June 2014 Kapuso Magazine by GMA New Media

JUNE 2014

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Contents COVER STORY

Mike Tan, Bettina Carlos, Roi Vinzon Sign with GMA GMA Network Clears Melo Del Prado CA Affirms Filing of Libel Case Versus ABS-CBN and Its Executive and Talents

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GMA FILMS

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Chairman’s Report at the 2014 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting

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GMA Network Stays Ahead of Rivals in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in May

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39 Kapuso Millionaires and Counting

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SPECIAL

Birthday Celebrations with a Heart AWARDS

Gozon Cited at 10th Tourism Awards Gozon Receives Ulirang Ama Award GMA Network is Rotary Club of Manila’s Most Outstanding TV Station AWARDS

US Int’l Film and Video Festival 20th Communicator Awards 1st Gawad Duyan Awards 1st SM S.U.P.E.R. (Salute to Unparalleled People, Endeavors and Resources)

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I S S U E N O . 29 GMA Kapuso Foundation Inaugurates 37 Classrooms in Davao Oriental

ON THE COVER:

Marian Rivera

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Mike Tan, Bettina Carlos, Roi Vinzon Sign with GMA

Bettina Carlos, Mike Tan and Roi Vinzon

GMA Artist Center talents Mike Tan, Bettina Carlos and Roi Vinzon recently inked exclusive contracts with the Kapuso Network. Mike shared, “Every time naman na nagrerenew ako ng contract sa GMA, masaya ako. Siyempre, ‘yun yung sign na nagtitiwala pa rin sila sa akin.”

Bettina expressed gratitude for another opportunity to work in the Network. “I feel very blessed and thankful sa GMA for giving me an opportunity to hone my acting and hosting skills. I was given a part in Temptation of Wife, then My Husband’s Lover and Villa Quintana which are all good projects. Also, I’m happy na binigyan nila ako ng chance to showcase what I know in the kitchen and do hosting and baking on TV via Idol sa Kusina.” shared Bettina. Roi assured GMA that he is committed to portraying quality roles. “Ang Kapuso Network ang nagbigay ng break sa akin. Nasama ako roon sa My Husband’s Lover and that’s the beginning of everything. Nandito ako, nangangako namang gagampanan ko ‘yung gusto nilang ipagawa sa akin.”

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GMA Network Clears Melo Del Prado

The panel examined several documents including legitimate broadcast contracts, payment vouchers, statements of income taxes withheld and internal GMA forms and procedures and found everything in order. The payments made to and received by Del Prado were legitimate and fully documented advertising transactions between him and the Department of Agriculture.

The Court of Appeals (CA) dismissed the Petition for Certiorari filed by current and former executives and talents of ABS-CBN and affirmed the order of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file two counts of libel against the petitioners for the alleged malicious imputations hurled against GMA Network in relation to the video footage on the arrival of Angelo dela Cruz in 2004. GMA filed the libel case against ABS-CBN after the latter accused GMA of stealing and airing its live feed of the arrival of Iraqi captive Angelo dela Cruz at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in July 2004. GMA vehemently denied this saying that the said feed came from Reuters Television Service (Reuters) with whom GMA had a video subscription contract. The libel case was filed against ABS-CBN executives and talents namely, Erwin Tulfo, Lilibeth Frondoso, Lynda Jumilla, Maria Progena Estonillo Reyes, Anna Eugenio, Fernando Garcia, Eugenio Lopez III, Luis Alejandro, Jose Ramon Olives, Jesus Maderazo, Luisita Cruz-Valdez, Jose Magsaysay Jr., and Alfonso Marquez. The DOJ then ordered the Office of the Quezon City Prosecutor to file the libel case against ABS-CBN current and former executives and talents, which the petitioners subsequently appealed with the CA. In its June 9, 2014 decision written by Associate Justice Eduardo B. Peralta, Jr., the CA said that the “ascription to GMA-7 as a ‘thief’ in national television, scurrilous and ignominious as it was, exposed it to public ridicule and contempt.”

GMA Network recently cleared DZBB anchorman Melo Del Prado of any wrongdoing in connection with reports that Del Prado received payoffs from pork barrel funds coursed through the National Agri Business Corporation (NABCOR). The three-member panel composed of GMA First Vice President for Internal Audit Atty. Eduardo Santos, GMA Vice President for Legal Affairs Atty. Lynn Delfin and GMA Vice President for Human Resources Development Atty. Gerrome Apolona found no basis to say that Del Prado, while working as an anchorman of GMA/DZBB, received any payoff from any legislator’s pork barrel.

