May 2017 Kapuso Magazine by GMA New Media

RATINGS

May 2017

GMA Network Strengthens Nationwide TV Ratings Dominance in April NUTAM (PEOPLE)

19 GMA programs in the top 30

URBAN LUZON (PEOPLE)

22 GMA programs in the top 30 PROGRAM

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PROGRAM

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Encantadia

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

Son of God (Holy Week Special)

My Lady Boss (Holy Week Special)*

DesBned To Be Yours

Magpakailanman

9-11 12-13

My Lady Boss (Holy Week Special) DesFned To Be Yours Magpakailanman

6-7

The Ten Commandments (Holy Week Special)*

Son of God (Holy Week Special)* Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Kuwento

Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento

The Ten Commandments (Holy Week Special)*

15-16

My House Husband Ikaw Na! (Holy Week Special)*

24 Oras

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (Holy Week Special)

Eat Bulaga’s Lenten Special 2017*

Meant To Be

Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko

24-25 27 30

Hay Bahay Ika-6 Na Utos Eat Bulaga

12-13

Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko 14 16-17

Meant To Be Hay Bahay! Ika-6 Na Utos

Eat Bulaga

24-25

Selda 1430 (Holy Week Special)*

Nuno (Holy Week Special)* Tsuperhero

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (Holy Week Special)*

26-27 GMA Network 28-29 continued to pull away 30 from competition in nationwide TV ratings in April, according to data from the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

From April 1 to 30 (with April 23 to 30 based on overnight data), the Kapuso Network increased its lead in National Urban Television Audience

Measurement (NUTAM), garnering an average total day people audience share of 43.3 percent, besting ABSCBN’s 35.1 percent by a remarkable 8.2 points. The margin is higher than the 5.4-point advantage posted by GMA versus ABS-CBN in March. GMA likewise remained unbeatable in Urban Luzon, which accounts for 77 percent of the total urban TV household population in the country. In April, GMA posted an average total day people audience share of 50.4 percent, way ahead of ABS-CBN’s 28.9 percent.

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Across all day parts, including the highly coveted evening prime Sunday Pinasaya time block, the Kapuso Network reigned victorious in both NUTAM and Urban Luzon. The highly popular telefantasya Encantadia still leads the list of top programs. Also among the list are Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, Destined to be Yours, Magpakailanman, Pepito Manaloto, 24 Oras, newly launched Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Meant To Be, and Hay Bahay. 24 Oras Weekend

The Prince of Egypt (Holy Week Special)

In 2016, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement increased its client pool to a total of 36 clients/

RATINGS

GMA Network Strengthens Nationwide TV Ratings Dominance in April

UPDATES

GMA Network Recurring Revenues Rise 15% in Q1 2017

AWARDS

New York Festivals Road Safety Idea Hack Competition 19th Gawad Pasado 2nd Golden Laurel 11th Hildegarde Awards

UPDATES

Dobol B Sa News TV, RiteMed Team Up Mikael Daez Remains a Kapuso “Madalicious Meals” in Home Foodie Season 3

NEW PROGRAMS

My Love From the Star Follow Your Heart Impostora Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Tadhana

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Mulawin Versus Ravena

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2017 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting UPDATES

Kapuso Stars Sizzle in Biggest April Festivals

14 Aldub Thanks Kapuso Abroad

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.

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GMA Kapuso Foundation, AFP Join Forces in Fortifying Serbisyong Totoo

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.

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ON THE COVER:

Cast of Mulawin Versus Ravena

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UPDATES

GMA Network Recurring Revenues Rise 15% in Q1 2017 (L-R): GMA Executive Vice President and CFO Felipe S. Yalong, President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, and Chief Marketing Officer Lizelle G. Maralag

GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) reported recurring revenues of P3.766 billion in the first quarter of 2017, up 15 percent versus the same period last year. Including political advertisements, GMA’s revenues in the first three months went down by only 4 percent. Political advocacies and advertisements contributed P640 million to the Company’s top line during the first quarter last year. Total operating expenses were kept at bay, going up by only 5 percent to P2.592 billion while EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) decreased by 16 percent to P1.545 billion. GMA finished the quarter with a net income of P842 million, posting a 17 percent decline year-on-year due to the effect of election-related placements in 2016. The Network paid out cash dividends to its shareholders worth P3.548 billion at P0.73 per share on May 15, upholding its commitment of providing the best returns to its shareholders.

