OCTOBER 2020 KAPUSO MAGAZINE
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GMA Network’s Bautista, Garcia judge anew in Promax Awards: Global Excellence 2020 GMA New Media exec joins The Wires APAC 2020’s panel of judges
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Timeless and Selfless
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GMA Artist Center welcomes Khalil Ramos AWARDS
Alden Richards wins ‘Pinakapasadong Aktor’ at the 22nd Gawad Pasado UPDATES
GMA News TV brings back full lineup of newscasts Alden Richards shares his takeaways from latest docu special GMA Network partners with FilDocs for Daang Dokyu Online Festival COVER
GMA Launches 2 New Digital Channels UPDATES
Sanya Lopez is GMA Network’s First Yaya Mavy and Cassy Legaspi share lockdown experiences and breakthroughs Temptation of Wife airs anew GMA Network airs much-loved Wagas episodes All-Out Sundays heads back to studio Idol sa Kusina: Lutong Bahay KAPUSO ABROAD
Enjoy GMA Pinoy TV Anywhere Via Optik TV and Pik TV Apps Filipino-American History Month on Cox Contour 2
The Clash Season 3
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A new breed of talented contenders started the battle for the next singing sensation
Descendants of the Sun Philippines
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Set to make its exciting debut on Netflix Philippines beginning November 13.
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GMA Pinoy TV launches new original digital series, EntrePinoy Abroad
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REGIONAL TV
Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels: reaching out to more Filipinos in the regions Mornings with GMA Regional TV
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CITIZEN KAPUSO
Kapuso Foundation provides school supplies, anti-COVID kits to public elementary students across the country COVER: GMA introduces two new digital channels, Heart of Asia and Hallypop.
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GMA New Media Exec joins The Wires APAC 2020’s panel of judges
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MA New Media, Inc. (GMA NMI) Assistant Vice President for Digital Advertising Solutions Zari Leonardo was selected to be one of the judges for The Wires APAC 2020 awards. (L-R) Senior Vice President for Corporate Strategic Planning and Business Development, Concurrent Chief Risk Officer and Head of Program Support Regie C. Bautista and Head of Creative Services Eduardo B. Garcia
GMA Network’s Bautista, Garcia judge anew in Promax Awards: Global Excellence 2020
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MA Network executives Regie Bautista and Eduardo Garcia are tapped anew to judge in the Promax Awards: Global Excellence 2020 – the world’s top prize for outstanding achievement in entertainment marketing and design. The Kapuso Network’s Senior Vice President for Corporate Strategic Planning and Business Development, Concurrent Chief Risk Officer and Head of Program Support Regie C. Bautista and Assistant Vice President and Head of Creative Services Eduardo B. Garcia are part of an exclusive group composed of the most accomplished executives, creatives, and production professionals who are tasked to recognize the finest work in television and promotion marketing worldwide. Bautista and Garcia have been part of the esteemed jury since 2015. Bautista oversees GMA’s corporate strategic planning as well as the multiplatform marketing promotions, creative services, media and on-air continuity, and digital media divisions. Under her leadership, the Network’s Program Support Department has garnered multiple
recognitions from local and international award-giving bodies. She recently led the successful development and market launch of GMA Affordabox, the Network’s digital TV device, and has also instituted the Network’s sustainability reporting and successfully registered GMA Network as the first media and broadcast company in the Philippines to sign with the United Nations (UN) Global Compact. Garcia leads the Network’s division in charge of the conceptualization and creative execution of integrated promotional campaigns for GMA and its platforms, channels, and programs. He leads an award-winning team of creative professionals and specialists who are tasked to develop and execute promo campaigns and content marketing materials for the Philippine media giant. The Promax Awards are the world’s premier celebration of outstanding achievement in entertainment marketing and design. Across eleven regional and global competitions, it recognizes the teams harnessing passionate fandom to drive audiences, create value, and build the biggest brands in entertainment.
The Wires APAC recognizes the very best use of advertising technology and marketing technology across all aspects of media sales and media buying, as well as celebrating the use of technology, expertise, and innovation within the industry. As AVP for Digital Advertising Solutions of GMA NMI, Leonardo has established operational efficiencies and processes to support simultaneous online campaigns. Since joining NMI in 2016, Leonardo has made great contributions to the company’s digital business, including the creation of the Digital Ad Solutions team, which has helped grow digital ad revenues by 300 percent. She has also developed and implemented advertising solutions such as Brand Talk, which include branded stories, native advertising, and social media advertising. Prior to NMI, Leonardo was Head of Sales for Pep, Inc. under Summit Media, where she implemented first-of-its-kind advertising solutions and activation campaigns such as the SPIN Viewing Series, SPIN Sidelines, and the Pep List. “It’s so nice to see such innovative executions, especially at a time like this when digital consumption is high. It is inspiring to see such creative and fresh executions. It is also quite validating that here at NMI, we have a deep and broad understanding of the latest tools, and the insight to determine which of these tools we should be investing in,” Leonardo expressed. GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE |OCTOBER 2020 ISSUE
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GMA Artist Center welcomes Khalil Ramos K
halil Ramos officially starts his journey as a Kapuso after signing an exclusive management contract with GMA Artist Center. Expressing his enthusiasm and joy, Khalil shared, “It feels quite overwhelming. Everyone that I’ve met so far has been very welcoming. I feel loved! The amount of support that I’ve been getting so far is very gratifying. I’m incredibly happy to be a Kapuso. I’m very much excited to be able to collaborate with such talented and skilled people. I can’t wait to meet everyone else.” To name a few of his notable films, Khalil starred as part of the lead cast in various films, such as in Erik Matti’s award-winning film, Honor Thy Father, the first Filipino Netflix film Dead Kids directed by seasoned filmmaker Mikhail Red, and just last year, Khalil showcased his acting prowess as the leading man in the multi-awarded film LSS, opposite Gabbi Garcia. Now that he is a certified Kapuso, Khalil looks forward to portraying challenging roles that GMA is known for highlighting on screen. “I’d definitely want to take on roles that are acting pieces. Some that I could think of are roles in a heavy drama series. Thriller and suspense roles would be great as well. Comedy is also something that I’d like to explore after doing Dead Kids. I am really interested in roles that would challenge me as a storyteller,” he related. Driven by passion and a creative eye, Khalil co-founded Limitless Production House with his friends. As its CEO, director, and producer, he collaborates
Khalil entered the entertainment industry in 2011 at the age of 15. From then on, he has grown into a multihyphenate for much of his career: a filmmaker, a content creator, a host, a performer, and a highly-regarded actor.
