Kapuso Magazine (September 2013)

Kapuso Primetime King

Dingdong Dantes

Stays with GMA Network

New Programs on GMA! Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas Magkano Ba Ang Pag-ibig Pyra Kahit Nasan Ka Man Bingit Dormitoryo

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Tom Rodriguez is Now an Exclusive Kapuso GMA Supports UPIS’ Adopt-A-Room Manny Pacquiao Holds Bible sharing at GMA-7

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NEW PROGRAMS

GMA’s 24 Oras and I-Witness, only Asian Nominees in this Year’s Emmy’s SPECIAL

Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes Renews with GMA RATINGS

GMA Network Scores Nationwide TV Ratings Leadership in August

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COVER STORY COVER STORY

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AWARDS

SKAL International – Makati Metrobank Foundation Journalists of the Year (J.O.Y.) 2013 NAMIC Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards (EMMA) 10th Lasallian Scholarum Awards Harlem Iternational Film Festival OntheCover: KRIS BERNAL AND ALJUR ABRENICA GMA Kapuso Magazine (Electronic) is a monthly publication of GMA Network, Inc. published by the Corporate Affairs Division, 16th Floor, GMA Network Center, EDSA cor.

Timog, Ave., Diliman, Q.C. Trunkline No. (632) 982-7777.

CITIZEN

10 Q&A with GMA Davao’s Testigo Anchor

Tek Ocampo

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Kapuso Stars Extend Help To Typhoon Victims

UPDATES

Tom Rodriguez is Now an Exclusive Kapuso

My Husband’s Lover star Tom Rodriguez signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network recently.

Tom is honored to be part of the Kapuso family. “It’s really flattering that the whole GMA Network is putting their trust in someone like me. Ang sarap ng feeling that they have gambled on putting me in My Husband’s Lover as a newcomer. First primetime show ko ito and sinali nila ako sa ganitong klaseng programa,” he said.

Manny Pacquiao holds Bible sharing at GMA-7

GMA Supports UPIS’ Adopt-A-Room

Despite his busy schedule in boxing and public service, Manny Pacquiao took time out to conduct a Bible sharing session recently in his home network, GMA-7.

Pacquiao focused on Joshua 1:8 which says “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful” which sums up the way the boxing icon lives his life now – inspiring more people to follow the Bible.

The event was attended by Kapuso employees and executives led by GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon.

In support of the UP Integrated School’s (UPIS) Adopt-A-Room program, GMA Network is funding the school’s Media Center Room which will be named GMA Network Room. In photo are (L-R) GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, UPIS Principal Dr. Ronaldo San Jose and UPIS Head, Communication Arts English, Music and Art Department Ma. Lourdes J. Vargas.

GMA’s 24 Oras and I-Witness, Only Asian Nominees in this Year’s Emmys GMA’s flagship primetime newscast 24 Oras and longest-running public affairs program I-Witness are among the eight international nominees in the News and Current Affairs categories of this year’s International Emmy Awards.

24 Oras’ in-depth coverage of Typhoon Pablo is nominated in the News category while Kara David’s I-Witness documentary on children’s rights titled “Alkansiya” earned a nomination in the Current Affairs category.

Winners will be announced at the Lincoln Center in New York on October 1.

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SPECIAL

“I’ve

been with GMA for 15 years. Ang pinaka-importante throughout the years, which is practically half of my lifetime, is that they were always there to support me...”

Dingdong Dantes Kapuso Primetime King

Stays with GMA Network Primetime king Dingdong Dantes remains a Kapuso after he signed a fiveyear exclusive contract with GMA Network recently.

Dingdong said he is happy to renew his contract with GMA 7 which has been his home network for almost two decades. “I’ve been with GMA for 15 years. Ang pinaka-importante throughout the years, which is practically half of my lifetime, is that they were always there to support me noong nag-u-umpisa akong mangarap,

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noong hindi ko pa alam ang magiging direksyon ko sa buhay, noong mga panahon kung kailan I failed, noong mga panahon na hindi ko alam ang gagawin ko hanggang ngayon, andiyan sila.

They were always there in fulfilling my dreams. That support is beyond just being a company, a network and just a house that holds my talent, but a home. I consider this as my home where my heart truly belongs.”

The award-winning actor is currently taping Genesis, GMA’s primetime drama slated to premiere on October 7.

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RATINGS

GMA Network Scores Nationwide TV Ratings Leadership in August GMA Network (GMA) grabbed the nationwide TV ratings leadership in August on the back of its strong performance in the daytime blocks, according to data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

For the period August 1 to 31 (August 25 to 31 based on overnight ratings), GMA triumphed over ABS-CBN in National Urban Television Audience Measurements (NUTAM) ratings with a 34.3 percent total day audience share, higher than ABSCBN’s 33.7 percent and TV5’s 12.9 percent.