“Even without political ads, we are tracking a stronger year financially and we expect to achieve our growth targets in 2017,” said GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon. Last April 24, GMA launched Dobol B sa News TV in the morning primetime block to further strengthen the market share and revenues of its flagship AM radio station DZBB and leading local news channel GMA News TV.

Other Business Developments Discounting the effect of political advertisements, the Network’s core channel, GMA-7, generated a 15 percent improvement in airtime revenues in the first quarter. GMA News TV and Radio increased by 22 percent and 20 percent respectively. GMA International (GMAI), the business unit that manages the distribution and operation of the Network’s international channels, recorded a 9 percent increase in revenues from its combined subscription/licensing and advertising. For the three months ended March 2017, flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV had an estimated 1.8

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million viewers worldwide, a year-onyear increase of 6 percent. Viewership for GMA Life TV increased by 19 percent with 800,000 viewers worldwide while GMA News TV International posted a 63 percent increase in viewers worldwide. GMA’s technology arm, GMA New Media, Inc. (NMI), closed the quarter with a remarkable performance, delivering a consolidated revenue growth of 63 percent and a net income increase of 421 percent. GMA Worldwide, Inc. (GWI), the Network’s subsidiary responsible for syndicating Kapuso programs to the international market, sold content for airing in Latin America, Vietnam, Malaysia, Canada, and Zambia, among others. GWI’s sales were up 18 percent compared to the same period last year. On GMA’s Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT) rollout, construction for the Network’s transmitter and antenna building and other facilities for its Mega Manila digital broadcast is ongoing.

AWARDS

19th Gawad Pasado

Road Safety Idea Hack Competition

Ang Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro (PASADO) ay isang nom-stock at non-profit na samahan ng mga dalubguro na ang pangunahing layunin ay magrebyu ng mga de-kalidad/obra maestrang Pelikulang Pilipino na magagamit sa pagtuturo ng mga guro sa kanilang mga mag-aaral sa loob at labas ng paaralan particular sa mga disiplinang Agham Panlipunan, Wika, Sining at Humanidades.

Digify, Incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GMA New Media Incorporated, won the grand prize at the Road Safety Idea Hack organized by the Department of Transportation. The competition required participants to create and develop solutions that can improve the quality of road crash data collection and reporting in the country.

Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza

11th Hildegarde Awards

Dangal ng Kabataan (Special Award)

Mike Enriquez

Pinakapasadong Lingkod-Bayan

Barbie Forteza (Tuos)

Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres

The Hildegarde Awards is organized by St Scholastica’s College, Manila. This year, the whole college community participated in the voting process.

Bawal ang Pasaway Kay Mareng Winnie

Jaclyn Jose (Ma’Rosa) & Paulo Ballesteros (Die Beautiful)

People’s Choice Award in the Field of Broadcast Journalism

Natatanging Gawad Pasado 2016

2nd Golden Laurel The Golden Laurel recognizes media programs, platforms and personalities who have shown excellence in the practice of their craft.

Jessica Soho

Best Magazine Show Host

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Dobol B Sa News TV, RiteMed Team Up (L-R) Dobol B sa News TV anchors Joel Reyes Zobel and Arnold Clavio, United Laboratories, Inc. Senior Vice President for Business Development Atty. Joey Ochave, RiteMed General Manager Vince Guerrero, and RGMA President and GMA Consultant for Radio Mike Enriquez.

