an honor to have Aiai in their roster of stars, “We welcome Ms. Aiai delas Alas to GMA Artist Center. We are thrilled to work with her in her upcoming projects and to find more opportunities for growth.”

Anthony Rosaldo Launches New Single Under GMA Music

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he Clash Season 1 alumnus Anthony Rosaldo tells a story about two individuals who found love at the wrong time in his newest single under GMA Music titled Pwedeng Tayo.

The song was written by Vehnee Saturno, Davey Langit, Jonathan Manalo, and Edwin Marollano during the first ever FILSCAP Master Camp.

Recently, the GMA Artist Center talent was conferred as Most Promising Male Recording Artist of the Year for his debut single Larawan Mo under GMA Music at the 51st Box Office Entertainment Awards at the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Inc.

UPDATES 5 Martina, and tells the story of a law office clerk who was given the moniker “Sticky Note Girl” for being overly-keen and a push-over employee. Her life changes after a one-night stand with company heir Paolo (Wisetkaew Sukrit).

ALL-TIME FAVORITES AMAYA

GMA Network Launches New Digital Channel

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s it celebrates its 70th anniversary, GMA Network continues to change the game in providing top-notch entertainment to every Filipino household with the launch of its new digital TV channel Heart of Asia last June 29.

Proudly known as “Home of the best Asian dramas”, the Kapuso Network – through Heart of Asia – is set to bring to digital TV viewers no less than the biggest and the freshest K-drama titles alongside the best Asianovela series that are sure to warm the hearts of Filipinos.

Leon, Angelu de Leon, Chynna Ortaleza, Angelika dela Cruz, and Sunshine Dizon.

DONGYI

Be inspired by how a person’s rank in society does not dictate his or her fate in this grand epic Korean drama. Follow Dong Yi (Han Hyo Joo) as she surpasses her low state to become one of Korea’s successful women.

LOVE IN TROUBLE

UNFORGOTETTABLE ASIANOVELAS

All set to spread good vibes are Ji Changwook as Gerald Noh and Nam Ji-hyun as Monique Eun. Things get complicated as their careers and love lives get entangled, but one thing brings them together—catching the real culprit responsible for a series of murders before they run out of time.

SKY CASTLE

STARRY NIGHT, STARRY SEA

Viewers can catch the Heart of Asia channel on the GMA Affordabox and on other digital TV boxes on free-to-air broadcast.

The story revolves around four housewives living in a luxurious residential area called Sky Castle in suburban Seoul. They all have one ambition–to get their children to Seoul National University Medical School.

Lending their voices to these powerful female characters are Kapuso actresses Lotlot de

Misty

Weeknights I after Meant To Be | GMA 7

This Chinese fantasy series follows Shen Luo (Bea Hayden), an ordinary girl who moves from the busy city life to a small cottage on the island.

YOU’RE MY DESTINY

The first ever Lakorn or Thai series on Philippine TV stars Esther Supraleela as

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apuso viewers are set to meet the powerful character of Arianne, played by three-time Baeksang Best Actress titlist Kim Nam-joo, on GMA’S newest offering Misty.

This drama is an intriguing story of a popular anchorwoman in a primetime news show. Her life and career will be threatened by a dark and tragic secret.

Take a journey back in time with Philippine TV’s first ever epic-serye top-billed by Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera. Set in the pre-colonial period of the 1500s, Amaya is about a princess who is forced into slavery.

She later discovers her extraordinary powers that she uses to lead her people at a time when males dominated society.

IKAW LANG ANG MAMAHALIN

This hit drama stars Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Joyce Ching, and Kristoffer Martin. It revolves around the saga of Katherine who suffers from amnesia after an incident that separates her from her family. She must take a journey towards finding her true identity, fighting for the man she loves, and claiming what is rightfully hers.

LEGACY

Dubbed as the “glossy drama masterpiece” of primetime television, Legacy stars Queen of Creative Collaborations Heart Evangelista and Premier Drama Actress Lovi Poe together with award-winning actress Alessandra De Rossi. Legacy tells the story of three beautiful daughters battling one another for their father’s name and estate.

TGIS

Relive heart-warming love and life stories in the ‘90s youth-oriented drama series which catapulted the careers of many celebrities such as Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews, Sunshine Dizon, and Dingdong Dantes among others.

One day, Arianne becomes the suspect in a murder case involving Kevin Lee, a golf champion and her past lover. She will seek the professional help of her husband Tommy Kang, played by Ji Jin-Hee. He worked as a prosecutor in the past, but now works as a public defender and will take on her case.