with the country’s top directors and cinematographers, on and off the screen, as an actor and mentee. Khalil revealed that his fans should look forward to more of his captivating music and creative storytelling in his new home network. He said, “They can expect a whole lot more stories from me as an actor. Sa mga fans ng music ko, I would also be going back to singing here in GMA. I hope to have a travel or documentary style show on GMA News TV.” He added that he hopes to work with various Kapuso stars including Alden Richards, Dingdong Dantes, Michael V., Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Janine Gutierrez, and Gabbi Garcia among others. During the contract signing, Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group
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Lilybeth G. Rasonable feels glad to officially welcome Khalil in the Kapuso Station, “We’re very happy that he’s now with Artist Center. We’re looking forward to having projects with him. He’s a musical artist. He performs so makikita natin siya sa All-Out Sundays and other musical shows that we’ll have in the future. He also acts. He acts really well. Bibigyan natin siya ng Magpakailanman and syempre, andyan yung drama series, yung soap operas next year.” GMA Artist Center Assistant Vice President and Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Unit Simoun Ferrer is also excited to work with the newest Kapuso star and reveals that different guestings across all GMA platforms have already been lined up for Khalil, “We know how talented and passionate he is in his craft so we are excited to see what more he can offer. His fans have a lot to watch out for.”
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Alden Richards wins ‘Pinakapasadong Aktor’ at the 22nd Gawad Pasado A
sia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards earned another acting accolade at the 22nd Gawad Pasado last October 10. He was named as the “Pinakapasadong Aktor” for his outstanding performance in the 2019 blockbuster film Hello, Love, Goodbye. In his acceptance video, the Kapuso star humbly expressed his gratitude towards the award-giving body for recognizing his hard work, “Isang malaking karangalan po na nabigyan ako ng award mula po sa inyong samahan. Nagpapasalamat po ako. Here’s to more projects po and more experiences to come para sa ating lahat.” The Gawad PASADO (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) is a group of film educators in the country that annually honors artists, directors, films, TV shows, and music that have positively contributed in the disciplines of social studies, language, arts, and humanities. Meanwhile, Alden is currently busy with his TV projects including All-Out Sundays and Eat Bulaga! as well as several endorsements. He also starred in the first installment of GMA’s drama anthology I Can See You: Love on the Balcony with Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Pancho Magno. As a treat to his fans, Alden is set to step up his game via his 10th anniversary concert Alden’s Reality. Scheduled this December 8, Alden’s Reality is produced by Synergy: A GMA Collaboration.
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Alden Richards shares his takeaways from latest docu special
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lden Richards has been on a roll lately with various projects coming his way. But this does not mean that the Asia’s Multimedia Star has not been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic himself. Like most celebrities and as a business owner, the Kapuso star experienced how this invisible enemy has taken a toll on various industries. This is why Alden can relate to his project with GMA Public Affairs, The Lockdown: Food Diaries, a documentary that offers a glimpse into the lives of various workers in the food sector and highlights their courage and determination as they put their safety on the line just to keep the supply chain running. Alden, who was recently named as Department of Health’s Anti-COVID-19 Awareness Campaign Ambassador, notes of everyone’s ‘new normal’ way of preparing to go out: “Dati noong nung wala pang COVID, ‘pag aalis ng bahay lagi lang nating sinesecure mga dadalhin ‘yung pitaka natin, bag, susi ng kotse. Ngayon, nasanay na tayo na may face mask, face shield, alcohol.”
GMA Network partners with FilDocs for Daang Dokyu Online Festival
In doing Lockdown: Food Diaries, Alden also found inspiration from people who pivoted amid the pandemic. He said these people have shown him how no one should let the pandemic dictate our lives but instead endeavor to push ourselves further so that we can rise above the situation. “Saludo po kami sa inyo at binibigyan ninyo kami ng inspirasyon na ‘wag sumuko sa laban ng buhay ngayon. Kasi dun talaga natin makikita na yung mga Pinoy, hindi talaga mapride e. Gagawin natin lahat para magsurvive, para makapagsustento sa mga mahal natin sa buhay.” “Ako, ito yung quote ko every day ‘the only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude,” he ends.
for film and television, as well as some of today’s changemakers in the arts, culture, and education.
ome to the country’s award-winning and highly acclaimed documentaries, GMA Network takes part in Daang Dokyu: A Festival of Philippine Documentaries, which is streaming online for free until November 5.
Some of the highly acclaimed documentaries produced by GMA Network’s Public Affairs group are part of this year’s line-up: Reel Time’s “Isinulat sa Tubig”, I-Witness’ “Alkansya”, and The Atom Araullo Specials’ “Babies4Sale.PH” and “Bird Hunt”.
Organized by FilDocs, Inc., Daang Dokyu celebrates the 100 years of documentary film making in the Philippines. It features classic and contemporary works and gathers the country’s community of documentarists
There is also a series of roundtable discussions and masterclass sessions on the most relevant and pressing concerns of the documentary community and industry open to the public. On October 30, awardwinning documentarists and broadcast journalists Kara David, Raffy Tima, and Atom Araullo shared their insights via GMA Network Masterclass.