GMA Network’s morning news and commentary program, “Dobol B Sa News TV” and RiteMed Philippines, Inc. (RiteMed) team up to further provide quality service to Filipinos. Following the program’s successful debut last April 24, “Dobol B sa News TV’” is the Network’s response to the ever-changing needs of the listening and

viewing public, bringing to free TV the top-rating morning shows on AM radio today. RiteMed, on the other hand, has always believed in DZBB’s credibility as a trusted source of news and information. In fact, RiteMed is the first company to give its full support to “Dobol B Sa News TV’”. Representatives of both parties inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on May 4 at the B Hotel Grand Ballroom in Quezon City. The signing was led by RGMA President and GMA Consultant

Mikael Daez Remains a Kapuso One of GMA’s top leading men, Mikael Daez, renewed his contract with the Kapuso Network recently. Mikael is excited about his future as a Kapuso. “I love it here. I think a big factor for that is I’ve grown here. Going on my seventh year in showbiz in GMA, ang dami ko nang friends. It feels good when you mix your work and personal life, it feels fun. Your work is your life already. Nag-e-enjoy talaga ako,” he said. Mikael is one of the lead stars of the Afternoon Prime series, Legally Blind.

for Radio Mike Enriquez and Dobol B sa News TV anchors Joel Reyes Zobel and GMA News Pillar Arnold Clavio together with United Laboratories, Inc. Senior Vice President for Business Development Atty. Joey Ochave and RiteMed General Manager Vincent Patrick Guerrero. Watch the most up-to-date radio broadcast on “Dobol B Sa News TV’”, weekdays from 6 to 11 a.m. via GMA News TV Channel 11 and abroad via GMA News TV International.

“Madalicious Meals” in Home Foodie Season 3

Drew Arellano and Iya Villania-Arellano, together with the San Miguel Purefoods Celebrity Chefs – Llena Tan-Arenas, RJ Garcia and Rene Ruz - share more “Madalicious Meals” that can be cooked at home in season 3 of Home Foodie. Catch Home Foodie from Mondays through Fridays, after Unang Hirit on GMA 7.

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NEW PROGRAMS

Jennylyn Mercado and Gil Cuerva

Kapuso Networ with Hottest P

This May, GMA presents the local remake of the hit Koreanovela, My Love from the Star, starring Kapuso ultimate star Jennylyn Mercado as Steffi and new Kapuso actor Gil Cuerva as Matteo. Other cast members are Gabby Eigenmann, Glydel Mercado, Christian Bautista, Jackie Rice, Renz Fernandez, Spanky Manikan, Melissa Mendez, Nar Cabico. Bb. Joyce Bernal directs.

Heart Evangelista

Sunday afternoons are now extra fun and challenging as Kapuso actresshost Heart Evangelista-Escudero joins celebrity couples step out of their comfort zones in Follow Your Heart.

GMA features the re successful TV series Afternoon Prime. Th by Kris Bernal and R the cast are Ryan Ei Rossi, Elizabeth Oro Vaness del Moral, L Sinon Loresca, Yuan Shane, with the spe James Blanco.

Each episode features two celebrity pairs who will take on the challenges of raising children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and money â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for their adoptive family. Follow Your Heart airs Sundays at 5 p.m. on GMA 7.

Kris Bernal

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NEW PROGRAMS

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Marian Rivera

This May 20, GMA Public Affairs proudly presents— Tadhana—the first OFWthemed weekly (every Saturday) anthology that dramatizes the colorful, romantic, heroic and inspiring stories of OFWs. Hosting this program is Kapuso primetime queen Marian Rivera.

GMA Network spreads magic to its viewers with the kid-friendly, family-oriented show Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko, airing Sundays on GMA. Aiming to shape children’s values through its stories, the show narrates the magical adventures of Lola Goreng, played by Ms. Gloria Romero, and her grandchildren Alice and Elvis (Jillian Ward and David Remo) who find themselves living with Moira (Chlaui Malayao), a child who they found on the streets. Adding more magic to their story is Jorrel (Julius Miguel).

Gloria Romero

Rico Gutierrez directs.

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COVER Bea Binene

Bianca Umali

Miguel Tanfelix

Heart Evangelista

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid

T A K E S

GMA Network presents the highly anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking telefantasya, Mulawin, which captivated the hearts of Filipino viewers 12 years ago.

