October 2017 Kapuso Magazine by GMA New Media

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October 2017

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Alexander Lee Signs with GMA Artist Center Jason Abalos is Now a Kapuso

From left: GMA Artist Center AVP and Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Simoun Ferrer, GMA SVP for Entertainment Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Alexander, Mr. Jay Lee, GMA SAVP for Alternative Productions Gigi S. Lara

Alexander Lee Signs with GMA Artist Center GMA Artist Center recently welcomed My Korean Jagiya star and former U-Kiss member Alexander Lee as its new artist.

Alexander shared how grateful he is to be part of the Kapuso family, and to have a blossoming career in the Philippines. “I am really honored because of the mutual trust and I enjoy working with GMA people. I am really happy because, 7 years ago, I visited the country and I was just seeing GMA on TV and now, finally, I am here. I am a Kapuso. It’s fate. It’s meant to be. It’s a dream come true for me,” Alexander said.

RATINGS

GMA Remains Most Watched TV Network in September

AWARDS

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1st Gawad LaSallianeta PRAISE Awards

Atom Araullo Joins GMA News and Public Affairs UPDATES

RGMA’s Pera Sorpresa

GMA Pinoy TV Wins Three Top Awards in US Marketing Tilt

GMA Pinoy TV Holds Kapuso October-Feast in Singapore

Kapuso Foundation and Exceed Clinics Aid Marawi Soldiers

Jason Abalos is Now a Kapuso! Jason Abalos faces a new journey, this time with GMA Artist Center, as the actor inked a 5-year management contract with GMA’s talent arm recently. “I’m ready for the challenge, at isa rin sa dahilan kung bakit nandito na ako ngayon ay para masubukan ko ang mga roles na hindi ko pa nagagawa. I want to explore and learn more as an actor. Buong tiwala po ang ibinibigay ko sa GMA Network at GMA Artist Center,” Jason said.

ON THE COVER: Atom Araullo

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RATINGS

GMA Remains Most Watched TV Network in September NUTAM (PEOPLE)

19 GMA programs in the top 30

GMA Network (GMA) kept its nationwide ratings advantage over ABS-CBN in September, based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. From September 1 to 27 (with September 17 to 27 based on overnight data), GMA garnered more viewers in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) with an average total day people audience share of 41.9 percent. ABS-CBN, on the other hand, managed only 38.8 percent. The Kapuso Network ruled both morning and afternoon time blocks in NUTAM, even posting a solid 10.3-point lead over ABS-CBN in the latter. In Urban Luzon, GMA maintained its dominance across all time blocks with a total day people audience share of 48 percent; beating ABS-CBN’s 33 percent. The Kapuso Network also posted an impressive lead in Mega Manila (based on September 1 to 23 data) with a 50.7 percent total day people audience share, way ahead of ABS-CBN’s 29.3 percent by 21.4 points. Urban Luzon and Mega Manila respectively account for 76 and 59 percent of all urban viewers in the country.

URBAN LUZON (PEOPLE)

22 GMA programs in the top 30 RANK

PROGRAM

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento

24 Oras

Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

Magpakailanman

Super Ma’am

All-Star Videoke

Alyas Robin Hood

Mulawin VS Ravena

24 Oras Weekend

Ika-6 Na Utos

24 Oras Weekend

Wowowin

Eat Bulaga

Wowowin

Impostora

ImbesVgador

My Korean Jagiya

Sunday Pinasaya

Tadhana

Celebrity Bluﬀ

My Korean Jagiya

Tadhana

Haplos

ImbesYgador

Haplos

RANK

PROGRAM

Nielsen TV

Dear Uge

Bubble Gang

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 increased its client pool to a total of 36 clients/ subscribers consisting of 12 local TV networks including TV5, Aksyon TV, CNN Philippines, Net 25, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Viva Communications Inc., among others; 5 regional clients; 2 blocktimers and 17 media agencies.

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AWARDS

1st

GAWAD LASALLIANETA GMA Network took home 10 major awards at the De La Salle Araneta University’s 1st Gawad Lasallianeta.

24 Oras

I-Bilib

GMA-7

Michael V

DZBB

Paulo Ballesteros

Steve Dailisan

Zeal for Lasallian Excellence as Media Communicators Nathaniel Cruz Doc Nielsen Donato Maine Mendoza Marian Rivera-Dantes

Most Outstanding News Show GMA News pillar and 24 Oras anchor Mike Enriquez (right) with GMA VP for Radio Operations Glenn Allona (left), and DZBB News Director Norie Temblor (center).

Most Outstanding TV Station

Most Outstanding AM Radio Station

Most Outstanding Male News Correspondent

Reporter’s Notebook Most Outstanding Documentary Show

Most Outstanding Educational Program

Most Outstanding Male TV Actor

cited for his role in “Die Beautiful”

(L-R) Born to Be Wild host Nielsen Donato, GMA News resident meteorologist and Unang Hirit host Nathaniel Cruz, and GMA News reporter Steve Dailisan

PRAISE AWA R D S

Program on Awards & Incentives for Service Excellence

PRAISE Awards honors individuals who have done exemplary work in their own fields of service and have contributed to the mission and vision of PAO (Public Attorney’s Office) in the delivery of legal services and social justice.

OUTSTANDING BROADCASTER Bernadette Reyes Steve Dailisan Joel Reyes Zobel Susan Enriquez Ivan Mayrina

OUTSTANDING REPORTER Chino Gaston OUTSTANDING NEWS PROGRAM State of the Nation with Jessica Soho

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Officially A Kapuso

ATOM

ARAULLO Joins GMA News and Public Affairs

Boadcast journalist Atom Araullo returns to GMA as part of the Network’s News and Public Affairs group. Atom, who was once part of GMA’s primetime newscast 24 Oras via the segment ‘ATOMic Sports’, expressed his eagerness to be a Kapuso once again. “I’m very excited. Ang dami kong gustong gawin, particularly in the realm of documentary production. I think this is a great place to do all of that,” Atom said. GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon welcomed Atom on his homecoming. “Dahil kilala ang GMA-7 sa paggawa ng world class at award-winning documentary and public affairs programs, kami ay nalulugod sa paglipat ni Atom Araullo para lalo s’yang mahasa sa pagiging magaling na broadcast journalist at documentarist, among others,” Gozon said. A graduate of Applied Physics from the University of the Philippines-Diliman, Atom was exposed to broadcasting at an early age. In the past decade, he has earned the trust of the viewing public and the respect of his colleagues through the news stories and documentaries he has helped produce. His documentary on climate change for his previous network earned Atom a Bronze World Medal at the 2017 New York Festivals “World’s Best TV and Films”. During this same competition, GMA made history for winning three Gold World Medals and three finalist certificates. Atom is currently an Advocate for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the Philippines, a humanitarian organization mandated to lead the

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Off the coast of Sarangani, Atom experienced what life is like for tuna fishermen who wait days for a single catch.

protection of refugees and internally displaced persons. Atom has also completed shooting legendary director Mike de Leon’s upcoming film Citizen Jake, where he plays the lead role.

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With his return to GMA, Atom is looking forward to doing more documentaries with the Network’s Public Affairs group. “Ano man ang mga gagawin ko rito will be the next stage of my career. Gusto kong mas marami pang mai-share sa mga tao tungkol sa aking mga paniniwala, at yung passion ko to do documentaries,” he shared. “Excited po ako na makasama kayo sa mga susunod na mga taon. Asahan po ninyong hindi ko sasayangin ang inyong tiwala. At gagawin ko ang aking makakaya para mabigyan kayo ng mga documentaries at istorya na magiging makabuluhan, napapanahon, at tagos sa puso. I hope you join me on this new adventure,” added Atom. Atom immediately began filming for his new documentary Philippine Seas, a special that hopes to uncover the wonders and threats surrounding the Philippines’ marine gems. To really get to know the Philippine seas, Atom went on a rigorous ten-day expedition across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao where he experienced many firsts in his career as a documentary-maker.

“Life changing...” - Atom Araullo on his experience filming his first documentary with GMA News and Public Affairs GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE | OCTOBER 2017 ISSUE

adio GMA is giving away early Christmas surprises to lucky winners nationwide with the return of RGMA Pera Sopresa. For eight (8) weeks, the nationwide proof-of-purchase (POP) promo is drawing twelve (12) weekly winners of P1,500 from each of the 15 RGMA areas (Manila, Baguio, Dagupan, Legazpi, Lucena, Naga, Palawan, Tuguegarao, Bacolod, Cebu, Kalibo, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and General Santos). Aside from the weekly winners, fifteen (15) bonus prize winners will get P10,000 each while 6 more winners will receive P5,000 each, all of which will be drawn randomly during the 8-week period. Deadline for dropping of entries for each playing week is every Wednesday at 6 PM while the raffle draw for weekly

winners is every Saturday, 10 AM, in all RGMA stations nationwide. All non-winning entries will qualify for the grand draw on December 9 with a chance to become the next RGMA Pera Sorpresa millionaire and take home the P1 million grand prize. Five (5) winners coming from North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and Mega Manila will also receive P25,000 each. All prizes are tax-free. Participating sponsors this season are Petron, Tang, Capsinesis, Sunsilk, Alaska, Mega Sardines, and Wellmade Products. To join, purchase any product from the participating sponsors and write down your name, age, address, contact number, and signature on a piece of paper and enclose it together with the required proof-of-purchase in a white

envelope. At the back of the envelope, write “RGMA Pera Sorpresa”, week number, POP/brand attached, and the RGMA station that they listen to. Participants can drop their entries in designated drop boxes located in selected Petron outlets, RGMA stations, or via registered mail to RGMA stations. Entries will be accepted until December 1, 2017. For additional details, tune in to Barangay FM and Super Radyo AM stations nationwide, like the promo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ PeraSorpresaNationwidePromo, watch the Pera Sorpresa mechanics plug, or see posters and visit www.gmanetwork. com/radio.