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AOS! Your Favorite Sunday Barkada is Back on Television!

Sundays | 12:45 PM | GMA 7

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he fun and all-out entertainment continues as GMA Network’s musicalcomedy-variety program All-Out Sundays: The Stay Home Party airs simultaneously on television and online via the network’s official social media pages with a new time slot at 12:45PM. Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Christian Bautista, Aicelle Santos, Mark Bautista, Gabbi Garcia, Ken Chan, Rita Daniela, Miguel Tanfelix, Ruru Madrid, Kyline Alcantara, Jak Roberto, Mavy Legaspi, Golden Canedo, Jeremiah Tiangco, Garrett Bolden, Thea Astley, Kim de Leon, Shayne Sava, Lexi Gonzales.

In Four The Win, Kapuso singers Aicelle Santos, Thea Astley, Golden Canedo and Julie Anne San Jose showcased their world-

class vocal prowess as they belted out the hits of OPM band Side A. Meanwhile, Kapuso actress and recording artist Bianca Umali launched her debut single Kahit Kailan in the show with Mikee Quintos and Rodjun Cruz.

The AOS barkada gathered for a fun game dubbed as Mass Dancing were artists grooved to the rhythm of the most iconic ‘90s hit songs.

In the hilarious segment Walang Talent Show, Pekto, John Feir and E.A Guzman vied for the title of Walang Talent with judges Aiai delas Alas and Boobay, and host Paolo Contis.

How Do You Feel?

Usapang Artista Saturdays | 8PM | GMA Artist Center’s Youtube and GMA Network Facebook page In celebration of Pride Month last June, actors who have portrayed LGBTQ characters on screen talked about the process to open people’s eyes to the beauty of their preparation and experiences.

“Regardless of gender, you go through the exact spectrum of emotions.”

Tom Rodriguez “Kapag lumabas ka dun sa isip mo, ang dami mo palang madi-discover. Ang dami palang mundo, ang dami palang klase ng pag-ibig, ang dami palang klase ng pagmamahal, ang dami palang klase ng relasyon.”

Glaiza de Castro

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“Mas naging aware ako sa feminine and masculine energies, not the physicality, not the gender.”

Rhian Ramos “I’m waiting na magkaroon ng a little more challenging than I usually do. I know I can do more when it comes to acting.”

Divine Tetay “Actors always share something personal, something private.”

Ricky Davao Comedians delved into The Art of Humor.

“You really have to stand your ground.

Create your own personality at saka gagawa ka ng sarili mong puwesto sa industriya.”

Michael V.

“The more truth I see, the funnier it gets. Dati hirap na hirap akong makaisip ng konsepto ng script na pwede kong isulat dahil ang dami, pero kapag magconcentrate ka lang sa isang pangyayaring based on reality, feeling ko strength ko ‘yun. Lalagyan ko lang ng twist of logic.”

Paolo Contis “When I’m being true to the situation, true to myself and my emotions, ‘yun yung nakakatawa.”

Chariz Solomon “A lot of it is timing. It depends on the timing that happens in the show, and your expressions.”

Ronnie Henares

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Wish Ko Lang!

Saturdays | 4 PM | GMA 7

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ish Ko Lang!—one of the most well-loved public service programs on television— returns on air for a special season.

Imbestigador

Saturdays | 4:45 PM | GMA 7

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MA Public Affairs’ longest-running investigative television program Imbestigador presents “COVID-19: Special Investigative Reports ni Mike Enriquez”which brings back Imbestigador to its news-based, investigative roots. The special series, which began airing last July 11, is a comprehensive examination that seeks crucial answers to relevant issues relating to the COVID-19 response in the country.

COVID-19 has become the worst pandemic the world has ever seen in the past century. It continues to cause an unprecedented global health calamity and it has become the greatest challenge that mankind has collectively faced since World War II. While people and businesses are grappling with significant adjustments to the socalled “new normal” after more than three months of lockdown, Filipinos need to take a step back to analyze and discuss significant issues related to the pandemic.

What happened to the mass testing program? Where did the billions of funds

intended for the COVID-19 response really go? Has the Social Amelioration Program been implemented well enough to support all Filipinos in need? How bad are the economic effects of the crisis to businesses and workforce? What future awaits Filipinos in the new normal?

For the special’s first part, Mike began the investigation with a deep dive into the current state of the transportation sector.

