July 2014 Kapuso Magazine

30 YEARS JESSICA SOHO, A KAPUSO FOR

AND COUNTING Inside GMA:

Celebrating Kapuso Loyalty

JULY 2014

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Contents COVER STORY

RATINGS

GMA Keeps Top Post in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in June UPDATES

Inside GMA: Celebrating Kapuso Loyalty AWARDS

Bayan Ko Wins as Outstanding Inspirational Drama at the 2014 Asia Rainbow TV Awards

Jessica Soho Retires as Exec, Remains Kapuso

GMA Network Among Top 50 Listed Firms AWARDS

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62nd FAMAS Awards 2014 Yahoo!

Celebrity Awards SPECIAL

Kapuso Artists in Cinemalaya X

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1st Suppliers Accreditation Assembly SPECIAL

GMA Regional TV June and July Events

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GMA International TV June Events SPECIAL

Ping, Ping, Ping - Ang Tatlong Taong Sikreto ng ‘Idol sa Kusina’ What do TomCar have in Common?

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Kapuso Foundation Continues to Provide Aid for Typhoon Glenda Victims

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Kiddie Art Workshop with Solenn Heussaff

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UPDATES

GMA Keeps Top Post in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in June GMA held on to its lead in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in June, according to data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Urban Luzon and Mega Manila represent 77% and 60% of all urban TV households in the country, respectively.

For the period June 1 to 30 (June 26 to 30 based on overnight data), GMA ruled in Urban Luzon with a 34.5% total day household audience share, beating ABS-CBN’s 32.7% by 1.8 points, and TV5’s 11.6% by 22.9 points.

GMA similarly maintained its lead in total day ratings in Mega Manila with a 35.9% household audience share, up 5.9 points from ABS-CBN’s 30% and up 23.2 points from TV5’s 12.7%. GMA bested ABS across all time blocks in Mega Manila.

MARIAN RIVERA

In over-all NUTAM, GMA grabbed the afternoon block lead from ABS-CBN with a 33.5% household audience share compared to the latter’s 31.9%.

MEGA MANILA

URBAN LUZON

18 GMA programs in the top 30

20 GMA programs in the top 30

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MAGPAKAILANMAN

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MAGPAKAILANMAN

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KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO

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KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO

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MY LOVE FROM THE STAR

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24 ORAS

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24 ORAS

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MY LOVE FROM THE STAR

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MY DESTINY

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MY DESTINY

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CELEBRITY BLUFF NINO

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NINO

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CELEBRITY BLUFF

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KAMBAL SIRENA

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MARIAN

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MARIAN

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KAMBAL SIRENA

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GMA BLOCKBUSTERS

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GMA BLOCKBUSTERS

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EAT BULAGA

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MY LOVE FROM THE STAR: THE KILIG THROWBACK

PEPITO MANALOTO: ANG TUNAY NA KUWENTO

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PEPITO MANALOTO: ANG TUNAY NA KUWENTO

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IMBESTIGADOR ISMOL FAMILY BUBBLE GANG

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THE MASTER’S SUN

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PEPITO MANALOTOUR: THE SCHOOL TOUR

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MY BFF

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EAT BULAGA

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MY LOVE FROM THE STAR: THE KILIG THROWBACK ISMOL FAMILY

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PEPITO MANALOTOUR: THE SCHOOL TOUR

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IMBESTIGADOR

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ANG DALAWANG MRS. REAL

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MIGUEL TANFELIX & DAVID REMO OF NIñO

TOM RODRIGUEZ & CARLA ABELLANA OF MY DESTINY

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UPDATES

Inside GMA: Celebrating Kapuso Loyalty

by Teresa L. Pacis AVP for Corporate Affairs GMA Network

Donita and the GMA bosses and pillars: Donita Rose, who hosted the GA, seemed to have said something that set FLG, Mel Tiangco (EVP & COO of Kapuso Foundation and 24 Oras anchor), FSY (Felipe S. Yalong, EVP & CFO) and Mike Enriquez (Imbestigador host and 24 Oras anchor) in disbelief.

Standing: Marcelino Magpayo, Rene Maghari, Herminio Rivera, Forfirio Ramos and Erwin Timbre Seated: Jerry Arceo, Hernando Santos, Eduardo de Guzman, Ronaldo Sarmiento and Conrado Tolentino

Jillian Ward of GMA’s My BFF sang “Let It Go.”

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Recently, I was reading an article about organizational loyalty and how it is important to a company’s success. Alas, said the article, more and more people were becoming loyal to their careers instead of their companies. So, it got me to thinking about people and how long they stay in their respective companies; it prodded me to look at my place of employment, too.

