New Kapuso star shines in new afternoon drama

TENSED but excited. That's how the 18-year-old Kim Rodriguez, known before as Kim Komatso, feels on her first- ever lead role in "Kakambal ni Eliana," a new afternoon series of GMA-7 that will start airing soon.

The pretty actress is just one of the few Kapuso stars who trooped here in the city to give color and hype to the 76th Araw ng Dabaw celebration. In a chit-chat with the young actress, she admitted that she was clueless at first that she will be given this kind of break.

Academes cite Kapuso brand of Serbisyong Totoo

GMA Network brought home esteemed awards during the 4th Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television (NSCART) held recently at the RSU-Socio Cultural Center, NwSSU in Western Samar including the Best TV Network with Balance Programming award.

Widely regarded as the country's most awarded and most credible broadcast news organization, GMA News and Public Affairs emerged as the big winner during the said awarding ceremonies.

'Gipabugdong Pundo?' in Isyu Mindanao

COMPOSTELA Valley is one of the many provinces covered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development's "Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Service (Kalahi-Cidss)" project. The community-driven development program involved the construction of bunkhouses for the residents left homeless by the destructive typhoon Pablo.

But recently, Kalahi-Cidss project became the talk of the town after the Philippine Daily Inquirer exposed its alleged irregularities.

Treachery, lies, betrayal in Mundo Mo'y Akin

STARTING Monday night, GMA Network innovates yet again as it presents an intriguing drama series featuring the network's prime stars via Mundo Mo'y Akin. It will replace Pahiram ng Sandali on GMA Telebabad.

This family drama follows a compelling storyline that explores the insatiable quest for beauty, and wealth. The characters find themselves ensnared in a game of deceit, and betrayal and will stop at nothing to gain power and prestige.

Bong celebrates Araw with fellow Indio cast

"IBA ang ngiti ng mga Dabawenyos," said Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. who admitted he misses Davao City and not to mention the people and the native delicacies here. "And I look forward to being with the warm and beautiful Dabawenyos this weekend," he said.

Revilla will be visiting the city today, for the 76th celebration of the Araw ng Dabaw. He just couldn't help but feel excited that he will again be a part of the said revelry and he has this to say: "I have celebrated Araw ng Dabaw more than once at talagang napakasaya ng festival na ito. In fact, talagang sinusubukan kong makadalo rito taun-taon."

Kapuso stars join 'Araw' celebration

GMA Network once again brings to Davao City some of its stable of stars to join Dabawneyos in the celebration of the 76th Araw ng Dabaw.

The stars of the Kapuso Network's newest Afternoon Prime soap "Kakambal ni Eliana" are in the city today (Friday) to entertain their Dabawenyo fans as they embark on the first leg of the show's promotional tour.

A rousing performance

THE music and magic of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, one of the best choirs in the world, performed in Davao City last March 4 and 5.

The world-renowned choir vowed the Davao audience with a rousing evening of entertainment, as part of their 50th year Anniversary Outreach Concert Tour.

Alden, Andreas in tonight's Wagas

FEEL the power of love as Alden Richards and Andrea Torres play the role of an ideal college couple that seemed to be a match made in heaven in the episode of Wagas on GMA News TV tonight, March 9.

Alden plays campus heartthrob Tom Fernandez while Andrea portrays student leader Jezaline Clemente. But as with any other relationship, despite being seemingly perfect, storms need to be braved and their love tested.

The heavenly voice of Madrigal Singers

THEY own an angelic voice. They are renowned, world-class and multi-awarded.

But what makes me so proud is they are Pinoy, composed of students, professionals, who love music.

‘Classroom Inato’ in Isyu Mindanao

THEY say that children at their earliest ages should learn and recognize the value of education in their lives.

In Saturday’s episode of Isyu Mindanao, multi-awarded host and film maker John Paul Seniel gets to meet some school children belonging to the Ata-tribe living in the boundary of Barangay Kalagangan in San Fernando, Bukidnon and Barangay Palma Gil in Talaingod, Davao del Norte.

