September 2017 Kapuso Magazine by GMA New Media

GMA New Media Revenues Jump 49 Percent in H1 Gabby Concepcion Wins at 2017 Seoul International Drama Awards

NEW PROGRAM All-Star Videoke

Supernaturally fantastic!

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(L-R) Benjie Paras, Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, Kobe Paras, and Andre Paras

September 2017

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Kobe Paras Visits GMA After SEAG Stint Vaness del Moral and Jake Vargas Renew Ties with GMA Network

Kobe Paras Visits GMA After SEAG Stint Kapuso heartthrob and basketball star Kobe Paras visited his home Network recently after winning the gold medal as a member of Gilas

Pilipinas at the 29th Southeast Asian Games held in Malaysia.

RATINGS

GMA Network Tops Nationwide TV Ratings in August

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AWARDS

GMA New Media Revenues Jump 49 Percent in H1 Gabby Concepcion Wins at 2017 Seoul International Drama Awards AWARDS

2017 Spark Awards VACC Awards

GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon and other Network executives welcomed Kobe, who was accompanied by his father, Benjie, and brother, Andre.

2017 COMGUILD Media Awards Alta Media Icon Awards UPDATES

Vaness del Moral and Jake Vargas Renew Ties with GMA Network Home-grown artists Vaness del Moral and Jake Vargas renewed their exclusive contracts with the Kapuso Network recently. Vaness is grateful to GMA for her career. “Nagsimula ako sa Starstruck 11 years ago. Batch 3 ako. At simula noon hanggang ngayon, feeling ko, dito ako sa GMA 7 tatanda at dito na rin ako magre-retire. Ramdam na ramdam ko ever since Starstruck hanggang ngayon, hindi ako napabayaan. At tuloy-tuloy ang pagalaga sa akin ng Artist Center,” Vaness said. Vaness is part of the Afternoon Prime series Impostora as Crisel. Jake, on the other hand, is very pleased to renew his contract. “Salamat sa pagtitiwala nila sa akin. Dito talaga ako nagsimula sa GMA. Seven years na akong Kapuso. Nagstart ako sa Walang

Kadayawan Festival

8 10 11

GMAAC Talent Manager Tracy Garcia, GMA SVP for ETV Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Jake Vargas, Vaness del Moral, GMAAC AVP and Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Unit Simoun Ferrer

Tulugan with The Master Showman at pagkatapos nun, sunud-sunod na ang shows ko. Ang daming naitulong ng GMA sa career ko. Kapuso talaga ako. At ang sabi sa akin ni Tatay (German Moreno), hangga’t marami kang naipapakita sa kanilang maganda, huwag kang aalis, [sa] 7 ka talaga. Kaya gusto kong pasalamatan ang GMA Network sa pagtitiwala, at sa pagmamahal,” Jake said. Jake is among the cast of the award-winning family sitcom Pepito Manaloto.

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Super Ma’am UPDATES

GMA Regional TV Makes History with ‘One Mindanao’ NEW PROGRAM

All-Star Videoke

Glaiza Fuels Excitement Among Kapuso Abroad in Canada

GMA Network Awards Two Outstanding Graduates

GMA G.I.V.E.S. Volunteers Plant Trees in Bulacan

ON THE COVER: Marian Rivera 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.

RATINGS

GMA Network Tops Nationwide TV Ratings in August GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) maintained its lead in nationwide TV ratings based on data from the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. From August 1 to 31 (with August 27 to 31 based on overnight data), GMA led competition across all day parts in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) with an average total day people audience share of 42 percent, ahead of ABS-CBN’s 37.4 percent. In Urban Luzon, the Network toppled competition from morning up to the

Nielsen TV

Audience Measurement Nielsen data is gathered through a greater number of sampled homes nationwide in comparison to Kantar Media. With approximately 900 more homes surveyed in Total Urban and Rural Philippines compared to Kantar, Nielsen data is statistically considered more representative of the total TV population. In 2016, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement increased its client pool to a total of 36 clients/ subscribers consisting of 12 local TV networks including TV5, Aksyon TV, CNN Philippines, Net 25, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Viva Communications Inc., among others; 5 regional clients; 2 blocktimers and 17 media agencies.

primetime block. GMA registered a total day people audience share of 48.7 percent, beating ABS-CBN’s 31.4 percent. The Kapuso Network posted an even bigger margin in Mega Manila (based on August 1 to 26 data) with an impressive 51.9 percent total day people audience share versus ABS-CBN’s 27.1 percent. Urban Luzon and Mega Manila respectively account for 76 and 59 percent of all urban TV viewers in the country. Kapuso shows dominated the list of top programs in NUTAM with multiawarded news magazine show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) remaining as the most watched GMA show during the

NUTAM (PEOPLE)

19 GMA programs in the top 30

said period. GMA also claimed the top 8 spots in the Urban Luzon list while it swept the top 16 spots in Mega Manila.

