July 2019 Kapuso Magazine

2019 GMA Family Day Photo Highlights

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• Mars Pa More!

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GMA Network Holds Top Spot in Urban Luzon, Mega Manila

ON THE COVER: Derek Ramsay and Andrea Torres

July 2019

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(L-R): Jessica Soho, Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix, Barbie Forteza, and Mika dela Cruz

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MA Network continued its stronghold in the key areas of Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in June, according to the latest data from ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

From June 1 to 29 (with June 23 to 29 based on overnight data), GMA posted an average total day people audience share of 35.3 percent, which outscored ABS-CBN’s 30.7 percent in Urban Luzon. The viewer-rich area accounts for 72 percent of all urban TV viewers in the country.

The Kapuso Network led in the afternoon block with 36.3 percent audience share, versus rival network’s 32.9 percent.

GMA Network also posted winning numbers in the evening block with 38.1 percent as against ABS-CBN’s 30 percent.

Kapuso shows again dominated Urban Luzon’s list of top-rating programs in June with Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) remaining unbeatable in the number one spot. KMJS was likewise the most watched program in National Urban Philippines.

Included in the list as well were Sahaya, Kara Mia, 24 Oras, Daddy’s Gurl, Magpakailanman, Starstruck, Pepito Manaloto, Love You Two, and Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko. Eat Bulaga, Studio 7, Kapuso Movie Night, Imbestigador, Amazing Earth, Bihag, Wowowin, and Bubble Gang also made it to the top programs list.

Similarly, GMA Network ruled in Mega Manila, which accounts for 60 percent of all urban viewers in the country.

Based on official data from June 1 to 22, GMA recorded 36.3 percent average total day people audience share, beating the 28.8 percent of ABS-CBN. In Mega Manila’s list of top-rating programs, 21 out of the top 30 shows were from GMA. Nielsen TV Audience Measurement’s client pool covers a total of 32 clients/ subscribers consisting of 6 local TV networks including ABS-CBN, TV5, Aksyon TV and CNN Philippines, among others; 3 regional clients; 2 blocktimers; and 21 agencies (17 media agencies, 3 consulting agencies, and 1 digital agency).

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GMA Network Holds Top Spot in Urban Luzon, Mega Manila

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GMA Network Seals Partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines The real competition begins: StarStruck Season 7 presents its Final 14 Hopefuls

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GMA Artist Center Welcomes Jon Lucas Faith Da Silva, Liezel Lopez, and Ana de Leon Renew Ties with GMA 7

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2019 GMA Family Day Photo Highlights

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GMA Regional TV treats Kapuso to FunFilled, Service-Oriented June Events

The Better Woman MARS Pa More!

GMA is First Network to Premiere in India

10 Dingdong Dantes Heats Up Pinoy Festivities in Canada Derek Ramsay Charms Kapuso Abroad in UAE and UK for His First GMA Pinoy TV Events GMA Network Exec Joins 2019 Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards Jury

11 Kapuso Foundation’s Rebuild Marawi Project Gets Help From The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf GMAKF Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Third Kapuso School in Marawi

UPDATES 3 The cast and production team of Descendants of the Sun with Major General Bienvenido R. Datuin, Jr., CRSAFP and the executives of GMA Entertainment Group

GMA Network Seals Partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines

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MA Network’s Entertainment Group inked a partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the highly-anticipated Philippine adaptation of the hit Korean drama series, Descendants of the Sun. Present during the MOA signing last June 20, at the GMA Network Center were Major General Bienvenido R. Datuin, Jr., Commander of Civil Relations Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines

(CRSAFP); GMA Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; GMA Vice President for Drama Productions Redgie A. Magno; GMA Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; and Senior Program Manager Ali Nokom Dedicatoria.

Also present were Major Gene R. Orense PA – C3, CRSAFP; Major Rommel Panganiban PA; Major Louzel Lara PA – Media and Civil

Affairs Group; Major Elmar Salvador PA – Deputy C3 / Project Manager; and Staff Sergeant Efren Eugenio PA. The lead stars of Descendants of the Sun –Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, sought-after actor Rocco Nacino, and award-winning actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith– also came in full force.

