CBCP Statement on Catholic Schools and K to 12 Program

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 14:38
In 2016, higher education institutions (HEIs), our colleges and universities, will have no freshmen. In that year, the students who complete four years of high school move on to senior high school, following any of the tracks presently open to them, only one of which leads to university or college-level education. The debate on whether we should adopt the K to 12 scheme is behind us. We have accepted it, but we must now cope with the challenges that it has engendered.

Baclaran shrine Youtube video out

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Fri, 06/06/2014 - 08:36
PARAÑAQUE City, June 2, 2014—True to its mission of “making Her known”, the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Baclaran Church), led by its Redemptorist Multimedia Committee, recently had the YouTube premiere of its new “Shrine ID” which presented the shrine for what it is: “a church of compassion, a shrine of solace, a sanctuary for all”...

GMA named Best Network in 1st Gawad Duyan Awards

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Fri, 06/06/2014 - 08:26

For producing high-quality shows which positively impact the Filipino youth, GMA Network was recognized as the country’s best media network during the first-ever Gawad Duyan Awards for Television held recently in Quezon City.

GMA was accorded the Gintong Duyan Award, the highest honor at the ceremony organized by the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS).

The Gawad Duyan Awards for Television “aims to highlight shows that responsibly and sensitively project values, relationships and events that impact the unique and fragile milieu of the young.”

Let’s Fiesta features Kapuso Weekend in Boracay

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Fri, 06/06/2014 - 08:21

Summer is extended in Let’s Fiesta this Sunday, June 8, as resident traveler and host John Feir takes Kapuso viewers to one of the world’s most beautiful islands—Boracay.

The episode features highlights of the Kapuso Weekend in Boracay, an annual outdoor gathering of GMA Network’s hottest celebrities where they battled against one another in a series of exciting beach games after being grouped into two teams—Puka Beach and White Beach.

'Kasalan sa Palawan' in Taste Buddies this Saturday

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Fri, 06/06/2014 - 08:17

Experience a fun and exciting weekend as GMA News TV’s lifestyle show ‘Taste Buddies’ takes viewers to the magnificent island of Coron in Palawan.

IT girls Solenn Heussaff and Belle Daza will show viewers why Coron can be the perfect location for a dream wedding: from the affordable wedding packages to the best way for couples to spend their honeymoon!

Biyahe ni Drew continues its adventure in Kota Kinabalu

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Fri, 06/06/2014 - 08:12

Ultimate Biyahero Drew Arellano continues his exciting adventure in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia in Biyahe ni Drew this Friday, June 6, on GMA News TV.

Drew starts his third day in Kota Kinabalu with Biyahero Run where he gets to visit some of the famous landmarks in the city such as Puh Toh Tze Temple, one of the most-visited Sabahan Buddhists temples.

Tunay na Buhay features Alma Moreno this Tuesday

Submitted by Vox Bikol on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 00:17

Get to know the Tangga Queen of the 80s, actress Alma Moreno, in Tunay na Buhay this Tuesday afternoon, May 27, on GMA 7.

Before she was admired for her sensual and natural dancing skills, Vanessa Lacsamana – popularly known as Alma Moreno – was first desired by fans in her sexy and provocative films.

Her colorful showbiz career is only matched by her equally intriguing love life. After being active in showbiz for many years, she now faces a new chapter in her life — the world of politics and the challenges brought about by her debilitating illness.