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Rayver Cruz Officially a Kapuso
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(L-R) GMA SAVP for Alternative Productions Gigi S. Lara, GMA SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth Rasonable, Rayver Cruz, and Co-manager Alfred Chua
Rayver Cruz is back in GMA as he signed a contract with the Kapuso Network last September 6.
Early on in his showbiz career, Rayver’s shows included Best Friends, followed by his iconic 5 and Up stint and comedy series starring Joey De Leon entitled Kiss Muna.
Rayver looked back on his early days in GMA and felt nostalgic seeing familiar faces. “Sa una medyo nahiya akong pumasok, pero nung nakita ko na yung mga tao, and winelcome nila ako tapos may mga nakita pa akong kakilala ko, na-excite na ako,” shared Rayver.
Now that he is back home, Rayver looks forward to portraying challenging roles that GMA is known for highlighting on screen. In fact, he will be starring in the upcoming Kapuso Afternoon Prime series alongside Kris Bernal and Thea Tolentino.
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Before joining Artist Center, Thia was crowned Miss Eco Philippines at the Miss
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World Philippines 2017, and earlier this year, she represented the country in Egypt for Miss Eco International and took home the crown. Now the beauty titlist is delighted to have a home network in GMA and she is looking forward to the new experiences that await her. She says it has always been a dream for her to be an actress.
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GMA Network’s Nationwide Ratings Success Continues in August AWARDS
PMPC Star Awards for Music 14th Cinemalaya Fest Alta Media Icon Awards
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GMA’s The Clash Reveals Top 12 Contenders
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Ika-5 Utos My Special Tatay Awesome August for GMA Regional TV
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Carla Abellana, Solenn Heussaff Amp Up Simultaneous GMA Pinoy TV
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SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM GMA GIVES Repacked Donations GMA Kapuso Foundation Ties Up with Mariwasa Siam for Rebuild Marawi Project
Miss Eco International 2018 Thia Thomalla is Now a Kapuso Miss Eco International 2018 Thia Thomalla now ventures on a new journey as she signed a management contract with GMA Artist Center last September 4.
Miss Eco International 2018 Thia Thomalla is Now a Kapuso
Heart Mate Kitchen Season 2 Returns with More Delicious and Heart-Healthy Recipes
Mark Herras celebrates his 13th year in showbiz with an exclusive contract that he signed with GMA Network last August 16.
“Ako, malakas yung loob kong sabihin na I will be with GMA, and kung pwede nga habang buhay, I will stay dito. Kasi ito talaga yung nagbigay sa akin ng opportunity na maging artista, na matulungan yung family ko and maging maayos yung buhay, so yung loyalty ko talaga is with GMA.”
Rayver Cruz Officially a Kapuso Mark Herras Signs with GMA Network Anew
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Mark Herras Signs with GMA Network Anew
Looking back on his humble beginnings as the first Starstruck Ultimate Male Survivor, Mark feels grateful that his home network has been supportive of him since.
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ON THE COVER: Top: Ken Chan Bottom (L-R): Antonio Aquitania, Inah de Belen, Gelli de Belen, Jake Vargas, Jeric Gonzales, Jean Garcia, Migo Adecer, Valerie Concepcion, Klea Pineda, and Tonton Gutierrez 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.
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GMA Network’s Nationwide TV Ratings Success Continues in August URBAN LUZON (PEOPLE) 2018 21 GMA programs in the top 30
(L-R) Iya Villania, Vicky Morales, Mike Enriquez, and Mel Tiangco
Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali
GMA Network kept its dominance in the nationwide television ratings competition based on the latest data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, the industry’s widely-trusted ratings service provider. From August 1 to 31 (with August 26 to 31 based on overnight data), the Kapuso Network registered an average total day people audience share of 42.6 percent in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), beating ABSCBN’s 36.2 percent. Viewers continued to prefer GMA more than its rival network as the Network widened its lead anew across all day parts. In the morning block, GMA garnered 38.9 percent people audience share versus ABSCBN’s 34.2 percent.
(L-R) Mikee Quintos, Jo Berry, and Kate Valdez
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Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho
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Kambal Karibal
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Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento
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24 Oras
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Magpakailanman
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Onanay
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Victor Magtanggol
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The Clash
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Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko
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Amazing Earth
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Inday Will Always Love You
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24 Oras Weekend
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Eat Bulaga
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Wowowin
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ImbesUgador
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Kapuso Movie Night
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Contessa
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Sunday Pinasaya
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Tadhana
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The Stepdaughters
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Wish Ko Lang
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GMA’s biggest lead was in the afternoon block as it tallied a 44.3 percent audience share, which toppled ABS-CBN’s 34.9 percent.
15 GMA programs in the top 30
Continuing well in the evening block, GMA posted an average of 43 percent as against ABS-CBN’s 37.9 percent. The Kapuso Network also remained as the ratings frontrunner in the viewer-rich areas of Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, which respectively account for 72 and 59 percent of all urban viewers in the country.
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Kambal Karibal
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Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento
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Victor Magtanggol
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Onanay
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Magpakailanman
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The Clash
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Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko
GMA recorded an average total day people audience share of 48 percent in Urban Luzon, while ABS-CBN only managed to get 30.2 percent.
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Amazing Earth
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The Cure
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Amazing Earth
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Inday Will Always Love You
With official data from August 1 to 25, the Kapuso Network gained an average total day people audience share of 49.4 percent in Mega Manila which was way ahead of competition’s 27.7 percent.
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ImbesTgador
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Eat Bulaga
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AWARDS
PMPC Star Awards for Music Various Kapuso stars, led by prime actor Alden Richards, were recognized by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Star Awards for Music held last September 10, at Resorts World Manila. Dubbed as A Decade of OPM Excellence, the event included awardees for both the 9th (2017) and 10th (2018) Star Awards for Music.
Alden Richards
2017 Male Pop Artist of the Year Say it Again Pop Album of the Year Album of the Year
Christian Bautista
2018 Male Recording Artist (For his song “Kapit”)
Lani Misalucha
2017 Female Concert Performer of the Year (Masquerade concert)
(L-R) Kyline Alcantara, Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, and Christian Bautista
14th Cinemalaya Fest
Julie Anne San Jose
2017 Female Pop Artist of the Year
Kyline Alcantara
2018 New Female Recording Artist of the Year (For her performance in “Sundo”)
Regine Tolentino
2018 Dance Album of the Year (Moving To The Music)
Ex Batallion
Rap Artist of the Year (Hayaan Mo Sila) 2018 Song of the Year (Follow My Lead) 2018 Music Video of the Year
Jessa Zaragoza
2017 Revival Album of the Year (20/30 Dingdong and Jessa Commemorative album)
Alta Media Icon Awards
Two of GMA Network’s finest artists won big acting recognitions during the 14th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival held last August 12 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
The Alta Media Icon Awards gives recognition for excellence in Print, Broadcast, Film, Recording, and Social Media given by the University of Perpetual Help.
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival was first held in 2005 which aims to promote Philippine independent film industry. It also aims to invigorate the Philippine film industry by developing a new breed of Filipino filmmakers.
Best Magazine Show
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Born To Be Wild
Best Travel Program
Pop Talk
Best Lifestyle Program
Jessica Soho (Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho) Best Magazine Show Host
Kara David
Award of Excellence in the Field of Documentary Reporting
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Therese Malvar
Best Supporting Actress Award School Service & Distance
Michael V. (Pepito Manaloto)
Best Comedy Program Actor
Chlaui Malayao (Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko) Best Child Performer for TV
Manilyn Reynes (Pepito Manaloto)
Winnie Monsod (Bawal ang Pasaway kay Mareng Winnie)
Kyline Alcantara
Best News Talk Program Host
Best Actress Award School Service
Best Game Show Host
Howie Severino (I-Witness)
Best Documentary Program Host
Ai Ai delas Alas
Eugene Domingo (Celebrity Bluff)
Suzi Abrera (MARS) Best Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host
Best Child Performer for TV
Most Promising Female Star for TV
DZBB Super Radyo 594
Best AM Radio Station
School Press Advisers Movement (SPAM) Inc. Award The School Press Adviser’s Movement Inc. (SPAM, INC.) aims to unite campus journalism educators in the Philippines and reach out to deserving institutions that need assistance in the establishment of their publications or training of their writers.