CA Affirms Filing of Libel Case Versus ABS-CBN and Its Executives and Talents

The CA also said that “at the time petitioners used the terms ‘nagnanakaw,’ ‘pamimirata,’ and ‘pagnanakaw’ to refer to GMA-7 in its alleged use of the live video footage of ABS-CBN, there was no certainty yet that GMA had committed an infringement of ABS-CBN’s copyright.” Melo Del Prado

It was also noted that the affidavits of NABCOR VP, Administration and Finance and General Services Supervisor Victor Roman Cacal did not even mention Del Prado or any payments he received from NABCOR. In reaction to the investigation results, Del Prado stated that he never had any doubt that he would be cleared since he had a complete set of files for all his advertising engagements as a DZBB anchorman. He also expressed his gratitude to the management of GMA for its fairness and support.

DOJ Secretary Leila de Lima earlier said that GMA was able to prove that the four elements of libel (defamatory imputation, malice, publication, and indefiability of the person defamed) existed in ABS-CBN’s news reports. ABS-CBN had filed a separate case for copyright infringement against GMA for the alleged unauthorized use of the Angelo dela Cruz live feed which was earlier dismissed by the Court of Appeals (CA). In a decision dated November 9, 2010, the CA ruled that the airing of Dela Cruz’ arrival video footage by GMA was done in good faith and thus cannot be regarded as an infringement of copyrights.

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT AT THE 2014 ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING Following is the complete text of GMA Chairman & CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon’s report at the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on 21 May 2014 at Studio 7 of GMA Network. Fellow directors, officers, employees and shareholders of GMA Network, guests, ladies and gentlemen, magandang umaga sa inyong lahat, mga Kapuso! As you all know by now, the future of the broadcast industry will be shaped by all the technological advancements happening at a very fast pace. Fortunately for us, we have long embraced the industry’s rapid revolution, constantly making sure that we are up to speed with the developments. While content remains as the king, the challenge is increasingly shifting to how we deliver quality content across a wide array of available platforms. The focus now is serving the diverse needs of our audiences by providing products and services that are tailorfit to their unique lifestyles and wants. Indeed, it is tough to synergize diversity with uniqueness but that is what the broadcast landscape requires us to do now, and, I believe more so in the future. We provided to our viewers a healthy balance of out-of-the box storylines for entertainment and credible and relevant news and public affairs programming. The daring teleserye, My Husband’s Lover, made a mark in our local TV history by tackling the erstwhile taboo topic of homosexuality. We even parlayed this success into a concert headlined by the teleserye’s main stars and a series of meet and greet tours both here and abroad. We stamped our twin signatures of credibility and comprehensiveness on our coverage of the mid-term elections, resulting to a resounding approval from our audience, as evidenced by the ratings. Because of the omnipresence of technology, competition in the broadcast arena is now 24/7. Ang kompetisyon, katulad ng balita, ay hindi natutulog. Kung kaya’t ang battle cry natin dito sa ating network ngayon ay “walang tulugan” at “nakatutok kami, 24 oras.”

CHAIRMAN AND CEO, FELIPE L. GOZON

Our focus remained two-fold: 1) to constantly develop programs that would delight both our local and international viewers; and, 2) to continue the expansion and improvement of our signal and reach in the archipelago and the delivery of our programs to markets abroad. TV ratings

Meanwhile, our other free TV channel, GMA News TV, remained the leading news channel in the country, ranking fourth overall.

First, a quick glance at our ratings performance.

Let us discuss our financials…

In 2013, we lost our lead in nationwide TV ratings, after being ahead for two consecutive years. GMA’s 2013 nationwide average audience share was behind by 2 percent versus ABS-CBN’s average. However, we maintained our edge in our traditionally strong areas of Luzon and Mega Manila. GMA’s 2013 audience share lead over ABS-CBN stood at 8 percent in Mega Manila. Last year, Mega Manila accounted for 58.8 percent of total urban TV households. Our lead over ABS-CBN in Urban Luzon stood at 5 percent. Urban Luzon accounted for 76.4 percent of total urban TV households in 2013. GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE |JUNE 2014 ISSUE

Our radio stations DZBB-AM and DWLS-FM remained number 2 in Mega Manila in their respective categories.