NY Festival's nominee ‘Oras Na’ now on DVD

INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed “Oras Na, GMA News and Public Affair” thought-provoking documentary on the deteriorating state of the environment is now out on DVD.

After receiving the Martine Filippi Award for Discovery in the prestigious International Union Radiophonique et Télévisuelle Internationale (Urti) Grand Prix for Author's Documentary in 2012, Oras Na once again receives commendation after being nominated in this year's New York Festivals for the Environment and Ecology category.

Release of 'Tiktik' sequel set this year

KAPUSO hunk actor Dingdong Dantes is set to release the sequel of his horror-action-comedy film, Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles, anytime this year.

Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles, which was directed by Erik Matti for GMA Films, was released October 17 of last year.

2 weeks more for 'Pahiram'

VIEWERS of GMA Network's primetime drama “Pahiram ng Sandali” can look forward to more compelling plot twists and big confrontations as the series comes down to its final two weeks from March 4 to March 15.

The program challenged the conventions of traditional drama soaps because some situations and problems depicted in the series are relatable to the viewers.

Gong Yoo of Coffee Prince back on GMA's Koreanovela

STARTING Monday night, Kapuso viewers will once again go crazy about Gong Yoo, who played the role of Arthur in the Korean version of Coffee Prince, as he stars on the newest GMA Koreanovela, Big.

Big is a romantic-comedy series about Darius (Shin Won-Ho), an 18-year-old angst-ridden guy who suddenly finds himself in the body of 30-year-old pediatrician, Eugene. Things get more complicated as their partners Dian (Lee Min-Jung) and Marie (Bae Suzy) come in the scene.

Rufa Mae, BB Gandanghari in today's 'Sarap Diva'

IN TODAY's episode, Sarap Diva rolls out the red carpet for Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's very first Hollywood-themed house party!

Regine will be joined by Greek goddess-in-costume BB Gandanghari and Rufa Mae Quinto as Hollywood bombshell Marilyn Monroe!

Teleserye that captures the heart

WE FILIPINOS really love teleseryes, especially if it tackles about love, survival, family and social issues.

For sure you are familiar with "Be Careful with my heart" morning series on Kapamilya network.

Watch out for Markki Stroem

THE name Markki Stroem may not sound familiar but what if I tell you that he was the guy whom Aiai delas Alas blurted out: "Binuhay mo ang katawang lupa ko!" during the first season of Pilipinas Got Talent in 2010? Yes, he was that tall, mestizo guy who sang well and one of those who received the loudest cheers from the crowd.

As expected, those loud chants were heard once more when the singer/indie actor had a show at the fountain area of SM Lanang Premier last February 16. In fact, some fans even waited for his arrival at the Davao International Airport. That was how excited they were to see him!

Durian Central: Cinemarehiyon 2013

THE sprawling campus of University of the Philippines in Los Banos plated host to Cinema Rehiyon 5, an annual film festival showcasing selected films plucked from different regions of the country. The festival is a flagship program of the Cinema Committee of the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Being the festival director of the Mindanao Film Festival, which is an NCCA affiliate film festival, gave me a chance to attend Cinema Rehiyon as a delegate.

'Tondo To Tribo' on I-Witness tonight

HE GREW up in Tondo but now travels Mindanao's tribal lands on horseback, bringing literacy to Bla-an kids.

Lito Delizo never graduated from college, but a unique government program enables him to teach. He is also opening up isolated communities to the modern world.

Girls Gone Wild: 'Chicsers' mall tour

I ARRIVED at SM City Annex still wondering who "The Chicers" were. All I know is that they have a huge following on YouTube. As I walked up to the entrance, I was literally floored by the crowd and the screaming fans during their mall tour at SM Annex last February 15.

The shrieks were some form of distortion and fuzziness in my ear, (like the way a speaker with too much volume distorts), you can't barely hear the group singing.