The fight between good and evil continues in Mulawin vs. Ravena as the tribes strive to defeat each other in battle. Dennis Trillo returns as Gabriel and is now the King of Halconia. Under his rule, the Ravena tribe strengthens its forces. Joining the powerhouse ensemble are Lovi Poe as Magindara, the goddess of the sea and daughter of Sandawa; Carla Abellana as Aviona, one of the most respected and well-loved Mulawin; and

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Regine Velasquez-Alcasid as Sandawa, the immortal goddess of nature and keeper of Mt. Apo. Playing special roles are Heart Evangelista-Escudero as Alwina, savior of the Mulawin and humans; Tom Rodriguez as Rodrigo, a human who falls in love with and marries Aviona; and Ariel Rivera as Panabon, representative of the Tabon or Mulawin half-bloods.

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Kiko Estrada

Derrick Monasterio

Carla Abellana

Lovi Poe

Dennis Trillo

F L I G H T

Kapuso love teams also put their wings on in this primetime masterpiece. Bea Binene is Anya, the half-blood daughter of Aviona; Derrick Monasterio breathes life to Almiro, the noble son of Aguiluz and Alwina destined to be the ruler of Avila; Kiko Estrada is Rafael, Almiroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friend turned mortal enemy; Bianca Umali is Lawiswis, a beautiful young Avian and the love of Pagaspasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; life; and Miguel Tanfelix soars once again as Pagaspas, a former owl that became a

Mulawin and has come at the right age to declare his love for Lawiswis. Completing the star-studded cast are Mga mortal: Angelu De Leon as Lourdes, Bobby Andrews as Dionisio, Joko Diaz as Antonio, Martin del Rosario as Aramis, Charee Pineda as Savanna, and Nova Villa as Lola Elo; Mga Mulawin: Roi Vinzon as Daragit, Valerie Concepcion as Tuka, JC Tiuseco as Tangos, David Licauco as Malik; Mga Ravena: Chynna

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Ortaleza as Reyna Rashana, Dion Ignacio as Siklab, Winwyn Marquez as Ribay and TJ Trinidad as Greco. Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez direct. Mulawin vs. Ravena premieres May 22 only on GMA Telababad.

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GMA Network 2017 Annual Sto Following is the report delivered by GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon during the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting held on May 17, 2017 at the GMA Network Studios. Magandang umaga sa inyong lahat! On behalf of the Board of Directors of GMA Network, I welcome all of you to our Annual Stockholders’ Meeting. I can see from your many smiling faces . . . That most of you have already received your cash dividends for this year. Two days ago, May 15, we released the highest dividend payout in the history of our company worth more than 3.5 billion pesos. This proves that we honor our commitment to provide the best returns to our shareholders. We are proud of our record-breaking accomplishments in 2016. The year was a fitting reward for all our hard work and strategic efforts to regain our top position, in so far as ratings are concerned in the Philippine broadcast industry.

We have so far maintained our top position in nationwide TV ratings up to today and we will do our best to keep our lead in the months and years to come. GMA News TV, on the other hand, remained the leading news channel in the country. Last April 24, we launched “Dobol B sa News TV” in the radio primetime morning block which is expected to enhance the channel’s and Radio’s financial and ratings performance.

Let us now proceed to the better news - our financial performance

Indeed, we have been looking forward to this opportunity to share with you the remarkable performance of our company last year and provide you with a glimpse of what is in store this year.

On top of the boost provided by political advertisements to our top line, our recurring sales accounted for the larger portion of our unprecedented revenue growth in 2016.

Allow me to deliver a summary of our company’s outstanding achievements in 2016 . . .

Our consolidated gross revenues last year ended at 16.673 billion pesos – up 21 percent versus our 2015 gross revenues.

Let’s start with our ratings performance Beginning the second half of 2016, we managed to put together a strong programming lineup for GMA channel 7, particularly in the much coveted evening primetime block. As a result, we regained the TV ratings leadership in nationwide NUTAM (National Urban TV Audience Measurement) ratings starting September last year. We also increased our margins in the viewer-rich areas

of Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, and more importantly, reduced the gap in TV ratings in Visayas and Mindanao.

