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Connecting Global News & Views For The Community
UK & Europe Edition
April 2013
Volume 4 - Number 7
Christian Bautista on transferring to GMA: “Hindi ako gumagawa ng desisyon na biglaan”
M U LT I - A W A R D E D recording artist and international star Christian Bautista admitted to the press that his decision to move to the Kapuso network was not done in a hurry, and that he had to consider a lot of factors before transferring. During his contract signing with GMA executives last March 20, Christian talked about how he feels being in a new home, what he’s looking forward to doing here, and his message to his fans who might be surprised that he is
now a Kapuso. “It has been a really good experience. Our talks, our negotiations, and finally I’m here. Instantly na-feel ko ‘yung welcome ng mga tao, ang sarap. I feel very welcome, I feel very happy na nandito ako ngayon. [I feel] honored also, of this chance, and I’m excited to work,” shares Christian. When asked kung sino ang malakas na nangumbinsi sa kanya na lumipat sa GMA, this is what Christian had to say. “Hindi po ako gumagawa ng desisyon na biglaan.
Kasama po ang pamilya ko, kasama ang management ko, ang Stages, kasama ko ang panalangin. Tapos, malalaman mo naman ‘yan eh, kapag ‘yung tamang panahon na po. At ‘yun na, andito na po tayo.” He signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA, and he can only reveal that he will be part of Party Pilipinas beginning this Sunday, March 24. “Sa ngayon po, sa Party Pilipinas, of course. Makakasama ko ulit sina Rachelle at Mark. I’m excited
to work with everyone. Very, very excited kasi we can make beautiful music together.” Are we going to see him in a teleserye soon? “’Yun din po is part of it. Ako as an artist, gusto ko pang
mag-grow, gusto ko pang mag-spread. Idi-discover ko pa sa sarili ko kung ano pa ang kaya kong gawin habang guwapo pa,” he jokes. GMANetwork.com also had the chance to ask Christian
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III on Sunday ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to coordinate closely with Filipinos in Korea amid North Korea’s reported announcement of a “state of war” against South Korea. A report on state-run Philippines News Agency quoted presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda as saying Aquino is constantly updated on the situation. “The President has directed the DFA to ensure that the
Philippine embassy in Korea coordinate with the Filipino community there,” he said. On Saturday, North Korea reportedly announced a “state of war” with South Korea, with the latter downplaying the claim by saying it carried nothing “new.” Earlier, DFA spokesman Raul Hernandez said that the Philippine embassy in Seoul is already monitoring the situation and coordinating with Filipino community leaders
“on steps to be taken in case escalation of tensions warrants an evacuation.” He also said a state of “heightened alertness” remains in force for all Filipinos in Korea. Hernandez also said there are some 40,000 Filipinos in South and North Korea. Contingency plans. The PNA report also quoted Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. as saying the National Risk Reduction
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for his message to his fans here and abroad, who have supported him since he started in show business. “I support whatever the fans decide, and I will forever love them. I hope that the fans that I have been with for the past nine years will still be with me, and I hope that they can be with me in this journey as well. I thank God that I have the blessing of my family, my friends, my management in this decision, and I hope yours as well.” Watch out for our newest Kapuso Christian Bautista in Party Pilipinas this Sunday, March 24. ■ Michelle Caligan,
ENSURE COORDINATION WITH PINOYS IN SOUTH KOREA, AQUINO ORDERS DFA GMANetwork.com / Mar 21, 2013
and Management Council (NDRRMC) has contingency plans to respond to potential external threats. “[The] NDRRMC has a continuing contingency plan to respond to external threats, including previous missiles launched from the two Koreas,” Coloma said. “We maintain a posture of vigilance and adherence to diplomatic modes of conflict resolution,” he added. ■ BM, GMA News / March 31, 2013 4:38pm