Saturday, January 29, 2011

Sukatan ng Balita airs its first episode on February 1

In response to its advocacy in news and information for every Filipinos,
this Tuesday,February 1,cable channel KNB 43 to air its first episode,Sukatan ng Balita(SnB),a 30-minute newsmagazine show devoted to KNB reporters and advocates to promote accurate and updated information to Filipinos.
On its episode called the”Pabaon’system of some retired generals linked to ex-AFP controller Gen.Carlos Garcia under the plea bargaining agreement faced-off with Sen.Antonio Trillanes IV on the issue of controversy and the most-sought-after EDSA bus bombing in Makati and the Eton tower condominium tragedy.
Catch here on Sukatan ng Balita(SnB)this Tuesday after”Pila Balita”on KNB Channel 43 on cable TV,and Ch.26 in some Southern NCR cities and towns and Cavite,with a replays on Wednesdays before Hapi Gising Kasama and hosts Dennis Geron,Remie Villena,Jaynard Monterona,Lourdes Escaros Paez,and others

Friday, January 21, 2011

Kapuso stars grace Dinagyang Festival

MA stars troop to Iloilo this weekend to join Dinagyang festival.

Starting today, the Kapuso contingent will be at the Ledesma Wing Carpark of Robinson’s Place Iloilo for the Kapuso Fiesta Mall Show featuring Regine Velasquez with Dingdong Dantes.

Regine and Dingdong banner the upcoming GMA romantic-comedy I Heart You Pare.

“We are really very excited, coz we have the lead stars of our upcoming major program coming in full force to promote and at the same time, personally invite all of our Kapuso to support our shows and programs. It’s a great start for the year,” said Jocelyn Bautista, program manager of Entertainment TV for Regional ETV.

This is one treat that Ilonggos must-not miss as Regine and Dingdong share the stage for the Dinagyang and invite everybody to watch out for the premier of I Heart You Pare.

Tomorrow, Jan. 22, it’s the cast of Dwarfina that will be in town for Kapuso activities. Heart Evangelista will lead the line-up of GMA stars. Joining her are Dennis Trillo, Vaness del Moral, and Will Devaughn. They will be present for the Kapuso Fiesta Mall Show at the Event Centre of SM City Iloilo.

“Every year, we bring our artists in the regions as part of our commitment to bring entertainment and quality programs. And our Kapuso can only expect more surprises that GMA has prepared and planned for them this year,” Oliver Amoroso, AVP for marketing and sales, RTV-IMS Regional.

On-ground activities will start at 12 noon with a special screening of Dwarfina. Fans and audience who missed the pilot week of GMA’s newest fantaserye will now get the chance to view it on Saturday.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Sinulog 2011 winners

FREE INTERPRETATION CATEGORY:
FIRST PLACE - TRIBU HIMAG-ULAW – PLACER MASBATE
SECOND PLACE - TRIBU BUYUGANON – ABUYOG LEYTE
THIRD PLACE - TRIBU MABOLOKON – MABOLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FOURTH PLACE - TRIBU KANDAYA – DAANBANTAYAN CEBU
FIFTH PLACE - TALAMBAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEST IN COSTUME: TRIBU BUYUGANON – ABUYOG LEYTE
BEST IN MUSICALITY: TRIBU HIMAG-ULAW – PLACER MASBATE
SINULOG-BASED CATEGORY:
FIRST PLACE - TANGUB CITY- SINANDULOY CULTURAL TROUPE
SECOND PLACE - ABELLANA NATIONAL SCHOOL TRIBU HANAZEN
THIRD PLACE - CITY OF CARCAR
FOURTH PLACE - BAYAWAN CITY TAWO-TAWO FESTIVAL
FIFTH PLACE - CEBU CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL
BEST IN COSTUME: CITY OF CARCAR
BEST IN MUSICALITY: TANGUB CITY SINANDULOY CULTURAL TROUPE
STREET DANCING CATEGORY:
FIRST PLACE - TANGUB CITY SINANDULOY CULTURAL TROUPE
SECOND PLACE - PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE THE LAND OF BEAUTY AND BOUNTY
THIRD PLACE - LUMAD BASAKANON
ON SIGHT DECOR:
FIRST PLACE- BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS
SECOND PLACE- PLDT CO.
THIRD PLACE- ABELLANA NATIONAL SCHOOL
VISUAL MERCHANDISING CATEGORY:
FIRST PLACE- ELIZABETH MALL
SECOND PLACE- GAISANO MAIN
THIRD PLACE- GAISANO COUNTRY MALL
HIGANTE CATEGORY:
FIRST PLACE- HO1 CHRISTOPHER BALIGAN
SECOND PLACE- H23 ESTERIO PANARES
THIRD PLACE- H21 JUANITO AWA JR.
FLOAT CATEGORY:
FIRST PLACE- F26 IPI
SECOND PLACE- F22 LGU LANAO
THIRD PLACE- F12 LBC
PUPPETEERS CATEGORY:
FIRST PLACE- P17 FERNANDO CORONADO
SECOND PLACE- P11 ANGELIQUE ARANAS FUENTES
THIRD PLACE- P16 LIZAILYN PAEL