In GMA, I am quite happy to share, loyalty to the company is still a reality. After all, among GMA Network’s core value is, “We value our People as our best assets.” A manifestation of this is the Service Awards where Kapuso employees who have been with the Network for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years are honored during the Second Quarter General Assembly.

This year, practically the entire GMA community paid tribute to some 500 employees for their years of loyalty and dedication in providing the Filipino viewers with Serbisyong Totoo, both in front of and behind the cameras. As FLG (Felipe L. Gozon, Chairman and CEO, GMA Network) said in his speech that afternoon in reference to the Service Awardees, “Malaking bahagi kayo ng tagumpay ng GMA Network at hindi matatawaran ang inyong loyalty at dedication.”

At the General Assembly, the employees had a great time applauding their colleagues who celebrated milestones in their careers. We were also in stitches,

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laughing at Donita Rose’s spiels and antics – indeed, the lovely VJ is still as vivacious a host now as she was when she lorded it over the MTV era.

The GA being the venue for reporting business updates, FLG also took the time to share these key points, in his own words: On the business side, “Malamang kaysa hindi ay makamit natin ang ating sales and net income targets this year.”

On corporate governance, “Isang uri rin ng pagkilala ang ating tinanggap kamakailan nang ang GMA Network ay mapabilang sa mga limampung publicly listed company sa Philippine Stock Exchange na top-performing - ayon sa ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Country Reports And Assessments para sa taong 2013-2014. Pangalawang magkasunod na taon na tayong napasama sa listahang ito – patunay na ang ating pagpapatakbo sa ating kumpanya ay naaayon sa international standards.”

And, finally, on the much talked about Ramon Ang entry into the Network, “Totoo ngang nagkasundo ang Jimenez, Gozon at Duavit groups na magbenta ng participating minority shares kay Mr. Ang. Inaayos pa sa kasalukuyan ang mga detalye ng transaksyon na napagkasunduang gawing ‘confidential’ kung kaya’t hindi pa ako maaaring magbigay ng impormasyon kung magkano o ilang shares ang pinag-uusapan.”

True to the Pinoy way of celebrating, the GA ended with food – lots and lots of burgers and fries and chicken nuggets to share!

AWARDS

Bayan Ko Wins at the 2014 Asia Rainbow TV Awards Bayan Ko creator and Program Manager Nessa Valdellon and Director Adolfo Alix Jr.

GMA News TV’s original series Bayan Ko received the award for Outstanding Inspirational Drama at the 2014 Asia Rainbow TV Awards held June 26 at the Venetian Hotel in Macau.

Organized by the Hong Kong Television Association and the China Television Production Committee, the Asia Rainbow is now considered the Emmy Awards of Asia.

GMA SVP Marissa L. Flores is Dangal ng Pasig Awardee

GMA Network Among Top 50 Listed Firms GMA Network was named among the top-performing listed companies in the country based on the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) country reports and assessments for 2013-2014.

This is the second year in a row that GMA was included in the list.

GMA Network Senior Vice President for News and Public Affairs Marissa L. Flores was named Dangal ng Pasig Awardee for Broadcast Media in 2014.

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AWARDS

62 FAMAS Awards nd

PEN MEDINA

FAMAS SPECIAL AWARD (The German Moreno Youth Achievement Award) Ken Chan, Hiro Peralta and Janine Gutierrez

Best Supporting Actor

BELA PADILLA

Best Supporting Actress

2014 Yahoo! Celebrity Awards

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SPECIAL

Kapuso Artists in Cinemalaya X

GMA Artist Center talents attend Cinemalaya 2014 Press Launch

Asintado

Louie Ignacio (Director) Gabby Eigenmann Rochelle Pangilinan Jake Vargas Jak Roberto Rita De Guzman

Dagitab

Ronda

1st ko si 3rd

Mariquina

Ricky Davao Barbie Forteza Kenneth Paul Cruz

#Y (“hashtag y”)

Nova Villa Ken Chan Coleen Borgonia

S6parados

Sundalong Kanin

Children’s Show

Martin del Rosario

Ricky Davao Anjo Yllana Katrina Halili

Hari ng Tondo

Carlos SiguionReyna (Director) Rafa Siguion-Reyna Gian Magdangal Ali Sotto Ciara Sotto

Julian Trono

Marc Abaya Enzo Pineda Gardo Versoza

The Janitor

Michael Tuviera (Director) Dennis Trillo Ricky Davao LJ Reyes Raymond Bagatsing

Elmo Magalona Chynna Ortaleza

Buboy Villar Migs Cuaderno

Hustisya

Rocco Nacino Chynna Ortaleza Jeric Gonzales Sunshine Dizon

Accredited Suppliers Assembly GMA Network’s Supplies and Asset Management Department (SAMD) recently organized a general assembly of accredited suppliers. No less than GMA’s EVP & CFO Felipe S. Yalong addressed the suppliers, assuring them of transparency of all business dealings.