After being suspended for months, public transportation is gradually resuming its operations, although limited. As means of transportation remain few, some commuters have resorted to riding motorcycles and bicycles. Others are even forced to walk for hours to go to work and run errands because they are left without any options to commute. Meanwhile, other public transport drivers still prohibited by the government from plying their regular routes continue to suffer financially. Mike tried to find out if there were any concrete and long-term solutions in the horizon.

“COVID-19: Special Investigative Reports ni Mike Enriquez” continues every Saturday, 4:45 pm after Wish Ko Lang on GMA-7.

The award-winning program hosted

by GMA News pillar Vicky Morales is set to bring hope and inspiration to Filipinos by opening its doors to deserving individuals in this time of great need.

“As the world continues to face the pandemic and its effects on our lives, there is a need for us to be inspired, to be reassured that we will get through this together.

We just need to continue to hope.

And Wish Ko Lang! aims to spark that hope among the hearts of everyone,” says Vicky.

For July, Sigrid Andrea Bernardo directs the dramatization segments of the episodes. Bernardo is known for the films Kita Kita and Untrue.

Some of the Kapuso stars who will grace the program include Prima Donnas mainstays Elijah Alejo and Chanel Latorre.

For its first two episodes, Wish Ko Lang! features the stories of child breadwinner Manny and the construction worker mom Joan.

The program will also be asking viewers to send in their most urgent wishes so these may be featured in future episodes.

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NEW NORMAL:

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GUIDE GMA Public Affairs is giving a new face to Serbisyong Totoo as it launched its newest program line-up New Normal: The Survival Guide with five different shows last July 20.

New Normal is the country’s first daily magazine program entirely conceptualized with the ‘new normal’ in mind. Born in the age of social distancing, the program capitalizes on technology and user-generated content, welcoming viewers into a virtual home but giving them the same quality of TV programs GMA Public Affairs is known for.

MONDAYS NEWSMAKERS

TUESDAYS BRIGHT SIDE

Ushering in the week is Prof. Winnie Monsod who dives on the most controversial issues and the biggest newsmakers via online video conference. “In the new normal, it is even more important that we have the proper information,” explains Prof.

Winnie. “Not false information, but information which is based on data. And this is what I’m trying to do in this show.

We talk to the experts, the ones who know the subjects better.”

Kara David shares light stories and viral content that aims to inspire and provide them more reasons to look at the brighter side of life.

Viewers are also treated to the less serious side of Prof. Winnie where she uses technology in coping with the new normal and in exploring other things that used to be unfamiliar to senior citizens like her—including gamely trying out the TikTok craze.

“Ang taas ng anxiety ng mga tao. But that doesn’t mean walang silver lining,” says Kara. “Bright Side looks at the inspiring stories behind this pandemic.

Marami kaming story ng bayanihan, taong nag-share ng kanilang blessings, frontliners who continue to sacrifice their time and energy para lang makapaglingkod—everything inspiring na nakakapagpataba ng puso.”

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tart the weekend right with your favorite Saturday morning family as Carmina Villarroel, Cassy and Mavy Legaspi together with Zoren Legaspi treat Kapuso viewers with special quarantine episodes of Sarap, ‘Di Ba? Bahay Edition exclusively shot and produced in their home.

For those who have missed watching the Legaspi family onscreen, the programs offers viewers a raw and intimate look at their close bond at home with Zoren specially directing the episodes.

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WEDNESDAYS PERA PARAAN

THURSDAYS HOME WORK

FRIDAYS FAMILY TIME

Helping viewers manage their finances better is Susan Enriquez who offers practical tips on handling household finances, earning additional income, and succeeding in a work-from-home environment. Pera Paraan also features small businesses that successfully pivoted after ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine) began.

Tonipet Gaba and Rovilson Fernandez join forces to give viewers life hacks in the time of ‘new normal’. Young people and gimikeros who are home 24/7 for the first time in their lives will be able to relate to Home Work where Tonipet and Rovilson dish out tips on how to survive quarantine life and navigate the household.

Drew Arellano showcases his side as a dad and family man and opens up to viewers his journey as a parent amid the new normal. “With the help of experts, we will be giving helpful tips on parenting because I’m also a new parent,” reveals Drew. “Family Time will show how to build strong relationships, to create a safe and happy home. We will also show home activities—simple and fun activities, as well as explore home schooling.”

“Magbibigay kami ng tips and ideas kung paano tayo kikita nang di tayo napapahamak o tatamaan nitong COVID-19,” remarks Susan.