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Kapuso Sinulog Weekend today

CEBU, Philippines - GMA Network brings its bevy of stars to the Queen City of the South to join all Cebuanos in the most-awaited festivity of the province – the Sinulog Festival.

Starting this Friday, Jan. 14, the Kapuso contingent will be at The Terraces in Ayala Center Cebu, for the Sinulog Festival Kapuso Night.

No less than Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez will be there to entertain the audience and invite them to watch out for the upcoming television premiere of “I YYOU PARE,” one of GMA’s primetime bet for the first quarter of the year.

“I YOU PARE” – an original GMA romantic comedy series – marks another milestone in the local entertainment scene as it brings to fore the team-up of Regine with the Ultimate Dramatic Leading Man, Dingdong Dantes. Joining Regine is the cast of Alakdana, led by 17-year-old Louise delos Reyes, StarStruck IV Heartthrob Paulo Avelino, and newcomer Alden Richards.

Louise got her big break as one of the Teen Royalties in GMA Network’s Sunday afternoon show, “Reel Love presents Tween Hearts.” She is also part of “Party Pilipinas” Sayaw Kabataan Crew. And now, she marks her first lead role via the afternoon soap of the network for the first quarter of 2011, the original drama series “Alakdana.”

On-ground activities will start at 3PM with a special screening of “Dwarfina.” Fans and audience who missed the pilot week of GMA’s newest fantaserye will now get the chance to view it this Friday. Local GMA personalities’ Yurri and Anna Maris Igpit will host the Kapuso Night, with the main show set to start at 6PM.

“We are really excited in the Network’s rollout of activities for this year. Our Kapuso from all over the regions can expect bigger, more exciting events and activities,” Oliver Amoroso, AVP for Integrated Marketing Services commented.

“What makes it extra special is the participation of the Network’s biggest stars. For Sinulog alone, we are not only bringing the stars of one program, but three programs – “IYOU PARE,” “Dwarfina,” and “Alakdana”,” Jocelyn Bautista, program manager for Regional ETV added.

Tomorrow, Jan. 15, get a different high as the cast of “Dwarfina” amps the fiesta fever at the Kapuso Fiesta Mall Show in the Event Centre of SM City Cebu, starting at 4PM.

Heart Evangelista, Dennis Trillo, Will Devaughn, and Vaness del Moral will be there to entertain the audience and personally thank them for a very successful premiere. Based on AGB Nielsen’s People Ratings, “Dwarfina” scored a 15.4% rating vis-à-vis competitors.

“Dwarfina” is GMA Network’s first telefantasya offering this 2011 that’s guaranteed to delight both young and old. “Dwarfina” follows the majestic and magical adventures of a girl barely the size of a finger, and how she finds her place in both the mortal and supernatural realms.

And on Sunday, Jan. 16, Richard Gutierrez, Solenn Heusaff, and Rhian Ramos – lead stars of GMA Films’ Valentine movie, take part in the Sinulog Parade, which will be covered live by GMA News Cebu on Channel 7. (FREEMAN)