Part of the assembly was a brief presentation on the Integrity Initiative, a private-sector led movement to eradicate corruption. GMA Network is the first broadcast company that signed this pledge in 2010. Today, around 1,800 companies have already signed the Integrity Pledge.

In photo are (L-R): Ronaldo P. Mastrili (GMA SVP for Finance and ICT - left), Felipe S. Yalong (GMA EVP and CFO - 6TH from left) and Vicky T. Arradaza (GMA VP for Supply and Asset - right) with select GMA suppliers.

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COVER STORY

Jessica Soho Retires as Exec, Remains Kapuso GMA Network announced the retirement of Jessica Soho after thirty long years of loyal, dedicated and outstanding service as an employee.

Jessica is home-grown in GMA, serving in various capacities: as a News Reporter up to 1988, Production News Manager (2000), Acting News Director (2002), Vice President for News (2004), Vice President for News Programs (2008) up to her last promotion last year (2013) as First VP for News Programs.

to deliver accurate, objective and balanced reporting because we have no political agenda or biases and we have consistently proven that through administrations, past and present,” Jessica said.

“We mean it when we say, walang kinikilingan. Walang pino-protektahan.

Serbisyong Totoo lamang.“ “I am a Kapuso through the core of my being. I have worked with only one (1) network throughout my entire career because I truly believe in the network’s

Under her leadership, GMA News became the leading and most credible broadcast news organization in the country with its premier newscast, 24 Oras ending competition’s ratings dominance shortly after it was launched in 2004.

SAKSI also became an even stronger brand through the years and continues to dominate in its timeslot.

Jessica helped launch and establish all the other daily news programs on both GMA and GMA News TV as primary news sources in their time slots.

“I am most proud of the fact that under my watch, the credibility of GMA News became even stronger. Filipinos watch us because they know we can be trusted

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independence and professionalism,” she added.

And although she is retiring from her news executive duties, Jessica stays on as a Kapuso talent as she continues to host her weekly primetime top-rated and award-winning news magazine programsKapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) on GMA and BRIGADA on GMA News TV as well as anchor her nightly news program State of the Nation (SONA), also on GMA News TV. These programs – KMJS and SONA – recently won for GMA Network Inc. its

COVER STORY

fourth George Foster Peabody Award for its coverage of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).

SONA also recently won Silver Medal in the US International Film and TV Festival (USIFV) also for its coverage of Typhoon Yolanda.

BRIGADA was given the Gold Medal and for the first time for the network and the Philippines, the much-coveted One World Medal.

Jessica was also recently named Most Trusted News Presenter, for the fourth consecutive year,

by Reader’s Digest.

“I can never thank the network enough for everything it has given me and my family. I especially thank all my mentors- my bosses and cameramen in our old newsroom as well as my colleagues now- fellow managers, producers, reporters, talents and crews for the opportunity to lead them. It has been a great honor and privilege working with the best in the industry,” Jessica said.

“Although I am retired from my position, I will always be a proud member of GMA News and Public Affairs, “ she added.

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SPECIAL

LUZON

GMA REGIONAL TV

JUNE & JULY EVENTS

KAPUSO MALL SHOW IN NEPO MALL, ALAMINOS

with Thea Tolentino, Andre Paras and Derrick Monasterio

GMA participated in several regional events in June and July highlighted by the launch of the Dance Fest in the Visayas.

EMPANADA FESTIVAL

with Hiro Peralta, Mona Louise Rey and Valerie Concepcion

VISAYAS

SM SUPERMALLS AND GMA PARTNER FOR DANCE FEST GMA and SM Supermalls partner for Dance Fest, a hip hop competition and a showcase of the smooth moves of dance groups from the Visayas.

MINDANAO HUGYAW SILAY FESTIVAL

with Mark Bautista, Enzo Pineda and Lovi Poe ARAW NG LANAO DEL NORTE

KAPUSO FANS DAY IN SM CITY ILOILO

with Regine Velasquez

with Mark Bautista and Kris Bernal

KALIGUAN FESTIVAL

BALANGAY FESTIVAL

with Kris Lawrence and Rochelle Pangilinan

with Camille Prats, Aicelle Santos, Jeric Gonzales and Geoff Eigenmann

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SPECIAL

BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS

GMA INTERNATIONAL

JUNE EVENTS GMA International was at the heart of several key celebrations around the world in commemoration of the Philippines’ 116th Independence Day in June.