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GMA’s The Clash Reveals
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ng Valenzuela”; Mirriam Manalo, “ang Fierce Diva ng Pampanga”; Melbelline Caluag, “ang Belter Babe ng Bulacan”; and Garrett Bolden, “ang Power of Tower ng Olongapo.” On the other hand, Visayas bets are Kyryll Ugdiman, “ang Millennial Chick ng Iloilo”; Lyra Micolob, “ang Soul Sistah ng Davao”; Esterlina Olmedo, “ang Mommy Tiger ng Cebu”; Danielle Ozaraga, “ang Sultry Biritera ng Cebu”; and Golden Cañedo, “ang Golden Voice ng Cebu.” Mindanao hopefuls are Jong Madaliday, “ang Trending R&B Star ng North Cotabato” and Josh Adornado, “ang Cute Crooner ng Cagayan de Oro”.
GMA Network’s The Clash is close to finding out who will be the country’s next singing superstar as it finally reveals the Top 12 clashers.
International clasher Mika Gorospe, “ang Singing Sweetheart ng USA” also made the cut.
After the intense battles in the past rounds, 12 aspiring contenders vie to become the very first The Clash grand winner.
The Clash grand winner will have an exclusive management contract with GMA Network and will take home 1 million pesos cash, a brand new car and a Bria house and lot.
Representing Luzon are Anthony Rosaldo, “ang Matinik na Heartthrob
Heart Mate Kitchen Season 2 Returns with More Delicious and Heart-Healthy Recipes
Heart Mate Kitchen Season 2, coproduced by GMA 7 and Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, airs during commercial gaps of Unang Hirit and Wowowin during weekdays and in Sarap Diva and Kapuso Movie Festival during weekends.
Donita Rose
Celebrity Chef Donita Rose takes over the prime time once more as the Heart Mate Kitchen’s Season 2 Cooking Capsules go on air in GMA 7 starting August until October this year. Donita’s easy-to-follow
While the season 1 focused on Donita’s twists on Filipino dishes, the second season showcases Chef Donita solving real kitchen problems with the help of Kapuso celebrities.
and heart-friendly Filipino recipes are guaranteed to be delicious and healthy for the whole family with the use of Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, the consistent #1 Canola Oil brand in the
The episodes are filled with hearty conversation and excitement as Chef Donita cooks dishes with some of the country’s favorite Kapuso stars: slumber party meal for kids with Camille Prats, out-of-town “baon” food with Mikael Daez, post-work-out meal with Rocco Nacino, a dish to impress Jason Abalos’ grandparents, heart-healthy breakfast for Julie Anne San Jose, family-friendly dish for Zoren Legazpi’s kids, and a movie dinner meal with Yasmien Kurdi.
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Love Turns Deadly in GMA Network’s Newest Afternoon Prime Series GMA Network proudly introduces a new spectacle on its top-rating Afternoon Prime line-up, Ika-5 Utos. director Roy Iglesias; Concept creator Suzette Doctolero; Headwriter RJ Nuevas; Writers Christine Novicio, Emerson Jake Somera; Brainstormers Gilda Olvidado-Marcelino, El Ortizluis, Jeofferson Ting.
Ika-5 Utos delves on a harrowing hazing incident that led to the death of a dear son, uncovering old wounds between three mothers and their respective families. Its story is one of deep passion, lust, and heartbreak—all of which could poison a soul, evidently killing someone.
BUENAVENTURA FAMILY
THE THREE FAMILIES
(L-R) MIGO ADECER, VALERIE CONCEPCION, KLEA PINEDA, AND TONTON GUTIERREZ
The Lorenzo family led by respected actress Ms. Jean Garcia as Eloisa, a
The program is another original creation of the GMA Drama group under the supervision of Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; Vice President for Drama Redgie Acuña-Magno; Assistant Vice
child who is kind and obedient; Klea Pineda as Candy, the youngest daughter of Clarisse and Emil who falls for Brix (Jeric).