Kara David receives Adamson media award for 2013

SEASONED broadcast journalist Kara David was declared as this year’s recipient of the Adamson University Media Award during the awarding ceremonies held at the Adamson University Theatre last February 13.

Adamson chose David in recognition of her “significant contribution to poverty alleviation, public education and information” as demonstrated through her works. The university believes that such contribution sets positive examples to future media practitioners.

'Shabu Mo Diha' in today's Isyu Mindanao

TODAY on Isyu Mindanao, join John Paul Seniel as he investigates and takes a closer look on the rampant selling of illegal drugs happening in Barangay 23-C, Mini Forest Boulevard, Davao City.

Recently, Mini Forest was at the center of controversy when the local police raided the area that housed shabu pushers.

Del Monte Kitchenomics back on TV starting February 13

GMA Network is cooking up a new and exciting season of Del Monte Kitchenomics this coming February. For starters, Del Monte Kitchenomics will be hosted by the latest kitchen duo - celebrity chef Dino Ferrari and award-winning comedy actress Eugene Domingo.

The new season will air beginning February 13, every Wednesday and Saturday before Eat Bulaga and every Sunday after AHA! on GMA-7. Del Monte Kitchenomics has proven to be the Filipinos' trusted culinary partner throughout the years. It has been providing wonderful meal solutions to the Filipino consumers for almost three decades now. And through all these years, Del Monte Kitchenomics has evolved along with Filipino moms.

'Grasyang Patubig' in 'Isyu Mindanao'

THEY said that a person can live for a few weeks without eating any food, but can only live a few days without water.

Today, the award-winning host and film maker John Paul Seniel tackles the water problem faced by the residents of Sitio Bubungan, barangay Malamba, Marilog District wherein their supply only comes from a spring or tubod located several kilometres away from the city.

Cast of GMA's 'Pahiram' tours Davao City today

AS GMA Network's top-rating primetime drama series Pahiram ng Sandali continues to redefine primetime viewing experience with its compelling story on love and relationships, the show's main cast is set to captivate the hearts of Dabawenyos for a promo tour today.

Leading the casting coup who will meet with their Dabawenyo fans up close and personal is two-time Metro Manila Filmfest Best Actor Dingdong Dantes together with fast-rising Kapuso actress Max Collins, Kapuso teen actor Kristoffer Martin, and one of Philippine cinema's very few grand slam actresses Ms. Lorna Tolentino.

Georgina, top bands grace 'Ginuman Fest' here tonight

GINEBRA San Miguel's 2013 calendar girl Georgina Wilson and popular local bands will headline the second stop of the "Ginuman Fest" in Davao City Friday night.

Testigo Northern Mindanao starts airing February 5

AFTER more than two years since starting out in a humble broadcasting setup, GMA Northern Mindanao proudly announced the advent of a news program that is expected to significantly change more than just the viewing habits of Northern Mindanaoans -- the Testigo Northern Mindanao.

The program's much anticipated maiden airing is on February 5 at 5:05 p.m. on GMA Channel 12 and Channel 35.

GMA fortifies regional presence at start of 2013

COMING from an exceptionally productive 2012, GMA Network has intensified its commitment to further strengthen its presence all over the country and to reach more viewers this 2013.

Magpakailanman beats Maalaala

ON JANUARY 19, GMA Network's award-winning drama anthology Magpakailanman, hosted by multi-awarded TV personality Mel Tiangco, dominated its timeslot with high TV ratings, as it featured the real life story of Michelle Perez, a drug addict who turned her life around.

This episode was directed by Gina Alajar and written by Aloy Adlawan.

Unang Hirit launches 'Hiritan'

AS PART of GMA's commitment to deliver the most comprehensive and most credible coverage of the 2013 mid-term elections, GMA's award-winning morning show Unang Hirit (UH) presents Hiritan 2013: Senatorial Candidates Edition.