March 2017 Kapuso Magazine

GMA Network Sustains Nationwide TV Ratings Dominance in February

RATINGS

March 2017

Glaiza de Castro, Kristoffer Martin Renew Ties with GMA Network tulad ng ginagawa ko.

Natutuwa ako na hindi ako nakakulong lang sa isang role. GMA has been giving me the chance to play with my characters,” she said.

Glaiza plays Sang’gre Pirena in the country’s No. 1 primetime series Encantadia.

Glaiza de Castro

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Glaiza expressed her gratitude for all the opportunities given her by GMA. “More than 10 years na ako sa GMA and masasabi ko na hindi ako nagkamali talaga ng decision to stick with the Network kasi dito ako nag-grow as an actor and as a person. Sobrang grateful ako kasi hindi lahat nabibigyan ng chance to do roles as diverse

Meanwhile, Kristoffer is pleased to renew his contract with the Kapuso Network. “I’ve been with GMA for 6 years now and I am so happy kasi sila yung nagbigay sa akin ng opportunity na ipakita yung talent ko.

Sila yung kasama ko since nagstart ako hanggang sa ngayon. Actually work-wise, wala akong masabi sa kanila kasi lahat ng ibigay nila sa akin na projects, talagang happy ako,” he said.

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Melody Chomayag, a 32-year old plastic bag vendor in Baguio City’s public market, won the one million peso grand prize in RGMA’s Pera Sorpresa 6 nationwide send-in raffle promo.

The avid listener of RGMA’s Barangay 92.7 FM – Baguio thanked RGMA for the wonderful blessing. “Lagi po kaming nakikinig sa RGMA 92.7 dahil masaya po rito at inaabangan po namin ang Pera Sorpresa. Nagpapasalamat po ako sa RGMA at sa Barangay 92.7 dahil nanalo po ako,” said Chomayag.

She plans to use the prize money to build a house for her family.

Melody Chomayag (right) and husband Richard (left) receive the grand prize from GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon (center).

Glaiza de Castro, Kristoffer Martin Renew Ties with GMA Network

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GMA Network Sustains Nationwide TV Ratings Dominance in February AWARDS

2017 Readers’ Digest Trusted Brands 8th NwSSu Students’ Choice Awards for Radio and Television Gawad Bagani sa Komunikasyon Umalohokjuan Awards 2017

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Kristoffer last appeared in the successful Afternoon Prime series Hahamakin Ang Lahat. He also performed the theme song

Baguio Vendor is RGMA Pera Sorpresa 6 Millionaire

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Kristoffer Martin

Kapuso actors Glaiza de Castro and Kristoffer Martin renewed their exclusive contracts with the Kapuso Network recently.

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Contents

SPECIAL

GMA Tours Photo Highlights COVER

Destined to Be Yours SPECIAL

Hanggang Makita Kang Muli Airs in Latin America Janine Gutierrez, Ken Chan are New Day Off Hosts

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Wowowin’s Worldwide Tour Event in Abu Dhabi a Huge Success

Benjamin Alves is the 2017 GMA Network Excellence Award Ambassador GMA Network Celebrates Love Month with Nationwide Bloodletting Project

Apart from the grand prize, the promo, which aired on all AM and FM stations of RGMA nationwide, also gave away five consolation prizes of P25,000.00 to one winner each from North Luzon, South Luzon, Mega Manila, Visayas, and Mindanao.

RGMA Pera Sorpresa was sponsored

by Petron, Baygon, Capsinesis, Tang, Bear Brand, Chooks-To-Go, Rexona, Wellmade, and Air 21.

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ON THE COVER:

Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza

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GMA Network Sustains Nationwide TV Ratings Dominance in February URBAN LUZON (PEOPLE)

24 GMA programs in the top 30

NUTAM (PEOPLE)

18 GMA programs in the top 30

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PROGRAM

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Encantadia

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Des-ned To Be Yours

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Magpakailanman

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Alyas Robin Hood

Magpakailanman

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Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

Alyas Robin Hood

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24 Oras

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Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

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Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento

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24 Oras

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Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento

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Kapuso Movie Night

PROGRAM

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Encantadia

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Des0ned To Be Yours

Meant To Be

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Kapuso Movie Night

Hay Bahay!

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Meant To Be

Ika-6 Na Utos

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Hay Bahay!

24 Oras Weekend

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24 Oras Weekend

Eat Bulaga

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Ika-6 Na Utos

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Full House Tonight

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Tsuperhero

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Sunday Pinasaya

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Bubble Gang

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Imbes-gador

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Wowowin

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Hahamakin Ang Lahat

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Legally Blind Hashtag Like

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PreYy Woman

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Case Solved

GMA Network (GMA) sustained its nationwide TV ratings dominance in February, according to data from the industry’s widely-trusted ratings service provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

From February 1 to 28 (with February 19 to 28 based on overnight data), GMA Network remained the viewers’ choice with an average total day people audience share of 41.2 percent in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), leading ABSCBN’s 34.9 percent by 6.3 points.

GMA led across all dayparts in NUTAM with primetime fantasy series Encantadia

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Tsuperhero Full House Tonight

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Sunday Pinasaya

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Imbes0gador

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Wowowin

on the top spot. The Alden RichardsMaine Mendoza starrer, Destined To Be Yours, which premiered on February 27, immediately ranked high while Magpakailanman, Alyas Robin Hood, Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho, and primetime newscast 24 Oras also joined them in the list.

About Nielsen TV Audience Measurement Nielsen data is gathered through a greater number of sampled homes nationwide in comparison to Kantar Media. With approximately 900 more homes surveyed in Total Urban and Rural Philippines compared to Kantar, Nielsen data is statistically considered more representative of the total TV population.

In 2016, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, the leading ratings service provider, increased its client pool to a total of 36 clients/ subscribers which now include 12 local TV networks, 5 regional clients, 2 blocktimers, and 17 media agencies.

GMA subscribes to Nielsen along with other local networks TV5, Aksyon TV, CNN Philippines, Net 25, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Viva Communications Inc., among others; regional network Fox Networks Group; blocktimers CBN Asia and TAPE Inc.; and major advertising and media agencies such as EbiquityFaulkner, Dentsu Aegis Network (Carat, Mediaforce Vizeum, Dentsu), GroupM (Mediacom, Mindshare, MEC and Maxus), Omnicom Media Group (OMD, PHD and M2M), Zenith Optimedia, and Starcom Mediavest.

In Urban Luzon, which accounts for 77 percent of the total urban TV household population in the country, GMA reigned supreme with an average people audience share of 47.3 percent, outranking ABS-CBN’s 29.1 percent.

The Kapuso Network also led across all dayparts in the said viewer-rich area, where 24 out of 30 top rating programs were from GMA. Topping the list are primetime programs Encantadia and Destined To Be Yours. Recently launched programs Legally Blind, Saturday comedy-musical show Full House Tonight, and crime documentary drama Case Solved also made it to the list of top programs.

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AWARDS

2017 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands

Jessica Soho with Reader’s Digest Group Advertising Director for Asia Pacific Sheron White GMA Network - Platinum Award Jessica Soho - Most Trusted News Presenter Mike Enriquez - Most Trusted Radio Presenter Ryan Agoncillo - Most Trusted TV Presenter

8th NwSSU Students’ Choice Awards for Radio and Television (NSCART) (Northwest Samar State University) The Awards recognizes notable excellence in arts and entertainment, acknowledges outstanding achievements in social media and exposes students to different methodologies and schemes that are prerequisities for a resilient foundation of future careers.

GMA

Best Network with Balanced Programming

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Best Magazine Program

Unang Hirit

Best Morning Show

Wish Ko Lang

Best Public Service Program

I-Witness

Best Documentary Program

Imbestigador

Best Investigative Program

24 Oras

Best News and Public Affairs Program

Mike Enriquez

Best News and Public Affairs Male Anchor

Mel Tiangco

Best News and Public Affairs Female Anchor

Mike Enriquez

Ryan Agoncillo

Winners of the 2017 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards were chosen based on a survey among approximately 8,000 consumers across key markets in Asia.

