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October 15, 2011
Hanep Buhay celebrates 1st anniversary this Saturday

This Saturday, the first episode of Hanep Buhay’s three-part anniversary special kicks off as GMA Network’s weekly informative TV show celebrates its first year of touching lives and transforming businesses through hanep makeovers with Chris Tiu and Love Anover!

From eateries to salons and sari-sari stores, Hanep Buhay will remain true to the program’s pledge of helping the hard working entre-Pinoy to further succeed in their business. Featured in this week’s episode are Hanep Buhay partners from one of the most favorite and taste-bud tingling businesses around: barbecue! The grills of Dannylicious, Neneng’s Barbecue , Lydia ’s barbecue and Noel’s each have their own secret recipe to success. ..

This Saturday, the first episode of Hanep Buhay’s three-part anniversary special kicks off as GMA Network’s weekly informative TV show celebrates its first year of touching lives and transforming businesses through hanep makeovers with Chris Tiu and Love Anover!

October 7, 2011
Mentor rivalries intensify in PROTÉGÉ

Excitement and tension intensify as the face off round culminates this Sunday in PROTÉGÉ: THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG BREAK!

More astounding performances, brewing conflicts and intense mentor rivalries will outpour as the cutthroat showdown for the three remaining slots continues.

Excitement and tension intensify as the face off round culminates this Sunday in PROTÉGÉ: THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG BREAK!

More astounding performances, brewing conflicts and intense mentor rivalries will outpour as the cutthroat showdown for the three remaining slots continues.

Musical acts from Mega Manila, Pampanga and Dagupan will show off their singing prowess as they battle it out to be part of the live gala.

October 6, 2011
You're still glowing, Dollie

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden." (Mt. 5:14)

Now that the time has come for us to bid our goodbyes, what is left to say about the life of a remarkable person but her greatness and the legacy she has left behind. Through tears, we find solace as we express our grief. But through words, we bring life as we bear witness to the difference one has made in our lives and the world we live in...

 

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden." (Mt. 5:14)

Now that the time has come for us to bid our goodbyes, what is left to say about the life of a remarkable person but her greatness and the legacy she has left behind. Through tears, we find solace as we express our grief. But through words, we bring life as we bear witness to the difference one has made in our lives and the world we live in.

October 5, 2011
Revelations unfold as Munting Heredera enters a new chapter

This week, many secrets will be uncovered as GMA-7’s Munting Heredera enters a new chapter.

Finally, Lola Ana (Gloria Romero) discovers that Desmond (Gabby Eigenmann) is the person behind all her family’s misfortune.

After admitting the truth, Desmond brings all pieces of evidence with him, and along with his wife Claire (Ynez Veneracion), seeks help from Ingrid (Boots Anson-Roa).

This week, many secrets will be uncovered as GMA-7’s Munting Heredera enters a new chapter.

Finally, Lola Ana (Gloria Romero) discovers that Desmond (Gabby Eigenmann) is the person behind all her family’s misfortune.

After admitting the truth, Desmond brings all pieces of evidence with him, and along with his wife Claire (Ynez Veneracion), seeks help from Ingrid (Boots Anson-Roa).

October 1, 2011
Party with your idols this Sunday in PARTY PILIPINAS

Give it up for your IDOLS in Party Pilipinas!

Party Pilipinas opens up with an all-star cast fueled with a high-energy performance by the number one cheer dance idol, UP Pep Squad.

As the cast of Sinner or Saint bid farewell, Party Pilipinas opens the stage to the lead stars of Time of My Life as they give you the newest dance craze, the Super Shane Shake. Meanwhile, feast your eyes as the hottest and sexiest FHM and Cosmopolitan idols fire up the ramp.

Give it up for your IDOLS in Party Pilipinas!

Party Pilipinas opens up with an all-star cast fueled with a high-energy performance by the number one cheer dance idol, UP Pep Squad.

As the cast of Sinner or Saint bid farewell, Party Pilipinas opens the stage to the lead stars of Time of My Life as they give you the newest dance craze, the Super Shane Shake. Meanwhile, feast your eyes as the hottest and sexiest FHM and Cosmopolitan idols fire up the ramp.