URBAN LUZON (PEOPLE)

23 GMA programs in the top 30

RANK

PROGRAM

RANK

PROGRAM

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento

Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko

Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Alyas Robin Hood 24 Oras

24 Oras

Alyas Robin Hood

Magpakailanman

Mulawin VS Ravena

12-13

My Love From The Star

6-7

My Love From The Star Magpakailanman

Mulawin VS Ravena

24 Oras Weekend

Ika-6 Na Utos

11-12

Hay Bahay!

24 Oras Weekend

Tadhana

Tadhana Eat Bulaga

16-17

ImbesUgador

Impostora

Eat Bulaga

26-27 I Heart Davao

My Korean Jagiya 28-30

Sunday Pinasaya Wowowin

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I Heart Davao

19-21

ImbesSgador

My Korean Jagiya

23-24

Sunday Pinasaya

Wowowin

26-27

Wish Ko Lang!

Celebrity Bluﬀ

Haplos

Innocent Defendant

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GMA New Media Revenues Jump 49 Percent in H1 GMA New Media, Inc. (NMI), GMA Network’s digital media and technology arm, finished the first half of 2017 with an impressive 49 percent growth in consolidated revenues. Driven by the surge in online advertising sales as well as NMI’s partnerships with dominant industry players, NMI raised its consolidated revenues to P168.4 million in H1. Online advertising sales soared 135 percent to P113.2 million which was achieved through the collaboration between NMI and GMA’s Sales and Marketing Group (SMG). Year-to-date sales from owned media (GMANetwork. com) through programmatic partners also grew by 39 percent. Revenues from NMI’s partnerships with content discovery and community-building platforms, led mainly by Facebook and YouTube, garnered a 62 percent increase versus last year. NMI’s subsidiary, MediaMerge, capped off the first half of the year strong with a 418 percent growth in net profit. Techno-creative lab Digify, Inc., another NMI subsidiary, likewise continued the uptrend with a 25 percent increase in net income as of end June.

With all revenue sources contributing positively to its topline, NMI ended the first six months with a net income 311 percent higher than last year. Recently, GMA, through NMI, inked a historic and unprecedented partnership with YouTube, the world’s most popular video sharing website. The partnership allows viewers to access officially uploaded full episodes of GMA programs on www.GMANetwork.com/ fullepisodes. The deal not only supports the anti-piracy efforts of the Philippine entertainment industry, but more importantly, addresses millennial video viewing habits. The total views for GMA’s main YouTube channel reached 1.986 billion in the first six months while YouTube revenues went up by 72 percent to US$ 543,114. The GMA Entertainment-only YouTube channel has shown great improvement over the first six months of the year as views and watch time grew more than threefold at 362 percent and 365 percent, respectively. The GMA Public Affairs YouTube channel showed remarkable year-on-year

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growth in both views and watch time, at 1172 percent and 1117 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, Google Analytics data indicated that the pageviews of GMA’s official entertainment website (gmanetwork.com/entertainment) increased dramatically to 517.1 million, up by 76 percent over the same period last year. GMA News Online (gmanetwork.com/news), on the other hand, expanded its unique users by 13 percent, beating even last year’s recordbreaking numbers posted during the coverage of Eleksyon 2016. Overall, metrics for the GMA portal are much better as its year-to-date pageviews breached one billion mark. Pageviews were 170.8 million higher than last year, equivalent to 20 percent.