Financials

Despite a few setbacks that came along our way, we were able to achieve modest gains in our top and bottom lines in 2013. 1. GMA Network’s consolidated gross revenues settled at 12.95 billion pesos – a 7 percent increase over our 2012 numbers. 2. EBITDA improved by 9 percent or 297 million pesos over 2012, closing at 3.7 billion pesos. 3. Total operating expenses went up by 8 percent to 10.57 billion pesos, due to higher production cost. 4. Consolidated net income in 2013 was at 1.67 billion pesos, up by 3 percent versus 2012.

The GMA Network Board of Directors (L-R): Laura J. Westfall, Judith D. Vazquez, Atty. Anna Teresa G. Abrogar, Joel Marcelo G. Jimenez, President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, EVP and CFO Felipe S. Yalong, Independent Directors Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban (Retired) and Dr. Jaime C. Laya and Corporate Secretary Roberto O. Parel

Expansion

In the area of expansion… Targeting a 100 percent TV coverage of the entire Philippine archipelago necessitates uncompromised signal clarity and extensive reach. According to the 2013 AGB Nielsen Total Philippine Establishment Survey, our coverage of the country’s urban TV households stands at 99 percent, while in the rural areas, it is 94 percent. In 2013, we opened our originating station in Cagayan de Oro, to service Northern Mindanao. Apart from CDO, we have originating stations capable of broadcasting their own local content in Ilocos, Dagupan, Bicol, Iloilo, Cebu and Davao. Several transmission upgrade projects were completed during the year and today, GMA Network broadcasts loud and clear in Puerto Princesa, Sorsogon, Mountain Province, Romblon, Ilocos Norte and Pagadian City. Other upgrades that are aimed at improving our signal and expanding our reach in other areas continue. The improvements we are making in the Visayan and Mindanao regions are important because it is in these areas where the ratings margins of ABS over GMA are the biggest.

subscribers brought about by our change of carrier in the Middle East. Our shift in carrier in the Middle East was a necessary step to yield better results for our business in the longer term.

Subsidiaries

Moving on to our subsidiaries . . . Overall, the revenues of GMA’s subsidiaries went down by 1 percent in 2013 versus 2012. The main drag came from the drop in revenues of our GMA Films, with only one movie in 2013. GMA Worldwide, our syndication arm, ended 2013 with total sales of 1.5 million dollars, up 27 percent over 2012, selling program and movie titles to various countries. Our growing success in bringing GMA programs to South East Asia has resulted in the increasing popularity of our home-grown artists such as Marian Rivera, Dennis Trillo, Dingdong Dantes and others in these neighboring countries. Cumulative 2013 revenues of Alta productions stood at 50.5 million pesos, up by 3 percent versus 2012. Like in the past, audio dubbing services were the primary contributor to these revenues. Revenues for Script2010 ended at 130.9 million pesos, slightly up versus its 2012 numbers.

Other business units

More good news from our other business units…

Meanwhile, the album of Julie Anne San Jose released by GMA Records received an 8-time platinum record award in 2013.

Of our other businesses, the revenue gainers in 2013 included the following: GMA News TV, with a 34 percent increase; Radio, with an 11 percent gain; Regional TV, with a 27 percent hike; and, our International business, with a 2 percent growth, both in peso and dollar terms, notwithstanding the decrease in

Finally, our GMA New Media continued to design and develop portals and other online and mobile applications for our various programs and projects. Among the notable projects completed in 2013 was the “I M Ready” portal which is a one-stop portal for public safety information, including traffic as well as

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disaster awareness and preparedness. The “I M Ready” app is now available for downloading in the App Store for those using I-Phones and the Play Store for Android.

Conclusion

Because the broadcast industry is so dynamic, we can expect the current year to be more challenging than the previous one. With the recent decision to adopt the Japanese standard in digital TV transmission, the advent of digitization in our country may be just around the corner. The good news is that we have long been preparing for this eventuality, so, much like the “I M Ready” portal, we are ready for the digitization of broadcast media. We are in the process of exploring business models to maximize both the technological and economic potentials of the digitization of our broadcasting services. Our stockholders can be confident that your Network will not lag behind these technological developments as we continue to build our brand with strong values, principles and purpose. We will continue to move forward and confidently meet challenges head-on with the help of our employees and talents, who are the industry’s best. We believe and expect that our business will continue to grow and achieve new milestones in the coming years. Lastly, thank you, dear stockholders, for your unwavering trust and support. To our directors, officers, employees and talents, thank you for your valuable contributions and assistance. Maraming salamat at magandang umaga, mga Kapuso.

