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GMA Network Center
The GMA Network Center is the headquarters and broadcast complex of GMA Network, a major radio and television network in the Philippines. It is located at EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. It is the network's main television and radio production center, and its main transmission facility for most of Metro Manila. The building houses Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM, Barangay LS 97.1 FM, GMA-7 and GTV-27. GMA inaugurated the facility on June 14, 2000, the birthdate of GMA Network, as part of the kick-off of its year-round celebration of its 50th golden anniversary. While the first phase of the project has already been completed with the completion of the 17-storey high-rise building, the center has an option to upgrade the older, existing facilities in the GMA compound, as originally planned. Offices GMA Network Center serves as the corporate office of the company. Most of the core departments of the company like the human resources, finance, and marketing are located ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EDSA
Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, commonly referred to by its acronym EDSA (), is a major Ring road, circumferential road around Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. It passes through 6 of Metro Manila's 17 local government units or cities, namely, from north to south, Caloocan, Quezon City, San Juan, Metro Manila, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Makati, and Pasay. Named after academic Epifanio de los Santos, the section of the road from Balintawak Interchange in Quezon City to Magallanes Interchange in Makati connects the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). The avenue passes through the major financial districts of the metropolis which are Triangle Park (Quezon City), Triangle Park, Araneta City, Ortigas Center, Makati Central Business District, Makati CBD, and Bay City, Metro Manila, Bay City. It is the longest and the most congested highway in the metropolis, stretching some . Structure The entire avenue forms part of Circumferential Road 4 (C-4) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sparkle GMA Artist Center
Sparkle (stylized in all caps, formerly known as GMA Artist Center, also formally as GMA Talent Development and Management Department and Sparkle GMA Artist Center) is the talent agency owned by GMA Network Inc. based in Quezon City, Philippines that was founded on August 12, 1995. History GMA Artist Center GMA Artist Center or GMAAC conducted several auditions prior to launching its first batch of talents in 1998. It also launched the "Metropop Star Search" from 1996 to 1998 where winners automatically became part of GMAAC. It was originally headed by veteran talent manager Wyngard Tracy until 2000. When Felipe Gozon took over as GMA Network's president and CEO in 2000, the Artist Center was placed under the network's Entertainment Division led by Wilma Galvante. In 2003, GMAAC hired Ida Henares as their newest head. Under her leadership, GMAAC launched the reality artista search '' Starstruck'' which became the main launching pad for most star hopefuls since then. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Of The Nation (Philippine TV Program)
''State of the Nation'' (formerly ''State of the Nation with Jessica Soho)'' is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA News TV and GTV. Originally anchored by Jessica Soho, it premiered on February 28, 2011. Atom Araullo currently serves as the anchor. Overview The show features several guests to analyze the issues of the Philippines, as well as reports and rundown of the day's news. In March 2020, the show was temporarily suspended due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on September 21, 2020. On January 4, 2021, Maki Pulido and Atom Araullo replaced Jessica Soho as anchors. In February 2021, GMA News TV was rebranded as GTV, with the show being carried over. On October 28, 2024, due to GMA Integrated News' cost reduction, Araullo became the sole anchor of the news show and Pulido was let go from the show. Anchors * Atom Araullo ;Former anchors * Jessica Soho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balitanghali
''Balitanghali'' (formerly ''Balita Ko'') is a Philippine television news broadcasting show produced by GMA Integrated News. Originally anchored by Pia Arcangel and Raffy Tima, it premiered on November 11, 2005, on QTV. The show was carried over on GMA News TV on February 28, 2011, and on GTV on February 22, 2021. Tima and Connie Sison currently serve as the anchors. Overview The show premiered on QTV on November 11, 2005, from Mondays to Saturdays. On February 7, 2010, it started airing on Sundays, leading to a weekend edition. After Q ceased airing on February 20, 2011, the newscast was carried over on its replacement network, GMA News TV on February 28, 2011. On April 25, 2011, Grace Lee joined as the new host for the segment ''Star Bites''. Lee left in 2012 and was replaced by Luane Dy. On November 10, 2014, Connie Sison replaced Pia Arcangel as an anchor. On August 2, 2019, Jun Veneracion left ''Balitanghali Weekend'', followed by Mariz Umali two days later. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eduardo Castrillo
Eduardo de los Santos Castrillo (October 31, 1942 – May 18, 2016) was a renowned Filipino sculptor. Early life Eduardo Castrillo, commonly known as 'Ed', was born in Santa Ana, City of Greater Manila (now part of Manila), Philippines, on October 31, 1942, the youngest of five children to Santiago Silva Castrillo and Magdalena De los Santos. His father worked as a jeweler, while his mother was a leading actress in zarzuelas and Holy Week pageants. Castrillo's early years were marked by adversity and challenges.Carlomar Daoana, “A Monumental Life”. ''Art+ Magazine'', 5 October 2016. His mother died when he was not yet two, he changed schools several times, and he was depressed as a teenager to the point of being suicidal. He found his place however after he entered the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, where he earned a degree in Fine Arts. Looking for work following his graduation, he approached Levy Hermanos, the owner of the well-known ''La Estrella del Norte'' st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko
( / international title: ''My Brother's Keeper'') is a Philippine television public service show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Rosa Rosal, Orly Mercado and Antonio Talusan, it premiered on December 1, 1975. Produced by Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko Foundation, Inc., it was the first television show in the Philippines to use sign language interpreters. Mercado and Connie Angeles currently serve as the hosts. It is the longest running television show in the Philippines. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Overview It was first broadcast on GMA Network on December 1, 1975, with Rosa Rosal, Orly Mercado and Antonio Talusan serving as the hosts. In June 1976, the Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Foundation was established. In the 1980s, Boots Anson Roa, Susan Valdez, Connie Angeles, and Cielito del Mundo joined the show as hosts. Two doctors, Susy Pineda and Nonoy Zuñiga also joined the show. In the 1990s, Mildred Ortega, Rose "Manang Rose" Clores, and Toni Rose Gayda be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Kapuso Foundation
GMA Kapuso Foundation Inc. (formerly Bisig Bayan Foundation and GMA Foundation) is a socio-civic organization organized by GMA Network Inc. to facilitate social programs and outreach to the public. Implemented singly or in partnership with other agencies, the foundation focuses on helping and supporting impoverished families and children, calamity victims, prisoners and ex-prisoners, and aspiring singers and songwriters, including dependents of GMA employees. Projects Source: Health * Bisig Bayan Medical Assistance (BB) * Kalusugan Karavan (KK) Education * Kapuso School Development (KSD) Project * Unang Hakbang sa Kinabukasan (UHSK) Disaster Relief * Operation Bayanihan (OpsBay) * Silong Kapuso Values Formation * Kapuso ng Kalikasan (KNK) Project * Sagip Dugtong Buhay * Give-A-Gift: Alay sa Batang Pinoy * Give-A-Gift: Feed a Child * Give-A-Gift: Surgical Mission * Kapuso Tulay Para sa Kaunlaran * Ngiting Kapuso * Operation Bukol Awards 53rd Anvil Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the Capital of the Philippines, capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a Cities of the Philippines#Independent cities, highly urbanized city. With , Manila is one of the world's List of cities proper by population density, most densely populated cities proper. Manila was the first chartered city in the country, designated bPhilippine Commission Act No. 183on July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Hispanic America, Spanish Americas through the Manila galleon, galleon trade. This marked t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binondo
Binondo (; ) is a district in Manila and is referred to as the city's Chinatown. Its influence extends beyond to the places of Quiapo, Manila, Quiapo, Santa Cruz, Manila, Santa Cruz, San Nicolas, Manila, San Nicolas and Tondo, Manila, Tondo. It is the oldest Chinatown in the world, established in 1594 by the Spaniards as a settlement near Intramuros but across the Pasig River for Catholic Chinese; it was positioned so that the colonial administration could keep a close eye on their migrant subjects. It was already a hub of Chinese commerce even before the Spanish colonial period. Binondo is the center of commerce and trade of Manila, where all types of business run by Chinese Filipinos thrive. Noted residents include Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, the Filipino protomartyr, and Venerable Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, founder of the Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary. Etymology Numerous theories on the origin of the name "Binondo", and that of "Tondo", its neighborin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escolta Street
Escolta Street () is a historic east–west street in the old downtown district of Binondo in Manila, Philippines. It runs parallel to the Pasig River from Quintin Paredes Road ( Plaza Moraga) to Plaza Santa Cruz Road ( Plaza Lacson). The street is home to several fine examples of early skyscraper design in the Philippines. Its definition as a historic financial district includes Escolta and other surrounding streets of Binondo and Santa Cruz. It currently carries one-way eastbound traffic towards Santa Cruz. History Escolta, one of the oldest streets in Manila, was created in 1594. Its name was derived from the Spanish word ''escoltar'', meaning "to escort". In Walter Robb's essay Main Street, he states, "The gates of the walled city were closed at sunset, when curfew rang from the towers of all its churches; they were not opened again until dawn. Low, massive, stone-arched, typically medieval as you see them today, these gates were all furnished out with ponderous drawbri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calvo Building
The Calvo Building is a historic building along no. 266 Escolta Street, Escolta corner Soda Streets, Binondo, Manila, Philippines. Built in 1938, owned by Doña Emiliana Mortera vda. De Calvo and Angel Calvo, it is an outstanding mix of Beaux-Arts architecture, Beaux-Arts and Neoclassical architecture, Neoclassical architecture, designed by Fernando H. Ocampo. Being in one of Manila's business districts, it served as the home of many businesses and establishments. It was the home of radio station Robert La Rue "Uncle Bob" Stewart's Republic Broadcasting service, a precursor of DZBB-AM and GMA Network (company), GMA Network. Other businesses that occupied the building are as follows: * Philippine Bank of Commerce * Sabater Optical * Luisa & Sons, a pre-war soda fountain house * Aquino & Lichauco Attorneys-at-Law * Araneta & Company * MARECO Recording Studio * LR Villar Music Store * Sorriente-Santos retail department store chain- originator of the "Buy-one, Take-one" * Torin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Music
GMA Productions, Inc., doing business as GMA Music (formerly known as Infiniti Music and GMA Records), is a Philippine record label owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. It is engaged in the production, marketing, and distribution of music and concerts. GMA Music is a member of PARI and has the distinction of having two Diamond Record awards in the highly competitive music scene. Current local artists ;Male *Alden Richards *Anthony Rosaldo *Derrick Monasterio * JC Regino *Jeremiah Tiangco *Jeric Gonzales * Ken Chan * Kristofer Martin *Cris Cyrus Gondra *Migo Adecer * Nar Cabico *Ruru Madrid ;Female * Angel Guardian *Arra San Agustin *Barbie Forteza *Bianca Umali *Golden Cañedo *Jessica Villarubin *Jillian Ward *Kyline Alcantara *Maricris Garcia * Mariane Osabel *Mikee Quintos * Princess Velasco *Sanya Lopez * Ysabel Ortega * Zephanie Dimaranan Former artists * Aicelle Santos (2005–14) * Bryan Chong (2019–21) * Gerald Santos (2006–11) * Dingdong Avanzado (1996–9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