AWARDS

Gabby Concepcion Wins at 2017 Seoul International Drama Awards Kapuso actor Gabby Concepcion bagged the Asian Star Prize at the 12th Seoul International Drama Awards held recently at the KBS Hall in South Korea. Gabby, who was recognized for his outstanding performance in Gabby Concepcion and ‘Strong Woman Do GMA Network’s Bong-soon’ actress Park Bo Young top-rating Afternoon Prime series Ika-6 Na Utos, flew to Seoul to personally accept the award. As the only Filipino who won the award this year, Gabby expressed his gratitude to the awardgiving body for the recognition and dedicated the award to all his fans and supporters. “I am deeply honored and overwhelmed to receive the prestigious Asian Star Prize. Thank you very much to Seoul International Drama Awards for this recognition. I also thank all my Filipino supporters as well as the Korean viewers for recognizing my talent. It is indeed a blessing and I will surely treasure this award.” Organized by Seoul Drama Awards Organizing Committee and Korean Broadcasters Association, the Seoul International Drama Awards is an annual TV drama festival that celebrates the diversity and creativity of international scripted programming. It aims to be a universal hub for exchanging TV dramas worldwide and drives diverse ideas for where the industry should go. The Awards is supported by The Ministry of Culture, Seoul Metropolitan Government, KBS, MBC, SBS, EBS, Corea Drama Production Association, Korean TV & Radio Writers Association and Korean TV Drama Producers Association.

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2017

Spark Awards GMA’s travel documentary campaign for Sapporo City, Japan, recently won Gold for Best Programme Promotion and Bronze for Best Media Solution - TV/ Online Video at the 2017 Asia Pacific Spark Awards held in Singapore. To help promote the tourism of Sapporo City, GMA worked on a campaign that included two episodes of GMA News TV’s Biyahe ni Drew named “Sophisticated Sapporo” and “Countryside Sapporo”, along with various online features in gmanetwork.com.

VACC AWA R D S

2017 Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption

The VACC once again upheld the Kapuso Network’s commitment to deliver credible and quality television and radio programming that champions campaigns against crime and corruption.

GMA Network

Outstanding Television Station

Dobol A sa Dobol B, DZBB Best Teleradio Program

Mel Tiangco Vicky Morales Miguel Enriquez Outstanding TV News Anchors

COMGUILD M E D I A AWA R D S GMA Network received majority of the awards in this year’s Comguild Media Awards held recently at the Ateneo De Manila University in Quezon City. The results were based on the votes of the Board of Judges which is composed of 40 members from schools and universities across the country.

Good News (GNTV)

Pop Talk (GNTV)

Vicky Morales (Good News, GNTV)

Unang Hirit (GMA)

Best Entertainment News Show

Arnold Clavio, Ali Sotto

Susan Enriquez

Best Teleradio Anchors

Television Reporter of the Year

Best Entertainment News Show Host

24 Oras

DZBB 594 Khz

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA)

Outstanding TV News Program

SPECIAL CITATIONS Bangon na Bayan

Radio Program Category

Reporter’s Notebook

Television Program Category

State of the Nation

Television News Program

Outstanding Radio Station

Jessica Soho

Best Magazine Show

Jessica Soho (KMJS, GMA)

Best Lifestyle Program

Best Morning Show

Raffy Tima (Balitanghali, GNTV) Most Outstanding Male News Presenter

Vicky Morales (24 Oras, GMA)

Best Magazine Show Host

Most Outstanding Female News Presenter

Television News Program Anchor

I-Bilib

Mel Tiangco

Marisol Abdurahman

Chris Tiu (I-Bilib, GMA)

TV News Program Anchor

Jiggy Manicad

Television Reporters Category

Joel Reyes Zobel

Best Educational Program

Best Educational Program Host

Radio Anchor Category

Media Persona of Excellence

Mike Enriquez

Best AM Radio Anchor

Saksi sa Dobol B (DZBB) Best AM Radio Program

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ALTA MEDIA

ICON AWARDS The Alta Media Icon Awards is the official award-giving body for excellence in Print, Broadcast, Film, Recording and Social Media of the University of Perpetual Help.

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA) Best TV Magazine Show

Kadayawan festival P H O T O

H I G H L I G H T S

The stars of GMA’s top-rating programs Alyas Robin Hood, My Korean Jagiya, and Ika-6 Na Utos graced the 2017 Kadayawan Festival held last August in Davao City.

Biyahe Ni Drew (GNTV) Best Travel Show

Ang Pinaka (GNTV) Best Lifestyle Program

Alyas Robin Hood himself, Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, led this year’s much-anticipated Kadayawan Festival.