Gawad Bagani sa Komunikasyon 2017 (University of the East, Caloocan) The Gawad Bagani sa Komunikasyon recognizes the “warriors” in the popular media who fight social injustice rooted in poverty.

Mike Enriquez Hall of Fame

Umalohokjuan Awards 2017 (Lyceum of the Philippines University, Manila) Organized by the Lyceum of the Philippines Manila, the Awards recognizes works and achievements of media corporate organizations and personalities who embody LPU’s core ideals of Justice, Unity and Nationalism.

Eleksyon 2016

Best 2016 Election Coverage

Wowowin

Best Game Show

Pepito Manaloto

Best Comedy Program

Ryza Mae Dizon

Best Female Child Star

GMA Network

TV Station of the Year

Encantadia

Variety Show of the Year

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho

TV Drama Program of the Year

Magazine TV Program of the Year

Saksi Sa Dobol B

Drew Arellano

News and Public Affairs Program of the Year

I-Witness

Documentary TV Program of the Year

Bubble Gang

Comedy Show of the Year

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Eat Bulaga

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Male TV Host of the Year

Yuan “Paopao” Francisco Child Entertainer of the Year

SPECIAL

Camille Prats and Suzie Entrata-Abrera with the students of Cristal-E College of Bohol

Mikoy Morales with ECE students of Mapua Institute of Technology

Howie Severino with AB Communication students of STI Novaliches

Emil Sumangil with the students of Mapua Institute Technology

Starstruck finalist Kyle Vergara with Ozakazi family

GMA Network’s Applications Support Analyst Sean Meclat with the students of St. Ferdinand College of Isabela

Valeen Montenegro with the students of Dominican College of Tarlac

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COVER

Charms Viewers

Worldwide Kapuso fans around the globe got the treat they have long waited for as the highly anticipated primetime series, Destined To Be Yours, made its successful worldwide premiere last February 27.

The captivating romance of Benjie Rosales (Alden Richards) and Sinag Obispo (Maine Mendoza), set in a picturesque town, highlight the beautiful tale of fate and love which airs on GMA Telebabad.

Alden Richards

Maine Mendoza

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In the series, architecture graduate Benjie is determined to make a name by successfully heading a big construction project in the mountains of Pelangi. Fate works its magic when he crosses paths and falls in love with the beautiful local radio jock, Sinag, who deeply cares for her family, the environment and her community. Amidst contradicting values and duties to their families, love will try to find a way to prevail.

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Other cast members are Boots Anson Roa, Lotlot De Leon, Gardo Versoza, Tommy Abuel, Ronnie Henares, Ina Feleo, Sheena Halili, Dominic Roco, Juancho Trivino, RJ Padilla, Koreen Medina, and Janice de Belen.

Irene Villamor directs.

Get the latest updates about Destined To Be Yours from the official Facebook page of GMA Drama www.facebook.com/GMADrama, twitter account @ GMADrama and the GMA Network website www.

GMANetwork.com.

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SPECIAL

‘Hanggang Makita Kang Muli’

Airs in Latin America

GMA drama series Hanggang Makita Kang Muli recently premiered in Peru, making it the first Kapuso drama to air in Latin America.

Acquired by PanAmericana Television SA, the GMA Afternoon Prime series did well during its pilot week, with ratings almost twice of the program it replaced.

Derrick Monasterio and Bea Binene

Meanwhile, GMA Worldwide Inc. (GWI) Vice President Roxanne J. Barcelona is glad to learn about Peru’s warm reception of the program. “We are proud and happy that the canned version of Hanggang Makita Kang Muli is enjoying a successful run on free TV in Peru. This is a first for GMA in Latin America,” she said.

“A seed has been planted in that part of the world and we hope that it grows and opens more doors for GMA’s content.

It proves that our stories can travel well across all cultures. ‎A special thank you to Jose Escalante of Latin Media Corp., who helped us make this happen,” Barcelona acknowledged.

Hanggang Makita Kang Muli, which launched in the Philippines in March 2016, is being aired with the title Cautiva or ‘Captive’ in English. Under the direction of Laurice Guillen, the series features Kapuso artist Bea Binene portraying the challenging role of a feral child who grew up in a dark room isolated from human contact.