LORENZO FAMILY JERIC GONZALES AND JEAN GARCIA
devoted wife and a doting mother; versatile actor Neil Ryan Sese as Randy, Eloisa’s philandering husband; multitalented Kapuso star Jeric Gonzales as Brix, Eloisa’s loving son and a law student who is also a frat member. The Buenaventura family composed of Tonton Gutierrez as Emil, a humble college professor and a loving husband. Years before his marriage, he fell in love with Eloisa; Valerie Concepcion as Clarisse, Emil’s selfish and ambitious wife who works as an interior designer. She is secretly jealous of Eloisa; Migo Adecer as Francis, Emil and Clarisse’s middle
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The Manupil family includes returning Kapuso Ms. Gelli de Belen as Kelly, a social climber who in turn is envious of Clarisse’s upscale lifestyle; Jake Vargas as Carlo, the son of Kelly who is spoiled, a natural player and tends to have a violent streak; Inah de Belen as Joanna, Carlo’s girlfriend and a nursing student raised in a poor family; Antonio Aquitania as Benjie, Kelly’s laidback husband and a happy-go-lucky office employee. Ika-5 Utos is all set to intrigue viewers on the varied degrees of emotions—how lust can kill lovers, how passion can ruin friendships, and how love can turn from deep to deadly. The series is under the helm of notable Kapuso director and seasoned actress Laurice Guillen, the same brilliant mind behind GMA’s highest-rating daytime drama, Ika-6 Na Utos. Behind this engrossing drama is the creative team composed of Creative
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MANUPIL FAMILY (L-R) ANTONIO AQUITANIA, INAH DE BELEN, GELLI DE BELEN, AND JAKE VARGAS
President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; and Senior Program Manager Ali Nokom Dedicatoria. Kapuso viewers from across the globe can also catch their favorite Kapuso shows via GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.
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Ken Chan Takes on a Challenging Role in GMA Network’s My Special Tatay Witness how a father’s love for his child conquers life’s challenges in GMA Network’s newest afternoon program, My Special Tatay.
as a kind-hearted man with a positive outlook in life. His life turns upside down when he finds out that he has a child. How will he survive the challenges of the world while being a good father?
This original series is headlined by one of the most talented actors in the Kapuso station, Ken Chan, who is all set to make another mark on the small screen as he tackles one of his toughest roles to date as Boyet, a man with Mild Intellectual Disability with Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Behind this engrossing drama is the creative team composed of Creative director Roy Iglesias; Concept creator and Headwriter Agnes Uligan; Creative Head for Afternoon Prime Block Aloy Adlawan; Writers Patrick Louie Lim Ilagan, Renei Patricia Dimla, Loi Argel R. Nova; Brainstormers Liberty Trinidad, Nehemiarey Debad Dallego.
Playing significant roles are respected actors and actresses: Jestoni Alarcon as Edgar Villaroman, the rich father of Boyet; Teresa Loyzaga as Olivia Salcedo-Villaroman, the domineering wife of Edgar; Carmen Soriano as Soledad Villaroman, the conservative yet empowered mother of Edgar and grandmother of Boyet; Lilet as Isay, the caring mother of Boyet; Candy Pangilinan as Chona Mariano, the cousin of Isay. Also featuring in special guest roles are the following: Matt Evans as young Edgar; Empress Schuck as young Isay; Valeen Montenegro as young Olivia; Ashley Rivera as young Chona. Joining them in this endearing project are multi-talented artists: Arra San Agustin as Carol Flores, the best friend of Boyet; Rita Daniela as Audrey Palomares, a childhood friend of Boyet; Jillian Ward as Odette Villaroman, the daughter of Edgar and Olivia; Bruno Gabriel as Orville Villaroman, the son of Edgar and Olivia; JK Giducos as Dekdek, the best friend of Boyet.
The program is another original creation of the GMA Drama group under the supervision of Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; Vice President for Drama Redgie Acuña-Magno; Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; and Program Manager Anthony Pastorpide. Under the helm of Director LA Madridejos together with second unit director Conrado Peru. Kapuso viewers from across the globe can also catch their favorite Kapuso shows via GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.