Pepito Manaloto (GMA) Best Comedy Program

Encantadia (GMA)

Best Primetime Drama Series

Jessica Soho (KMJS, Jessica Soho)

Best Magazine Show Host

Kara David (I-Witness, GMA)

Best Documentary Host

Alyas Robin Hood’s Andrea Torres, Dave Bornea, Lindsay de Vera, and Solenn Heussaff in SM City Davao

Vicky Morales (Wish Ko Lang, GMA)

Best TV Public Service Program Host

Drew Arellano (Biyahe ni Drew, GNTV) Best Travel Show Host

Solenn Heussaff (Taste Buddies)

Best Lifestyle Show Host

Michael V. (Pepito Manaloto, GMA) Best Comedy Actor for TV

My Korean Jagiya cast Myke Salomon, Alexander Lee, Heart Evangelista-Escudero, and Edgar Allan Guzman

Jak Roberto

Most Promising Male Star

Sanya Lopez

Most Promising Female Star

The cast of Ika-6 na Utos, led by Gabby Concepcion, Sunshine Dizon, Mike Tan, and Ryza Cenon, treated their fans in a Kapuso Mall Show.

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GMA’s Super Ma’am is Supernaturally Fantastic GMA Network presents its newest series, Super Ma’am, premiering September 18 on GMA Telebabad.

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Kapuso primetime queen Marian Rivera-Dantes leads the cast as Minerva Henerala, a soft-hearted and dedicated high school teacher who lost her mother and sister during a tragic accident many years ago. At the site of the accident, Minerva had a close encounter with mythical glowing winged creatures and shape shifters called Tamawo. The Tamawo eventually make their way into the city and abduct children to feed on their youthful energy. Now, it is up to Minerva’s alter-ego, Super Ma’am, to slay the Tamawo and save the humans - best teacher na, fantastic pa! This series features the return of seasoned actress Ms. Helen Gamboa to GMA as she breathes life to the character of Lolita Honorio, Minerva’s grandmother. Playing opposite Marian is new Kapuso heartthrob Matthias Rhoads as Trevor Jones, an American archaeologist and writer who falls in love with Super Ma’am. The villains are Joyce Ching as Dalikmata, a powerful elemental being

who transforms into a human and will eventually fall for Ace; Kristoffer Martin as Ace, a Tamawo employed by Greta to do personal security work for her and Avenir; Kevin Santos as Casper, a quirky media personality who reports weird happenings in the metro; Isabelle de Leon as Rafa, the sexy and beautiful Tamawo who accompanies Avenir in her trainings; Andrew Gan as Keno, Greta’s henchman; and Jackie Lou Blanco as Greta Segovia, the radical and powerful Tamawo disguised as the rich benefactor of the school. Adding color to Minerva’s life are Jillian Ward as Michelle, Minerva’s genius 13-year old student; Enrico Cuenca as Jake, the geeky Math teacher; Ash Ortega as Kristy, Minerva’s kikay student; Marika Sasaki as Dina, Kristy’s best friend; Vincent Magbanua as Eric and Ralph Noriega as Onin, two of Minerva’s unruly students; Meg Imperial as Jessica, the assistant principal; Ashley Rivera as Teacher Rose, one of Minerva’s co-teachers and Jessica’s ally; Jerald

Napoles as Esteban, the talkative janitor who secretly loves Minerva; Shyr Valdez as Lailani, the strict principal. Completing the cast are Al Tantay as Chaplin Henerala, Minerva’s loving and caring father; Julius Miguel as Bixby Henerala, Minerva’s younger brother; and Kim Domingo as Mabelle Henerala/ Avenir Segovia, Minerva’s lost sister raised by Greta. Playing an equally important role is Ms. Carmina Villarroel as Ceres, the great Tagachu who is heir to the powerful buntot pagi which gives her power to transform into a young Tamawo slayer. This buntot pagi will be passed on to Minerva. The series also features the special participation of Ms. Dina Bonnevie as Raquel Henerala, a well-known archaeologist and Minerva’s mother. Philippine Comedy Queen Ms. Aiai delas Alas likewise plays a very special role. LA Madridejos directs.