September 25, 2011
More exciting twists unfold in GMA 7’s Amaya

GMA Network’s pioneering epic series, AMAYA, definitely got everyone hooked on primetime as the main heroine gears up for bigger challenges and faces new foes in her quest for justice and liberation.

GMA Network’s pioneering epic series, AMAYA, definitely got everyone hooked on primetime as the main heroine gears up for bigger challenges and faces new foes in her quest for justice and liberation.

August 29, 2011
Fun During Irene in Times Square

News cameras captured impromptu street hockey and soccer games in Times Square as rain and high winds blew through New York City ahead of a direct hit from Hurricane Irene. (Aug. 28)

News cameras captured impromptu street hockey and soccer games in Times Square as rain and high winds blew through New York City ahead of a direct hit from Hurricane Irene. (Aug. 28)

August 29, 2011
Mina up North: Hail, Strong Winds Pound Taiwan

Hail showers and strong winds have been lashing Taiwan over the weekend, ahead of a large typhoon that could make landfall on Monday. (Aug. 28)

Hail showers and strong winds have been lashing Taiwan over the weekend, ahead of a large typhoon that could make landfall on Monday. (Aug. 28)

August 29, 2011
Nationwide transport strike looms

NAGA CITY (August 28, 2011) - The local chapters of the transport group, Condor-Piston, is set to support a looming nationwide protest that aims to show the displeasure of the transport sector over the Aquino administration's failure to influence oil companies to sell their products at fair prices.

NAGA CITY (August 28, 2011) - The local chapters of the transport group, Condor-Piston, is set to support a looming nationwide protest that aims to show the displeasure of the transport sector over the Aquino administration's failure to influence oil companies to sell their products at fair prices.

Noli Tirado, local chapter head of Condor-Piston, said they are protesting the inaction of President Aquino on the opportunistic practices of the big oil companies in the country.

August 5, 2011
Syrians protests to continue during Ramadan

Syrian troops stormed the restive city of Hama on Sunday, the day before the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Tanks have now been shelling the city for three days. A human rights organisation reported 136 people were killed across the country on Sunday. Syrian protestors have vowed to demonstrate every night during Ramadan.

Syrian troops stormed the restive city of Hama on Sunday, the day before the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Tanks have now been shelling the city for three days. A human rights organisation reported 136 people were killed across the country on Sunday. Syrian protestors have vowed to demonstrate every night during Ramadan.

July 29, 2011
Jackie Rice searches for missing perlante in SISID

Jackie Rice faces one of the most challenging periods of her life as she searches for the missing perlante in GMA Network’s afternoon series, SISID.

Jackie Rice faces one of the most challenging periods of her life as she searches for the missing perlante in GMA Network’s afternoon series, SISID.

This week, Eden (Jackie) learns that her mother Alicia (Angelu de Leon) is being held hostage by Alona (Alicia Meyer). She returns to the island with Ahmed (JC Tuiseco) to find the mysterious pearl in exchange for her mother’s life. Will Eden successfully locate the coveted gem?

July 27, 2011
Action urged on scalawags in the military

NAGA CITY Philippines (July 26 2011) -  The Camarines Sur Provincial Board has passed a resolution urging the Armed Forces of the Philippines leadership to conduct  investigation of  erring military personnel who are involved in criminal activities.

NAGA CITY Philippines (July 26 2011) -  The Camarines Sur Provincial Board has passed a resolution urging the Armed Forces of the Philippines leadership to conduct  investigation of  erring military personnel who are involved in criminal activities.

Board Member Rudito Espiritu, chairman of the peace and order committee of the Provincial Board said the involvement of the two military soldiers in the robbery hold-up case in Naga City and their arrest due to possession of illegal drugs is an alarming development that the AFP - Bicol must start to investigate.

July 21, 2011
Murdoch hearing disrupted by foam

A protester has rushed Rupert Murdoch as the media baron gave testimony to British lawmakers, causing a scuffle and suspending the hearing.