GMA bested ABS-CBN in the morning and afternoon blocks in NUTAM with 32.3 and 36.2 percent, respectively, higher than the latter’s 30.5 and 30.3 percent. GMA was ahead of TV5 across all day parts in NUTAM. Likewise, GMA continued to dominate in viewer-rich Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, which respectively account for 76 and 59 percent of the total urban television households in the country.

Leading across all day parts, GMA recorded an average total day household share of 38.2 percent in Urban Luzon, outscoring ABS-CBN’s 29.8 percent by 8.4 points and TV5’s 12.2 percent by 26 points.

GMA also outnumbered ABS-CBN in the list of top performing programs in Urban Luzon with 18 out of 30 shows.

Multi-awarded news magazine program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho emerged as the most watched program in Urban Luzon.

Other Kapuso programs also made it to the top 10 including primetime drama Anna Karenina, flagship newscast 24 Oras, drama anthology Magpakailanman, reality sitcom Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento, and GMA primetime dramas Mundo Mo’y Akin and My Husband’s Lover.

Likewise occupying top spots are Saturday night comedy program Vampire Ang Daddy Ko, comedy game show Celebrity Bluff, the country’s longest noontime show Eat Bulaga, and hard-hitting public affairs program Imbestigador.

The list also includes Sunday infotainment program Kap’s Amazing Stories, the country’s longest running comedy show Bubble Gang, afternoon soap Mga Basang Sisiw, child-friendly weekly series One Day Isang Araw, early noontime talk show The Ryzza Mae Show, and afternoon dramas Binoy Henyo and Maghihintay Pa Rin. In its bailiwick Mega Manila, GMA kept its strong hold of the lead with a commanding 39.7 percent total day household audience share, higher by 11.7 points than ABS-CBN’s 28 percent and by 26.8 points than TV5’s 12.9 percent.

Twenty GMA programs made it to the top 30 list in Mega Manila.

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho held the number one spot followed by Anna Karenina, Magpakailanman, 24 Oras, Mundo Mo’y Akin, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento, My Husband’s Lover, along with Celebrity Bluff and Vampire Ang Daddy Ko joining them in the top 10.

Completing the list are Eat Bulaga, Imbestigador, Bubble Gang, Kap’s Amazing Stories, Mga Basang Sisiw, The Innocent Man, One Day Isang Araw, The Ryzza Mae Show, Kapuso Movie Night, GMA Blockbusters, and Maghihintay Pa Rin. 24 Oras and Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento also landed in the top programs list in Urban Visayas.

GMA Rewards Loyal Viewers anew with Kapuso Kombo Panalo Riding on the success of Kapuso Milyonaryo Todo Papremyo, GMA Network launched a new promo campaign for its loyal viewers called Kapuso Kombo Panalo.

Partnering with GMA in its newest network promo are PLEMEX, NESTEA, WILKINS Distilled, MAGGI, BINGO, LUCKY ME Pancit Canton Sweet & Spicy, MONDE Special Mamon, WOW Happy Hotdog, and BEAR BRAND Powdered Milk Drink.

Big and exciting prizes await lucky viewers, who are given the option to choose from three packages – an

eskwela package, an appliance package or a grocery package worth P15,000 to P30,000.

enclosed POP, and the area where the participant lives (NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao).

There will be 16 weekly winners of the Kombo prize plus 56 weekly winners of P5,000 in cash.

Entries may be submitted from September 16 to October 13 at drop boxes found at GMA TV and Radio stations nationwide.

To join, viewers must simply collect the proof of purchase (POP) requirements and enclose it in an envelope together with a piece of paper with their name, address, age, contact number, signature, and Kombo prize they want to win.

The winners will be announced on GMA and GMA News TV and will be notified via registered mail.

Then, at the back of the envelope, write “Kapuso Kombo Panalo”, brand of the

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Details on the promo are aired on GMA’s TV and Radio stations nationwide. Viewers may also call the promo hotline at 922-7372 (Metro Manila) or 1800-10-9227372 (outside Metro Manila).

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AWARDS

CONGRATULATIONS, MGAKAPUSO! SKAL International (Makati Chapter) Metrobank Foundation

Journalists of the Year (J.O.Y.)

SKAL International-Makati named Atty. Felipe L. Gozon as Broadcast Media Personality of the Year. SKAL International is a worldwide association of travel and tourism professionals promoting global tourism and friendship.