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GMA Regional TV Makes History with ‘One Mindanao’ GMA Network made history once again as its regional arm, Regional TV, recently launched the local news program, One Mindanao. Anchored on the tagline “We are One. We are Mindanao. We are One Mindanao,” the local news program airs from Monday to Friday at 5 p.m. It is simultaneously broadcast in key cities and provinces in Mindanao thru GMA Network’s local channels in Mindanao: GMA 5 Davao, GMA 35 Cagayan de Oro City, GMA 8 General Santos City, GMA 12 Jolo, Sulu, GMA 9 Zamboanga City, GMA 12 Cotabato City, GMA 2 Tandag City, GMA 10 Surigao City, GMA 26 Butuan City, GMA 4 Dipolog City, GMA 3 Pagadian City, GMA 5 Ozamiz City, GMA 11 Iligan City, and GMA 12 Bukidnon. One Mindanao features comprehensive and in-depth delivery of news and information in the region that only GMA Network—widely regarded as the most respected and internationally-awarded Philippine broadcast network—can deliver.

A local news program made by Mindanaoans for the Mindanaoans, One Mindanao is anchored by seasoned TV journalist Tek Ocampo, reputable TV host and news presenter Sarah Hilomen-Velasco, and experienced news correspondent Real Sorroche. Joining them are the various local news teams based in Northern and Southern Mindanao and news stringers across Mindanao. GMA Vice President and Head of Regional TV Oliver Amoroso underscores the significance of One Mindanao. “Close to the Network’s heart is for Mindanaoans to have access to reliable, accurate, and impartial local news and information regardless of race, ethnic and religious background, and economic status. With the full support of GMA’s Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon and President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., we are happy and proud of this pioneering local news program produced by Mindanaoans for Mindanaoans,” he said.

GMA Davao and Gensan Station Manager Mariles Puentevella avers: “At this point in the nation’s history, when Mindanao has taken center stage, it is imperative that Mindanaoans have access to fair and balanced information vital to growth and progress as a united community.” “There’s a lot happening in Mindanao. It is also best that everyone in Mindanao will know about it,” says GMA Cagayan de Oro Station Manager Armi Sobremisana. “We believe this is the right time to bring One Mindanao at the core for a timely delivery of information. This way, Cagayan de Oro and the rest of Mindanao will have a better understanding of what’s going on and can, therefore, proactively contribute to building a unified and peaceful Mindanao,” she added. From all parts of Mindanao, expect One Mindanao to deliver topnotch news stories from Monday to Friday. @gmaregionaltv /gmaregionaltv

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NEW PROGRAM

Solenn and Betong Sing Their Hearts Out in

Multi-talented actress and TV host Solenn Heussaff and comedian Betong Sumaya give viewers a more fun-filled Sunday night as hosts of GMA’s All-Star Videoke. Solenn revealed that her love enthusiasm for the show is driven by her love for music and singing. “Ito talaga yung first hosting gig ko sa GMA Entertainment so iba yung feeling kasi sobrang bongga yung preparations sa lahat. Nandun yung pressure but the excitement is there for me kasi I really like music and singing so dito magagawa ko talaga yun,” Solenn said. On the other hand, Betong is grateful to be part of the TV program that is among the Filipino viewers’ favorites. “Natutuwa ako kasi kami ni Solenn yung pinagkatiwalaan ng GMA dito sa napakalaking project na ito. As we all know, inaabangan talaga ito ng viewers noon, di ba? Sobra yung excitement ko kasi following the footsteps of Allan K., Jaya and Arnell Ignacio, ang laki ng shoes to fill in so I feel blessed and challenged at the same time,” he said. All-Star Videoke features six celebrity contestants or Videoke stars who try to outwit one another by filling in the missing words on a song in a videoke-type of presentation. The winner becomes the All Star Videoke Champ and could bring home a cash prize of up to 100,000 pesos. A “Super Oke” prize is also up for the win if the winner decides to continuously play in the succeeding weeks. Louie Ignacio directs. GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

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Glaiza Fuels Excitement Among Kapuso Abroad in Canada

Glaiza with Filipino press based in Canada.

Glaiza takes a photo with her Kapuso Abroad during ANCOP Walk.

