GMA airs Ogie Alcasid’s silver anniversary special on SNBO

This Sunday (November 25), GMA Network ushers in the 25th year of the country’s premiere singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid with the airing of his special docu-musical dubbed as “The Songwriter and The Hitmakers” on Sunday Night Box Office (SNBO).

This TV special will feature Ogie together with some of the country’s top record-setting singers who are also part of his album. His silver anniversary will be marked by an 8-segment docu-musical which elevates Ogie to the status of Master Songwriter.



Viewers will witness the story of Ogie’s beginnings from being a member of the Kundiranachoir to his family’s concerted efforts to give him an opportunity to reach greater heights as an OPM artist. He will have a comedic performance of one of his hits, “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala”, with Michael V. as they perform one of their most in-demand skits in Bubble Gang.



As a tribute to his parents who have supported him all the way, Ogie’s song “To You” will be performed by Richard Poon, and will be supplemented by the famous “Yaya and Angelina”skit featuring Michael V and Ogie.



In another segment, Ogie will perform “Ikaw Ang Aking Pangarap” as a way of showing his appreciation for his blessings, most importantly his family. He will also interview his wife, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid in their own home, and also perform “Tayong Dalawa”, the song that he wrote for their wedding.



The Silver Anniversary Special will also feature a performance by Rachelle Ann Go of the song “Mula Ngayon”. The cast of Bubble Gang’s Boy Pickup will deliver their wittiest lines with reference to Ogie’s songs and will also include a bit of repartee about him being a controversial figure. The special will also show a music video performance featuring Jaya and Jay-r with the song “Nakaw Na Sandali”.



La Diva will also perform the song “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw”, while one of Ogie’s idols, Gary Valenciano will also herald the undying stories of love with the song “Kailangan Kita”.



Meanwhile, Ogie will conduct a surprise mob chorale singing “Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka”held at the SM Mall Of Asia.



And lastly, Ogie will end this celebration on a comedic musical note as he reprises the segment “OJ” with his friend Janno Gibbs.



“The Songwriter and The Hitmakers” will air on November 25 on SNBO.

Adventure time with Bonakid Choco Boost and Cartoon Network

Bonakid Choco Boost, a chocolate milk brand by Wyeth, has teamed up with Cartoon Network to bring Adventure Time to life with an amazing tour sure to excite school children around the metro until the middle of August. Adventure Time is one of the TV network’s most popular and engaging programs suited for active grade school children and the young at heart. The partnership seeks to encourage physical and mental engagement among kids in a fun and wholesome way.

The adventure revolves around mystery challenges that test the children’s creativity, imagination, decision making, and agility. Dressed up as Adventure Time’s character Finn, the kids are tasked to save the main character, Jake, who is trapped in a mysterious place called “Ooo”. The land of Ooo is the main setting of Adventure Time where Finn, along with his friends and foes, live. The kids are given six missions to complete, each one filled with exciting missions and challenges guaranteed to stimulate kids’ mental and physical toughness. 



Participating kids have been pre-selected to join this highly interactive game, with Bonakid Choco Boost drink as an important component to help them with the bonus mission en route to the finish. This involves shooting balls into holes that represent the correct answers to three given questions about nutrients found in Bonakid Choco Boost: calcium, iron, and zinc. This task alone demonstrates the participants’ mental alertness and good physical coordination, with emphasis on the three nutrients that help support the nutritional growth and development needs of children 7 years and older.



The fun and laughter go beyond the games, with some of the participants animatedly articulating their delight during one leg of the tour. The adventure games raised the kids’ spirits so much that one participant described Bonakid Choco Boost as “life-changing”. There were even some who, obviously stimulated by their enthusiasm after a drink, asked where they can buy the milk and how much it costs.



Packed with energy and nutrients, Bonakid Choco Boost promises to inject life and excitement to play and adventure. This partnership with Cartoon Network is a testimony to that claim, bringing children’s favorite cartoons to life for an energizing and fun activity. 

GMA Network strengthens weekend block with new programming lineup

GMA Network further intensifies its Saturday and Sunday afternoon and primetime blocks with a bigger and bolder programming schedule beginning October 27 and 28.

On Saturday, October 27, the country’s well-loved and longest running noontime show, “Eat Bulaga”, continues to bring laughter and surprises to viewers at 11:30AM. Afterwards, a totally exciting, totally exclusive, and totally explosive episode of “Startalk” follows at 2:45pm with the live guesting of Temptation of Wife’s Primetime Queen Marian Rivera and Dennnis Trillo.

The country’s pioneering wish-granting public service program “Wish Ko Lang”, hosted by Vicky Morales, continues to help the less-fortunate, reunite families and loved ones, and treat die-hard fans to a quality time with their celebrity icons as it moves back to its original timeslot at 4:15pm. “24 Oras Weekend”, anchored by Jiggy Manicad and Pia Arcangel, shortly comes next at 5:15pm with the rundown of the day’s most pressing issues and a recap of the week that was.

Kapuso Movie Night: Pinoy Flicks follows with the airing of Asia’s first gay zombie comedy film “Zombadings” topbilled by Martin Escudero, Roderick Paulate, and Eugene Domingo at 5:45pm. Zombadings is the story of Remington (Mart), a boy who has a knack for mischief. His favorite targets are the homosexuals in their town of Lucban, Quezon. One day, he meets a gay man (Roderick) at the cemetery and taunts him about his gender. The gay man curses him that when he grows up, he too will turn gay.