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GMA Pinoy TV Wins Three Top Awards in US Marketing Tilt NAMIC Senior Manager Susan Waldman (left), GMA International First Vice President and Head of Operations Joseph Francia (center), and GMA International Consultant Grace Labaguis (right).

GMA Network’s global arm GMA International (GMAI) brought home three (3) top awards from the 2017 National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards (EMMA) in New York. The EMMA honors marketing efforts that are excellently designed for culturally diverse audiences and customers in North America. The prestigious award-giving body held its awarding ceremonies at the Marriot Marquis in New York on September 26. Winning 1st place in the Television category is the Becoming Pinoy: Sameera Aguilar episode. The special short-form content featured a Filipino mother living in Dubai, who made sure to pass on to her half-Pinoy/half-Emirati

children Filipino culture and traditions despite being born and raised in a foreign land. “Becoming Pinoy” aired worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. GMA likewise reigned supreme in the Social Media category, winning 1st place for the Social Media Take-Over: Alden Richards online event. The Pambansang Bae brought online users from all over the world with him during his Singapore adventure through GMAI’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Exclusive content and live videos reached almost 2 million people and yielded more than 300,000 worth of engagements. Alden has amassed a huge and devoted following worldwide as one-half of the phenomenal Filipino love team, “AlDub”. In the Diversity Awareness category, GMA bagged 1st place for its Becoming Pinoy: Reggie Lee entry, an episode of a series of short-form content on GMA Pinoy TV that profiles Filipinos born and GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE |OCTOBER 2017 ISSUE

raised in different cultures and those of mixed ancestry.

Becoming Pinoy: Reggie Lee entry

GMAI’s First Vice President and Head 1st place, Diversity Aareness category of Operations Mr. Joseph Francia expressed pride at securing an EMMA not just for the Network but also for the global Filipinos. “We at GMAI are grateful to be among some of the most well-known brands in the global media and entertainment industry to be recognized with EMMAs this year,” said Mr. Francia. Once again, GMA is among EMMA’s illustrious winners’ circle, which includes key players in the global media and entertainment industry such as Comcast, Bell Canada, VH1, and NBCUniversal Hispanic Group. Winning entries from GMA were also profiled in top cable business magazine CableFax. Since its launch in 2005, GMA Pinoy TV has consistently earned recognition from the EMMA.

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GMA Pinoy TV Holds Kapuso October-Feast in Singapore

KEN CHAN

JAK

ROBERTO

GMA Pinoy TV throws in a mix of beauty, charm, and talent to the Kapuso October-Feast in Singapore with Kapuso artists Glaiza de Castro, Ken Chan, Jak Roberto, Dave Bornea, and Tetay taking centerstage on October 22. The Kapuso Abroad will definitely feel closer to home as Filipinos in Singapore converge at the Nexus Auditorium to see their favourite GMA artists perform live along with Singapore-based Pinoy performers in the front act starting at 2PM. The multi-talented Glaiza de Castro is set to showcase her gift of music through the songs from her latest album Magandang Simulain. Proving her

GLAIZA DE CASTRO

versatility as an artist, she is popularly known for her stellar portrayal of Sangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;gre Pirena from the well-loved Kapuso primetime series Encantadia.

their surprising performances. Tetay will also add more spice to the Pinoy party with his funny antics as a Kris Aquino impersonator. Organized by SingPhil Events and Services, Kapuso October-Feast is also made possible by GMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV with the participation of StarHub.

DAVE BORNEA

TETAY

On the other hand, the heartthrobs from the hit romantic-comedy series Meant To Be, Ken Chan and Jak Roberto, along with Dave Bornea, will surely make fans scream at the top of their lungs with

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Ticket prices are at $35 (General Admission), $55 (Premium), and $100 (VIP). Fans can also get a chance to meet and greet the artists after the show for only $120. For ticket inquiries, contact 874-95822, 938-29355, and 938-09803.

@gmapinoytv www.gmapinoytv.com.

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Kapuso Foundation and Exceed Clinics Aid Marawi Soldiers IS S UE N O. 7 0

Photo shows GMA Kapuso Foundation Executive Vice President and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog (center) with Exceed Social Enterprises Chief Executive Kenneth McCrea (left) and Exceed Clinics Clinic Manager Carmen O. Garcia (right)

GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) has partnered with Exceed Clinics, the leading prosthetics and orthotics provider in Southeast Asia, for its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kapuso Para Sa Kawalâ&#x20AC;? project. The initiative aims to provide medical and livelihood assistance to Filipino soldier amputees who served during the war in Marawi City.

Exceed is among the major prosthetic partners that will help the soldiers with the requirements for acquiring transfemoral or transtibial prosthesis which will enable them to do most of the activities they were able to do before they got amputated. The injured soldiers will also undergo physical and psychological therapy.

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