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GMA Network Stays Ahead of Rivals in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in May GMA Network continued to lead in its stronghold areas of Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in May, according to data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. Urban Luzon and Mega Manila account for 77% and 60%, respectively, of the total urban TV household population in the entire country. For the period May 1 to 31 (with the dates of May 25 to 31 based on overnight data), GMA led competition in total day ratings in Urban Luzon with a 35% household audience share, besting ABSCBN’s 33% by 2 points, and TV5’s 11.9% by 23.1 points. This June, GMA further strengthens its programming by launching several new shows, namely: Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real starring Dingdong Dantes, Lovi Poe, and Ms. Maricel Soriano on GMA Telebabad; The Half Sisters featuring Barbie Forteza and Thea Tolentino on GMA Afternoon Prime; Ismol Family, a weekend sitcom with Ryan Agoncillo, Carla Abellana, Mark Justine Alvarez, Miguel Tanfelix, Bianca Umali, Mikael Daez, and Carmi Martin; and Marian, a dance-variety program top-billed by Marian Rivera.

MEGA MANILA

URBAN LUZON

18 GMA programs in the top 30

18 GMA programs in the top 30 RANK

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CELEBRITY BLUFF

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NINO PEPITO MANALOTO ANG TUNAY NA KWENTO

PEPITO MANALOTO ANG TUNAY NA KWENTO

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CARMELA ANG PINAKAMAGANDANG BABAE SA MUNDONG IBABAW

MY LOVE FROM THE STAR

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VAMPIRE ANG DADDY KO

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BUBBLE GANG

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A-100 YEAR LEGACY RHODORA X

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MY LOVE FROM THE STAR THE KILIG THROWBACK

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BUBBLE GANG

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A 100-YEAR LEGACY

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MY LOVE FROM THE STAR THE KILIG THROWBACK SLAM DUNK

The Network is also set to launch My BFF (a family drama starring Janno Gibbs, Manilyn Reynes, Mona Louise Rey, and Jillian Ward), Dading (a weekday soap with Gabby Eigenmann, Glaiza de Castro, and Benjamin Alves) and My Destiny (starring Rhian Ramos, Tom Rodriguez, Sid Lucero, and Carla Abellana).

39 Kapuso Millionaires and Counting Since 2012, GMA Network’s Kapuso Milyonaryo has produced 39 Kapuso millionaires from all over the Philippines. Among them are Josefina, a store owner from NCR who dreamt of expanding her business and contributing to her church; Alfredo, who hoped to bring his family in Mindanao out of poverty; and Rutchelle of Visayas, who wanted to provide the best care for her parents and siblings. Now on its 5th season, Kapuso Milyonaryo Level Up Panalo is giving away over P25 Million in prizes, tax free. Promo sponsors AJI GINISA FLAVOR SEASONING MIX, NESCAFE 3 IN 1, MILO, FAMILY’S BRAND SARDINES, ENERGEN, FUDGEE BARR and SMART PREPAID, are giving P1 Million in cash each to 7 lucky winners. A brand new house and lot, 3 Isuzu Alterra SUVs, over 500 smart phones from MyPhone and many more are also up for grabs.

Kapuso Milyonaryo Level Up Panalo started on May 26, 2014 and entries may be sent until July 20, 2014. Winners of the Grand Draw will be announced on July 27 on GMA7’s Sunday All Stars. Details on the promo can be seen via plugs on GMA, posters and on the web (www.gmanetwork.com/kapusomilyonaryo). Kapuso Milyonaryo Level Up Promo’s official Facebook page is www. facebook.com/GMAKapusoMilyonaryo.

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SPECIAL

Birthday Celebrations

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ES R R O T ANDREA

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ILLa BELA PAD

On May 13, Andrea Torres celebrated her 24th birthday in the company of people who have a special place in her heart, the special children of New Hope Special Education Center in Kamias, Quezon City. Andrea shared that she chose to spend her birthday with them because she has always had a soft spot for children with special needs, having grown up with a brother who is a special child. She believes that her younger brother is her “lucky charm” because she always receives good news on his birthday.