“Magbibigay rin tayo ng tips kung paano matutugunan ang pangangailangan ng inyong anak sa bagong sistema ng pagaaral nang di naman nako-compromise yung ibang pangangailangan mo. It’s all about money, teaching the viewers how to handle their finances. Under this new normal, may mga changes talaga na kailangan nating tanggapin, kailangang gawin, whether we like it or not.”

“Rovilson and I have been living independently. We are excited to share tips on how to survive this whole quarantine situation while we navigate our own homes without professional help,” says Tonipet.

“It’s bound to be very exciting and funny.” “[During] this pandemic, the more we realized that the most important place is of course our home. This is our sanctuary and we’ve taken advantage of this place that provides us shelter,” explains Rovilson.

“We’ll make you fall in love with your home again—making you realize that there are certain corners you have not explored yet or that there are items in your home that you haven’t used, beyond its normal use.”

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oodies stuck at home will have more reasons to enjoy Sunday mornings as their favorite lifestyle show Taste Buddies airs a series of fresh episodes on GMA-7 beginning July 12.

Taste Buddies Sundays | 10:05 AM | GMA 7 Saturdays | 8:30 PM | GNTV

While Taste Buddies host Solenn Heussaff was on her maternity leave, her co-host Gil Cuerva explored Baguio’s must-try dishes and Makati’s cool food spots. Joining him in various gastronomic trips were Kapuso

Family Time features families dealing with the new norm as well. “We will also talk to people about love and relationships. I think during this period [having good] relationships is such an important aspect of our lives,” he adds.

stars Michelle Dee, Kate Valdez, Nikki Co, Lexi Gonzales, Angel Guardian, EA Guzman, Anjo Damiles, and Jason Abalos.

Indulge in food adventures and more with Taste Buddies’ fresh offerings only on GMA-7.

Meanwhile, viewers can still relive the show’s fun and memorable episodes every Saturday on its original timeslot at 8:30 pm on GMA News TV.

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MICHAEL V.

HEART EVANGELISTA

GMA AFFORDABOX GETS RAVE REVIEWS SET TO EXCEED SALES PROJECTIONS G

MA Network’s Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) receiver GMA Affordabox was well-received by the public and garnered significant demand from the market following its successful launch last June 26.

The GMA Affordabox is the Kapuso Network’s 70th anniversary offering to Filipinos–enabling millions of households to access high-quality and affordable digital TV, bolstering the country’s transition from analog to digital TV viewing.

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GMA Affordabox stays true to its name as users need not worry for any additional charges after the one-time purchase of P888. The plug-and-play device can easily be connected to an analog TV to receive digital television broadcast where users can watch GMA, GMA News TV, and Heart of Asia in digital display, as well as all other free-to-air digital TV channels available in their area. It does not have pay-per view channels or shows as GMA Affordabox does not use Conditional Access System (CAS).

In addition to its personal video recorder feature, the device can also become a multimedia player through its USB port. It also has a nationwide Emergency Warning Broadcast System (EWBS) that receives alerts from the NDRRMC about any calamity warnings in their area as well as a functional auto-on alert feature.

Gaining higher demand as a result of numerous good reviews, GMA Affordabox’s sales are now set to exceed the Network’s initial projection of 600,000 units.

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KAPUSO FEEDBACK Customers and netizens shared their thoughts about the latest Kapuso offering as many were impressed by its quality and unique features, particularly the personal video recorder. GMA Affordabox buyers from online shopping platforms likewise rated it five-stars and wrote great reviews.

HERMELIZA URBANO (VIA FACEBOOK) “Pedeng-pede mo pang ulit-ulitin mga shows na gustong-gusto mo, irecord mo lang siya. Galing talaga pag GMA ang nagrelease. Love it!”

PEE-JAY VERA (VIA FACEBOOK) “Saka importante, walang broadcast encryption ng signal at makakasagap ng FTA with stable signal.”

@XMILEDATCOM (VIA TWITTER) “Parang ang shala ng GMA Affordabox. May parecording na gaya sa US.” DINGDONG DANTES

JASON ABAD (VIA YOUTUBE) “We’re very excited with this product, well researched, most comprehensive, and excellent digital transmitter as the country needs to shift from analog to digital TV. Kudos GMA!”

MARKLOUIE1996 (VIA SHOPEE)

WHERE TO BUY

GMA Affordabox is available in appliance stores and online via the GMA Store on Shopee and Lazada. It is for sale in the following areas: Metro Manila, Benguet, La Union, Pangasinan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Bohol, Cebu, Leyte, Davao de Oro, Davao del Sur, and Davao del Norte.