The excitement among Filipinos in Canada was at fever pitch as GMA Pinoy TV and Glaiza de Castro made summer for the Kapuso abroad even hotter. Glaiza’s back-to-back performances at events held in Toronto and Vancouver showcased the Kapuso actress’ bold vocals and new music. In Vancouver, fans were treated to Glaiza’s freshest hits at “Pinoy Fiesta: Unang Hirit sa Tag-Init” held at Memorial South Park last August 13. It was a momentous affair for Glaiza, who, for the first time, did a live rendition of songs from her new album “Magandang Simulain”. At the closing of the show, a select number of attendees were fortunate enough to receive signed copies of Glaiza’s most recent musical masterpiece and have a chance to take photos with her.

Glaiza bonds with fans at the Kalesa Restaurant.

Prior to the event, Glaiza’s supporters all over the world were able to chat with her in real-time via GMA Pinoy TV’s Facebook page. The live chat, which created buzz online, served as a platform for Glaiza to answer questions about her upcoming event and dedicate a special song to viewers. Asked what else Glaiza intends to do while in Canada, the Encantadia star expressed her desire to tour notable landmarks in the country after her commitments. On August 19, Glaiza’s wish was granted when a string of activities allowed her to see a popular destination in Toronto. She was able to climb the CN Tower, a communications and observation tower that is the third tallest of its kind in the world. While there, she spent time with Filipino press based in Canada at 360 The Restaurant, a revolving food establishment at the top of the tower. A meet-and-greet with more of her dedicated fans followed suit at Filipino restaurant Kalesa.

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Glaiza capped off her day with a funfilled fan gathering made possible by iRemit, the largest Filipino-owned nonbank remittance service provider. On August 20, Glaiza performed during ANCOP Walk, in support of the event’s cause of raising funds for child education, community development, and humanitarian relief for third world countries. Later that day, Glaiza guest-starred for the “Women in Music” event where she donned, yet again, her singer hat and transformed Prestige by Night into an intimate paradise with a tender performance of her hits from her albums “Synthesis” and “Magandang Simulain”. Of her Canadian sojourn, Glaiza has this to say: “’Yung experience ko rito, parang nasa Pilipinas pa rin ako. ‘Yung warmth nang pag-welcome nila sa akin, parang hindi ako nalalayo sa Pilipinas. Thank you to GMA Pinoy TV for bringing Filipinos abroad closer to home.”

@gmapinoytv www.gmapinoytv.com.

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GMA Network Awards Two Outstanding Graduates IS S UE N O. 6 9

JUDGES FOR TECH-BASED GRADUATES (L-R): GMA New Media President and COO Judd Gallares, GMA First Vice President for Content Management and OnAir Systems Jay Fuentes, and GMA Network Excellence Ambassador and Kapuso actor Benjamin Alves

JUDGES FOR COMMUNICATION GRADUATES (L-R): GMA Senior Vice President for Entertainment TV Lilybeth Rasonable, GMA Vice President for Professional Development Howie Severino, Kapuso ace comedian Michael V, and GMA Network Excellence Ambassador and Kapuso actor Benjamin Alves.

GMA Network recently honored two exemplary student achievers as the 2017 GMA Network Excellence Award (GNEA) concluded its nationwide search for outstanding graduates of communication and technology-based courses. Lorraine Mitzi Ambrad (Communication Category) and Rangel De Guzman Daroya (Technology-based category) were hailed as the GMA Network Excellence Awardees for 2017. The awarding ceremony which

was recently held at the GMA Network Center was led by GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon. The winners each received P50,000, plaque and a certificate. Ambrad graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of San Jose-Recoletos Cebu while Daroya is a BS Electronics and Communications Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, graduate from UP Diliman.

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GMA G.I.V.E.S. Volunteers

Plant Trees in Bulacan

Volunteers ride boats and cross rivers on their way to the tree planting site. Volunteers are all smiles.

Boodle fight culminates a long day.

GMA G.I.V.E.S. (Guide, Interact, Volunteer, Educate, Serve), GMA Network’s corps of employee-volunteers, planted over a hundred indigenous tree species last September 2 at Ipo Watershed in Norzagaray, Bulacan. The volunteer activity was in collaboration with Maynilad through its “Plant for Life” program, which aims to rehabilitate and reforest Ipo Watershed to help prevent calamities such as land erosion, flooding, and drought. GMA KAPUSO MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE