June 2019 Kapuso Magazine

Dobol B sa News TV Now Airs Mondays to Sundays

New Programs

• Dahil sa Pag-Ibig • Home Foodie Season 5 • GMA News TV’s ‘Glow Up’

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GMA Network Offers Free Basic TV Drama Workshop

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his year, GMA Network’s Entertainment Group offers a free basic TV drama scriptwriting workshop which is centered on soapopera writing.

The workshop is open to all male and female Filipinos, 18 to 35 years old, at least high school graduate and may or may not be currently employed.

If employed, current employer must not be in the same business as GMA. He/she must have a flexible schedule, with or without professional experience in TV writing, willing to go through interview and diagnostic tests and has a strong command of both Filipino and English language.

Application period is from June 10 to July 10, 2019.

Interested applicants are required to send their complete registration form at www.gmanetwork.com/DramaWriting.

They must also submit their own dramatic scene of at least 2 characters, written in script format of not more than 2 pages with their own choice of situation, mood, tone, or theme.

Make your #WritingGoals come true and become the next Kapuso drama writer! For more details on the scriptwriting workshop, please visit the www.gmanetwork.com/DramaWriting.

Mcoy Fundales Sets Music Comeback with AltG Records He will be releasing a new single entitled “Bakit Kita Hahabulin?” written by Kian Dionisio.

The singer-songwriter describes the song as a modern kundiman that will surely tug the listeners’ heartstrings.

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ormer ‘Orange and Lemons’ vocalist Mcoy Fundales is officially back in the music scene as he inked a contract with AltG Records last May 24.

After almost a decade since his last song, Mcoy confessed that his passion for creating music never left him.

Mcoy shared, “Tuloy ang tawag ng musika. I decided to answer back so I started recording this single.

Palagay ko I’ll be doing this again kasi feel ko na ulit. I tried listening sa radio recently before I decided to record this song. Wala akong narinig na ganitong klase ngayon na kanta.

Tama lang ilabas ito ngayon as another option for the listeners.”

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ON THE COVER:

Jennylyn Mercado, Dingdong Dantes, Heart Evangelista, Cherie Gil, and Jose Manalo

June 2019

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GMA Network Offers Free Basic TV Drama Workshop Mcoy Fundales Sets Music Comeback with AltG Records

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GMA Network Keeps TV Ratings Dominance in Urban Luzon

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US International Film and Video Festival

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2019 Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards

RCM Journalism Awards 7th Kagitingan Awards 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies

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Starstruck RTV Eleksyon 2019 Help Desk (Photo highlights) Dahil sa Pag-Ibig Home Foodie GMA News TV’s Glow Up Dobol B sa News TV Now Airs Mondays to Sundays GMA Network Execs Return as Jurors in Promax Global

14 Fil-Canadians celebrate Philippine Independence Day with Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes

15 GMA G.I.V.E.S. EmployeeVolunteers Joins Brigada Eskwela

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GMA Network Keeps TV Ratings Dominance in Urban Luzon NUTAM (PEOPLE)

16 GMA programs in the top 30

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

RANK

PROGRAM

RANK

PROGRAM

1

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

1

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

4

Sahaya

3

Sahaya

8

24 Oras

5

Magpakailanman

9

Kara Mia

6

24 Oras

11

Magpakailanman

7

Kara Mia

12

Daddy’s Gurl

8

Daddy’s Gurl

14

Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay na Kuwento

10

Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay na Kuwento

15

Love You Two

12

Love You Two

16

Studio 7

14

Studio 7

17

Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko

16

Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko

21

Amazing Earth

18

Eat Bulaga

22

The Crown Princess

20

Amazing Earth

25

Eat Bulaga

21

The Crown Princess

28

The Boobay and Tekla Show

22

The Boobay and Tekla Show Dragon Lady

29

Dragon Lady

24

30

Wowowin

25

Bubble Gang

27

Wowowin

29

Bihag

30

Are You Human?

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MA Network remained to be the viewers’ preferred channel in Urban Luzon according to the latest data from ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

For the month of May (with May 26 to 31 based on overnight data), GMA registered an average total day people audience share of 36.3 percent, beating ABS-CBN’s 30.7 percent in Urban Luzon, which accounts for 72 percent of all urban TV viewers in the country.

Per day part, GMA posted 29.3 percent audience share in the morning block while its rival network only got 23.8 percent.