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GMA NEWS TV BRINGS BACK
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FULL LINE-UP OF TOP NOTCH NEWSCASTS
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eading local news channel GMA News TV beefs up its programming line-up as topnotch newscasts Balitanghali, Quick Response Team (QRT), State of the Nation with Jessica Soho (SONA), and Stand for Truth return on air. Connie Sison and Raffy Tima bring viewers the day’s news and updates from Monday to Friday via the midday newscast Balitanghali. Emil Sumangil reports news straight from the field via on-the-scene newscast Quick Response Team (QRT) weekdays at 3:30 p.m. GMA Network’s flagship newscast 24 Oras continues to simulcast on GMA News TV from Monday to Friday at 6:30 p.m. “24 Oras” is anchored by GMA news pillars Mel Tiangco, Mike Enriquez, and Vicky Morales. Viewers can catch the simulcast of 24 Oras Weekend anchored by Pia Arcangel and Ivan Mayrina at 6:15 p.m. on Saturdays and at 6:05 p.m. on Sundays. Making the much-awaited comeback as well at 10 p.m. is GMA News TV’s flagship newscast State of the Nation (SONA) anchored by GMA news pillar Jessica Soho. Over the years, SONA has been considered as the nightly news authority by providing depth and context to the headlines. Giving viewers access to local news that matters is GMA Regional TV Strip airing weeknights at 11 p.m. Every Monday, catch the North Central Luzon newscast GMA Regional TV Balitang Amianan. Central and Eastern Visayas’ GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak follows every Tuesday. Delivering
the latest news and information during Wednesday is unified Hiligaynon newscast GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas. Unified local newscast GMA Regional TV One Mindanao airs every Thursday, while the replay of GMA Regional TV Live! rounds off the line-up every Friday.
by Winnie Monsod, followed by Bright Side on Tuesdays with Kara David. Susan Enriquez takes the Wednesday slot with Pera Paraan, while Tonipet Gaba and Rovilson Fernandez join forces for Home Work on Thursdays. Rounding off the week is Drew Arellano in Family Time every Friday.
Also returning on air at 11:35 p.m. is pioneering mobile journalism newscast Stand for Truth anchored by Atom Araullo with Richard Heydarian and mobile journalists Nico Waje, MJ Geronimo, Jairo Bolledo, Manal Sugadol, Shai Lagarde, Izzy Lee, and Jm Encinas. Stand for Truth continues to air online every night at 9 p.m.
At 10:30 p.m., Power Block features GMA Public Affairs’ highly-acclaimed documentary programs. Catch Front Row every Monday, Alisto on Tuesday, Tunay na Buhay on Wednesday, Reporter’s Notebook every Thursday, and I-Witness on Friday.
Meanwhile, GMA Network’s flagship AM radio station Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz continues to air newscasts and programs via Dobol B Sa News TV Mondays to Fridays beginning 5:30 a.m. and weekends at 6 a.m. On Saturdays, GMA Regional TV Weekend News airs the latest news from all over the Philippines at 5 p.m. GMA News TV gives viewers more reasons to stay glued to their television with fresh episodes from its roster of award-winning documentaries and entertaining shows. On weekdays, catch back-to-back afternoon entertainment with Legend of Fuyao at 1 p.m. and Siesta Fiesta Movies at 1:30 p.m. Spreading kilig every night is the hit Korean rom-com series My Absolute Boyfriend at 8:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, following the simulcast airing of 24 Oras Weekend is Saturday Cinema Hits at 7 p.m. while airing more fresh episodes is investigative news magazine program Brigada at 8:45 p.m. Lifestyle show Taste Buddies dishes out its memorable episodes at 9:30 p.m. to be followed by Turbo Zone, In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley and Legend of Paranormal Story. On Sundays, viewers can catch I Juander, followed by replay episodes of Idol sa Kusina and Glow Up after the simulcast of 24 Oras Weekend. Rounding off the Sunday evening line-up are Cata, Aladdin (You Would’ve Heard the Name), U Prince, and Legend of Paranormal Story. Catch the new and exciting line-up on GMA News TV.
Surviving the new normal continues with New Normal: The Survival Guide at 9:15 p.m. Airing every Monday is Newsmakers hosted GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE |OCTOBER 2020 ISSUE
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RAYVER CRUZ KEN CHAN
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The Clash Season 3 is bigger, fiercer, and surprising at every turn A
new breed of talented contenders started the battle for the next singing sensation on GMA Network’s all-original musical competition – The Clash Season 3! Known for its exciting twists at every round, this season promises fiercer and tougher singing face-offs where only the best of the best Clashers all over the country will make it to the top.
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Returning as Clash Masters are Total Heartthrob Rayver Cruz and Asia’s Pop Diva Julie Anne San Jose who are both eager to be back on-stage as the competition’s hosts. “Masaya and excited kami,” Rayver said. “Alam namin na mahirap magbalik-trabaho lalo na sa panahon ngayon pero nandito kami para ihatid ang minahal ng viewers na mga pasabog ng The Clash at para ipakilala ang bagong mahuhusay na Clashers.”
Julie Anne shared that preparations for the show were taken to another level to ensure that strict safety protocols were followed, “Unang-una is to observe physical distancing and follow the guidelines and safety protocols. Preparations had to be taken to another level. Wala kaming audience, mas kaunti ‘yung tao. Nevertheless, I’m very excited about the Clashers’ performances.”
