Kapuso stars invade Boracay this weekend

SUMMER may be nearing its end, but for GMA, beating the heat is far from over as the number one TV Network gives the season a grand finale by bringing some of the brightest Kapuso Stars over to one of the world’s best beaches dubbed Kapuso Weekend in Boracay.

Not a happy ending!

NOT all great love stories always end up in a happy ending.

Same with what had happened to the much publicized love story of comedienne Ai-Ai de las Alas to a much younger man, named Jed Salang.

Korean Rendezvous

MY CURIOSITY over Korean culture rises because most of my friends love anything Korean, and honestly even if I had a bad experience eating “kimchi,” Korean culture will always hold a special place in my heart.

Since Korean dramas started airing on primetime local television in 2003, Filipino viewers of all ages have caught the Korean wave or "hallyu," a term for the spread and surge of Korean pop culture.

Tujan: 3-day 'Event-Full' weekend with stars

THANKS to Ms. Apple of SM City for the invitation, my week did turn out fine. Aside from the mind-boggling three-day sale at SM City Davao last May 3-5 that left pockets run dry for its almost 70% discount off on great selections, it was indeed a 3-day of spectacular events, overflowing I should say.

Last May 3, ABS-CBN's Luv U kabarkada, Rap Salazar, CJ Navarro and the comic Kiray Celis graced the annex stage with music and comic spiels. It was without laugh out moments.

Cute Boys of Davao with CBD Girls

ONE APRIL afternoon, I proceeded to Matina Town Square to meet up with Glenn de Guzman and his pool of talents.

Glenn is the administrator of Cute Boys of Davao with CBD Girls, a Facebook page which he described as an online page that caters to artists, image models and ramp models in the city.

‘Biyahe ni Drew’ on Paradise Island

THE Philippines is blessed with 7,107 islands, each has a distinctive beauty and can pride itself as a tourism haven to foreign and local tourists alike.

Here in Davao Region, people are blessed with plethora of natural resources, which lend themselves as tourism magnets of the country. Just like what the tourism branding of Department of Tourism (DOT) 11 "From islands to Highlands" emblazons, the region has much to offer for the visitors from spelunking, snorkeling, hiking, and countless more.

The Acoustic Princess

PRINCESS Velasco had a successful mall show at the Activity Center of the Abreeza Mall last April 26, which was witnessed by a good crowd.

Dubbed as "Acoustic Princess," the DLSU student made her second visit in Davao promoting her latest album "Acoustic Princess II" under Vicor Records.

'Scary Movie 5,' 'Haunting 2' open at GMall

COMEDY flick Scare Movie 5, horror Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia, comedy The Big Wedding, fantasy Cirque dul Soleil: Worlds Away and Filipino dance drama In Nomine Matris open this week at the tehaters of Gaisano Mall of Davao.

Scare Movie 5

GMA News Pillars' choice point to #DapatTama

DELIVERING up-to-the-minute news and significant issues concerning the public is the media’s day-to-day responsibility. And with only a week before the mid-term elections, the voting public relies heavily on information and updates they get from the media that in one way or another contribute in their decision making come the time of casting the votes.

Hoping to inform the viewers so they can choose and vote wisely, the GMA News Pillars share their thoughts on what to them is #DapatTama.

'Siargao Lingaw' in Isyu Mindanao

TODAY in Isyu Mindanao, John Paul Seniel explores the majestic beauty of Siargao, a teardrop-shaped island in Surigao del Norte, popularly known as the "Surfing Capital of the Philippines."

One of the best known surfing reef waves in Siargao with a worldwide reputation for its thick and hollow tubes is "Cloud 9."

Docu-fiction 'Landas' airs tomorrow

GMA News and Public Affairs, the country's leading broadcast news organization, is proud to present Landas, an election special that tackles three of the most pressing issues relevant today as the country gears up for the upcoming elections: hunger, health, and education.

This program aims to guide voters in order to be discerning of the people they will vote into office on election.

Home Sweet Home captures viewers in pilot week

GMA Network's latest child-friendly TV fare, Home Sweet Home, is off to a promising start after garnering high numbers during its pilot week.

According to data from the industry's widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, Home Sweet Home ruled its timeslot not only in viewer-rich Mega Manila but also in Urban Luzon.

Wakeboarding, gun safety and more in Una Ka Bai

THIS week, GMA TV-5 Davao's top-rating morning show Una Ka Bai, Una Sa Balita with hosts Marlon Palma Gil, Cherry Maning and Dotty Ibanez together with Darrell "Uncle D" Blatchley, invites viewers in another set of fun and engaging segments.

This started yesterday with "Dis Is Sports" segment, hosted by Marlon and Dotty as they undergo basic gun handling with actual firing from Davao City Police Office director Ronald dela Rosa.

Princess Velasco promo tour at Abreeza

THE country's Acoustic Princess performed for more than an hour at the Activity Center of Abreeza Mall Davao as she promotes her second album called Acoustic Princess II last April 26.

Princess Velasco, a member of Kapamilya's singing group Asap Sessionista, is known for singing acoustic covers of contemporary pop music. The petite singer got the attention of Filipino music lovers when she released her own version of Beyonce's Single Ladies.

ABBA magic is alive!

REMEMBER these classic songs -- I have a dream, Dancing queen, Thank you for the music, Super Trouper, The winner takes it all, Mama Mia?

These are but few of the songs of ABBA that have been passed from one generation to another yet the magic never wore off.