FOR MORE DETAILS

www.GMAaffordabox.com @GMAaffordabox (02) 8857-4627 8AM to 10PM (Outside Metro Manila): 0961-252-9393 support@GMAaffordabox.com

“This is exactly what I was looking forward to GMA Network! Congratulations and happy 70th anniversary KAPUSO NETWORK. Sobrang linaw, sulit and affordable talaga. No glitches and no interruptions. More power and God bless!”

CRISSEN J (VIA LAZADA) “Smooth scanning, no blank channels, mas mataas ang strength at quality ng mga channel (the strength and quality of the channels are higher)...Sana magdagdag pa ng digital channels (hopefully more digital channels will be added) like for anime, music videos, and throwback channel for gma drama, comedy, and old documentaries from gma public affairs..thanks gma store, Lazada and Lex PH for delivery.”

FOR EMPLOYEES

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THE CEO’S 2019 REPORT GMA ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING

In 2019, GMA accelerated the business through its awardwinning election coverage, the breakthrough success of its digital platforms, and original programs making waves here and abroad. Learn more about the Network’s accomplishments and outlook in Atty. Felipe L. Gozon’s report.

JULY 17, 2020 As you all know, we are in the midst of a real-life pandemic movie with a frightening narrative. It started with a silent virus followed by isolation, quarantine, and the search for a vaccine or a cure. The difference is, we do not need to imagine this kind of world. We are living it. It is right outside our doors.

A crisis like this tests us as individuals, as organizations and as countries. It reminds us of what matters most—and the mission that we live for every day. In an industry reeling from lockdowns, social distancing protocols, and suspension of productions, GMA Network is providing a vital service to the Filipinos–superior Entertainment and the responsible, unbiased, and timely delivery of accurate News and Information.

This has been our commitment to you in the past, today, and in the years to come.

Allow me now to share with you our accomplishments for the past year, our

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outlook, and how this crisis is creating a new normal for our industry.

The year 2019 was a year of challenges and triumphs. We invested heavily in our digitization project, earned record-high engagement in social media, and grew our presence in emerging platforms. However, the way we experience content has changed rapidly. In the digital space, we are competing not just with other Philippine television networks, but with everyone who publishes content.

I would like to mention one of the things I am proudest of in the past year – our Eleksyon 2019 coverage, the most watched coverage nationwide based on Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. Our News organization carried out the advocacy campaign, Pusuan ang Totoo which earned a Silver prize for “Best Marketing Campaign for News Brand” at the 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards. It is a testament to how we inspired Filipinos to stand for what is true, to fight disinformation, and choose leaders who will truly serve our country.

RATINGS Now let me walk you through our ratings for 2019. The past year saw competition getting fiercer. Based on Nielsen TV audience measurement: • While we remained strong in Mega Manila and Urban Luzon, we lost our lead in National Urban TV Audience Measurement or NUTAM. • But things got better. Towards the end of 2019 we had already reduced the ratings gap and in early 2020, we reclaimed the lead in NUTAM ratings.

• Our Regional TV’s newscasts Balitang Amianan in Metro Dagupan and Balitang Bisdak in Metro Cebu won in 2019, while One Mindanao in Metro Davao has closed the gap against competition.

• In March this year, we kept the lead in the nationwide television ratings despite the recent programming changes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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• GMA Network registered 33.8 percent average total day people audience share while ABS-CBN got 29.4 percent. We also won in all dayparts which include the morning, afternoon, and evening blocks.

• Our news channel, GMA News TV, is consistently neck and neck with TV-5 for the third spot in the ratings game.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE In terms of financial performance, we entered the previous year from a position of strength.

• Despite the challenges we encountered, we managed to increase our consolidated revenues from the previous year by 8% from P15.236 billion to P16.493 billion.

We increased our net income before tax (NIBT) by 13% from P3.332 billion to P3.766 billion. Our net income after tax (NIAT) also increased by 14% from P2.324 billion to P2.639 billion in 2019 over 2018.

• Our core business continued to flourish.

Advertising revenues contributed 92% to the total revenue of the Network. The main contributor to our success is GMA7. Its revenues were at P13.271 billion, 9% or P1.076 billion more than the same period in 2018. Political advocacies and advertisements worth P711.9 million propelled the growth. Minus this windfall, the Network still managed to surpass the previous year’s recurring sales by P394.3 million or 3%.