Above photo shows (L-R) SKAL International-Makati President Mr. Robert Lim Joseph, Jr., Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, SKAL International-Makati Director Farid Shoucair and Vice-President Jaime Bautista.

GMA News TV’s Investigative Documentaries host Malou Mangahas and GMA News producer and QRT anchor Jiggy Manicad were named Journalists of the Year (J.O.Y.) by the Metrobank Foundation.

JOY recognizes excellence in Philippine journalism across all media platforms—television, . radio, print, and online. With the theme, “Shaping the Nation through Powerful Storytelling”, the Search honors Filipino journalists whose excellent storytelling has contributed to positive social changes.

10th Lasallian Scholarum Awards

2013 NAMIC Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards (EMMA) GMA Network, through GMA International, won eight (8) awards at the 2013 NAMIC EMMA. The winning entries are:

Meet & Greet the Pepito Manaloto cast 1st Place, Marketing Tactics, Grassroots

BAYANI TOUR 2013 (Heroes Tour 2013) 1st Place, Marketing Tactics, Social Media

GMA News TV International Infokit

2nd Place, Marketing Tactics, All Other Media

BAYANI TOUR 2013 (Heroes Tour 2013) 2nd Place, Marketing Tactics, Diversity Awareness

GMA News TV’s Reel Time episode “Salat” was named Outstanding Televised Feature Story on Youth and Education while GMA News Online’s feature story by Ruby Shaira F. Panela titled, “Circus Science: Putting Big Ideas Under the Big Top” was awarded Outstanding Online Feature Story on Youth and Education by the 10th Lasallian Scholarum Awards.

The Scholarum Awards is an annual recognition program for outstanding media coverage of Filipino youth and education issues.

Lupang Hinirang - GMA’s Phil. Nat’l Anthem 2nd Place, Marketing Tactics, Television

GMA International’s “Milestones” Shirt

Harlem International Film Festival

3rd Place, Marketing Tactics, Premium

GMA Pinoy TV’s 7th Year Anniversary Print Ad 3rd Place, Marketing Tactics, Print

Proud to be Pinoy 2012 TV Special 3rd Place, Marketing Tactics, Television

NAMIC is an international organization that recognizes superior multicultural marketing practices in the cable industry.

Established as non-profit trade organization in 1980, it has over 2,700 professionals from a network of 16 chapters worldwide.

The awarding of winners will be held on October 9 during the US Cable Week in New York City.

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GMA Artist Center’s Barbara Miguel won Best Actress at the Harlem International Film Festival in New York City.

The Harlem International Film Festival honors actors and films that offer honest, thoughtprovoking portrayals of our world.

Barbara starred in GMA’s drama series Munting Heredera and Biritera.

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Kapuso viewers are in for an exciting viewing experience as GMA launches new programs in various timeslots.

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CESAR MONTANO

GMA Network launched a new drama series on primetime titled, “Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas.”

The cast is led by Lovi Poe with Rocco Nacino, Cesar Montano, Gary Estrada, Gloria Romero, Liza Lorena, Solenn Heussaff and Charee Pineda.

Other cast members include Ina Feleo, Glenda Garcia, Tia Pusit, Steven Silva, Kier Legaspi, Ruru Madrid and Freddie Webb.

Laurice Guillen directs the series.

DOMINIC ROCO

HEART EVANGELISTA

SID LUCERO

The struggle of a woman to provide her family a good living is the subject of the afternoon series ‘Magkano Ba Ang Pag-ibig?’ airing September 30.

The cast is led by Heart Evangelista, Sid Lucero, Dominic Roco, Alessandra De Rossi, Isabel Oli and Katrina Halili.

Completing the cast are Pen Medina, Shamaine Centenera, Luz Valdez, Vangie Labalan, Mariel Pamintuan, Nicky Castro, Angelo Ilagan and Ms. Celia Rodriguez.

Maryo J. Delos Reyes is the director.

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Pyra

GMA explores pyrokinesis – the ability of a person to create and control fire by thought – in its afternoon drama-fantasy series, Pyra Babaeng Apoy.

Thea Tolentino plays the lead role. She is joined by Jeric Gonzales, Angelu De Leon, Gladys Reyes, Roxanne Guinoo, Ryan Eigenmann, Christopher Roxas, Polo Ravales, Elle Ramirez, Zandra Summer and Janno Gibbs.

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is the director.

THEA TOLENTINO

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GMA presents the musical drama series Kahit Nasaan Ka Man airing after 24 Oras on Telebabad.