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Also making their way backstage again to get to know the Clashers are Journey Hosts Rita Daniela and Ken Chan. Rita expressed her excitement to learn the contestants’ off-cam stories, “I’m more than happy because I get to work again with the people that I love! I really can’t wait to hear all the wonderful stories of our Clashers. I’m excited to be their ate.” Likewise, Ken is also looking forward to meeting the new group of Clashers. “Namiss ko ‘yung pakikisalamuha namin sa Clashers at pati na rin sa mga pamilya nila,” he shared. “Kaya ngayong season 3 ay excited akong malaman ang kuwento ng bawat isa sa kanila.”
Taking their seats anew as The Clash Panel are Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha, Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, and Comedy Concert Queen AiAi Delas Alas. “I always look for someone with a certain uniqueness in his/her voice, someone who sings with genuine emotion, and has impressive stage presence and an amazing personality,” Lani said. “I’m absolutely excited to see and experience what’s going to happen in this season.” For Christian, the vocal battles will be even more intense, “The intensity of judging, guiding, and constructively building new champions is very exciting. It will really be more intense and nerve-wracking for the contestants because we are facing tough times right now.”
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Aiai, in turn, is also stoked to be back in the studio, “Nasa ‘new normal’ na tayo kaya we have the opportunity to do things differently and better. The Clash is always big, and I’m sure it will be even bigger ngayon dahil sa mahuhusay na contestants. Hindi lang ako excited, I am ablaze with energy para sa The Clash Season 3!” The Clash Season 3 in under the direction of Louie Ignacio and musical arrangements by Marc Lopez. Join the Clashers as they fight for their dreams in The Clash Season 3, every Saturday (7:15 p.m.) and Sunday (7:45 p.m.) on GMA-7.
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s it celebrates its 70th anniversary, GMA Network, continues to change the game in providing top-notch entertainment to every Filipino household with the launch of two new digital TV channels, Heart of Asia and Hallypop. Heart of Asia channel brings the biggest and the freshest K-drama titles alongside the best Asianovela series, hit Pinoy and foreign movies that will surely warm the hearts of Filipinos. Hallypop, launched in partnership with Jungo TV, is the country’s the one-stopshop for K-Pop, variety, and entertainment programs. variety, and entertainment programs.
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n just three months after its launch, GMA Network’s digital channel Heart of Asia has successfully captured the viewers’ preference through its topnotch program offerings.
Proudly known as “Home of the best Asian dramas,” the Kapuso Network - through Heart of Asia - brings no less than the biggest and the freshest K-drama titles alongside the best Asianovela series that are sure to warm the hearts of Filipinos. This November, viewers are in for a treat as Heart of Asia airs some of the biggest and well-loved dramas all over Asia as well as various hit Filipino and foreign movies. ANNA KARENINA Relive the compelling story of the iconic television drama starring Barbie Forteza, Joyce Ching, and Krystal Reyes. In the story, Donya Carmela (Sandy Andolong) offers a big reward for whoever finds her granddaughter, Anna Karenina Monteclaro. SUPER TWINS This drama-adventure follows the exciting journey of two young girls Sha-sha and Tin-tin. They possess mysterious rings that transform them into teenage superheroes: Sha-sha becomes Super S (Jennylyn Mercado) and Tin-tin changes to Super T (Nadine Samonte).
HIT THE TOP Travel back to 1993 in the romantic comedy series where pop idol Kenji (Yoon Shiyoon) accidentally travels through time to 2017. Discovering that he mysteriously disappears in 1994 and is presumed dead, he begins to investigate into the reason for his disappearance while trying to adjust to life in the future. THE FOX FAIRY In this fantasy romance series, the adorable and mischievous fox spirit named Xiao Cui (Janice Wu) was freed by Wang Yuan Feng (Wang Chuang Jun) after being sealed in captivity inside the fairy court for a very long time. Out of gratitude and a liking for Yuan Feng, Xiao Cui figures out a way to marry him in return. They become a married couple who share a room but not a bed. WOMAN OF DIGNITY All set to captivate hearts anew is Kim Soon-Ah (of My Name Is Kim Sam Soon). In the riveting Korean drama, she portrays Joanna, a cold-blooded and ambitious woman who will seduce her way into a rich family’s fortunes. Completing the stellar line-up of programs are Philippine TV’s first ever epic-serye Amaya, and Asianovelas Marrying My Daughter Twice and Wicked Angel.
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FROM OUR KAPUSO VIEWERS On Twitter, netizens expressed their delight over the airing of their all-time favorite programs and films on the digital channel.
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Nandito na ang bagong digital Kapuso channel, kaya buong araw na tayong puwedeng manuod ng mga Kapuso Shows at mga Asianovela! @for_keeps
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Natuwa ako ng bongga dahil nadiscover ko na palabas ang TGIS sa Heart of Asia channel. Bumabalik ang kabataan days ko. #titaconfirmed #90sAlaala #kabataandays #HeartOfAsiaChannel. @titajuana12
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allypop gives digital TV viewers a front seat to Asian pop culture with a daily dose of hit shows across the continent. Get ready for the best tunes in Korea and the most sensational music show on TV. Fantastic performances and aweinspiring harmony by the nation’s top musicians await viewers on Music Bank. Follow the latest trend in the Korean music scene through the K-chart, a summary of the week’s hottest songs. Know what the hype is all about on the airing of the top-rating South Korean variety show Running Man, as it arrives in the country for the very first time. Experience a mix of thrills with its games and series of missions that are entertaining and will keep viewers at the edge of their seats. Showcasing the highly-requested concerts in the country and across Asia, HallyStage is set to give the spotlights to the hottest singers in the concert stage. GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon shared his excitement towards this partnership with international content distributor Jungo TV, “We are grateful to Jungo TV and Mr. Chung for entrusting us with their channel and content to be the first here in the Philippines to distribute their content.”
First Vice President for Program Management Jose Mari R. Abacan aims to widen GMA’s library of content via Hallypop, “We have the heart of fans and that’s going to be seen in the way we program Hallypop. A lot of people are looking forward to that Hallyu (Korean Wave) content. Having another channel that could actually focus on having certain materials like variety shows, K-pop, and reality shows, it can complement what we have started for the Heart of Asia so I’m excited about it because we have a lot of things to learn from these Asian contents.” “Hallypop represents a new and exciting direction in the reimagined world of Asian entertainment,” said Jungo TV CEO and co-founder George Chung. “We are excited to expand on Hallypop’s success in the United States and honored to be partnered with GMA, led by the vision and leadership of Mr. Gozon, that allows us to bring top-tier Korean and Asian pop culture entertainment to the best and most loyal fans in the world.” A full rundown of Hallypop’s programming is available on www.gmanetwork.com/ gmahallypop.
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Descendants of the Sun Philippines streams on
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MA Network’s internationallyacclaimed primetime series Descendants of the Sun Philippines is set to make its exciting debut on Netflix Philippines beginning November 13.
Andre Paras, Nicole Donesa, Reese Tuazon, Jenzel Angeles, and Bobby Andrews. Meanwhile, the brave military team is composed of Paul Salas, Jon Lucas, Lucho Ayala, and Prince Clemente.
As it celebrates its 70th anniversary, GMA Network continues to strengthen its digital presence while staying true to its mission of creating world-class programs. Its biggest drama production this year, Descendants of the Sun Philippines, is the first GMA program to be streamed on Netflix Philippines.
Completing the cast are Neil Ryan Sese, Pancho Magno, Antonio Aquitania, Ricardo Cepeda, Ian Ignacio, Rich Asuncion, Carlo Gonzalez, Hailey Mendes, Marina Benipayo, and Roi Vinzon.
Headlined by two of the biggest names on Philippine TV – Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes and Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado – the series revolves on the fickle love story of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Special Forces Captain Lucas Manalo a.k.a. ‘Big Boss’ and cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Maxine Dela Cruz, or ‘Beauty’. With both of them having dangerous and demanding jobs, timing was never on their side. But the more they tried to distance themselves from one another, the more that fate found a way to bring Lucas and Maxine together – surviving and making it through one disaster after another. Reporting with them for duty are Rocco Nacino as Technical Sergeant Diego Ramos and Jasmine Curtis-Smith as Captain Moira Defensor. Also in the series as hard-working doctors and nurses are Renz Fernandez, Chariz Solomon,
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Esteemed director Dominic Zapata is at the helm of this series. Last August, Descendants of the Sun Philippines brought honor to the country as the first local TV program to receive the Most Popular Foreign Drama of the Year award in the 15th Seoul International Drama Awards. Its lead actor, Dingdong Dantes, was also awarded the prestigious Asian Star Prize in the same annual global festival. Descendants of the Sun Philippines premiered on February 10, but production was temporarily suspended due to the restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lock-in tapings with strict safety measures were held last month, which enabled the series to resume its run on October 26, starting with a two-week recap on GMA Telebabad. Get excited and relive the story of Big Boss and Beauty in Descendants of the Sun Philippines streaming this November 13 on Netflix Philippines.
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TIMELESS AND SELFLESS BY YANI CARDIÑO
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s the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect lives and livelihoods around the world, we develop a deeper appreciation for how complex and demanding teaching is and how teachers play a crucial role in ensuring that learning continues while staying safe in the comforts of our home.
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Camille Prats is an educator, a directress, and a co-owner of a school.
Teachers aren’t just people who instruct in a particular subject. They change and shape their students’ lives. Teachers encourage students to chase their dreams, motivate them to believe in themselves, and guide them toward new interests that would unleash their potentials. In celebration of this year’s National Teachers’ Month, GMA Artist Center talents Camille Prats and Patricia Tumulak share how their love for teaching remains resolute despite being busy over showbiz commitments. Just like all educators, it’s their passion to educate young pupils and learn from the creative minds of our future even amidst the pandemic.
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amille practically grew up before the eyes of television and movie audiences. She has evolved from being a little princess to a woman who is also the directress and co-owner of Divine Angels Montessori of Cainta, Inc.
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When she got pregnant with her first child, Nathan, she took up a Montessori course in the United States because she had always dreamt of becoming a teacher and had always been fond of kids. Divine Angels Montessori of Cainta, Inc., which she co-owns with her brother John, started as a small school for preschool students in 2009 but after a couple of years, it grew and expanded in 2014 to accept elementary students.
“This is actually a realization of my dream. Para sa akin, napakahalaga talaga ng good education because I believe that the future of our children starts in school today. When I was thinking about what business to put up, I really wanted something that has to do with children and education kasi mahilig ako sa bata,“ said Camille.
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Before stepping into show business and pageantry, Patricia Tumulak was a volunteer teacher and has a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development.
Albeit she’s hosting the morning talk show Mars Pa More with Iya Villania and GMA’s edu-tainment program Makulay Ang Buhay, Camille is committed in providing support to the school’s teachers and students. The Kapuso actress expressed her deepest gratitude to the teachers and school leaders who hold their digital classrooms together, “Thank you so much for all that you do. Let’s all continue to pray for God’s grace. I know uncertain times like today may bring a lot of worry, let’s not lose hope for our family and our students.”
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eanwhile, Patricia’s enthusiasm for teaching, which she refers to as her first love, continues to bloom and unravel new and exciting things for her. The former beauty queen aspires to put up her own preschool someday and pass
down her love for reading to the future generations as she plans to publish her own storybook in the forthcoming years. She gets a big head start in putting her dreams into action as she carries out her passion project, ”Push to Read,” which she started in 2018. Prior to the pandemic, she would gather kids from different villages and conduct a storytelling session and share her love for reading. Last June, she launched “Push To Read Project” on YouTube to continue her advocacy for reading online. “Simple lamang ang layunin nito, ang muling maibalik ang hilig ng mga bata sa pagbabasa. Ngayon kasi ay halos nakaasa na ang lahat sa teknolohiya at tila naisasantabi na nila ang pagbabasa. Gusto kong ibahagi ang importansiya ng pagbabasa dahil ito ay nagdadagdag ng kaalaman, nagpapalago ng bokabularyo, at tumutulong itong bumuo ng empatya sa mga bata. Nagpapalawak din ito ng imahinasyon at pwede rin ito para sa kasiyahan at pampalipas oras,” Patricia said.
She also recognized the dedication of her fellow educators, “I would like to commend all the teachers for braving this pandemic. A lot of transitioning has happened during the lockdown. Now is the best time to adapt to change, to squeeze out all creative juices on how to be resourceful of what we have, to give hope, love and make the learning of the students fun. You’ve got this!” Teachers are some of the most influential people in our lives. They’re the people we will remember forever. Ask anyone, no matter how old they are, and they will be able to tell you their most remarkable memories of their teachers even years after having left school. To all our beloved teachers: You are seen, you are known, and you matter. We salute you all! Photo credits: Camille Pratts, Divine Angels Montessori of Cainta, Inc.
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Sanya Lopez is GMA Network’s First Yaya “Simula pa lang ng Encantadia ay lagi na akong sinosorpresa ng GMA sa projects na binibigay po nila. Ang tiwala po ay laging karapat-dapat na suklian ng sipag, tiyaga at katapatan,” said Sanya. The original drama is set to introduce the newest pairing of Sanya with versatile and multitalented Kapuso actor Gabby Concepcion. The Kapuso actress added that she is elated to be working with the seasoned actor and vows to do justice to her role, “First time na malaman ko ‘yon napa-wow na lang ako sa sarili ko. Alam naman po natin na guwapo at magaling na aktor si Mr. Gabby Concepcion, kaya sa part ko dapat paghandaan ko rin ang mga eksena namin para hindi ako mapahiya sa kanya.”
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MA Network has finally announced that beautiful and talented Kapuso actress Sanya Lopez will play the title role in the much-awaited primetime series First Yaya.
Sanya shared that she is still in the process of preparing for her character and draws on her past experience of babysitting for her younger cousins.
The 24-year-old actress first rose to stardom after bagging the role of Sang’gre Danaya in the 2016 hit primetime series Encantadia. Sanya further cemented her name in the entertainment industry after showcasing her acting skills in various programs including Haplos, Cain at Abel, and Dahil Sa Pag-ibig.
“Sa tulong ni Direk LA at ng buong production ay nasa proseso pa po ako ng pagkilala kay Yaya Melody, para mabigyang buhay at hustisya ko po ang pagkatao niya. ‘Yung buhay ko po noon sa Pulilan, Bulacan ay mayamang source ng inspiration, lalo po at naranasan ko ring mag-alaga ng mga pinsan na mas bata sa akin,” shared Sanya.
Sanya expressed her gratitude to the network and her fans for their unending support for this new milestone in her career, “First time ko po na magkakaroon ng show sa primetime na ako ang title role, kaya sobra po akong nagpapasalamat sa GMA at sa fans na laging nakasuporta. Kabado rin po na excited kasi alam ko malaki ang ineexpect ninyo sa akin bilang inyong First Yaya.”
First Yaya follows the story of a Vice President (Gabby), who will later become the President of the Philippines, and his first family. The endearing Yaya Melody, brought to life by Sanya, serves as a nanny to his children. Soon romance blooms between the two but is challenged by the PSG (Presidential Security Group) Head, played by Pancho Magno.
It was also revealed that Sanya was especially handpicked by GMA-7 for the role of Yaya Melody.
The light, romantic-comedy series will showcase a heart-warming tale about love and how it binds every family together. Also joining the cast are Cassy Legaspi, Joaquin “JD” Domagoso, and Ms. Pilar Pilapil. First Yaya is directed by LA Madridejos.
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Mavy and Cassy Legaspi share lockdown experiences and breakthroughs
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or Legaspi Twins Mavy and Cassy, time is precious. Even in quarantine, the two make sure that every moment counts as they juggle their career, studies, and personal lives. Cassy shared a few bits of their experience adapting to work in the new normal, “Sarap ’Di Ba? Bahay Edition feels like a training ground for Mavy and I. Direk Z (tatay) trains us to speak in Tagalog more and with “technical stuff” when it comes to the show. I feel for my dad kasi alam ko kung pagod kaming tatlo, what more my dad who is behind and in front of the cam.” She is also gearing up for her role in the upcoming GMA primetime series First Yaya. Mavy, on the other hand, focuses on getting back in shape for his new projects. Aside from starring in the morning talk show, he’s also busy with endorsement shoots as well as his performances on GMA’s weekend variety show AllOut Sundays. Mavy also narrated how they are coping to attending online classes while they work, “I’m glad though that there are online classes since I am able to focus on my education this time around and at the same time, still have time for my career.” Catch Mavy and Cassy every Saturday, 10:45 AM in Sarap, ‘Di Ba? Bahay Edition; every Sunday, 12:00 PM, in All-Out Sundays.
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All-Out Sundays heads back to studio
Temptation of Wife airs anew G MA Network’s Philippine adaptation of hit Koreanovela Temptation of Wife will definitely make mornings even more empowering via its television comeback.
Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera breathes life to the character of Angeline Santos, who transforms from being the submissive wife to a cunning, feisty and reformed woman to avenge herself against her husband and best friend. Playing the role of Angeline’s irresponsible and unfaithful husband Marcel Salcedo is Drama King Dennis Trillo. Award-winning actress Glaiza de Castro portrays the equally popular character of Angeline’s ruthless best friend Heidi Fernandez. Set to portray the role of warm and caring Nigel Armada is talented actor Rafael Rosell who will help Angeline as she seeks out vengeance.
Angeline discovers that her husband Marcel is cheating on her with her best friend. Marcel and Heidi plot to kill Angeline and disguise her death as suicide. But by a twist of fate, Angeline survives. Witness how she comes back as a reformed and empowered woman to avenge herself and to discover what she really wants in the end. Temptation of Wife is directed by Dominic Zapata. It also stars Rio Locsin, Raymond Bagatsing, Michelle Madrigal, Antonio Aquitania, Ayen Munji-Laurel, Bettina Carlos, Rez Cortez, and Ms. Cherie Gil. Catch the rerun of Temptation of Wife beginning October 5, Mondays to Fridays, before Eat Bulaga on GMA-7.
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t’s the comeback party Kapuso viewers wouldn’t want to miss!
The well-loved cast of GMA Network’s musical-comedyvariety program All-Out Sundays returns to the studio with exciting new segments and allout performances. After several months of taping All-Out Sundays: The Stay Home Party remotely from their homes, Kapuso viewers’ favorite Sunday barkada is more than ready to extend the fun and excitement. Join in the fun and watch All-Out Sundays every Sunday, 12PM, only on GMA-7.
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GMA Network airs much-loved Wagas episodes
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MA Network gives viewers more reasons to believe in the power of love once again as it brings back the awardwinning romance anthology Wagas, airing every Sunday after All-Out Sundays. For its first re-run episode, Wagas featured one of the program’s most memorable stories: that of the late Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Top billed by her good friend Heart Evangelista-Escudero, “The Iron Lady’s
Love” showed the love story between the highly intellectual and strong-willed Sen. Defensor-Santiago and her husband, lawyer Jun Santiago, portrayed by Geoff Eigenmann. The episode first aired in 2013 and was replayed in September 2016, as homage to Sen. Defensor-Santiago who passed away that year. Wagas made its TV premiere in 2013 on GMA News TV. It featured visual narration by some of the country’s then emerging directors such as Jeffrey Hidalgo, Rember Gelera, Adolf Alix, Jr., Zig Dulay, Michael Christian Cardoz, and Paul Sta Ana, among others. Last year, it returned to television as a daily morning series.
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dol sa Kusina: Lutong Bahay Join hosts Chef Boy Logro and Chynna Ortaleza as they serve new recipes straight from their homes, as well as from the houses of various Kapuso stars and celebrity chefs in Idol sa Kusina: Lutong Bahay. Together with their featured Kapuso artists and celebrity chefs, Idol sa Kusina shares tips and tricks to help everyone become his own family’s “idol sa kusina.” Every Sunday night, catch the latest food trends making rounds on social media as well.
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GMA Pinoy TV E launches new original digital series, EntrePinoy Abroad
ntrePinoy Abroad is an original digital series by GMA Pinoy TV that highlights the stories of Filipinos abroad who, despite the challenges of putting up their own business in a foreign land, continue to persevere and promote Filipino products to the world. On its first episode, the program features Myey Flores Moens, a Filipino-American who brought the Philippine tableya to the “Chocolate Capital of the World,” Belgium. At first, her idea was rejected by various chocolate artisans and food scientists. But now, she is selling her products in Belgium, Europe, and the Philippines. Her business also helps employ cacao farmers in Davao and those who lost their jobs during the lockdown in the Philippines. To watch EntrePinoy Abroad, follow and subscribe to GMA Pinoy TV’s Facebook and YouTube channel.
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Enjoy GMA Pinoy TV Anywhere via Optik TV and Pik TV apps No additional cost up to three devices
Filipino-American History Month on Cox Contour 2
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ptik TV and Pik TV now give TELUS subscribers in Alberta and British Columbia more ways to access GMA International’s flagship linear channel, GMA Pinoy TV. GMA Pinoy TV, along with GMA’s two international channels- GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International, has been available on Telus for 10 years. Now the flagship channel, GMA Pinoy TV, is finally made available to stream on any device through the Optik TV and Pik TV mobile apps. The apps are free to download and subscribers have the option to access their favorite Kapuso programs through web browsers. Subscribers can now watch top-rating Kapuso shows like Eat Bulaga, Bubble Gang, I-Witness, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, Wowowin Primetime, All Out Sundays, 24 Oras, and more on GMA Pinoy TV via Optik TV or Pik TV App.
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n celebration of FilipinoAmerican History Month, Cox Contour 2 subscribers in the US who were not yet subscribed to GMA enjoyed a Fall FreeView offering in October. Viewers watched the exciting Kapuso lineup on GMA Pinoy TV. These programs include drama anthology I Can See You, GMA Network’s original musical competition, The Clash, and fresh episodes from Kapuso favorites: 24 Oras, Unang Hirit, Saksi, Eat Bulaga, Wowowin, All Out Sundays, Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho, Wish Ko Lang, Imbestigador, I-Witness, Reporter’s Notebook, Daddy’s Gurl, Magpakailanman, Dear Uge, Pepito Manaloto, and Bubble Gang. GMA Pinoy TV is now available on TV Everywhere via the Contour TV app.
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Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels:
Reaching out to more Filipinos in the regions
Mornings with GMA Regional TV
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rom the producers of top-rating and award-winning newscast Balitang Amianan comes the pioneering morning show in North Central Luzon—“Mornings with GMA Regional TV”—airing weekdays at 8 a.m. beginning September 28. Available via GMA Regional TV North Central Luzon channels, “Mornings with GMA Regional TV” is hosted by Ralph Guieb with Ara Hanesh.
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A proud Ilocano, Ralph started his career as a local TV host, and later transitioned to event hosting both in the Philippines and abroad. He once joined the corporate world as part of GMA Regional TV. With his passion in storytelling, Ralph not only takes the helm as host but also serves as the morning show’s executive producer. Meanwhile, Ara hails from Urdaneta, Pangasinan. She is a local TV host, model, and beauty queen. Following her eight-year stint working overseas, she came home to pursue her hosting career as co-host of “Mornings with GMA Regional TV.” She brings with her a wealth of experience as she chats with North Central Luzon’s movers and shakers on diverse topics and issues.
