MANILA, Philippines (Mar 06 2012) - Two strong quakes struck parts of Bicol region this morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon has this to say in reaction to Manny V Pangilinan's statement regarding his interest in GMA Network:

GMA Films brings together two of the country’s hottest and brightest stars on the silverscreen – Rhian Ramos and Aljur Abrenica – as they topbill the most anticipated romantic-comedy movie of the year, MY KONTRABIDA GIRL.

For the 100th episode of GMA-7’s AHA, join the entire wacky gang for a special northern adventure as AHA goes to Ilocos Norte to explore the wonders behind the famous, old-world tourist spot!

CAMP SIMEON OLA, LEGAZPI CITY (Mar 4, 2012) – THE Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional office has ordered the deployment of an estimated 100 police personnel in the coastal town of Siruma, Camarines Sur to secure the special election for the town's mayoralty post.

Philippine broadcast media giant GMA Network, Inc. announced the retirement of senior vice president for the Entertainment Group Wilma V. Galvante and the appointment of vice president for drama Lilybeth G. Rasonable as officer-in-charge of the Group.

Hiram na Puso is a heart-warming story of a loving mother, who takes all risks to save her daughter from death only to be abandoned by the same daughter after she literally had a change of heart. Soon, the said mother realizes that this is the dire consequence of one irreversible mistake she committed in the past.

Get ready for action-packed performances, twice the thrill and twice the excitement, this Sunday with Party Pilipinas “PARES”. Everything is in perfect harmony as the Party Pilipinas prime balladeers and biriteras sing in duets in VOX and OPM. Meanwhile, prepare to fall in love as these two young souls become one in music--Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalona.

Another top-rating drama is easily in the hands of GMA-7 with the continued success of one its newly launched Telebabad offerings, Biritera. Topbilled by Dennis Trillo and Glaiza de Castro, and featuring the Network’s newest child star Roseanne Magan, the program tells of a young singer’s quest towards achieving her dream, while discovering her roots.

Philippines’ Number 1 broadcasting company, GMA Network, continues to prove its edge in innovation, quality, and world-class programs as Pepito Manaloto – the first-ever reality sitcom on Philippine television – wins Best Situational Comedy at the recently concluded 8th USTV Students’ Choice Awards.