The day of November 25 of 2009 is probably one of the most shocking days in the history of Philippine show business.  This is for the reason that November 25 of 2009 is the day that long-considered Star Magic Queen Claudine Barretto signed a 2-year EXCLUSIVE contract with her 17-year home station’s rival network GMA 7. As a certified Claudine Barretto fan, I would say that this network transfer used to be the last thing in my...

It looks like a one sided Mega Manila Journey for the GMA Kapuso Network as they garner the highest television ratings for 2008 in the Mega Manila Primetime by cleaning up the tale of racking up all ten spots, with one of the sure hottest Television Series ever, Marimar. MEGA MANILA TOP 10 – Primetime 1. Marimar (March 14, GMA) – 52.6% 2. Marimar (March 7, GMA) – 47.9% 3. Marimar (Feb. 26, GMA) – 47.8% 4. Marimar...

The Philippine Quill Awards 2008 which have been held at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino in Manila just this past November 14, 2008 was a venue of prestige and success for the two leading television networks of the Philippines. From the Kapuso side of things, the GMA Network claimed two merit awards (more…)