MANILA, Oct. 23, 2012— A Catholic bishop wants the government to hold accountable the people behind the alleged misuse of the proceeds from Malampaya Gas Project off Palawan.

After weeks of live performances and nerve-wracking elimination nights, GMA's Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break crowned Kilig Cutie Jeric Gonzales and Super Sweetheart Thea Tolentino as this season's male and female battle champs during the spectacular finale held last October 21 at GMA Network's Studio 7.

The Koreanovela that dramatically hooked Filipino viewers to their TV screens makes a big comeback as GMA Network brings the Pinoy adaptation of the top-rating drama, TEMPTATION OF WIFE.

A mother gives birth to her child while in deep coma. This is the attention-grabbing premise of YESTERDAY'S BRIDE; the newest GMA afternoon drama where multi-awarded actress Lovi Poe will take on a new and challenging role. Compared to her previous TV roles that required a strong-willed and daring character, Lovi plays a totally different persona in Yesterday's Bride as Andrea Manalo.

Get your blood pressure checked, have a blood work up, and count your heartbeat for you are about to be blown away by the exciting premiere of Extra Challenge on October 27, Saturday.

MANILA, Philippines (Oct 19, 2012) - In apparent change of heart after he signed the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, which provides for online libel with higher penalties, President Aquino says he is in favor of decriminalizing libel .

Aquino, speaking at the Annual Presidential Forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines yesterday, said he did not intend to curtail freedom of expression when he signed the law, adding the provision on libel was not an initiative of the executive branch.

(A Statement of Catholic Bishops in Mindanao on the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro)

We view with vigilant optimism the announcement of a coming peace agreement between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as the first steps towards forging “a just and lasting peace in Mindanao.” We believe that continuing consultations with all stakeholders are necessary to bring the peace process forward.

Multi-awarded actress Lovi Poe takes on a new and challenging role in GMA's newest afternoon drama, Yesterday's Bride. Compared to her previous TV roles that required a strong-willed and daring character, Lovi plays a totally different role in Yesterday's Bride as Andrea Manalo/Loraine. Playing opposite her in the series are sought-after actors Rocco Nacino as Justin Ramirez and Luis Alandy as Dr. Celso Agustin. Lovi, Rocco and Luis once teamed up in GMA's drama series Mistaken Identity and this time anticipation is high as they relive their love triangle onscreen which promises to enthrall viewers with their stellar performances.

Labor Arbiter Gaudencio P. Demaisip, Jr., of the National Labor Relations Commission favored GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) and GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon in a labor case filed by Joselito M. Dela Cruz and Edgardo S. Enriquez, who are former casual employees of the company.

In his Decision dated September 12, 2012, the labor arbiter dismissed the complaint of Dela Cruz and Enriquez for illegal dismissal and regularization.

Niles Jordan Breis of Tabaco City was named Parasurat kan Taon (Writer of the Year) at the awards rites of the 2012 Premio Tomas Arejola sa Literaturang Bikolnon. Dubbed as Pagrokyaw sa Pinakamaray-rahay na Panurat kan Taon (A Toast for the Best Literary Works of the Year), the much-awaited gathering of Bicolano writers was held at the historic Holy Rosary Minor Seminary in Naga City Sept 29, this year.