JULIE ANNE SAN JOSE

KRISTOFFER MARTIN

Marking their first lead roles in a primetime series are Julie Anne San Jose, Lucho Ayala and Kristoffer Martin. Completing the cast are Eula Valdez, Ms. Tessie Tomas, Michael De Mesa, Rita Avila, Yayo Aguila and Ronaldo Valdez.

GMA Network’s new weekend program Bingit features re-enactments of real-life events (accidents or life threatening situations) as told by people involved, including celebrities and other personalities.

PRIME WEEKEND

The program airs Saturdays after Startalk.

Rico Gutierrez and Lem Lorca are the directors.

o y r o t i m r o D PRIME WEEKEND

GMA’s new weekend series Dormitoryo, airing every Sunday (after Sunday All Stars), delivers suspensefilled plots and twists.

GMA’s teen stars Lauren Young, Joyce Ching, Wyn Marquez, Ruru Madrid and Enzo Pineda star in the series. Completing the cast are Mayton Eugenio, Annicka Dolonius, Ash Nordstrom and Mel Kimura.

Jun Lana directs.

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JOYCE CHING

ENZO PINEDA

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LAUREN YOUNG

RURU

COVER COVERSTORY STORY Marco Alcaraz, Debraliz, Ping Medina, Jan Manual, Vincent Magbanua and Lian Paz. Dondon Santos directs the series.

Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko tells the story of Princess (Kris), a hardworking young woman who was orphaned at a young age.

Despite growing up in a foster home, Princess is determined to succeed in life.

BRINGS INSPIRATION AND LOVE Love, inspiration and other positive values fill GMA Network’s new early primetime drama Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko, featuring the popular love team of Aljur

Abrenica and Kris Bernal and airing before 24 Oras.

Other cast members include new Kapuso Renz Fernandez, LJ Reyes, Ms. Carmi Martin, Emilio Garcia, Martoni Fernandez,

In the orphanage, Princess meets Nick (Aljur), who often gets bullied by other kids. Princess defends Nick from the bullies and they become close friends.

Princess and Nick are separated when Nick’s father, Roberto, takes him away.

Years later, Princess leaves the orphanage and becomes a vendor in a flea market where her life’s adventures continue. And as expected, she crosses paths with Nick again.

Kikay Kris' New Beauty Discoveries Originally posted by Felyne Siao (Social Media Specialist) at www.gmanetwork.com The upcoming pre-primetime series “Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko” is set to entertain kikay viewers and has opened the door for lead actress Kris Bernal, leading her to some beauty discoveries..

She also loves blush-ons with either orange or peach tones because they complement her skin tone more than the ones that are very pink.

To prepare for her role, the actress immersed herself into the life of a beauty products sales representative. “Nag-workshop ako sa Avon at nakihalubilo sa mga representatives nila (also called Avon ladies). Tinuro nila sa akin kung paano magbenta, kung ano ‘yung pinakamabebenta ngayon, tsaka kung paano umunlad yung buhay nila sa Avon.”

Kris tried out the Grape Seed Vitamins. “Nakakaganda pala ng skin, na akala ko vitamins lang yung ok sa skin, yung multivitamins; pero yung seed pala ng grapes, maganda rin pala sa skin!” She was also amused by the type of hot tea that was given to her. “Uy! Ngayon lang ako nakakita ng hot tea na may glutathione! Nakakatuwa!”

Realizing that being a sales agent is no easy task, Kris vowed to exert extra effort to deliver convincing acting to give justice to her character.

“Yung iba talagang milyonarya na, alam mo yun. So tinuruan ako kung pa’no nangyari yun.

Inaaply ko siya sa Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko,” she said.

When it comes to beauty products, Kris said she recently got hooked to lipsticks of different shades.

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She also just discovered the wonder of skin care products. “Dati hindi ako naggaganun, pero nung binigyan nila ako, sabi ko, ma-try ko nga ‘yung mga day creams, night creams na ‘yan...Tsaka yung mga sunblock na ‘yan. ‘Di kasi ako mahilig mag ganun dati,” Kris said. “Di ko alam na may mga ganun pa pala!”

Want more information on Kris’ new beauty routine? Then “like” Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko’s official Facebook page, facebook.com/ GMAPrinsesaNgBuhayKo, and watch out for beauty tips that will course through that page once the show starts!

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Q&A with GMA Davao’s Testigo Anchor

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GMA Network’s local newscast in Davao is anchored by veteran newsman Tek Ocampo, who served as a TV reporter in Manila before returning to his homeland in the South.

