GMA’s First “Bayaniserye”
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Art Gap 2014 Takes a Peek at GMA through the Decades
OCTOBER 2014
CONTENTS
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UPDATES
Art Gap 2014 Takes a Peek at GMA Through the Decades
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RATINGS
GMA Network Grabs Nationwide Ratings Lead in September Super Radyo DZBB Keeps Lead in Mega Manila
70s
1st PLACE
(L-R) Isagani Mauleon, Marlyn Brondo-Wong and Don Victorio; (Not in photo) Rodolfo Tinapay, Cris John Sy
2 PLACE nd
80s
(L-R) Ivan Lim, Mark Anthony Perez and Lexter Zamora; (Not in photo) Graham Empederado
RD PLACE 3 (L-R) Allen Bangalisan, Mark Pabunan, Pauline 2011-2014
Lapus, Jessica Wee and Kirk Tefora
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
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(L-R) Reynier Dela Cruz, Venus Marie Sacdalan and mentor Jose Gerald Gregorio; (Not in photo) Elnad Zablan
Fostering the spirit of Kapuso creativity and innovation, GMA Art Gap Open is an annual art competition for Network employees to explore and express their artistic abilities outside the workplace through various media such as paintings, sculpture and photography.
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COVER STORY
GMA Presents the First “Bayaniserye” Ilustrado
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NEW PROGRAMS
GMA Remakes ‘Yagit’ Secrets Behind a Curse in Ang Lihim Ni Annasandra Second Bonakid Game Show Season Gets Bigger Super Radyo DZBB Keeps Lead in Mega Manila PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS
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This year’s contest featured a group painting competition highlighting the colorful history of the Kapuso Network with the theme, “GMA through the Decades.” Each group was given a decade to interpret, beginning from the 1950s, when GMA was founded, until the present time.
GMA Pinoy TV’s Kapusong Pinoy sa L.A. AWARDS
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Further adding prestige to the event was the participation of select Angono artists who served as mentors for each group. Angono, Rizal, widely recognized as the art capital of the Philippines, is home to prominent figures such as Carlos “Botong” Francisco, National Artist for the visual arts, and, Lucio San Pedro, National Artist for music. Kapuso actress-host Heart Evangelista, Philippines’ Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma and internationally recognized artist Nemesio “Nemi” Miranda served as judges in the contest. First place went to the Post Production Department for their painting on the 70s while the Program Support Department won second place for their interpretation of the 80s. Another group from the Program Support department also garnered third place, while the People’s Choice Award, tabulated from votes sent in by Kapuso employees, was conferred upon the artists from the Engineering Group. The winners were each awarded with a cash prize and a certificate.
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RATINGS
GMA Network Grabs Nationwide Ratings Lead in September GMA Network seized the nationwide ratings lead in September, according to data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
keep providing them with superior content.” Similarly, GMA held on to the top post in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, which account for 77 and 60 percent of the all urban TV households in the country, respectively.
During the covered period (with September 21 to 30 based on overnight data), GMA led National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) ratings with a 35 percent total day household audience share, higher than ABS-CBN’s 34.1 percent and TV5’s 8.9 percent.
In Urban Luzon, GMA recorded an impressive 38.8 percent total day audience, comfortably ahead of ABS-CBN’s 29.7 percent by 9.1 points, and of TV5’s 8.2 percent by 30.6 points.
GMA beat ABS-CBN in the morning (32.6% vs. 28.9%) and afternoon (36.2% vs. 32.7%) blocks while the Kapuso Network bested TV5 across all day parts in NUTAM.
GMA also came strongly ahead of competition in Mega Manila with a 39.6 percent audience share, up 12.4 points from ABS-CBN’s 27.2 percent and up 30.8 points from TV5’s 8.8 percent.
“We saw our audience shares increasing further across all time blocks in NUTAM in September,” said GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon. “We are grateful to our viewers for their continued support and are all the more challenged to
Moreover, GMA dominated the list of 30 top performing programs in NUTAM, Urban Luzon and Mega Manila - with 17, 19 and 21 programs, respectively.