Our airtime revenues amounted to 15.131 billion pesos – 22 percent higher than 2015. As usual, our core channel, GMA-7, led all revenue streams in 2016, recording a 23 percent increase in revenues. Our Radio business, on the other hand, ended 2016 with a 19 percent hike while GMA News TV posted a 10 percent increase. Regional TV’s combined

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national and local sales went up 4 percent. In contrast to the double-digit increase in our revenues, our total operating expenses of 11.597 billion pesos went up by only 8 percent compared to 2015 as we continued to benefit from the operational efficiencies we introduced. Consequently, our EBITDA (Earnings Before Interests, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) in 2016 ended at 6.778 billion pesos, 46 percent higher versus the previous year. Our consolidated net income after tax last year stood at 3.647 billion pesos - 72 percent or 1.521 billion pesos more than our bottom line in 2015.

Other business units & subsidiaries Revenues from our International Operations and other businesses reached 1.542 billion pesos – up 15 percent compared to 2015. Propelled by the growth in subscriber count of GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV, our revenues from our International Operations in 2016 were 12 percent higher than the previous year. Sales of GMA Worldwide registered a 36 percent increase over a year ago. GMA Films, on the other hand, recorded a 166 percent increase in revenues versus 2015. Consolidated revenues of GMA New Media and its subsidiaries grew 42 percent, resulting from the implementation of strategic sales and marketing initiatives. revenues from GMA Records increased 4 percent while revenues from Alta Productions went up 3 percent versus the previous year.

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ockholders’ Meeting Script 2010 posted an 18 percent growth in revenues. In other words, all our subsidiaries increased their gross incomes in 2016.

Conclusion While we have raised the bar higher in 2016, this year is shaping up to be even more exciting and a better one for us in terms of revenues and ratings, more so, because our plans for GMA Network’s immediate future are already in place. This includes our digital terrestrial TV, which we are geared up to launch soon, initially at least in Mega Manila. Your Network continues to embrace the unceasing and fast-paced advancement of technology, particularly in broadcast, as we see more and more convenient platforms becoming available to our global Filipino audience. Still, the real challenge for us in order to remain on top of the industry is to consistently produce and deliver superior content. We are determined to accomplish this for the viewing pleasure

of our Kapuso worldwide, who may wish to see our programs wherever they are and however and whenever they want to – via TV sets, mobile gadgets, online, and on-demand. Finally, allow me to express my sincerest thanks to all of you - our shareholders, our directors and officers, employees and talents, other stakeholders, and especially our loyal Kapuso viewers here and abroad - for your unwavering trust and support. Without you, none of these would have been possible. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat, mga Kapuso.

Front Row (L-R): Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. (President and COO), Gilberto M. Duavit (Director), Felipe L. Gozon (Chairman and CEO), Felipe S. Yalong (Director), and Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban (Independent Director) Back Row (L-R): Laura J. Westfall (Director), Anna Teresa M. Gozon (Director), Joel Marcelo G. Jimenez (Director), Jaime C. Laya (Independent Director), and Roberto Rafael V. Lucila (Corporate Secretary)

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AlDub Thanks Kapuso Abroad for Successful US Shows Thousands of Kapuso fans from various states in the US and Canada came out in full support to see the phenomenal AlDub love team of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza during their US shows dubbed, “KS sa US” last April 9 and 12. The events held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California and at the Kings Theatre in New York were the first international shows headlined by Alden and Maine (Yaya Dub), popularly known as AlDub from Eat Bulaga’s Kalyeserye. They were joined by the comedic trio of Jose Manalo (Lola Tinidora), Wally Bayola (Lola Nidora), and Paolo Ballesteros (Lola Tidora).

Alden and Maine perform a song and dance number

The Lolas of Kalyeserye in action

Alden expressed his appreciation to the Kapuso fans abroad for supporting their show. “Maraming, maraming salamat po sa lahat ng nakisaya sa amin sa Kalyeserye sa US. We really had fun, sana po ay napaligaya namin kayo sa pagbisita namin sa LA at New York. We love you, mga Kapuso Abroad,” Alden said. Maine echoed the sentiment and encouraged the Kapuso abroad to watch out for Kalyeserye’s upcoming return. “Abangan po nating lahat ang pagbabalik ng Kalyeserye, hindi po natin alam kung kailan pero sabaysabay po tayong magulat. Maraming salamat po ulit sa pagsuporta sa Kalyeserye at sa Kalyeserye sa US.”