The Kapuso Network continued to lead in the afternoon block with 36.2 percent audience share, versus ABS-CBN’s 32.7 percent.

GMA Network won in the evening block as well with 39.5 percent as against competition’s 32.2 percent.

Kapuso shows likewise ruled the list of top-rating programs in Urban Luzon for the month of May with Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) again securing the number one spot. The award-winning magazine show similarly remained as the most watched program in National Urban Philippines.

GMA Network also maintained its dominance in Mega Manila, which accounts for 60 percent of all urban viewers in the country.

Based on official data from May 1 to 25, GMA registered an average total day people audience share of 38 percent outscoring ABS-CBN’s 27.8 percent. In the list of toprating programs in Mega Manila, 22 out of the top 30 shows were from GMA.

Mel Tiangco

Barbie Forteza and Mika dela Cruz

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MA Network’s “Eleksyon 2019: The GMA News and Public Affairs Special Coverage”was the top news source during the 2019 Midterm Elections. Overall, the Kapuso Network’s special coverage from May 13 to 14 recorded an average people rating of 3.2 percent in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), winning against ABS-CBN’s Halalan 2019, which only got 2.8 percent.

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4 AWARDS

US International Film & Video Festival (USIFVF) Golden Camera Award Documentary: Investigative/ Special Reports category Nominee, “Best of Festival” Awards-Documentary category

Silver Screen Award Documentary: Social Issues category

“The Atom Araullo Specials: No Leftovers”

Silver Screen Award Documentary: Environment, Ecology category

I-Witness (Ang Islang Walang Lupa)

Golden Camera Award Documentary: Social Issues category Nominee, “Best of Festival” Awards-Documentary category

Front Row (Pasan)

Silver Screen Award Documentary: Biography category

Bawal ang Pasaway kay Mareng Winnie: Nadenggoy ng Dengvaxia?

Golden Camera Award Documentary: Interview category Nominee, “Best of Festival” Awards-Documentary category

Silver Screen Award Documentary: Investigative/ Special Reports category

he US International Film & Video Festival is one of the world’s leading international events devoted exclusively to the yearly recognition of outstanding corporate, education, entertainment, documentary, and student production.

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (Salay)

The Atom Araullo Specials: BABIES FOR SALE.PH

Saksi (Typhoon Ompong Coverage)

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Debate 2019: The Senatorial Face-off

Silver Screen Award Documentary: Political Campaigns category

Certificate of Creative Excellence 24 Oras’ “Natonin Landslide Coverage” (Documentary: Continuing News Stories)

Reel Time’s “Fearless” (Documentary: Biography category)

Silver Screen Award Entertainment: Children’s category

Front Row’s “Nebulizer” (Documentary: Social Issues category)

Idol sa Kusina (Entertainment: Cooking category)

Investigative Documentaries (Piitan)

“Onanay” (Entertainment: Drama category)

“Pusuan ang Totoo” (Corporate: Public Relations category)

I-Bilib

Silver Screen Award Documentary: Social Issues category

RCM Journalism Awards

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he Rotary Club of Manila (RCM) Journalism Awards honors outstanding contributions of individuals in the tri-media: print, television, and radio.

Susan Enriquez

Tina Panganiban –Perez

Mr. Joel Reyes Zobel

GMA News Online

Television Female Broadcaster of the Year

Radio Male Broadcaster of the Year

Television Female Reporter of the Year

News Online of the Year

Ali Sotto

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GMA Network AVP for News and Public Affairs Digital Media Jaemark Tordecilla (right) accepts the News Online of the Year award for GMA News Online along with Kapuso news and radio personalities .

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2019 Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards T

he Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards recognizes “creative and effective brands with purpose” from all over the region including Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand.

GMA Kapuso Foundation’s ‘Give-aGift: Feed a Child’ (in partnership with Alaska)

Silver Award Health and Wellness Category

Alaska-Puso Advocacy Campaign Silver Award Health and Wellness Category

GMA Network Chief Marketing Officer Lizelle G. Maralag (3rd from right) with AlaskaPuso campaign team and key partners (L-R) WaveMaker Senior Media Manager Nico Chavez; GMA Network’s Senior Account Manager for Product Development Kara Acevedo; Sales Director Apple Rosales; Vice President for Sales Leah Nuyda; Royal Friesland Campina–Alaska Milk Corporation’s Alaska Brand Manager Maxine Lozada; and IMC Manager Karen Ventosa.