Joining the star-studded cast of the Philippine adaptation of Descendants of the Sun are Andre Paras as Dr. Ralph Vergara, Chariz Solomon as Nurse Emma Perez, Renz Fernandez as Dr. Earl Jimeno, Lucho Ayala as Staff Sergeant Alen Eugenio, Paul Salas as Marty Talledo, Prince Clemente as Sergeant First Class Randy Katipunan, Jon Lucas as Staff Sergeant Benjo Tamayo, and Hailey Mendes as Judith Manalo.

Meanwhile, the Final 7 male Hopefuls are Abdul Raman, Karl Aquino, Kim de Leon, Gelo Alagban, Jeremy Sabido, Jerick Dolormente, and Allen Ansay.

StarStruck Season 7 is hosted by Ultimate Star and StarStruck Season 1 Ultimate Female Survivor Jennylyn Mercado and Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes.

Get daily updates on StarStruck and the Final 14 via Inside StarStruck, hosted by Kyline Alcantara, from Monday to Friday at 6PM on StarStruck’s official YouTube channel.

From left: Allen Ansay, Kim De Leon, Karl Aquino, Jeremy Sabido, Gelo Alagban, Abdul Raman, Jerick Dolormente, Lexi Gonzales, Shayne Sava, Rere Madrid, Ella Cristofani, Angelic Guzman, Dani Porter, Pamela Prinster

The Real Competition Begins:

StarStruck Season 7 Presents its Final 14 Hopefuls

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he seventh season of GMA Network’s original reality-based artista search, StarStruck, is off to a tough but exciting start. From the Top 22 auditionees, the competition is now down to its Final 14 Hopefuls who are about to face more

challenges on their journey to become the next Ultimate Female and Male Survivors.

The Final 7 female Hopefuls are Pamela Prinster, Angelic Guzman, Dani Porter, Ella Cristofani, Shayne Sava, Lexi Gonzales, and Rere Madrid.

Follow their transformation journey on StarStruck, every Saturday after Daddy’s Gurl and every Sunday after Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko, on GMA-7.

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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Faith Da Silva, Liezel Lopez, and Ana de Leon Renew Ties with GMA 7

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apuso actresses Faith Da Silva, Liezel Lopez, and Ana de Leon remain loyal Kapuso after they renewed their management contracts with GMA Artist Center last July 2.

Liezel is happy to be part of the Artist Center family, “Sobrang saya ko po ngayon kasi binigyan na naman ako ng GMA ng chance to prove my talent. And I’m very lucky and blessed.”

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ctor and performer Jon Lucas received a warm Kapuso welcome as he officially inked a contract with GMA Artist Center yesterday, July 2.

Jon is grateful and excited to be finally part of the GMA family, “Napakahalaga sa’kin ng chance na ito, ang dami kong hinintay at hiniling, kaya ibibigay ko talaga ‘yung best ko rito.”

For Jon’s first project as a Kapuso, he will be joining the stellar cast of the upcoming Filipino adaptation of the Korean series ‘Descendants of the Sun’ headlined by Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes together with Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Rocco Nacino, and many more.

He is already preparing for his character as Staff Sergeant Benjo Tamayo a.k.a. Harry Potter, “May training po kami sa military, hindi

basta-basta at hindi biro. Kaya ibibigay ko ang best ko for this project lalo na’t big stars ang makakatrabaho namin dito.”

Meanwhile, GMA Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara is happy to welcome Jon into GMA’s roster of stars, “We are always on the lookout for talented artists that’s why we are pleased to welcome Jon to the GMA family.

We look forward to showcasing his versatility and to honing more of what he has to offer.”

Present in the contract signing were GMA Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, Senior Talent Manager Daryl Zamora, and Jon’s co-manager Katrina Aguila.

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She revealed she’s now ready to take on challenges that would enhance her versatility in acting, “I think I’m at the age na where I can be daring and I can be pa-sweet. Actually ang pinakadream role ko talaga is ‘yung maging psycho kasi sobrang challenging niya and mahilig akong manood ng mga documentaries online tulad ng Netflix and learning their stories.”

Meanwhile, Faith who plays Fareeda in the epic primetime series Sahaya, feels grateful to the Network for giving her another year to prove herself and she looks forward to this new chapter in her career.