CARSON CITY, CALIFORNIA Meet and Greet with Dingdong Dantes

NEW YORK

Heart Evangelista and Tom Rodriguez with fans Geoff Eigenmann

FLORES DE MAYO IN HAWAII

TORONTO, CANADA

Lovi Poe giving out GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV merchandise

Steven Silva and Benjamin Alves in the Flores De Mayo celebration

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SPECIAL

Ping, Ping, Ping!

-- Ang Tatlong Taong Sikreto ng ‘Idol sa Kusina’

By Fel Siao, www.gmanetwork.com/community/articles/2014-07-04/1394/Ping-pingping-Ang-tatlong-taong-sikreto-ng-idol-sa-Kusina

What Do TomCar have in Common?

By CJ Mendoza, www.gmanetwork.com/ community/articles/2014-07-16/1407/Whatdo-TomCar-have-in-common Their good looks and acting prowess, their “lakas maka-good vibes” aura, their killer charm… aside from these salient points, what else do Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana have in common?

1. They both have been part of the groundbreaking TV series My Husband’s Lover.

While they both have been TV actors for years, Carla Abellana top billing Rosalinda, Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit, and Makapiling Kang Muli, and Tom Rodriguez starring in various TV programs in another network, it’s no contest that their roles in My Husband’s Lover are their biggest to date. Carla’s acting prowess was challenged by her role as Lally while Tom made noise by playing the unconventional character Vincent.

2. They are both bedimpled.

“He has brought the culinary world to the people,” sabi ni Donita Rose patungkol sa Idol sa Kusina Chef Boy Logro. “Si Chef Boy, magaling na magaling ‘yan. Kaya niyang lutuin kahit ‘yung mga napakahirap gawin. Pero gusto niyang matuto ang ating audience kung papaano maging Chef din, so sinisimplify niya,” ani Donita.

Layunin ng Idol sa Kusina na maghatid ng mga recipe na hindi lang masarap, kundi masusundan din ng lahat.

Iniiwasan ni Chef Boy ang mga komplikadong ritwal at ipinapaliwanag ang mga terminolohiya para maipaabot ang kanyang dunong sa mga minamahal niyang manunuod na alam niyang gustong matuto.

Ping! Ang mga manunuod Ang isa pa sa mga sikreto ng Idol sa Kusina, ayon kay Chef Boy, ay ang mga manunuod. “Sa mga viewers, sa mga nanay, sa mga bata na tumatak sa

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kanilang kaisipan na ‘ping ping ping’nakakatuwa. Without them, hindi naman tayo tatagal nang ganito. Dahil sa pagsubaybay nila, sa mga sponsors, sa tiwala ng GMA-7, tumagal tayo.”

Dito rin humuhugot si Chef Boy ng inspirasyon dahil sa loob ng tatlong taon, alam niyang may mga masugid siyang manunuod. “Nakaka-inspire po ‘yun... sa haba na ‘yan, hindi na biro ‘yan eh,” sabi ni Chef Boy. Masaya na siya na napapasaya at natuturuan niya ang mga tao sa pamamagitan ng telebisyon.

Ping! Si Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro Ang tatlong taon sa Idol sa Kusina ang nagtatag sa TV career ng mapagkumbabang Chef. Kung dati’y guest lang si Chef Boy sa Pinoy Records (bilang kauna-unahang Filipino Executive Chef sa Pilipinas) at Secrets of the Master (kung saan natuklasan ang kanyang walang habas na energy), napunta siya sa spotlight ng ibida siya ng Idol sa Kusina.

Saan galing ang energy ni Chef Boy? “Nasanay ako sa mahirap na trabaho.

This time, reward na ito. Sino ba naman ang hindi magiging energetic kung ganyan, may aircon ka, maliwanag, magandang ginagawa, may bayad pa, at ako pa yung bida... doon ako kumukuha ng lakas at inspirasyon sa ginagawa ko araw-araw.”

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Tom has one on his right cheek while Carla has a pair. Don’t you think that this facial feature is more than a random coincidence? Perhaps, it’s an uncanny sign of destiny?

3. They both have foreign blood in their genes.

Carla has German and Spanish blood while Tom is born to an American father and Filipina mother.

4. They both are in their late 20’s.

Carla just turned 28 last June 12 while Tom is turning 27 this coming October.

5. They both graduated from college.

Carla proves that she is beauty and brains in one! She graduated cum laude with a degree of BA Psychology from De la Salle University.