7th Kagitingan Awards T

he BPSU-Kagitingan Awards for Television recognizes programs and personalities that promote bravery (kagitingan) in maintaining social and personal values.

GMA Network

Pinaka-magiting na Himpilan ng Telebisyon

24 Oras

Pinaka-magiting na News Program

Jessica Soho & Arnold Clavio

Pinaka-magiting na Personalidad ng News Program

Maki Pulido

Alisto

Pinaka-magiting na Public Service Program

Pinaka-magiting na Personalidad ng Documentary Program

Dear Uge

Malou Mangahas

Pinaka-magiting na Comedy Show

My Special Tatay

Pinaka-magiting na Drama Anthology

Magpakailanman

Pinaka-magiting na Drama Anthology

Investigative Documentaries (GNTV) Pinaka-magiting na Investigative Program

Biyahe ni Drew

Pinaka-magiting na Magazine Program

Reel Time

Pinaka-magiting na Documentary Program

Pinaka-magiting na Personalidad ng Documentary Program

Drew Arellano

Pinaka-magiting na Personalidad ng Magazine Program

Vic Sotto

Pinaka-magiting na Personalidad ng Comedy Show

Maine Mendoza

Pinaka-magiting na Personalidad ng Comedy Show

Ken Chan

(L-R) Atom Araullo, Cherie Gil, and Sanya Lopez

35th PMPC S Star Awards for Movies

tar Awards for Movies is an annual award-giving body that recognizes outstanding films and personalities in the country.

Laurice Guillen

Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award

Cherie Gil

Movie Supporting Actress of the Year

Atom Araullo Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year

Gloria Romero Eddie Garcia Nora Aunor Mga Natatanging Bituin Ng Siglo

Sanya Lopez

New Movie Actress of the Year

Pinaka-magiting na Personalidad ng Drama Series

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The Search is Ultimate Female

The stage is set and the cameras are rolling as GMA Network brings forth a brand new season of its original realitybased artista search, StarStruck 7.

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The talent search that started it all introduces a tougher, more exciting competition that promises diverse and entertaining challenges, a thrilling judging system, real life drama, and interesting reality-based stories as hopefuls compete to become the next Ultimate Female and Male Survivors.

This season of StarStruck is hosted by Ultimate Star and StarStruck Season

1 Ultimate Female Survivor Jennylyn Mercado and Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes.

No less than three of the entertainment industry’s most respected personalities – Queen of Creative Collaborations Heart Evangelista, actress par excellence Ms. Cherie Gil, comedy lodi Jose Manalo – will take their seats as this season’s StarStruck Council. As judges, they will be mentoring

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on for the Next and Male Survivors

the finalists and be involved in the storytelling of the program.

Multitalented Kapuso actress Kyline Alcantara joins the program as the StarStruck Insider, the host of Starstruck’s online show, Inside StarStruck. It premiered last June 10 on the show’s official Youtube channel every Monday to Friday at 6PM. Out of thousands of auditionees across the country, 11 boys and 11 girls were chosen

through a series of demanding tests dubbed as the ‘StarStruck Experience’. After the gruelling process, these 22 hopefuls will face their final audition on the pilot episode as they compete for a rightful spot in the Final 14.

Kapuso viewers will be able to vote and take part in the judging process as they watch the finalists physically transform onair through workshops and challenges to help them look and perform better as the reality search unfolds every week.

Dream, believe, and survive anew with StarStruck Season 7 beginning June 15, every Saturday after Daddy’s Gurl and every Sunday after Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko, on GMA-7.

Kapuso viewers from across the globe can also catch their favorite Kapuso shows via GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.

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PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS

Cecille Quibod-Castro of RTV Balitang Bisdak interacting with the student volunteers from University of San Carlos and Silliman University manning the E19 RTV Help Desk.

Tek Ocampo, anchor of RTV One Mindanao goes live on Facebook for the E19 RTV Help Desk at GMA Davao Station.

Regional Correspondent Kim Bandarlipe interviews PBGen Joel Orduna, Regional Director of PNP Region 1, and BGen Henry Robinsons, Commander of 702nd Infantry Brigade at Camp BGen Oscar Florendo - PRO 1, San Fernando City, La Union.