L KRIS BERNA

Kapuso star Kris Bernal had a meaningful 25th birthday celebration with the special children of the General T. De Leon Elementary School on May 14. The Sunday All Stars regular worked hand in hand with her official fan club, the Krispers, to give the students and school staff a day to remember. The party was hosted by the bubbly Tess Bomb. Highlights of the program included production numbers prepared and performed by some of the students together with their respective moms.

Here’s how select Kapuso artists under GMA Artist Center celebrated their birthdays...

When GMA Artist Center asked Bela Padilla to pick a venue for her 24th birthday celebration, the Kapuso actress, who is a self-confessed animal lover, immediately chose PAWS (Philippine Animal Welfare Society) Animal Shelter in Katipunan, Quezon City. Together with the members of her official Belavers fan club, Bela went to the animal shelter to spend a meaningful yet fun-filled birthday celebration.

E JULIE ANNE SAN JOS

On May 8, GMA Artist Center talent Julie Anne San Jose celebrated her 20th birthday at the White Cross Children’s Home in San Juan, Mandaluyong. It was an afternoon of good laughs and great entertainment as the pretty Kapuso star played games with the orphans, ate with them, and capped the activity with gift-giving.

AWARDS

Gozon Cited at 10th Tourism Awards

Gozon Receives Ulirang Ama Award GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon was chosen as one of the recipients of the 21st Ulirang Ama Awards held at the Manila Hotel on Father’s Day, June 15, 2014. Organized by the National Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Foundation, Inc., headed by its President, Mr. Wilfredo M. Talag, this honor recognizes outstanding Filipino fathers who have shown success in their professional lives while fulfilling their role as head of their respective families.

GMA Network Chairman & CEO Felipe L. Gozon is among the honorees in the 10th Tourism Awards of the Rotary Club of Manila. Atty. Gozon is cited under the Television Tourism category. The Tourism Awards recognizes the contribution of individuals and organizations in promoting the growth and development of tourism in the country. Other awardees are: H.E. Gilles Garachon (Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, Embassy of France in the Philippines) for Tourism Diplomacy; Rtn Arthur M. Lopez (owner, AML Hotel Consultancy) for Hotel Tourism; Joan Ramirez (EIC, People Asia & columnist of Philippine Star) for Lifestyle Tourism; Mr. Abdallah Okasha (Country Manager, Qatar Airways) for Airlines Category; Mr Fernando Zobel de Ayala (President & CEO, Ayala Corp) for Resorts; Mr Domingo Ramon Enerio III (COO, Philippines Tourism Promotions Board) for Tourism; Ms Rosalie Montenegro (President & CEO, Makati Medial Center) for Medical Tourism; Rtn Henry Sy, Sr (Chairman of the Board, Shoemart Inc) for Meeting, Incentives, Conventions Exhibitions or MICE; Hon. Edgar Chatto (Governor, Province of Bohol) for Government Tourism; and, Mr Antonio Meloto (Chairman, Gawad Kalinga Global Headquarters) for Social Tourism.

Former Supreme Court Justice Angelina Sandoval Gutierrez was the Chairperson of the Awards Committee. CHAIRMAN AND CEO, FELIPE L. GOZON

AWARDS

(L-R) Immediate Past President/Director-in-Charge and Rotary International District 3810 Governor Nominee Obet Pagdanganan, Journalism Awards Committee Chairman Babe Romualdez, Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, RCM President Rudy Bediones, President-elect/Director Frank Evaristo, and Journalism Awards Committee member Art Lopez

GMA Network is Rotary Club of Manila’s Most Outstanding TV Station

GMA Network scored another victory as it bagged the Most Outstanding Television Station of the Year honor from the 34th Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Awards. No less than GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon received the citation during ceremonies held on Thursday (May 22) in Makati City. Gozon expressed his gratitude to the Rotary Club of Manila saying that the group’s integrity makes the award credible and all the more significant to the Network. “The Rotary Club, like our company, takes pride in its integrity and impartiality. This is the 7th time that GMA is given this honor by the Rotary Club of Manila and we are very proud of this achievement,” Gozon said. The Journalism Awards recognizes outstanding works in print, television and radio, and, is, “one of the most anticipated recognitions coming from the Rotary Club of Manila, with awardees carefully deliberated upon by the Journalism Awards Committee, with concurrence by the General Assembly.”

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AWARDS

US Int’l Film and Video Festival

20th Communicator Awards GMA International garnered four Silver Awards of Distinction at the 20th Communicator Awards.