A protester has rushed Rupert Murdoch as the media baron gave testimony to British lawmakers, causing a scuffle and suspending the hearing. A man was handcuffed with white foam covering his face and shirt. (AP, July 19, 2011)

July 16, 2011
Church’s shame, a ‘small story’ for Malacañang

MANILA, July 15, 2011— The shame suffered by the Catholic hierarchy over wrongful accusations made by a state-run lottery against some bishops is not a big deal for Malacañang.

MANILA, July 15, 2011— The shame suffered by the Catholic hierarchy over wrongful accusations made by a state-run lottery against some bishops is not a big deal for Malacañang.

Even if the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office misled the public that seven bishops got luxury vehicles from the agency, presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said there’s nothing to apologize for.

Lacierda was defending PCSO chair Margarita Juico over calls for her to publicly apologize for dragging the Church into the so-called “Pajero” scandal.

July 15, 2011
Accused former PCSO executives

Former PCSO advertising and promotions manager Manuel Garcia answers questions from senators during the resumption of the Senate hearing on the PCSO fund mess yesterday. Inset shows former PCSO general manager Rosario Uriarte breaking down in tears while testifying. (From philstar.com)

Former PCSO advertising and promotions manager Manuel Garcia answers questions from senators during the resumption of the Senate hearing on the PCSO fund mess yesterday. Inset shows former PCSO general manager Rosario Uriarte breaking down in tears while testifying. (From philstar.com)

July 15, 2011
P-Noy with relatives of Maguindanao massacre victims

President Aquino is joined by Maguindanao Gov. Esmael Mangundadatu and other relatives of the Maguindanao massacre at Malacañang yesterday.

President Aquino is joined by Maguindanao Gov. Esmael Mangundadatu and other relatives of the Maguindanao massacre at Malacañang yesterday.

July 14, 2011
GMA-7's Playful Kiss ends this Friday

This Friday, Gelo and Honey’s tricky love story concludes in GMA-7’s high-rating afternoon Koreanovela, Playful Kiss.

This Friday, Gelo and Honey’s tricky love story concludes in GMA-7’s high-rating afternoon Koreanovela, Playful Kiss.

Many were surprised by Gelo and Honey’s sudden and unexpected engagement last week. Since the beginning, it has always seemed impossible for the two to end up with each other because of the many times that Gelo rejected Honey.

In the finale week, Honey’s dream wedding with Gelo finally comes true! However, things get a little rough and shaky in their honeymoon because of a new woman who enters the scene.

July 14, 2011
Secret of Amaya’s identity close to revelation

Primetime Queen Marian Rivera’s secret identity as AMAYA has earned her a number of foes and friends throughout her life, forcing her to hide the truth about herself to almost everyone close to her including her greatest love, Bagani played by Sid Lucero.

Primetime Queen Marian Rivera’s secret identity as AMAYA has earned her a number of foes and friends throughout her life, forcing her to hide the truth about herself to almost everyone close to her including her greatest love, Bagani played by Sid Lucero.

Continuing her disguise as a babaylan (priestess), Amaya keeps on convincing Alunsina not to reveal her secret to Rajah Mangubat only to discover that the girl already made it known to someone else in the village.

July 14, 2011
Sinner or Saint continues to gain ratings edge as story becomes more intense

Sinner or Saint stars Dennis Trillo and Bianca King prove that their tandem, albeit new, can stand the test of TV ratings.

Sinner or Saint stars Dennis Trillo and Bianca King prove that their tandem, albeit new, can stand the test of TV ratings.

In the most recent survey conducted by Nielsen TV Audience Measurement among Mega Manila households, Sinner or Saint garnered an average of 40.6 share points from July 4 to July 8, 15.3 points ahead of its competitor’s 25.3 points.

Further, the show continues to rank as one of the most watched programs in the afternoon block, and remains undefeated in its timeslot since it debuted last June.

July 9, 2011
Freedom of Information

Watching live coverage of the Senate investigation of the PCSO mess, the Filipinos get to know that a sitting president can easily do magic with people's money by converting line item allocation in an agency's budget into an intelligence fund and spend the money with impunity, beyond the reach of government auditors.

Watching live coverage of the Senate investigation of the PCSO mess, the Filipinos get to know that a sitting president can easily do magic with people's money by converting line item allocation in an agency's budget into an intelligence fund and spend the money with impunity, beyond the reach of government auditors.

Kudos to Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) chairwoman Margie Juico and Director Aleta Tolentino for bringing this to the light of day, including how loto and sweepstakes income could be lost to gifts or even bribes to favored supporters.

July 8, 2011
AP Caceres Turns 15

“With just your own efforts, can you bring yourself to heaven?”, a question raised by Rev. Fr. Francis Tordilla on the 15th Archdiocesan Celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Held on the first of July, 2011 (Friday) at the Immaculate Conception Parish (Concepcion Pequeña, Naga City), the said event with the theme, "The Challenge of the Heart of Jesus: Stand for Life!", was successfully organized by the Apostleship of Prayer (AP).

July 8, 2011
Mona Louise Rey, Kyle Daniel Ocampo, and Barbara Miguel are new television child stars

The child stars of Munting Heredera Mona Louise Rey, Kyle Daniel Ocampo, and Barbara Miguel could not be happier with the positive feedback that their show has been receiving.

The child stars of Munting Heredera Mona Louise Rey, Kyle Daniel Ocampo, and Barbara Miguel could not be happier with the positive feedback that their show has been receiving. The three girls are fast becoming household names as more and more viewers are getting hooked to the weeknight drama.

This week, Doña Ana (Gloria Romero) continues to fake her sickness in hopes of uncovering everyone’s true color. All but Lynette (Katrina Halili) believes in her, and asks Philip (Leandro Baldemor) to investigate on Doña Ana’s real condition.

July 5, 2011
GMA-7's Secret Garden gets emotional this week

After many “kilig” and funny scenes, GMA-7’s primetime Koreanovela, Secret Garden, closes the week with a tragedy.

After many “kilig” and funny scenes, GMA-7’s primetime Koreanovela, Secret Garden, closes the week with a tragedy.

The misery does not end for Owen and Jamie when they broke up for they are yet to experience a very difficult situation. The latter meets an accident while filming a car stunt and ends up being in a state of coma.

Will this be the end of the couple’s love? Is there anything Owen can do to save the woman he loves?

June 29, 2011
Kylie Padilla makes her own name in Elena Patron’s Blusang Itim on GMA-7

Aside from being known as Binoe’s daughter, Kylie Padilla is now widely known as the tween actress who plays lead in Elena Patron’s Blusang Itim on GMA-7. Many are amazed by her beauty and her surprising talent in acting.

Aside from being known as Binoe’s daughter, Kylie Padilla is now widely known as the tween actress who plays lead in Elena Patron’s Blusang Itim on GMA-7. Many are amazed by her beauty and her surprising talent in acting.

Blusang Itim is one of the top-raters in the afternoon block and viewers have received well the classic story interweaved in a modern setting.

This Thursday and Friday, the story heats up as Jessa (Kylie) continues using the magical blusa to be the rising model Jessica.

June 24, 2011
Magic, Go Kart Racing, and Sport Stacking in GMA-7’s Tropang Potchi this Saturday

This Saturday is surely sweet and enjoyable because of the fun activities and valuable lessons featured in the 2010 ANAK-TV seal awardee, Tropang Potchi, on GMA-7.

This Saturday is surely sweet and enjoyable because of the fun activities and valuable lessons featured in the 2010 ANAK-TV seal awardee, Tropang Potchi, on GMA-7.

The tropa of Julian Trono, Ella Cruz, Sabrina Man, Miggy Jimenez, Bianca Umali and Lianne Valentino show how activities that involve speed can be so much fun! Julian and Lianne have a friendly Go Kart race while the others talk about how fast hands make magic possible. The tropa also introduces Sport Stacking, another speed activity, to their fellow kids.