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or the first time, GMA RTV had an election help desk located in various strategic areas all over the country: Balitang Amianan Studio in GMA Dagupan Station; Balitang Bisdak Studio in GMA Cebu Station; One Western Visayas Studio in GMA Iloilo Station; One Western Visayas Studio in GMA Bacolod Station; One Mindanao Studio in our GMA Davao Station; and another One Mindanao Studio in our GMA Cagayan de Oro Station. The help desk was manned by student volunteers from GMA Regional TV’s E19 partner universities.

GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak News Team with the Silliman University, and University of San Carlos student volunteers.

GMA Davao Election 2019 coverage team together with student volunteers of Holy Cross of Davao College and Central Mindanao University at the set of One Mindanao.

GMA Regional TV Balitang Amianan Correspondent Joanne Ponsoy interviews voters.

Headed by RTV VP and Head Oli Amoroso, RTV Head Office Managers and Specialists supervise the E19 Help Desk all over the Philippines.

Naghahatid ng mga impormasyon para sa #Elekyon2019 ay si co-anchor Adrian Prietos ng RTV One Western Visayas kasama ang mga student volunteers mula sa Carlos Hilado Memorial State College.

GMA Regional TV Anchor of Balitang Amianan, CJ Torida at the E19 RTV Help Desk.

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Love, betrayal and vengeance...

How far would you go for the one you love?

GMA Network redefines the Kapuso viewers’ afternoon viewing experience with the gripping story about the sacrifices a wife would be willing to endure for the sake of her husband in Dahil sa Pag-ibig.

The original drama is topbilled by the network’s highly-talented and promising stars: Benjamin Alves as Eldon, Winwyn Marquez as Portia, Pancho Magno as Gary and Sanya Lopez as Mariel.

Eldon (Benjamin), who works as an OFW in Saudi Arabia, commits a grave crime that eventually lands him in jail. His wife Mariel (Sanya), who is left in the Philippines, is desperate to earn the “Blood Money” that will bail out her husband. Portia (Winwyn), the wife of Eldon’s employer, is bent on putting him behind bars. Gary (Pancho), Mariel’s rich former lover, offers an indecent proposal that shakes her fidelity to Eldon.

Driven by the fears and sacrifices of every wife who has an OFW for a husband, Dahil

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sa Pag-ibig tells the thought-provoking tale of the temptations and difficulties that a married couple confront when separated by distance.

Witness in Dahil Sa Pag-ibig how a shocking revelation turned the once perfect lives of the characters of this soap into a nightmare.

Joining the powerhouse cast are Sandy Andolong as Nanette, Mariel’s naïve mother; Dominic Roco as Roger, Eldon’s trusted friend and housemate in Saudi; Devon Seron as Chin-Chin, Mariel’s comical best friend; Kelley Day as Alison, Gary’s sophisticated girlfriend; Tep Tep Pineda as Justine, Mariel and Eldon’s lovable daughter; and Tetchie Agbayani as Clara, Eldon’s strict mother.

Behind this engrossing drama is the creative team composed of Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Creative Head RJ Nuevas; Creative Consultant Agnes Uligan; Headwriter Christine Novicio; Writers Wiro

Michael Ladera and Marlon Miguel; and Brainstormers Nehem Dallego and Angeli Delgado.

The series is another original creation of the GMA Drama Group under the supervision of Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; Vice President for Drama Redgie Acuña-Magno; Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; Senior Program Manager Cathy Ochoa Perez, Executive Producer Arlene Pilapil.

Under the helm of esteemed Director Ricky Davao with Lore Reyes as his associate director.

Kapuso viewers from across the globe can also catch their favorite Kapuso shows via GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.

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Love yourself and ‘Glow Up’ in GMA News TV’s Latest Lifestyle and Beauty Show

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MA News TV inspires viewers to empower themselves inside and out in the newest lifestyle and beauty show Glow Up.

Drew Arellano and Iya Villania with celebrity chefs Llena Tan-Arcenas, Martin Narisma and John Valley.

Home Foodie Season 5 Serves up New Madalicious and Affordalicious Recipes A Home Foodie can be anyone who loves food, cooking and eating!

On its 5th season, the San Miguel Pure Foods Home Foodie Chefs - Yen, Martin and John - together with real life couple Drew Arellano and Iya Villania, continue to teach and entertain Home Foodies with resto-inspired and classics with twists but with new and level up ideas, easy-toprepare as well as budget-friendly recipes.

Among the new elements for this season is that Home Foodie went out of the kitchen for fresh ambience. Some of the cooking demos are done on location with a refreshing view of the Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges as the kitchen backdrop.