Lucky fan gets a photo op with her beloved duo on stage

The KS sa US concert was made possible by GMA Pinoy TV, GMA’s flagship international channel, which served as the Exclusive Media Sponsor in cooperation with Happy Box Productions.

@gmapinoytv www.gmapinoytv.com.

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Kapuso Stars Sizzle in Biggest

April festivals

GMA Network’s hottest stars made April a month to remember for their fans by gracing some of the biggest celebrations in the country—the Bangus, Pistay Dayat, MangoBamboo, and Panaad festivals.

PANAAD FESTIVAL

Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes serenades the candidates of Lin-ay Sang Negros beauty pageant during the Panaad Festival in Bacolod (photo from GMA Regional TV IG account)

BANGUS FESTIVAL

Kapuso love teams BiGuel and DerBea— Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali; and Derrick Monasterio and Bea Binene with their Mulawin vs. Ravena co-star Kiko Estrada led the Kapuso Float Parade and Kapuso Fiesta

BANGUS FESTIVAL

The stars of Legally Blind and Impostora on board the Kapuso Float during the Bangus Fetsival (L-R): Janine Gutierrez, Kris Bernal, Vaness del Moral, Marc Abaya, and Mikael Daez (photo from GMA Regional TV IG)

Encantadia stars greet their Pangasinense fans “avisala” last April 30 during the the Kapuso Night at the Judge de Venecia Highway

BAMBOO MANGO FESTIVAL

Meant To Be cast Ivan Dorschner, Ken Chan, Barbie Forteza, Jak Roberto, and Addy Raj during their Kapuso Mall Show for the Bamboo Mango Festival (Photo from GMA Artist Center IG account)

PISTAY DAYAT

Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose together with Benjamin Alves, Aicelle Santos, and TOP banner the Kapuso Night last May 1 in Lingayen, Pangasinan

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GMA Kapuso Foundation, AFP Join Forces in Fortifying Serbisyong Totoo

(L-R) AFP Major General Arnold Rafael Y. Depakakibo, Major General Melquiades L. Feliciano, GMA President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, AFP Deputy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Narciso A. Vingson, GMAKF Founder and Ambassador Mel C. Tiangco, GMAKF EVP and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog, and AFP Brigadier General Ronnie S. Evangelista.

GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), the sociocivic arm of GMA Network, recently inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to further strengthen the implementation of its public service projects. Under the agreement, the AFP pledges assistance to the GMAKF for the benefit of communities in Geographically Isolated and Depressed Areas (GIDAS). Their aid includes provision of manpower, security assistance, transportation, logistical, and research support. Present in the MOA signing were GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, GMA President and COO Gilberto Duavit Jr., GMAKF Founder and Ambassador Mel Tiangco, GMAKF EVP and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog, AFP Deputy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Narciso A. Vingson, Major General Melquiades L. Feliciano, Major General Arnold Rafael Y. Depakakibo, and Brigadier General Ronnie S. Evangelista. Vice Admiral Vingson emphasized how the AFP has always been supportive of GMAKF since day one. “Although we have been doing this for a long time ever since the GMA Kapuso [Foundation] has been established and founded, the signing

of the MOA will further reinforce our commitment to this worthwhile organization,” Vingson said. On the other hand, Atty. Gozon expressed his gratitude to the AFP for their significant efforts in helping Filipinos in need. “We are grateful to the Armed Forces of the Philippines for playing a huge role in helping our Foundation realize our commitment to help Filipinos. The most fulfilling job is serving those who are truly in need,” said Gozon. Tiangco likewise thanked the AFP’s continuous support to the Kapuso Foundation. “We are thankful whenever we team up with our armed forces for our team’s deployments. From the immediate delivery of our relief goods and donations, to security and transportation on ground, the brave men and women of the AFP have contributed a lot in serving our beneficiaries year on year,” said Tiangco. Escudero-Catibog, meanwhile, disclosed their plans with the AFP this year. “We have infrastructure projects that are already lined up and we aim to start them this year,” Escudero-Catibog said. “Today’s MOA signing underlines both organizations’ commitment to public service in its purest form. Walang kinikilingan, serbisyong totoo lamang,” she added.

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