Jerome at SM City 3-day sale, May 4

PROMISING young actor Jerome Ponce is sure to capture the hearts of Dabawenyos on May 4 at the SM City Davao Annex Event Center.

Dubbed as the country's Mario Maurer, Jerome was recently launched as part of Star Circle 2013. Ponce also currently plays the role of Luke Lim in the hit ABS-CBN TV series “Be Careful with my Heart.”

Summer Anniversaya with Gerald, Empress

MAKE your summer hotter as Empress Schuck and Gerald Anderson hit the stage for the Summer AnniverSAYA on April 28 at 5 p.m. at NCCC Mall Davao Activity Center.

For every P1,000 purchase of grocery items inclusive of P300 participating products from Del Monte and Unilever, shoppers are entitled to one raffle entry.

AbbaMania here for a concert

THANK Abba for the music, we now have a reason to dance, jive, and have the time of our lives.

AbbaMania, touted as "the original Abba tribute" band, is set for another record breaking show at SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier on April 27.

Jennylyn excited with upcoming movie

KAPUSO actress Jennylyn Mercado is one of the few showbiz personalities whom I admire.

Not only because of her angelic face, her ability in acting but also the discipline she has for herself.

GMall opens 9 theaters for Iron Man 3

GAISANO Mall of Davao will open nine theaters, including its 3D Cinemas, for the much-awaited "Iron Man 3" on Wednesday, 10 days ahead of its US release.

The movie will be in five cinemas in Davao City and four movie houses in Tagum City. It's the only movie to open this week.

‘Never Say Goodbye’ finale draws near

TENSIONS rise and tempers reach record highs as Never Say Goodbye reaches its exciting climax. The TV5 romantic drama may be counting down to its last two weeks but viewers will be thrilled to know that some of the most riveting dramatic sequences have yet to reach the small screen.

Fans of the show, as well as those of its stars, should watch out for major twists as Never Say Goodbye's cast of characters get even more desperate to find their happily-ever-afters.

Bayan Ko finale airs tomorrow

GMA News TV's production team recreates a typhoon, the flooding of the municipal hall and a series of dramatic rescues in the powerful conclusion of its 1st Original Series Bayan Ko.

A decade of wanton and illegal logging leaves the watersheds of Sibilan vulnerable when a major storm hits. The result: a massive flash flood, causing the death of hundreds of civilians.

Lauren Young seals deal with Kapuso

GMA Network formally welcomed Lauren Young as a Kapuso. The 20-year-old actress signed an exclusive contract Wedensday at GMA Network Center.

Lauren completes the love triangle in the primetime series Mundo Mo'y Akin with Alden Richards and Louise delos Reyes. The newest Kapuso star said she loves playing the role of Darlene in the program since this is her first time to portray a kontrabida character.

Home Sweet Home: Bringing superior family entertainment

HOME to the country's top child-friendly TV programs, GMA-7 brings to light a fun and engaging drama series that the whole family will surely love and enjoy with the launch of Home Sweet Home.

Slated to premiere on April 22, the Kapuso Network delivers another wholesome family entertainment to Filipinos via Home Sweet Home. This program is not only packed with magical and fun-filled adventures but also actively promotes traditional Pinoy values and practices kids and adults alike can relate to.

Bonnalyn Jade inspires others

SHE got what it takes to make it big. Armed with good looks, emanate self-confidence during performance; show off excellent vocal prowess, she is sure to blow you away (in a gentle folksy way of course!).

She is Bonnalyn Jade Doneza Salarda, and it did not matter that she is all too familiar a face IN Davao's gigs circuit and quickly established herself as a performer certain to make waves.

'Boto ni Kosa' in I-Witness tonight

ONE day in every three years, Filipinos converge for one goal. On that day, Filipinos from all walks of life, rich or poor, prisoners, fishermen, farmers and OFWs are all equal. On this day, they share the same power: to elect the new leaders of our country.

This month of April, join I-Witness as it sheds light to the various faces of voters in the country. Because on Election Day, more than the candidates, the voters will decide the future of the country.

GMA News TV Int'l launched in Mideast

BROADCAST industry leader GMA Network Inc. (GMA) through its international business unit, GMA International, signed an exclusive agreement with Dubai-based pay-TV platform, My-HD, for the direct-to-home distribution of GMA News TV International in the Middle East.

Starting April 5, GMA and My-HD offer Filipinos in the Middle East the opportunity to have access to the latest, most comprehensive and most credible news from home thru the network's third international channel.

Enzo shifts to heavy drama

HE HAS the looks, the charm that girls are looking for.

But this time around, this Kapuso actor is now ready to prove that he is not just the usual pa-cute actor we see on the boob tube.

GMA launches voter education ads tonight

TONIGHT, the GMA News & Public Affairs Group launches the first of the four part Dapat Tama Election Vignettes. The vignettes tackle corruption, cronyism, vote-buying and voter manipulation -- the darker side of Philippine politics.

The first of four vignettes introduces viewers to a young man named Dave, who survives a terrible event. The newly-built Amatapad Bridge falls down and with it a busload of “flying voters” on their way to the polling precinct.

It Takes a Man and a Woman

WHEN I first saw the trailer of the movie on You Tube, I told myself that I will definitely watch this movie. And yes, I stay true to my word -- on the first showing day I watch it twice!

The movie's third installment gives me curiosity on what happened to the characters of Laida Magtalas and Miggy Montenegro played by Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz. I also didn't expect that they can pull of another movie since they've already done two movies and it's quite risky to do another one.