Janine Gutierrez, Ken Chan are New Day Off Hosts Philippine fashion muse Janine Gutierrez and certified Kapuso heartthrob Ken Chan are the new hosts of reality TV show, Day Off. The two GMA Artist Center talents are no strangers to the show that rewards hard-working Filipinos with a muchdeserved break from their job as they have served as guest hosts in the past. Janine did several appearances including Day Off’’s 11th anniversary special shot in Thailand last December Janine Gutierrez and Ken Chan

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while Ken was in the Chinese New Year episode this month.

The longest-running reality show of its kind on Philippine TV is on its 12th year of recognizing the most-deserving and hardworking Filipinos here and abroad.

Ken and Janine are not just looking forward to bringing new flavor to the show, they are also excited to meet hardworking Filipinos and trying out their jobs.

Day Off airs Saturday, 6:15 p.m. on GMA News TV.

Wowowin’s Worldwide Tour Event in Abu Dhabi a Huge Success An overwhelming number of Kapuso fans herded to Abu Dhabi National Theater to personally experience Wowowin’s brand of fun and entertainment last February 17.

Energetic crowds filled the afternoon and evening shows, which were led by the ever charismatic Willie Revillame with cohosts Donita Nose, Super Tekla, Kimchi, Ariella Arida, and Randy Santiago.

The worldwide tour stop in Abu Dhabi was a dream come true for many GMA Pinoy TV subscribers in the Middle East who have been clamoring to see their beloved “Kuya Wil” in the flesh. For them, Willie, through Wowowin, helps cure their homesickness as they are always reminded of home whenever they watch the daily Kapuso show.

Willie and his team were warmly welcomed by fans upon their arrival in Abu Dhabi a few days before the event.

On the event date, thousands of fans went to the venue in rented buses and cars way ahead of the shows’ schedule, not minding the long waiting time.

Some fans came in wearing Encantadia costumes to show their love for Kapuso programs while a group of students from Abu Dhabi treated the crowd to a vibrant performance at the theater lobby.

Contributing to Wowowin’s huge success were its simple yet exciting segments such as “Hephep Hooray”,“Bigyan ng Jacket” and “Putukan Na” combined with the hosts’ hilarious antics, which surely kept the contestants and the spectators entertained.

More importantly, the show served as a venue for Filipinos to share their stories about being abroad and help fellow Oversees Filipino Workers (OFW) cope with their struggles.

Willie got the chance to talk to Lina Villalon, a widower and a “master cutter” in Abu Dhabi, about having no choice

Willie Revillame comforts an elderly audience member

but to go overseas to send her 4 children to school. She proudly shared that all her children are now professionals. A video message of her daughter was flashed onscreen affirming how good Nanay Lina is as a mother.

One of the contestants, Simonette Prendol, used to be a hospital receptionist before she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer last December.

In an interview with Willie, she said that she’d rather go home to her kids but could not do so because she spends most of her savings to her chemotherapy sessions. Willie gave him the signature Wowowin jacket along with a plane ticket and $500 so she can reunite with her family in the Philippines. A member of the audience also went onstage to give her financial help.

As the show concluded, Willie Revillame expressed his gratitude to all GMA Pinoy TV supporters and OSN subscribers in the Middle East who attended their first worldwide tour. “Maraming salamat po sa GMA Pinoy TV, sa tiwala po nila na kami ay nakapag-show para sa inyo…

Nandito kami para pasayahin kayo.

It’s a reunion ng ating mga Kapuso’t kababayang katulad niyo. It’s a party place, it’s a party day para po sa inyong lahat,” he reiterated.

On the other hand, GMA First Vice President for International Operations Joseph T. Francia thanked the GMA Pinoy TV supporters in Abu Dhabi.

“Thank you for coming tonight. Alam kong matagal niyong hinintay si Willie, kaya sana natuwa kayo. Hindi magiging posible ito kung hindi ninyo inaabangan ang programa niya sa GMA Pinoy TV na nasa OSN. Kasama po namin ang OSN sa pagbibigay saya sa inyo ngayong

GMA International First Vice President Joseph T. Francia helps an OFW

gabi. Maraming salamat po sa pagpunta ninyo,” Francia said.