“I’m very thankful for this opportunity. I will do everything to give my best in every project. Everytime na umaarte ako, ‘yung puso ko and ‘yung nararamdaman ko iisa - masaya ‘yung nafi-feel ko at masaya akong may mga napapasaya akong tao.”

On the other hand, Ana expressed her gratitude to GMA for entrusting her the role of Nancy in the newest primetime drama, The Better Woman.

“It’s very challenging but at the same, it’s also a big opportunity that I am able to work with them even if I’m still new in the industry. I’m really thankful for this project,” shared Ana.

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GMA employees, together with their families, celebrated the Network’s anniversary dubbed Kapuso Family Day last June 22 at Enchanted Kingdom in Sta Rosa, Laguna.

The yearly gathering would not be complete without the much-anticipated speech from GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon.

Select Kapuso stars also took time off to spend the day with their fellow Kapuso by entertaining them during the program.

(L-R) Engineering SAVP and Head of Broadcast Engineering Services Division and Concurrent Head of Administration Section Amerigo L. Santos, Program Support AVP for Marketing Communications Hasmin Marable, Entertainment Group SAVP for Alternative Productions Gigi S. Lara, Chief Risk Officer and Corporate Strategic Planning and Program Support FVP Regie Bautista, Radio VP Glenn F. Allona, Engineering SVP Elvis B. Ancheta, and Human Resources VP Gerrome Y. Apolona

Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon delivers his message.

Chief Marketing Officer Lizelle Marallag together with the GMA Sales and Marketing team.

(L-R) GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, Mrs Teresa Gozon, and EVP and CFO Felipe S. Yalong

(L-R) Juancho Trivino, Joyce Pring, Jenzel Angeles, and Jerald Napoles

Paolo Contis

Kapuso employees taking a break and enjoying their time with family.

Garrett Bolden

Golden CaĂąedo

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Derek Ramsay and Andrea Torres Heat Up Primetime TV with

The Better Woman really excited for this project. Hope all the Kapuso viewers will enjoy our show. It’s been really tough doing it but it’s definitely worth it,” he said.

Andrea, meanwhile, is happy with everyone’s warm reception of their tandem.

“Challenging at kakaiba talaga ang role ko sa soap.

But I’m grateful na si Derek ang ka-partner ko dahil magaan siyang katrabaho at mabilis kaming naging kumportable sa isa’t isa,” she shared.

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eginning July 1, GMA Network unveils the most compelling and passionate love story on the Telebabad block via The Better Woman.

The original drama introduces the muchawaited team up of two of the Network’s hottest stars – the most daring Kapuso leading man Derek Ramsay as Andrew de Villa and versatile and sultry actress Andrea Torres as Jasmine de Villa and Juliet Santos-de Villa a.k.a Elaine Reyes.

This is Derek’s first soap as a Kapuso and after months of teasing about the project, he is looking forward to everyone finally watching what they’ve been working on. “I’m

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Happily married couple Andrew (Derek) and Jasmine (Andrea) live and own a surf resort in La Union. Their seemingly perfect life crumbles when Andrew flies to Manila for a business trip. He crosses path with Jasmine’s long-lost twin sister Juliet a.k.a Elaine who works as an exotic pole dancer.

When Juliet reconciles with her estranged biological family and resides with her sister, a forbidden love affair between her and Andrew ensues behind Jasmine’s back. Who is more deserving to be called the better woman - the prim Jasmine or the seductive Juliet? Who is worthier of Andrew’s love?

Also starring in the series is awardwinning Kapuso actress Ms. Jaclyn Jose as Erlinda Santos, Jasmine and Juliet’s devoted mother who is always forgiving of Juliet’s wrongdoings; together with Ina Feleo as Angela de Villa Castro, Andrew’s younger sister who is a single mother; Marco Alcaraz as Glenn Santiago, Andrew’s business partner who is equally well-off; Ashley Rivera as Chesi Rodriguez, Juliet’s friend and housemate; Paolo Paraiso as Joross Baltazar, a surfer and Andrew’s close friend who secretly desires Juliet; and Francis Makil as Amy Santos, the estranged cousin of Erlinda who knows her secret.