Saturdays and Sundays get more intense with the premiere of the most extreme reality game show on Philippine TV – “Extra Challenge” hosted by Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera together with Boobay – taking over weekend primetime at 7:30pm. Next is the all-time topic-trending “KapusoMo, Jessica Soho” at 8:30pm. Multi-award-winning broadcast journalist Jessica Soho features Sindak, the magazine show’s Halloween special this Saturday.Afterwards, Kapuso Movie Night: Asian Kicks airs the comedy horror film “Spooky Encounters” at 10pm. Starring Sammo Hung, this movie is about a cuckolded husband sent on a wild roller coaster ride of spooky encounters when his wife’s wealthy lover tries to do away with him with the help of a Taoist monk.
Be inspired and be moved with the real struggles and drama behind the lives of well-known personalities and celebrities through their own true-to-life stories they personally relate in “Tunay na Buhay”, hosted by Rhea Santos, which comes in at 11:15 pm.
On Sunday, Jiggy Manicad and Pia Arcangel are back bringing the latest news via “24 Oras Weekend” which starts at 6:00pm. At 6:30pm, the high-rating family sitcom, Pepito Manaloto brings another fun-filled episode to the viewers. “Extra Challenge” comes back at 7:30pm bringing an intense finale to the weekend series.
Meanwhile, Senator Bong Revilla’s infotainment show, Kap’s Amazing Stories, features the weirdest, wildest, and scariest creatures of the sea with the episode “Freaks of the Sea” at 8:15pm.
Veteran news anchor Mike Enriquez comes in at 9:00pm with the hard-hitting “Imbestigador” fearlessly exposing abuses and felonies in cemeteries where caskets have been forcefully opened in order to steal valuables from the dead.
At 9:45pm, witness another astounding episode in “I-Bilib” as Chris Tiu and Moymoy Palaboy feature bizarre experiments in the world of science with special guests Heart Evangelista and Chariz Solomon. And at 10:15pm, Sunday Night Box Office (SNBO) keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with the suspense movie thriller film “The Strangers”.”
Catch these Kapuso shows as they bring superior entertainment every weekend beginning this Saturday and Sunday on GMA.

Malay signs with Universal Records; joins Orion Entertainment

Orion Entertainment welcomes Malay (L-R) Operations Manager Peter Chan, Malay members Miguel, Alden, Pochoy, Managing Director Kathleen Dy-Go, and Business Manager Gian Carlo Vizcarra.

Since three years ago, rock trio Malay, composed of Pochoy Labog on guitars and lead vocals, Alden Abaca on drums, and Miguel Dayanghirang on bass and vocals, has been hailed as one of the independent music circuit’s most promising acts with their distinct sound that is reminiscent of the 90’s grunge and alternative fused with hints of pop, rap, blues, hip-hop and soul.

“For three years, we have been jamming, making music and performing as an independent band – taking care of both theartistic and business side of music,” says Pochoy, who started his career as frontman of the now-disbanded Dicta License. “We have learned so much from those times, and we feel that we’re now ready to take things to the next level.”Malay has just inked a recording deal with the country’s number one record label Universal Records, joining the ranks of famed bands Parokya Ni Edgar, Sponge Cola, Kamikazee, Callalily and solo acts like Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Christian Bautista, Jaya, Kuh Ledesma, Noel Cabangon, JayR, Sam Concepcion, Emmanuelle, Richard Poon, and Gloc-9.
“With the help of Universal Records, we can focus on just making music, finally,” quips the host of ABS-CBN current affairs Ako Ang Simula Pochoy. “We also expect to reach a bigger audience with the machinery they have. All together, we’re pumped and excited for the next release.”

Malay’s first mainstream album is set to be released in early 2013.

Malay also joined the roster of artists of Orion Entertainment, headlined by Noel Cabangon and ably supported by the most promising acts in local entertainment industry Kimpoy Feliciano, Jordan Bautista, Jensen Gomez, Jason Fernandez and bands She’s Only Sixteen, Runmanila, and Aspen Way. Orion Entertainment is also the international agent of Sam Concepcion, Karylle, Sponge Cola and JayR.

Kapuso Milyoradyo winner receives one million peso grand priz

Kapuso Milyoradyo winner Larry C. Escobar received his one million peso grand prize from GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon and RGMA President and COO Mike C. Enriquez on October 18.

Escobar, a former OFW and an avid listener of DZBB, said that he will put his winnings in the bank, and also share a portion of it with his family.

Also present were (from left) RGMA Senior Area Manager and DWLS-FM Program Director Glenn F. Allona, DZBB News Director Norilyn D. Temblor, Escobar’s mother Angelina Escobar, and RGMA COO and Operations Consultant Butch V. Gonzales.

Kapuso Milyoradyo, a promo campaign spearheaded by GMA Radio, also gave away P100,000 each to three lucky winners.

“This is a chance for our nationwide listeners to not only enjoy, but also to try their luck in becoming a millionaire. We look forward to launching a bigger Kapuso Milyoradyo in 2013,” said Enriquez.