• Our radio business continued to grow as well, with recorded sales of P633.6 million. The business unit recorded a 7% improvement in its top line amounting to P41.0 million. While some P24.5 million worth of election-related placements lifted Radio’s top line, recurring sales increased by P21.3 million or 4% from the previous year.

• We had one of our finest years in Regional TV. On top of the ratings improvements, Regional TV sealed the year with combined revenues of P274.2 million, edging previous year by 4% or P10.7 million.

• In contrast to our increase in income, we were able to keep our costs down. Total consolidated operating expenses (OPEX) for 2019 was at P12.761 billion, translating into a single-digit increase of 6% from 2018. As a result, EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) was higher by P568.4 million at P5.392 billion, or up by 12% from previous year.

• In 2019, the Network paid P2.2 billion in national and local taxes excluding withholding taxes from its employees, talents, and suppliers amounting to P1.2 billion.

• However, because of COVID-19, in 2020, our topline for the first three months was at P3.5 billion, 7% lower mainly due to election-related inflows from previous year.

Net income after tax was at P583 million, likewise lower by 19% compared to 2019.

• But despite these temporary financial setbacks, I am pleased to say that – your Company is debt-free as of end-March 2020.

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THE NEW NORMAL: To adapt to changing times, GMA Network mounted its first ever virtual Annual Stockholders’ Meeting.

This demonstrates our ability to balance ratings growth with sound financials.

OTHER BUSINESS UNITS & SUBSIDIARIES In the international front, airtime advertising through GMA Pinoy TV, sealed the period at P72.0 million, 9% more than that of 2018. Revenues from subscription income are at P1.057 billion.

We have closely worked with our partnercarriers to make our programs available across all traditional and digital platforms, in both linear and non-linear formats. Our dramas have also proven their universal appeal as they continue to be popular among viewers in countries like Kenya and Dominican Republic. According to data from African surveying platform Geopoll, English-dubbed versions of several GMA programs airing in Kenya exceeded expected figures for primetime viewership.

This only shows that our dramas’ unique storylines, universal themes and values make them relatable to foreign audience and help boost the ratings of broadcasters

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in different territories. Today’s GMA International channels are distributed in over 90 countries through our partnership with over 40 carriers.

Our digital arm, GMA New Media, continued its strong growth trajectory, with online advertisements breaching the P500-million mark, equivalent to a 62% increase from the previous year. Through the collaborative efforts of various groups within the Network, it achieved triple digital ad revenue growth which is expected to rise even more moving forward.

Revenues from Alta Productions went up by 13 percent versus the previous year while revenues from Script2010 increased by one percent.

On the other hand, GMA Music posted a 24 percent decline in revenues.

In 2019, we partnered with PLDT-Smart to introduce innovative offerings that will cement our position as the country’s leading broadcast network and revolutionize the TV viewing experience in the Philippines.

The combination of our capabilities brings

together great direct-to-consumer business with our world-class content creation expertise. Together, we aim to deliver the best products and experiences to our Kapuso viewers.

On June 26, we marked another milestone in our digital journey – the launch of our digital set-top box or the Affordabox. This allows our viewers to see digitally broadcast images, hear better quality sound, and receive a wider range of channels. Affordabox offers unique services such as data casting and emergency warning broadcast system – all for a price of only P888.

Lastly, I would also like to inform all of you that last July 15, GMA Network paid out P1.458 billion (net of treasury shares) total cash dividends or P0.30 per share to

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shareholders of record as of June 24, 2020.

Mga Kapuso, in the next months and years we will see a transformation of the broadcast industry. It will be challenging, but also filled with opportunities to enrich the lives of Filipinos. With your support, we can weather these trying times.

BUONG PUSO PARA SA PILIPINO For 70 years, we have created timely and timeless stories. Every day, our journalists deliver news that Filipinos care about the most. Through our programs, our artists capture the country’s imagination with meaningful stories. These are the bedrock of our future – every journalist, every artist, everyone behind the camera, and you, our dear shareholders.

Earlier I said we are in a real-life pandemic movie. But what makes a great science fiction movie is humanity’s triumph over darkness.

It is when a sense of community powers people and when fighting for good emerges.

With superheroes like our front liners, and our own journalists who brave the world to provide accurate and objective information, humanity will prevail. Malalampasan natin ito, at magtatagumpay tayo, mga Kapuso.

Maraming salamat sa inyong walang sawang suporta, pagtangkilik, at pagmamahal sa GMA Network. Tayo ay mananatiling buong puso, para sa Pilipino.