Home Foodie also engages more with its Ka-Home Foodie community on recipe ideas, questions and needs that can be addressed by the show. Drew will roam around the city to personally talk to the viewers and netizens.

And so, the recipes are ka-Home Foodie approved, can be easily replicated by more households and are suited for every member of the family. Lucky Home Foodies

With the help of style and beauty council members Kapuso actress and 2017 Primera Filipina Reina Hispanoamericana Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Marquez, model-turnedactress Michelle Dee, and Miss Eco International 2018 Thia Thomalla, Glow Up takes viewers on a guided journey in building their selfesteem, loving themselves, and upgrading their style.

Winwyn shares some tips on beauty and confidence. Michelle showcases her skills on modeling and photography. Thia imparts knowledge on fashion and makeup.

They also provide access to industry professionals for the Glow Up transformation that our viewers need.

are also invited to the remote kitchen to watch the cooking demos and try the featured dishes.

Join Drew and Iya, as they cook various Madalicious and Affordalicious meals for their growing family, together with the San Miguel Culinary Center Celebrity Chefs Llena Tan-Arcenas, Martin Narisma and John Valley in Home Foodie Season 5.

Home Foodie season 5 airs on GMA 7 from Monday to Friday, after Unang Hirit.

Home Foodie episodes can also be enjoyed online through their website at www. homefoodie.com, YouTube (Home Foodie), Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts (Home Foodie ph).

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Dobol B sa News TV Now Airs Mondays to Sundays E

xpect a bigger and better Dobol B sa News TV as it now airs every day from 6 a.m. to 12 noon with new programs and an exciting line-up anchored by the country’s most trusted radio broadcasters.

Jumpstarting weekday mornings is veteran anchorman Melo del Prado with the freshest news of the day on Melo Del Prado sa Super Radyo at 6 a.m. GMA News Pillar Mike Enriquez and Joel Reyes Zobel deliver the biggest news stories and latest news updates on Super Balita sa Umaga Nationwide at 7 a.m.

Mike later on provides the public with more information about the issues at hand through interviews with key personalities on

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Saksi sa Dobol B at 8 a.m. while Joel returns at 9 to 9:30 a.m. with Anong Say N’yo?

At 9:30 a.m., fellow GMA News Pillar Arnold Clavio together with Ali Sotto tickle the viewers and listeners’ minds through their juicy blind items in Sino?. Later on at 10 a.m., the tandem further dissects the issues that made it to the news that day on Dobol A Sa Dobol B. For the final slot at 11 a.m., Kay Susan Tayo! Sa Radyo, anchored

by Susan Enriquez, returns to the small screen.

On Saturdays, Melo del Prado hosts Super Radyo Nationwide at 6 a.m. followed by Super Balita sa Umaga with Sam Nielsen and Rowena Salvacion at 7 a.m. In the next

hour, Rowena also hosts Isyu Atbp. while I M Ready sa Dobol B, hosted by Kapuso resident meteorologist Nathaniel ‘Mang Tani’ Cruz, comes next at 9 a.m.

Meanwhile, one of the newest additions to DZBB is the well-loved health program hosted by Connie Sison –Pinoy M.D. sa Dobol B—which airs at 10 a.m. It is followed by DZBB Super Serbisyo: Buhay, Trabaho at Negosyo at 11 a.m. with Norilyn Temblor, Tootie, and Lala Roque.

On Sundays, Orly Trinidad opens the morning line-up with Buena Manong Balita at 6 a.m., followed by Super Balita sa Umaga, hosted by Sam Nielsen and Nimfa Ravelo, at 7 a.m. Nimfa also hosts Dobol B: Bantay Balita (Bantay sa Senado) at 8 a.m.

At 9 a.m., GMA News TV viewers can catch Benjie Liwanag’s Liwanag sa Balita followed by Divine Reyes’ Dobol B: Bantay Balita (Bantay sa Kamara). From

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GMA Network Execs Returned as Jurors in Promax Global Excellence Awards 2019

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wo GMA Network executives returned as judges in the prestigious Promax Global Excellence Awards 2019 in Los Angeles.

GMA Network Chief Risk Officer and First Vice President for Corporate Strategic Planning and Program Support Regie C. Bautista and Assistant Vice President for Creative Services Eduardo B. Garcia once again join an exclusive group composed of the industry’s most accomplished executives, creatives, and production professionals tasked to decide and recognize the finest work in television and promotion marketing.