URBAN LUZON
MEGA MANILA
19 GMA programs in the top 30
21 GMA programs in the top 30 RANK
PROGRAM NAME
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KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO
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NINO
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MAGPAKAILANMAN
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STRAWBERRY LANE
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MY DESTINY
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CELEBRITY BLUFF
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ANG DALAWANG MRS. REAL
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24 ORAS
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MARIAN
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ISMOL FAMILY
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PEPITO MANALOTO: ANG TUNAY NA KUWENTO
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KAPUSO MOVIE FESTIVAL
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VAMPIRE ANG DADDY KO
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EAT BULAGA
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HIRAM NA ALAALA
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PROGRAM NAME
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KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO
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NINO
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MAGPAKAILANMAN
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STRAWBERRY LANE
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MY DESTINY
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24 ORAS
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CELEBRITY BLUFF
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ANG DALAWANG MRS. REAL
Super Radyo DZBB Keeps Lead in Mega Manila Super Radyo DZBB continued to lead rival stations in ratings in Mega Manila, according to data from Nielsen Media Research. DZBB has been leading in ratings since June 2014. DZBB’s total week audience share of 32.3% led DZMM’s 26.5% by 5.8 points and DWWW’s 14.6% by 17.7 points. DZBB was also the AM radio station of choice among listeners during weekdays in August with a 32.3% audience share, surpassing DZMM’s 26.8% by 5.5 points and DWWW’s 13.1% by 19.2 points. DZBB broadcasts over AM frequency 594 and is also audio-streamed online via www.gmanetwork.com/radio/ DZBB. A simulcast of Super Radyo DZBB 594 khz is available to subscribers of GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International in US, Canada, Middle East, Japan, Guam and Papua New Guinea, through various carriers.
NUTAM
17 GMA programs in the top 30 RANK
PROGRAM NAME
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KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO
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NINO
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MAGPAKAILANMAN
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ISMOL FAMILY MARIAN
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STRAWBERRY LANE
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PEPITO MANALOTO: ANG TUNAY NA KUWENTO
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MY DESTINY
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VAMPIRE ANG DADDY KO
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24 ORAS
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KAPUSO MOVIE FESTIVAL
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CELEBRITY BLUFF
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ISMOL FAMILY
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MARIAN
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PEPITO MANALOTO: ANG TUNAY NA KUWENTO
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EAT BULAGA HIRAM NA ALAALA
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BUBBLE GANG
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THE HALF SISTERS
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THE HALF SISTERS
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ANG DALAWANG MRS. REAL
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24 ORAS WEEKEND
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I HEAR YOUR VOICE
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VAMPIRE ANG DADDY KO
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BUBBLE GANG
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KAPUSO MOVIE FESTIVAL
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HIRAM NA ALAALA
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I-WITNESS
GMA FLASH REPORT - TROPICAL STORM “MARIO”
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GMA’s First “Bayaniserye”
“I die without seeing dawn’s light shining on my country... You, who will see it, welcome it for me... Don’t forget those who fell during the nighttime.” Jose Rizal, Noli Me Tangere Get to know the man behind the country’s most beloved hero as GMA News and Public Affairs brings to life the untold stories about Jose Rizal in ILUSTRADO, airing 9:30PM on GMA Telebabad. Ilustrado offers an educational and entertaining viewing experience as it features the life of Rizal as a young student in the Philippines, his travels in Europe, and the major events and influences that shaped his mind and actions as a reformist. Through his letters to his family and friends, Ilustrado depicts Rizal’s struggles while living abroad. And through his love letters, the series tries to illustrate his relationship with women and why he is considered a notorious lover boy. Produced by the same creative team behind the highly-acclaimed historical drama Katipunan and mini-series Bayan Ko, Ilustrado boasts of an ensemble of topnotch artists led by Alden Richards as Jose Rizal. Joining him are Kylie Padilla as Leonor Rivera, who many historians believe was Rizal’s true love, and Solenn Heussaff as Nellie Boustead, the French woman Rizal almost married.