Pia Arcangel hosts the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting

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GMA Pinoy TV Partners with PNAA’s

“Heal Our Nurses” Campaign T

he Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. (PNAA) held an online fund-raising last July 1, 2020 in partnership with GMA Pinoy TV, with special guest performers, Rocco Nacino and Jeric Gonzales.

This campaign is part of the COVID-19 Task Force project to support the Filipino nurses in the height of the pandemic crisis and to address the overall mental health and wellbeing of the community.

Rocco, a registered nurse and a cum laude graduate with a master’s degree in nursing shared his experience with his fellow nurses. “I’ve experienced being in the operating room, in the delivery room, all the wards, in public and private hospitals.

It’s insane work but I feel the passion whenever I’m working inside the hospital. I feel that fire igniting inside of me, helping other people, having that fulfillment of having someone go out of the hospital, healthy and a hundred percent. Saludo ako sa inyo, mga nurses natin, maraming, maraming salamat sa lahat ng sakripisyo

na ginagawa ninyo para sa mga kababayan nating Pilipino at sa buong mundo.”

Jeric Gonzales, a BS Nursing graduate, also expressed his gratitude towards the US frontliners. “Sa mga Kapuso natin sa US lalong-lalo na sa mga member ng Philippine Nurses Association of America, kayo po ang mga bagong bayani ng ating bansa at ng buong mundo. Maraming-maraming salamat po sa pag-save ng maraming buhay lalo na ngayong pandemic.”

Aside from the performances, Kapuso artists AiAi delas Alas, Gabby Concepcion, Jackie Lou Blanco, and news and public affairs personalities Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Suzi Abrera, and Mariz Umali gave their heartfelt greetings in support of the community.

twenty thousand US dollars ($20,000).

These donations will be used for critical, intermediate, and long-term programs of the organization that includes the “Mask our Nurse” project and “Resilience Toolkits” to help its nurses for the long haul.

PNAA expressed their gratitude to GMA Pinoy TV, the Kapuso artists, and of course, Rocco, and Jeric for supporting the fundraising campaign to help the nurses.

“Thank you for sharing your talent and time in our fundraising to support our nurses,” says outgoing PNAA president, Madelyn Yu. PNAA has more than five thousand (5,000) members all over the US and was formed in response to the growing need for concerted effort to address the issues and concerns of Filipino nurses in the US.

GMA Pinoy TV was happy to be part of this online fundraising event organized

by PNAA which far exceeded its 5k goal and was able to generate more than

GMA Pinoy TV joins One Birmingham

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ne Birmingham, the first virtual Filipino festival in Birmingham, UK, organized by The Birmingham Filipino British Community Volunteers (BFBCV) and The DJ Brian Radio Show was held last July 5, 2020, with GMA Pinoy TV as its exclusive media partner. It is an offshoot of Birmingham Sandwell West Midlands Filipino Festival, a fiesta-feel like annual Filipino gathering to showcase the culture and heritage of the Philippines in the UK. Ruru Madrid, Betong Sumaya, and EA Guzman entertained the audience with their song and dance performances.

Ruru thanked and recognized the Filipino frontliners in the UK, “Maraming salamat po. Lagi po ninyong lalakasan ang inyong loob at lagi rin naming kayong sinasama sa prayers namin and malaki ang naiaambag n’yo sa ating mundo.”

Betong gave words of encouragement to uplift the spirits of Pinoys in these trying times, “Tayong mga Pilipino, subok na po.

Basta kapag may pagsubok, tayo’y nagiging matatag basta’t sama-sama. Kahit hindi tayo magkasama physically, iisa tayo sa puso, iisa tayo sa hangarin.”

Meanwhile, EA expressed his gratitude to the Filipinos working in the UK, “Sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang kagitingan ng ating frontliners at katatagan nating mga Pilipino.”

Among those who also gave their special messages to BFBCV were GMA International First Vice President Joseph T. Francia, Kapuso artists Derek Ramsay, Kris Bernal, Bianca Umali, Golden Cañedo, Kristoffer Martin, Thia Thomalla, Myrtle Sarrosa, and Prince Clemente.

BFBCV is a non-profit volunteer group serving the Filipino-British community in Birmingham and has more than one thousand (1,000) members. This year’s virtual event was pursued to promote unity and solidarity in the community during the pandemic.