Bautista supervises GMA’s corporate strategic planning including multi-platform marketing promotions, creative services, media and on-air continuity, and digital media divisions. Through her vision and leadership, the Network’s Program Support GMA Network Chief Risk Department has received Officer and First Vice numerous recognitions and President for Corporate Strategic Planning and accolades from both local and Program Support Regie international award-giving C. Bautista bodies.

Meanwhile, Garcia oversees the Network’s division in charge of developing and executing branded and integrated promotional campaigns for GMA and its platforms, channels, and programs. He oversees a dynamic team composed of creative managers, writers, designers, and production personnel, as well as develops and implements compelling marketing strategies and ensures their adaptability to current and emerging media.

11 a.m. until 12 noon, Orly returns with MMDA sa GMA, which is in cooperation with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

Catch the successful collaboration of GMA Network’s flagship AM radio station Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz and the country’s leading local news

channel GMA News TV via Dobol B Sa News TV airing Mondays to Sundays at 6 a.m. to 12 noon.

GMA News TV will now be seen on free TV via Channel 27 while viewers abroad can also catch Dobol B Sa News TV on GMA News TV International.

Bautista and Garcia were responsible for GMA’s gold and silver medal wins, as well as some finalist citations in the previous Promax Awards.

The Promax Awards are the world’s top prize for outstanding achievement in entertainment marketing and design. It celebrates brand-defining campaigns that convert viewers into fans, build audiences on every screen, and drive bottom line results for biggest media companies in the world. BBC Studios Creative, CNN Worldwide, Fox Networks Group, HBO, National Geographic, and NBCUniversal International are among this year’s finalists.

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Fil-Canadians celebrate Philippine Independence Day with Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes

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MA Network’s flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV brings Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes to headline the back-to-back celebrations of the 121st Philippine Independence Day in Canada.

On June 22, Dingdong will join the festivities with the Kapuso abroad at the “Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show Toronto,” which will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Hall. From various performances featuring local talents, Santacruzan parades, beauty pageants, to

colourful booths with over 100 FilipinoCanadian exhibitors, the whole-day event showcases Filipino culture, arts, heritage, and charity.

The three international channels of GMA are also available in East Canada on Cogeco. Just call 1-866-229-7981 or visit cogeco.ca/en/tv/news to subscribe.

The annual community celebration is the biggest indoor Filipino fiesta in Canada and is organized by the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF). Tickets are sold for $15 each for adults while entrance is FREE for kids under 10 years old and new immigrants who are staying in the country for less than two years.

Following the Toronto festivities, Dingdong will head to Vancouver on June 29 for “Pista ng Bayan 2019” organized by the United Filipino-Canadian Associations in British Columbia (UFCABC). The event will also mark the first Canada-wide commemoration of the Filipino Heritage Month. Set to happen at the Vancouver Art Gallery beginning 10 a.m., this year’s theme is ‘Philippines: Islands of Festival’ where Filipino-Canadians will get to enjoy three major Philippine festivals, fashion shows, and a gala night to cap off the event. Admission is FREE.

GMA partner-carriers Bell and Rogers in East Canada will also be present in the event. Attendees who wish to subscribe to GMA’s International channels - GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International may visit their booth during the event or contact them in the following information: For Bell Fibe, call 1-866-797-8686 or visit bell.ca/fibetv to subscribe.

For Rogers, call 1-888-ROGERS1 (764-3771) or visit rogers.com/ multicultural to subscribe.

GMA Pinoy TV is available in West Canada on Shaw and on Telus along with GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International.

Filipinos in Vancouver and the rest of British Columbia can subscribe to GMA through the following contact details: For Shaw, call 1-888-472-2222 or visit shaw.ca to subscribe.

For Telus, call 310-MYTV (6988) or visit telus.com/optiktv to subscribe.

GMA Pinoy TV is the exclusive media sponsor for both events as it continues to provide world-class entertainment for the Kapuso abroad and at the same time help them reconnect with their kababayans and feel closer to home.

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GMA G.I.V.E.S. EmployeeVolunteers Joins Brigada Eskwela

GMA G.I.V.E.S (Give, Interact, Volunteer, Educate, Serve) employee-volunteers shared their time and skills last May 25 by undertaking repainting and clean-up activities at the Panghulo National High School in Malabon City through the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela or National Schools Maintenance Week.

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