The show’s creative team is composed of creative director Aloy Adlawan; creative head Suzette Doctolero; creative consultant Agnes Uligan; concept creator and headwriter Angeli Delgado; writers Ana Aleta Nadela, Loi Argel Nova, Erwin Bravo; and brainstormer Rodney Junio.

This original series is headed by the SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, VP for Drama Redgie A. Magno, AVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Manager Camille HermosoHafezan, and Executive Producer Darling Pulido Torres.

Under the helm of esteemed Director Mark Sicat dela Cruz, catch the world premiere of The Better Woman beginning July 1, weeknights, after Sahaya on GMA Telebabad.

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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DEREK RAMSAY ANDREA TORRES

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IYA VILLANIA CAMILLE PRATS

More Kulitan Moments Await Moms and Kids on GMA-7’s Mars Pa More!

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MA Network brightens up Kapuso viewers’ mornings with the family-oriented lifestyle magazine show Mars Pa More! beginning Monday, July 8.

Hosted by celebrity and hands-on mommies Camille Prats and Iya Villania, Mars Pa More! showcases fun-filled segments that are sure to bring moms and kids closer together.

After its successful seven-year run on GMA News TV of highlighting trends and activities for mothers alone, now on GMA-7, Mars Pa More! has an added twist that brings to light special bonding moments shared by moms and their kids.

Mars Pa More! introduces a promising roster of kids who can sing, dance and even cook, who will

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take the center stage and spread the good vibes.

Every morning, viewers can expect non-stop talk and fun activities such as easy home-cooked recipes, family-friendly games, interesting crafts, musical segments, trending challenges on social media, hottest places to go for the family, and beauty and home tips for mommies.

Start your day right and don’t miss out on the fun for the whole family in Mars Pa More! starting July 8, Mondays to Fridays, 8:50 to 9:20am on GMA Network.

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.

GMA is First Philippine Network to Premiere in India

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MA Network marks another first as it sold four of its dramas to India, the second most populous country in the world.

In a deal brokered by GMA Worldwide, Inc. (GWI), GMA’s content distribution subsidiary, two major Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming service providers in India will carry over 300 hours of the Network’s content.

GWI entered into a licensing agreement with MX Player, considered as India’s most premium OTT platform. MX Player is owned by Times Internet, the digital media division of Times Group, India’s largest media conglomerate. Starting August, GMA-produced content will be available for viewing to MX Player’s impressive 350+ million users in India across different platforms, including Android, iOS, and PC. The titles licensed by GWI to MX Player are GMA’s hit romance comedies Meant To Be and Juan Happy Love Story.

In another deal, GWI expanded its license agreement with GagaOOLala, Asia’s first and biggest LGBTQ-focused streaming platform to make available to India the groundbreaking and critically-acclaimed dramas My Husband’s Lover and The Rich Man’s Daughter beginning June. Owned by Taipei-based distribution company Portico Media, GagaOOLala entered the Indian OTT market after the country decriminalized homosexuality in 2018.

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GMA Regional TV treats Kapuso to Fun-Filled, Service-Oriented June Events

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rra San Agustin during the Ginoo ng Tabak of Tabaco City, Albay

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onita Nose, Rocco Nacino, Kyline Alcantara and Rodjun Cruz at the Kansilay Festival

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he beautiful ladies of Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Buhay Ko - Kris Bernal, Kim Domingo, and Megan Young

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apuso Mall Show in Tayug, Pangasinan with Donita Nose, Mirriam Manalo, Sanya Lopez, Benjamin Alves, and Jong Madaliday

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ragon Lady cast members Aira Bermudez, Tom Rodriguez, Janine Gutierrez

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apuso Barangayan in Davao City

June was filled with entertainment and public service as GMA Regional TV, the regional arm of GMA Network, treated the Kapuso all over the regions to starstudded shows and community activities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

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apuso Drama King Dennis Trillo brought kilig to the Ilonggos during the Mall Show in Iloilo City

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abby Concepcion during the Kapuso Mall Show in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

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he Clash Season 1 Grand Champion Golden Canedo gave inspiration to the Negrense singers in Bacolod

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Dingdong Dantes Heats Up Pinoy Festivities in Canada Kapuso abroad in Canada had the time of their lives when they got the chance to bond with no less than Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes as he joined the celebrations for the Philippine Independence Day as well as the Filipino Heritage Month there.