GMA Network gained eight recognitions in the 2014 US International Film and Video Festival (USIFVF) based in Los Angeles, California.

The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program that recognizes creative excellence in advertising, corporate communications, public relations and identity work in print, video, audio and interactive formats.

GOLD CAMERA AWARD: Wagas (Cerebral Palsy) - Docudrama Programs Brigada (Gintong Krudo) - Social Issues Programs SILVER SCREEN AWARD: State of the Nation with Jessica Soho (Coverage of Typhoon Yolanda) - TV News Category for Continuing News Stories Reporter’s Notebook (Bakas ng Trahedya) - Current Affairs Category Reel Time (Silang Wala sa Mapa and Dungkoy) Documentary Programs: Health, Medical Category and Biography Category Front Row (Ulilang Lubos) - Social Issues Category CENTER FOR CREATIVE EXCELLENCE Picture! Picture! - Entertainment Program & Specials:

1st Gawad Duyan Awards The Gawad Duyan Awards for Television “aims to highlight shows that responsibly and sensitively project values, relationships and events that impact the unique and fragile milieu of the young.” SID LUCERO Hiblang Huwaran Award PEN MEDINA Hiblang Taliwas Award

Home Away from Home – Silver Award, Programs/News Documentary Proud to be Pinoy: Philippine Independence Day Celebration 2013 – Silver Award, Programs/News Documentary GMA News TV International Info Kit - Silver Award, Print category Middle East MyHD Campaign – Silver Award of Distinction, Integrated Campaign (Promotional/Branding) category

1st SM S.U.P.E.R. (Salute to Unparalleled People, Endeavors and Resources) Awards GMA News and Public Affairs was recognized in the 1st SM S.U.P.E.R (Salute to Unparalleled People, Endeavors and Resources) Awards for its coverage of the assault and aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda (International code name: Haiyan). The SUPER Awards also recognized media practitioners from local print and radio organizations, as well as those from International networks.

ROCCO NACINO Hiblang Huwaran Award KATIPUNAN Lingap Lahi Award BAWAL ANG PASAWAY KAY MARENG WINNIE Talastas-Katuturan Award GMA NETWORK Gintong Duyan Award I-WITNESS TAWID ESKWELA Himay Salaysay Award REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK HIKAHOS NA MUSMOS Himay-Salaysay Award

STATE OF THE NATION JESSICA SOHO Himay-Ulat Award PEPITO MANALOTO Tanglaw ng Tahanan Award Natatanging Dulang Komediya Award

Jiggy Manicad and crew (Karim Lagoyo and Winston Lucas) Micaela Papa and crew (Arturo Serrano and Marlon Espiritu) Love Añover and crew (Ricson Bactat, Dennis Mariano and Suzette Pinpin) Senior correspondent Joecel Huesca and video jounralist Melvin Garvilles of GMA Iloilo Greggy Magdadaro and video journalist Teodorico Solon of GMA Cebu

TEEN GEN Gintong Kolong Kolong Award

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COVER STORY

WEEKEND PRIME

Marian in Eponymous Dance Show Make way for Kapuso Network’s primetime queen Marian Rivera as she unleashes her glamorous and fun side in the Saturday night primetime musical, MARIAN. Sharing the stage with Marian Eat Bulaga’s Paolo Ballesteros. Kapuso Pop Superstar Julie Anne San Jose amps the show’s musical beat, as well. Marian is directed by Louie Ignacio with head writer Rommel Gacho. The latest updates about MARIAN can be found on its official facebook page www. facebook.com/GMAMarianShow, twitter account @GMAMarianShow and the GMA Network website www.GMANetwork.com.

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PRIMETIME

Love and Sacrifice collide in My Destiny Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez reunite in this primetime series.

Cast:

• Rhian Ramos • Sid Lucero • Ms. Lorna Tolentino • Bing Pimentel

• Al Tantay • Dennis Roldan • Ms. Kuh Ledesma • Ruru Madrid • Ashley Nordstrom

Bb. Joyce Bernal directs.

PRIMETIME

A Daring Tale of Two Wives The series stars primetime king Dingdong Dantes (Anthony Real), Lovi Poe (Shiela Salazar-Real) and diamond star Ms. Maricel Soriano (Millet Gonzales-Real). Other cast members include Robert Arevalo, Celeste Legaspi, Tommy Abuel, Jaime Fabregas, Susan Africa, Alessandra de Rossi, Dominic Roco, Rodjun Cruz, Marc Abaya and Marc Justine Alavarez.