GMA Pinoy TV online and social media followers expressed how delightful they were for having Wowowin in Abu Dhabi.

“Salamat po ng marami sa inyo.

OFWs really need a break especially from stress. Napasaya n’yo po kami.

Maraming salamat lalo na kay Willie at kina Direk Randy at Direk Adrian Gret sa mabuting pakikisama sa amin. Mabuhay po kayo and may God bless you all and continue to help those who are in need,” Richelle Pliego Valenzuela said in a Facebook comment.

Another OFW Razel Policarpio was also thankful to the show for reducing her homesickness. “Nakabawas ng homesick! Salamat po, Wowowin,” she exclaimed.

Jem Jella Samson Dagodog said that she looks forward to seeing the show return to Abu Dhabi. “Maraming salamat sa pagbibigay saya sa aming OFWs, abangan namin ang inyong muling pagpunta dito sa Abu Dhabi. More power Wowowin,” she exulted.

The Wowowin World Tour in Abu Dhabi was made possible by OSN, a leading pay-TV carrier, in association with GMA’s flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV and was sponsored by Cebu Pacific.

As our Kapuso abroad couldn’t get enough of Willie and the team, viewers in the Middle East and North Africa region can watch the latest episodes of Wowowin on GMA Pinoy TV via OSN. facebook.com/GMAPinoyTV facebook.com/gmalifetv facebook.com/gmanewsinternational @GMAPinoyTV @GMA_LifeTV

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Benjamin Alves is the 2017 GMA Network Excellence Award Ambassador also who’s going to be the Excellence Award winner. It’s a long process, but it’s really enjoyable and rewarding,” Alves assured.

(L-R) GMA Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz, Benjamin Alves, GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, Senior Assistant Vice President for Entertainment TV Gigi Santiago-Lara, and President and CEO of Mercator Artist and Model Management Jonas Antonio Gaffud.

Kapuso leading man Benjamin Alves is once again the ambassador for the GMA Network Excellence Award (GNEA).

Alves recently signed the Memorandum of Agreement with GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz, Senior Assistant Vice President for Entertainment TV Gigi Santiago-Lara, and President and CEO of Mercator Artist and Model Management Inc. Jonas Antonio Gaffud.

GNEA, now on its 15th year, is the Kapuso Network’s CSR program that recognizes graduating students with outstanding track record in leadership and socio-civic activities while upholding academic excellence in their respective colleges or universities. The nationwide search is open to graduating students of Mass Communication, Multi-media Arts, Advertising, or any equivalent communication course, as well as

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Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE).

Alves, aside from being one of the most sought-after Kapuso actors today, graduated summa cum laude in English Literature at the University of Guam before pursuing a career in showbiz.

His exemplary academic performance and passion for his craft are the characteristics archetypal for a GNEA ambassador.

Gozon also validated how Alves is a very fitting choice for the job. “Benjamin is really qualified to be an ambassador because he is excellent academically. He is not only excellent behind the camera, he was also a scholar during his school days. He serves as a good example for the youth,” Gozon said.

Alves expressed his gratitude on being handpicked as this year’s lead advocate for excellence. “This is the second year that I’m involved with GMA Network Excellence Award and it’s a really good experience. I’m more excited this year to find the candidates and finalists and GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE |MARCH 2017 ISSUE

With nominations for the academic year 2016-2017 currently open, the Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa lead actor also gave an advice to aspiring students who are interested to submit their entries.

“Whoever’s gonna apply for the GMA Network Excellence Award, I just encourage them to tell their story and to be really honest about it. From my experience last year, what really set some of the students apart was their personal story and how they used their story to help inspire and influence others,” said Alves.

For those who have any concerns related to GNEA, people can also reach out to Alves through his social media account.

“I always make myself available to any student that has questions so they can always tweet me or send me a message on Twitter with the hashtag ‘Excellence Award’. I’m always very excited and engaged to interact with them because that’s where we get the first step to be interested. If they’re in school or if they’re very busy, I’m sure their counselors or their adviser will be able to help them,” he encouraged.