On the other hand, Tom took his creativity into consideration and got a digital animation degree from University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Arizona.

6. They are both pet lovers.

Carla has a pet dog named Sunny while Tom’s shih tzu is named Bubbly!

7. They are both recently-single.

Carla broke up with boyfriend of three years Geoff Eigenmann last April while Tom Rodriguez recently announced his break-up with girlfriend and Kapuso actress Kaye Rivera.

It would be perfect if they could nurse each other’s hearts, right?

There you have it! We think seven similarities are enough to say that they are each other’s destiny! Well, at least on TV! Do catch them every night as Grace and Matthew in My Destiny.

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Kapuso Foundation Continues to Provide Aid for Typhoon Glenda Victims True to its credo of Serbisyong Totoo, GMA Kapuso Foundation responded to the call for disaster relief in the wake of typhoon Glenda with utmost dispatch, serving over 15,800 victims within 2 days after the storm entered PAR. On July 14, a day before typhoon Glenda entered PAR, the Foundation dispatched its initial team to the province of Albay. By July 15, hours before typhoon Glenda’s landfall, relief operations have begun with the distribution of relief goods to individuals in evacuation sites in Pulangi.

On the day typhoon Glenda crossed Southern Luzon and Metro Manila, 550 people were served by the Foundation’s soup kitchen in Bulelak Gym, Malanday, Marikina. An additional 250 individuals in Bangkulasi, Navotas were served with hot soups and relief goods were given to 100 families.

By nightfall, close to 4,000 residents of Orion in Bataan, who were evacuated into different sites, were given relief goods and clothes by the Kapuso Foundation team.

Large-scale relief operations were also carried out in Atimonan, Quezon, serving at least 7,000 individuals. The Foundation’s disaster relief operations will be abetted with planned medical missions in the provinces of Quezon and Bicol, two of the hardest hit provinces by typhoon Glenda.

GMA Kapuso Foundation continues to accept donations of rice, noodles, canned goods, ready-to-eat food packs, and blankets at the GMA Kapuso Foundation Office (GMA Network Drive cor. Samar St., Diliman, Quezon City) or at the GMA Kapuso Foundation warehouse (366 GMA Compound, Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat, Quezon City) from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am until 6:00 pm.

GMAKF went early to different provinces affected by Glenda to distribute relief goods.

Cash donations may also be deposited without service fee deduction to peso and dollar savings accounts of Kapuso Foundation in all branches of Metrobank, UCPB, PNB and Cebuana Lhuillier. All donations are taxdeductible. More information can be found in the Foundation’s website, www.gmanetwork.com/kapusofoundation.

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CITIZEN KAPUSO

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h it w p o h s rk o W rt A ie d Kid

Solenn Heussaff brought color to the lives of children ages 5-10 years old from Barangay Daang Tubo, Quezon City at the GMA G.I.V.E.S. Salu-Salo Together held recently at the GMA Network Center.

Artistry and creativity was the theme of the second quarter Salu-Salo Together as Solenn taught 64 children how to paint on canvas using acrylic paint and oil pastel. She was assisted by the GMA G.I.V.E.S. members, who also donated the materials used by the children for the activity.

Solenn was eager to impart the knowledge that she gained throughout her years of dabbling in the arts. “I love painting din so it’s nice to share what you know to others,” she expressed.

Her passion for painting started when she was just 3 years old but she never had any formal lessons. Over the years, she has painted a variety of subjects ranging from landscapes to abstracts and murals.

The kids were very excited to learn from their favorite Kapuso star, focusing on their individual canvases and applying the techniques Solenn taught them to their works of art that day. Solenn also showed them the paintings she did when she was around 7 or 8 years old.

“It teaches them to be quiet din. Kasi diba yung ibang mga bata, makulit,” Solenn shared. “But if you see them, once nasa harap sila ng painting nila, super quiet sila, super focused.”

The art worskhop was just the right timing as Solenn is preparing for her very first show.

At the end of the art workshop, prizes were given out to three young artists whose works scored the highest number of votes among the members of GMA G.I.V.E.S.

The children were also able to take home the materials they used so that they can continue exploring the world of art.

A Fun-filled Activity

The Spirit of Volunteerism

At the end of the workshop, 3 paintings were selected

by GMA GIVES volunteers as the most creative artworks.

Members of GMA GIVES took time to help and guide the kids in their painting workshop.

Goodie bags were awarded to the kids by GMA AVP for Corporate Affairs Teresa Pacis and Solenn Heussaff.

Art materials used by the children were also provided by the employee volunteers.

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