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COVER STORY

“Unusual” Father-Daughter Relationship

AFTERNOON PRIME

Twins with Two Fathers?

Dading is the story of a gay father who strives to become the best parent to his adopted daughter.

The Half Sisters explores “hetero-paternal superfecundation” where a woman bears “twins” from different fathers.

Gabby Eigenmann and Glaiza De Castro lead the cast.

Kapuso teen actresses Barbie Forteza and Thea Tolentino play the lead roles.

• Benjamin Alves • Chynna Ortaleza • Gardo Versoza • Shamaine Buencamino

Other cast members: • Jean Garcia • Jomari Yllana • Ryan Eigenmann • Derrick Monasterio • Andrei Paras

• JC Tiuseco • Carlo Gonzalez • Mel Martinez • Pinky Marquez • Carmen Soriano

Other cast members: • Toby Alejar • Mymy Davao • RJ Padilla • Zarah Mae Deligero

Ricky Davao directs the series which is an original concept of Denoy Navarro-Punio.

Mark Reyes directs.

BEFORE 24 ORAS

Best Friends Forever My BFF is a child-friendly drama series about friendship and family, airing before 24 Oras beginning June 30. Child stars Jillian Ward and Mona Louise Rey lead the cast with Manilyn Reynes and Janno Gibbs.

Other cast members: • • • • • • •

Rez Cortez Mr. Pen Medina Valerie Concepcion Ms. Irma Adlawan Leandro Baldemor Jaypee de Guzman Via Antonio

• Hiro Peralta • Mariel Pamintuan • Miggs Cuaderno • Isabel Frial • Angel Satsumi • Jen-jen Chubb

Diirecting My BFF is Roderick Lindayag.

WEEKEND PRIME

For the Whole Family Sundays with the whole family are more exciting and enjoyable with GMA’s primetime sitcom Ismol Family, airing after 24 Oras Weekend. Leading the cast are Ryan Agoncillo and Carla Abellana, playing the husband and wife roles of Jingo and Majay.

Other cast members: • Carmi Martin • Mikael Daez • Mike “Pekto” Nacua • Kevin Santos Dominic Zapata directs.

• Miguel Tanfelix • Bianca Umali • Marc Justine Alvarez • Natalia Moon

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GMA FILMS

GMA Films Brings Back Richard to the Big Screen This July, GMA Films presents the suspense movie, Overtime. Overtime is topbilled by Richard Gutierrez who plays Dom, a computer hacker who discovers that the pharmaceutical firm he works for secretly conducts drug tests on children. He tries to blow the whistle against his employer, but is forced to hide for fear of his life. Dom meets Jody, played by Lauren Young, online, and meets up with her in person. What could have been a perfect date for Jody becomes a living nightmare as she wakes up with a bomb strapped to her body. To make things worse, Dom threatens to kill her brother if she refuses to cooperate with his plan. Jody and Dom race against time and each other to gain the upper hand in this tricky cloak-anddagger game of vengeance. Overtime also stars Roi Vinzon and is co-directed by Wincy Aquino-Ong and Earl Ignacio.

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GMA Kapuso Foundation Inaugurates

37 Classrooms in Davao Oriental

2 new classrooms in Saoquigue Elementary School

6 new and 2 rehabilitated classrooms in Kinablangan Elementary School

GMA Kapuso Foundation inaugurated 37 classrooms in various public schools in Davao Oriental damaged by typhoon Pablo. Of this total, 28 were new classrooms, while 9 were rehabilitated.

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2 new and 4 rehabilitated classrooms in Abihod Elementary School

8 new and 3 rehabilitated classrooms in Boston Central School

10 new classrooms in Cateel Central School government units, particularly in the hardest-hit municipalities of Baganga, Cateel and Boston, in identifying the schools.

“As the school year commences, these classrooms signify a new beginning for children whose lives were affected by the typhoon,” shares GMA Kapuso Foundation Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mel C. Tiangco. “It is the Foundation’s mission to help rebuild what they have lost,” Tiangco adds. The Kapuso Foundation partnered with the Department of Education and the local

The project is part of GMA Kapuso Foundation’s Kapuso School Development program, which aims to promote education through the construction and rehabilitation of public schools in rural areas across the country.

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