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Portraying the role of Rizal’s beloved parents are Eula Valdez (Teodora Alonzo) and Ricardo Cepeda (Francisco Mercado). Freddie Webb gives life to Rizal’s uncle, Don Jose Alberto, while Rizal’s brother Paciano Mercado is played by Marco Alcaraz. Child star Jhiz Deocareza plays the young Rizal. Also incorporated in the Bayaniserye are fictional characters representing some of Rizal’s antagonists – mother and son Conchita and Venchito Monteverde (played by Jaclyn Jose and Polo Ravales, respectively), Padre Amado (Lito Legaspi), and young Venchito (Sean Ross). The cast also includes Max Collins as Consuela Ortiga, JC Tiuseco as Antonio Luna, Lucho Ayala as Jose Alejandrino, Bryan Benedict as Juan Luna, Jak Roberto as Maximo Viola, and Rhen Escano as Isidra Monteverde. Under the direction of King Marc Baco, Ilustrado is filmed using the sophisticated Arri Alexa camera, along with equally high-end lenses provided by CMB Film Services Inc. GMA Post Production, using up-to-date 3D visual effects technology, has recreated the grandeur of the European cities where Rizal lived and completed his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. The series’ theme song is composed and performed by Gloc9 featuring Lirah Bermudez with additional arrangement by Simon Tan.
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Ilustrado airs simultaneously on GMA Pinoy TV. To learn more about Ilustrado’s airing schedule abroad, visit GMA International’s website, www.gmanetwork.com/international, Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ GMAPinoyTV, and follow GMA Pinoy TV on Twitter and Instagram via @gmapinoytv.
NEW PROGRAMS AFTERNOON PRIME
GMA Remakes ‘Yagit’ Popular 80s drama Yagit makes a “comeback” as GMA presents the remake of the well-loved series on its Afternoon Prime block. The original creation of Eddie Ilarde and Jose Miranda Cruz is led by new child wonders Chlaui Malayao, Zymic Jaranilla, Judie Dela Cruz and Jemwell Ventinilla who play Eliza, Ding, Jocelyn and Tomtom, respectively. Other cast members are Yasmien Kurdi, James Blanco, LJ Reyes, Renz Fernandez, Kevin Santos, Wowie de Guzman, Rich Asuncion, Frank Magalona, Ina Feleo, Maricris Garcia, Raquel Villavicencio, Steph Yabut and Jirvy dela Cruz. Gina Alajar directs.
WEEKEND PRIME
Second Bonakid Game Show Season Gets Bigger The second season of Anak TV Seal Award-winning program Bonakid Pre-School Ready Set Laban, airing Sundays at 10:45AM on GMA, is bigger and stronger. The game show is now calling out moms and children nationwide to join the weekly contest. Apart from the auditions held in Cebu, Davao and Metro Manila, contestants may now audition online by visiting the website, www.gmanetwork.com/promos/readysetlaban. In addition, one lucky home partner can win P20,000 by simply watching the program and submitting entries at the abovementioned website. The show’s “Game Arena” is now twice as big as last year. The challenges and activities are inspired by Pinoy games that today’s moms grew up playing. “We want to encourage kids to experience Pinoy games just like their moms did. With these games, we want to demonstrate the strength, energy, and resilience of these kids and bring out the Batang May Laban in them. This is part of Bonakid PreSchool’s commitment to help moms empower their kids so that they will have the strength and confidence to conquer any challenge,” says Claudine Serrano, Product Manager of Bonakid PreSchool.
AFTERNOON PRIME
Secrets Behind a Curse in Ang Lihim Ni Annasandra GMA Afternoon Prime series “Ang Lihim Ni Annasandra” tells the story of a woman who desperately tries to live a normal life despite being cursed. The series stars Andrea Torres, Mikael Daez, Pancho Magno, Rochelle Pangilinan, Glydel Mercado, Emilio Garcia, Ma. Isabel Lopez, Arthur Solinap, Joyce Burton, Cris Villongco, Gab de Leon and Erika Padilla. Albert Langitan directs.
Drew Arellano hosts the game show.
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PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS
GMA Pinoy TV’s Kapusong Pinoy sa L.A. Photos by Sthanley Mirador
Laughter, excitement and pure entertainment filled the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center as scores of loyal Kapuso fans trooped to GMA Pinoy TV’s successful soldout concert, “Kapusong Pinoy sa L.A.” last September 27.