Kapuso Magazine (KM) was able to chat with Tek. Below is the Q&A with the Testigo anchor.

the GMA Kapuso Foundation and other civic groups both from the government and non-government organizations. Testigo also participates in various civic activities, helping the marginalized sector by way of medical missions, bloodletting, gift giving and other activities.

Testigo won as the Best Newscast in the 2001 Catholic Mass Media Awards, Davao City.

KM: What are the most challenging parts of your job as anchor? Why? (TO): To maintain credibility.

We are all human beings subject to temptation, imperfections and commit mistakes along the way. However, with earned credibility, I must maintain a living example of how to be a true Kapuso - a Kapuso that is God fearing, family oriented, law abiding, compassionate and judicious.

Being an Anchor comes with utmost trustworthiness that must be nurtured.

KM: What memorable issues/coverage has been aired by your program this year?

KM: What makes Testigo different from other local newscasts in Davao?

TEK OCAMPO (TO): Testigo always adheres to the panata of GMA News and Public Affairs, “Walang Kinikilingan, Walang Pinoprotektahan, Walang Kasinungalingan Serbisyong Totoo lang.”

Testigo provides our audience with fast and most accurate information of news stories.

The Program aims to uphold the integrity of the Network as well as its status as the leading and undisputed news agency in Southern Mindanao.

As part of Serbisyong Totoo, Testigo provides a venue for the people to air their complaints and concerns in their respective areas that need action from the local government and agencies concerned. It is a segment inspired by the “Nag-iisang Sumbungan ng Bayan – Imbestigador” of Mike Enriquez.

Apart from providing credible newscast, Testigo also supports and implements various social programs as part of our corporate social responsibility such as assisting victims of calamity thru the initiative of

(TO): February 26-28 - when protesters Barog Katawhan and other militant groups with a number of Typhoon Pablo Victims rallied at the Department of Social Welfare and Development office in Davao City for three days. They were asking the government for their share of relief goods after the alleged failure of the DSWD to distribute food packs to legitimate Pablo Survivors. On the second day, they ransacked the DSWD office and carted away sacks of food packs.

June 2 - when Cebu Pacific Flight 5J 971 skied off the runway at the Davao International Airport which resulted in the suspension of airport operation for almost 2 days.

KM: Why is it important to have a local newscast in Davao?

(TO): Davaoenos and other provinces in Southern Mindanao must be informed and updated about the stories that affect the lives of the people in the communities. They deserved the quality and credibility of news that only GMA can deliver.

KM: What would you tell aspiring journalists in Davao who dream of becoming a news reporter/anchor someday?

(TO): Joining the media is not a guarantee to have financial security. It is more of a calling rather than a job. At the end of the day, you will have that sense of fulfilment that you have done your part as a responsible journalist contributing to the betterment of our society.

“Choose a Job you Love and you will never have to Work a Day in your Life.” – Executive Readers Digest

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ISSUE NO. 20 Kapuso Stars Extend Help To Typhoon Victims

After areas in Metro Manila and nearby provinces were placed under a state of calamity due to Typhoon Maring, Kapuso stars answered our countrymen’s call for help as they participated in relief efforts initiated by GMA Network.

Real-life Kapuso couple Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann, helped the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in providing shelter for animals that were displaced by the floods.

Kapuso royal couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera distributed food to the flood victims in Roxas District in Quezon City.

Kapuso stars Luis Alandy, Barbie Forteza, Lauren Young, Elmo Magalona, Betong Sumaya, Bettina Carlos, Thea Tolentino, Derrick Monasterio, Julian Trono, Mikoy Morales, Luanne Dy, James Macasero of Moymoy Palaboy, Kris Bernal, Bea Binene, Butch Francisco, and Marian Rivera were among the celebrities who volunteered for the Kapuso Helpline that helped raise funds for the typhoon victims on August 20 at the GMA Network Center.

Dingdong and Marian likewise led relief operations of Yes Pinoy Foundation in Pasay City.

Enzo Pineda and Louise delos Reyes joined the relief operations of GMA Kapuso Foundation, the socio-civic arm of GMA Network.

Rhian Ramos participated in the relief operations in Santa Rosa Community Hospital and Barangay Ibaba’s Evacuation Center in Laguna.

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On August 21, Miss World Philippines 2013 Megan Young, Miss World 2nd Princess Zarah Bianca Saldua, Miss World 4th Princess Omarie Osuna together with Valerie Concepcion, James Macasero of Moymoy Palaboy, Betong Sumaya, Regine Tolentino, Pekto Nacua, Drew Arellano and Steven Silva were on hand to answer calls in the Kapuso Helpline.

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