Derek Ramsay Charms Kapuso Abroad in UAE and UK for His First GMA Pinoy TV Events

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or the very first time, GMA Pinoy TV brought Kapuso hunk Derek Ramsay to the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom to headline non-stop fun and entertainment for the Kapuso abroad.

The Filipino-British Kapuso actor bonded with Pinoys in Dubai last July 5 and then to the United Kingdom last July 7 to grace the ‘Birmingham Sandwell West Midlands Filipino Festival’ at Lightwoods Park in Adkins Lane, Smethwick.

GMA Network Exec Joins 2019 EMMA Jury

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MA Network’s First Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph T. Francia is once again part of the roster of judges at the 2019 Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards (EMMA) by the New York-based National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC).

The 2019 EMMA honors the industry’s best practices in developing and creating strategic and innovative multicultural marketing approaches in the media and entertainment field. For the second consecutive year, Francia will join a panel of industry experts from across the globe to choose the winners based on creativity and results in reaching multicultural

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audiences, which include African American, Asian, Hispanic, LGBTQ, disability communities, and other market segments.

“On behalf of GMA International, I extend my appreciation to NAMIC for entrusting yours truly to become one of the judges again for the 2019 NAMIC EMMAs. We are also grateful to be once more included in this year’s EMMA Wall of Distinction together with some of the most well-known brands in the global media and entertainment industry. This is truly an honor for GMA Network and also for the country,” Francia expressed.

GMA Pinoy TV joins Comcast-NBCUniversal, HBO, International Media Distribution, and Maple Diversity Communications in the 2019 EMMA Wall of Distinction.

www.gmapinoytv.com @gmapinoytv

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Kapuso Foundation’s Rebuild Marawi Project Gets Help From The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

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MA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) is joining hands with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for its ‘Rebuild Marawi Project’, an on-going rebuilding and rehabilitation program in public elementary schools in Marawi City.

Present in the memorandum of agreement signing were GMAKF EVP and COO Rikki EscuderoCatibog (center), with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s VP for Marketing and Business Development Paolo Del Rosario (left) and Brand Manager Kim Cruz (right).

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and GMAKF, respectively through their Caring Cup and Rebuild Dreams in Marawi campaigns, are encouraging customers to donate by adding

any amount on top of their in-store purchases nationwide. The proceeds will go to raising funds for upcycled chairs and tables that will be provided to three public elementary schools in Marawi City. The campaign runs from July 1 until Sept 30, 2019.

With the help of multi-sectoral partners, GMAKF was the first foundation to turnover a new school building in Marawi city, a year after its liberation.

To know more about the Rebuild Marawi Project, visit GMA Kapuso Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, or visit the official website at www.gmanetwork.com/ kapusofoundation.

GMAKF Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Third Kapuso School in Marawi

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MA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) held a groundbreaking ceremony for Datu Saber Elementary School’s new building in Marawi City. Led by GMAKF EVP and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog last June 14, the momentous event was made possible in partnership with the Embassy

of Japan in the Philippines, AFPWestern Mindanao Command, AFP55th Engineering Brigade Batallion, AFP-103rd Infantry Brigade, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Manila Water Foundation, United Architects of the Philippines - Emergency Architects, NKD International Trading Corporation / Lotus Tools Philippines, Envirotech Waste Recycling Inc, DepEd, DENR, DPWH, the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, and the Local Government of Marawi City.

A memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing was also held during the groundbreaking ceremony between GMAKF and the stakeholders of Datu Saber Elementary School – the provincial and city LGUs, DepEd BARMM, DepEd Marawi and DPWH. GMAKF is set to build a smart space threestorey public elementary school building designed by the United Architects of the Philippines-Emergency Architects which stands on a 330 square meter lot. Despite the small lot area, the Kapuso school will have a total of 7 classrooms plus 1 principal/teachers’ room, segregated male and female restrooms, a library built into the stairway, vertical garden, canteen, stage, and an open space for school activities.

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