The GMA Network Excellence Award 2017 is in partnership with YesPinoy Foundation, Airfreight 2100, Inc. (Air21), University of the Philippines (Diliman) College of the Mass Communication, Don Bosco Technical College, and Angeles University Foundation.

For criteria, mechanics and other details, please visit http://www.gmanetwork. com/excellenceaward or e-mail GMAExcellence@gmanetwork.com.

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GMA Network Celebrates Love Month with Nationwide Bloodletting Project

(L-R) PRC Quezon City Chapter Administrator Amparo Perez, PRC National Blood Services Director Dr. Christie Monina Nalupta, GMAKF Founder and Ambassador Mel C. Tiangco, GMAKF Executive Vice President and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog, GMA Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz, and PRC Quezon City Chapter Vice Chairman Gov. Nesty Isla in the ceremonial turnover of blood bag donations

For GMA Network, giving blood is not only an expression of love, but also a selfless act that could save another person’s life.

In celebration of the love month, GMA successfully held its annual Kapuso Bloodletting Day at the Network’s headquarters in Quezon City as well as in the regional stations in Dagupan, Ilocos, Naga, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and General Santos. The event, which concluded last February 10, produced a total of 1,638 (737,100 cc) blood bags.

The Kapuso Bloodletting Day is annually organized by GMA’s Corporate Affairs Division, with the help of the Network’s socio-civic arm GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) and GMA Regional TV Department, in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).

More GMA employees, along with their families and friends, were able to donate this year, surpassing last year’s total turnout of 1,580 (711,000 cc) blood bags.

Present during the Kapuso Bloodletting Day in GMA’s Quezon City compound were GMA Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz, GMAKF Founder and Ambassador Mel C. Tiangco, GMAKF Executive Vice President

and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog, PRC National Blood Services Director Dr. Christie Monina Nalupta, PRC Quezon City Chapter Vice Chairman Gov. Nesty Isla, and PRC Quezon City Chapter Administrator Amparo Perez.

The program was hosted by Ms. Shirley Escalante with Kapuso artist Bea Binene, who has been actively participating GMAKF’s activities since she was 7 years old. Also spotted in the event were Jay Arcilla and GMA News Anchor Raffy Tima who is a regular blood donor.

Tiangco expressed her appreciation to fellow Kapuso nationwide for continuously supporting the activity. “You don’t need to be rich to be able to help the poor. This is the best way to help others without even spending anything,” she said in her speech during the turnover ceremony.

“At the top of that, you are also giving a part of yourself which is such a noble act.

Giving away a part of yourself to those in need will bring us to heaven and blessings will overflow. We are thankful for all of you especially now that our donors today are from GMA,” Tiangco added.

Dr. Nalupta also articulated how grateful she is about the strong ties they have with GMA. “We are thankful for the love being given to us through projects like Sagip Dugtong Buhay and the Kapuso GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE |MARCH 2017 ISSUE

GMAKF Executive Vice President and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog at the Sagip Dugtong Buhay event held at Ever Gotesco Mall

Bloodletting Day. This also goes to GMA Network employees for expressing their love through donating blood,” Dr. Nalupta said.

To encourage more participants, special awards were given to select employees including the Early Bird Award, First Family Award, and group recognitions such as the Dugo-dugo Gang and the Bloodiest Group.

Meanwhile, another successful bloodletting activity also concluded last February 18 with GMA Kapuso Foundation’s Sagip Dugtong Buhay held at Ever Gotesco Mall in Commonwealth, Quezon City. The event, in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, Ever Gotesco Malls, and Go Tong Foundation Inc., was able to collect 1,748 blood bags (786,600 cc).

In support to GMAKF, Kapuso talents Isabelle De Leon, Koreen Medina, Carl Cervantes, Jhustine Miguel, Migo Adecer, One Up, Ron Mclean, Maricar Riesgo, Papa Dudut, and Tessbomb attended the blood drive to entertain the donors and to promote volunteerism through blood donation. The Philippine Army Security and Escort Battalion Combo, X3m, Dimension, and Generation 6 Dancers also participated in the program.

For the second leg of Sagip Dugtong Buhay, GMA Kapuso Foundation will hold another series of bloodletting events in August.

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