Despite his limitations and the judgment of the people around him, Boyet, who is lovingly raised by his single mother Isay (Lilet), grew up
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From mounting mall shows, celebrating festivals, unveiling a local newscast and website, to launching a campaign—August was both busy and productive for GMA Regional TV.
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Carla Abellana, Solenn Heussaff Amp Up Simultaneous GMA Pinoy TV Events in US, Canada
Solenn Heussaff's Jam-packed surprises in Canada Solenn Heussaff graced the ‘Wika at Kulturang Pinoy Festival’ last August 30 at the Thorncliffe Community Center, Calgary in Alberta, Canada. The whole day event, organized by the Pinoy Times Entertainment, aimed to unite the Filipino community via an OPM singing contest, Paligsahan sa Pagbabaybay, Timpalak sa Balagtasan, Filipiniana dance competition, and an English to Filipino translation match.
LUCOMM’s event dubbed ‘Food Trip: A Taste of Home, Year 3!’ at the Tyndall Park Community Center. Solenn also joined the two-day festival of Pinoy recipes which featured various food stalls, cook-offs and an eating challenge.
Solenn concluded her Canadian tour in Vancouver at the ‘Taiwan Fest Fete with the Philippines 2018’ last September 2 at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza. The multi-faceted ‘It Girl’ strut her stuff in a fashion show by Taiwanbased Filipino designer Mario Subeldia. The Taiwan Fest was organized by the United Filipino Canadian Associations of British Columbia (UFCABC), the largest English/Mandarin bilingual The festivities continued in cultural festival in Canada Winnipeg last September which co-presents a 1 as Solenn spiced up different Asian Culture each year.
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Carla Abellana in Fiesta Ko sa Florida and Texas Kapuso actress Carla Abellana bannered AZ Media Entertainment’s back-to-back Fiesta Ko Sa Florida and Fiesta Ko Sa Texas last September 1 and 2. The fun-filled events showcased everything Filipino through cultural performances, contests, vendor booths and exhibits from local businesses. The highlight of the event was Carla’s special performance
followed by a meet-andgreet portion with the Kapuso abroad. Fiesta Ko Sa Florida at Florida Horse Park County Road in Ocala was co-organized by One Philippines News Magazine, JM Cargo, in cooperation with the Filipino-American Association in Ocala. On the other hand, Fiesta Ko Sa Texas was held at the Bayou City Event Center, Knight Road in Houston. Both events were made possible through the exclusive media sponsorship of GMA Pinoy TV and partner carrier DISH Network.
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GMA Kapuso Foundation Ties Up with Mariwasa Siam for Rebuild Marawi Project
SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM: GMA G.I.V.E.S. (Give, Interact, Volunteer, Educate, Serve) repacked relief goods and hygiene kits for GMA Kapuso Foundation’s relief operations and Give-A-Gift Alay sa Batang Pinoy projects.
(L-R) Mariwasa Siam Vice President for Sales & Marketing Jakkrit Suwansilp, President Phaskorn Buranawit, and GMAKF Institutional Marketing and Communications Supervisor Tracy Cruz
GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), GMA Network’s socio-civic arm, inked a partnership with Mariwasa Siam Ceramics, Inc., a premier ceramic tile producer in the Philippines and Asia, in support to GMAKF’s Rebuild Marawi Project. Under the partnership which was signed on August 24, Mariwasa Siam is providing ceramic tiles for the schools that GMAKF is rebuilding and rehabilitating in the war-torn Marawi City.
Buranawit expressed his appreciation to GMAKF for continuously bringing help where it is needed the most. “We are very glad that GMA Kapuso Foundation allowed us to also become a part of this meaningful project to help Filipinos in need, especially the children in Marawi. We do hope that we can work again together in the future,” he added. Under GMAKF’s Rebuild Marawi Project, a total of 10 (ten) classrooms are currently being rebuilt and rehabilitated at Pendolonan Elementary School and Camp Bagong Amai Pakpak Elementary School in Marawi City.
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