GMA Regional TV’s (RTV) Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels continues to reach out to more Kapuso in the regions, extending help to thousands of families in North Central Luzon; Central and Eastern Visayas; Western Visayas; and North, Central, and Southern Mindanao.
As the newest breakfast buddy on air, “Mornings with GMA Regional TV” dishes out segments that are sure to give Kapuso viewers in North Central Luzon more reasons to wake up early. In “Spotlight,” Ralph and Ara talk with local newsmakers and personalities to discuss the day’s hottest issues that matter to every viewer in the region. Ara also connects with national and local celebrities and personalities in “BizTalk.” In “Mangan Tila,” Ralph and Ara introduce the delectable local Filipino dishes. Meanwhile, viewers are sure to get inspiration from “#MorningFeels” where the hosts share positive thoughts to bring good vibes to everyone.
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alfway through its second leg, this civic initiative launched by GMA RTV last May is a modified version of Kapuso Barangayan. As most of the cities and provinces in the country were placed under community quarantine, Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels was conceptualized to provide Filipinos with essential items they urgently need such as breakfast items, grocery packs, as well as hygiene kits and vitamins. From June to the first week of October, a total of 1,040 families from nine barangays in North Central Luzon were given food and grocery packs by GMA RTV North Central Luzon team. Meanwhile, 14 barangays in Iloilo were visited by GMA RTV Western Visayas from the last week of May to the first week of October, benefiting 1,660 families.
vegetables since June, with GMA RTV Central and Eastern Visayas reaching 1,130 families. From July to September, the GMA RTV Southern Mindanao team was able to aid 1,080 families in nine barangays in Davao. The Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels went all the way to Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental where almost 600 families from five barangays received food items from GMA RTV North and Central Mindanao. Each pack of Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels included notes with messages of encouragement from the anchors and hosts of GMA Regional TV’s newscasts and morning programs to help uplift the beneficiary family’s spirits. “Our Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels is more than just distributing essentials and grocery packs to the Kapuso families
in the regions,” says GMA Regional TV and Synergy Vice President and Head Oliver Amoroso. “This is our way of reaching out to every Kapuso, for them to feel that they are not alone in this fight against COVID-19 and that GMA Network, thru GMA Regional TV, is one with them in these trying times. We thank all our partners across the Philippines in helping us realize our mission. Rest assured that we will continue to do our best in providing our Kapuso families basic supplies so as to lessen their load. Sama-sama po tayo, mga Kapuso, sa laban natin kontra COVID-19. Makakaasa kayong #BuongPusoParaSaPilipino ang GMA Regional para sa inyo,” he ends. Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels is set to kickstart its third wave this December with the aim of reaching more beneficiaries throughout the country.
In Cebu, ten barangays were provided with food packs and fresh locally-produced
Joining the show on its pilot week are various guests led by Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards, Kapuso hunk Tom Rodriguez, and movers and shakers in North Central Luzon. “Mornings with GMA Regional TV” is a product of the dedication and hard work of GMA Dagupan, GMA Ilocos, and the rest of GMA Regional TV teams in North Central Luzon,” says GMA Regional TV and Synergy Vice President and Head Oliver Amoroso. “We aim to give you, our valued Kapuso viewers, a well-produced morning program that highlights your stories and culture. This is part of our commitment to bring to our Kapuso in the regions the right information and inspiration.”
Ralph Guieb and Ara Hanesh
“Mornings with GMA Regional TV” completes the line-up of morning shows that GMA Regional TV launched this year following the success of “GMA Regional TV Live!” in Central and Eastern Visayas; “At Home with GMA Regional TV” in North, Central, and Southern Mindanao; and “GMA Regional TV Early Edition” in Western Visayas. Stay updated, stay inspired. Greet the morning with gratitude and positivity with “Mornings with GMA Regional TV”,
weekdays at 8 a.m. beginning September 28 via GMA Regional TV’s North Central Luzon channels. All the freshest news, events, and updates about GMA Regional TV are now available on www.gmaregionaltv.com. Follow GMA on Facebook at www.facebook. com/gmanetwork and GMA Regional TV at www.facebook.com/GMARegionalTV and on Twitter and Instagram via @ GMARegionalTV.
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MA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) pushes ahead with its project Unang Hakbang sa Kinabukasan to provide school supplies as well as anti-COVID kits for needy students from public elementary schools in time for the opening of classes this October. Through the help of multi-sector partners, GMAKF aims to help 80,000 incoming kinder and grade 1 pupils from the top 25 poorest provinces across the country, as well as areas badly affected by COVID-19. The Foundation distributed school bags which include complete school supplies along with two (2) washable face masks, 2 bars of soap, and 2 bottles of alcohol. Unang Hakbang sa Kinabukasan is a pillar project under GMAKF’S Education program. The anti-COVID kits distribution is an addon, part of the ongoing Operation Bayanihan: Labanan Natin ang COVID-19 of GMAKF.
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“Buong puso po kaming nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng sumusuporta sa aming mga proyekto,” said GMA Kapuso Foundation Founder and Ambassador Mel Tiangco. GMAKF has so far completed distributions in Quezon, Masbate, Camarines Sur, Albay, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Bataan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Cagayan Valley, Isabela, Zamboanga del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, and Cebu. Slated next for GMAKF distributions are Tarlac, La Union, Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, Davao Occidental, Davao de Oro, Davao del Sur, North Cotobato, Eastern Samar, Samar, and Leyte. To donate to GMA Kapuso Foundation’s projects, visit www.gmanetwork.com/ kapusofoundation/donate.
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