Betong Sumaya keeps the crowd laughing with his antics as Miguel Tanfelix looks on
Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose impressed the audience with her musical performance
Kapuso leading man Tom Rodriguez and his onscreen partner Carla Abellana gave the crowd an exhilarating show.
AWARDS
GMA Network Wins at 2014 NAMIC Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards GMA International was recognized at the 2014 NAMIC Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards (EMMA) for its outstanding marketing efforts across different platforms. The “Manny Pacquiao T-Shirts Gift-withPurchase” and the “Celebrity Shout Out” promos won second place in the Print and Social Media category, respectively, while the “Balikbayan/Repatriate Box Discount Card Gift-with-Purchase” promo finished third in the Grassroots category.
Joseph Francia, GMA Vice President and Head of International Operations, and Grace Labaguis, GMA marketing consultant received the awards for GMA Network
NAMIC is an international organization that recognizes superior multicultural marketing practices in the cable industry. Established in 1980 as non-profit trade organization, it has over 2,700 professionals belonging to a network of 16 chapters worldwide.
150th Presence of the Daughters of Charity (Santa Isabel College) WISH KO LANG Isabelans’ Choice for the CauseOriented TV Program Award
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I-WITNESS (AMBULANSIYANG DE PAA) Isabelans’ Choice for the Best Documentary Film Award GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE |OCTOBER 2014 ISSUE
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GMA Kapuso Foundation: Serbisyong Totoo to Thousands “We remain committed to providing Serbisyong Totoo to our less fortunate brothers and sisters. We credit the success of our projects to our partners, volunteers, and donors, who help us bring our plans to fruition,” says GMAKF EVP and COO Mel Tiangco.
Help during typhoons GMAKF provided 1,247 adults and children from Macalelon and Pitogo, Quezon with free medical consultations and medicines as part of efforts for victims of typhoon Glenda. Volunteers from the East Avenue Medical Center Surgery Department also took part in the project. As Typhoon Luis crossed Northern Luzon on September 13, GMAKF distributed relief goods to evacuees in Binalonan, Pangasinan, which was flooded due to the heavy rains. A week after, the country was struck again by another tropical depression, Mario, which made landfall in northern Cagayan. GMAKF immediately gave relief goods to flooded areas near Quezon City such as Marikina, Rizal, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and Pasig. Once the roads became passable, GMAKF rushed to Bulacan, Ilocos Sur and Pangasinan to conduct relief operations. A total of 59, 644 individuals were given immediate relief assistance in the wake of typhoons Luisa and Mario.
Medical Mission in Tondo A joint medical mission with Pharex Health Corporation serviced 850 people coming from depressed barangays in Tondo, Manila. The event was supported by volunteer doctors from the Philippine Medical Association and Manila Medical Society and nurses from the Metropolitan Medical Center Nursing Department.
The Gift of Sight for Sight Saving Month GMAKF together with the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (IPAO) provided free refraction and eyeglasses to 692 individuals (312 in Manila, 209 in Cebu, 181 in Davao) via the Kapuso 20/20 project. Seventy-nine (79) doctors gave their services for free, while Essilor Vision Foundation donated all the lenses and frames.
Happy Birthday, Tita Mel!
Mayon Watch When the alert level for Mt. Mayon was raised from 1 to 3 last September 16, GMAKF travelled to Albay to conduct a soup kitchen and distribute relief goods to the residents, who were evacuated to Cabanaagan and Anuling Elementary School. A total of 9,150 evacuees were served through GMAKF’s efforts
Annual Bloodletting The Sagip Dugtong Buhay project held yearly at the EVER Gotesco Mall marked its 18th year, collecting 1,871 blood bags (837,100cc) on August 8. The successful bloodletting was done in partnership with Philippine Red Cross (6 chapters), Ever Gotesco Mall and Go Tong Foundation.
GMAKF EVP and COO Ms. Mel Tiangco celebrated her birthday in August with a medical mission (in partnership with Pharex Corp.) and a bloodletting activity.