GMA Pinoy TV proudly supports our Filipino communities abroad and their advocacies especially during a time of crisis. These events also create an opportunity for our Kapuso artists to give inspiration and encouragement not just to Filipino frontliners abroad but to all Pinoys around the world.

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GMA Regional TV Rolls Out First Wave of

‘Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels’ G

MA Regional TV (GMA RTV) continues to be Buong Puso para sa Pilipino as it rolls out its Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels all over the Philippines.

Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels is a mobile version of GMA RTV’s Kapuso Barangayan, a community activity conducted in key barangays across the regions.

With the community quarantine being implemented in the country, GMA RTV continues to reach out to Kapuso in the regions by going straight to the communities which badly need essential items.

“GMA RTV, as always, continues to be of service to our Kapuso all over the country, especially in this time of pandemic,” says GMA RTV Vice President and Head Oliver Amoroso. “We thank our partners–both from public and private sectors–in making each Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels

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possible and a success. If we are willing to work together to help our fellowmen who have been placed at a disadvantage because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we can all recover together. Rest assured that we, at GMA RTV, remain committed to deliver local news that matters through our weekday local newscasts and morning programs, and reach out to communities in the regions through various initiatives.

Stay home, stay safe.”

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Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels will go around the country to visit more communities. While helping Kapuso in the regions, GMA RTV observes all preventive measures in its outreach project. Aside from wearing proper PPEs and practicing social distancing, the teams undergo body temperature check using non-contact temperature scanners.

They also accomplish the Daily Health Monitoring Form as part of wellness management.

NORTH CENTRAL LUZON (JULY 3)

WESTERN VISAYAS (MAY 29 AND JULY 5) In two mobile barangayans, GMA RTV Iloilo provided free breakfast to more than 100 families in Barangay Bakhaw, Mandurriao and to 120 families in Barangay Nabitasan, La Paz, Iloilo City.

GMA RTV Dagupan gave grocery packs to 110 families in Barangay Malued, Dagupan City.

CENTRAL VISAYAS (JUNE 5 AND 12) GMA RTV Cebu gave away fresh vegetables and poultry to 110 families in Barangay San Roque in Cebu City. Coinciding with the celebration of the 122nd Philippine Independence Day, another mobile barangayan was held in Cebu last June 12 where more than 100 families in Barangay Jagobiao in Mandaue were given fresh vegetables and poultry.

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GMA Regional TV Receives Silver Creator Award G

MA RTV marks another milestone as it recently reached 100,000 subscribers on online video platform YouTube.

In recognition of this landmark achievement, YouTube has presented RTV with a prestigious Silver Creator Award.

Launched last February 26, 2016, GMA RTV’s YouTube channel is the only platform that made various GMA RTV programs and videos available to netizens anytime, anywhere. These original content include daily newscasts which previously aired on its local channels such as GMA RTV Balitang Amianan, GMA RTV Balitang Bisdak, GMA RTV One Western Visayas, and GMA RTV One Mindanao.

Netizens also get to watch GMA RTV’s festival coverages and specials, as well as GMA RTV Presents.

Some of the most watched videos on GMA Regional TV’s YouTube channel include One Mindanao’s news report on “Lalaking Nagtangkang Manaksak sa Sumita sa Kanya, Arestado” which has 1.9 million views to date; One Mindanao’s “Ambush Na-hulicam” which earned 1.3 million views; One Western Visayas’ “Nagdumong sa Aswang Nasaysay” and “Leader Sang NPA Patay sa Engkwentro” with 841.3k and 776k views, respectively; and One Mindanao’s “U.S. Philippine Peso Coin Nakita sa Malungon, Sarangani” with 753k views.

“We are proud to reach our 100k-subscriber mark on YouTube and we want to share this achievement with every Kapuso netizen who made this possible,” said GMA RTV Vice President and Head Oliver Amoroso.

“Videos featured on GMA Regional TV’s YouTube channel mirror the story of every

Filipino, in every corner of the Philippines.

We are happy that through this platform we are able to bring such local stories to all our Kapuso all over the world. And as GMA Network celebrates its 70th anniversary, GMA RTV is committed to produce relevant content both on-air and online because local news and stories matter.”

GMA RTV has been bringing local news and information that matter to Filipino viewers nationwide with its local newscasts all over the country, and just recently, with the morning shows GMA Regional TV Live! in Central and Eastern Visayas and At Home with GMA Regional TV in Mindanao. At the same time, more viewers get to watch these local programs via GMA Regional TV Strip that airs weeknights on GMA News TV at 9:45 pm.

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