Thousands of Kapamilya supporters gather in Cebu and Iloilo for Kapamilya Karavan's first two offerings for 2011!

Thousands swarmed in Ayala Mall, Cebu City for the Sinulog festival and the week after, in Robinson’s Iloilo for ABS-CBN Regional Network Group’s (RNG) Kapamilya Karavan which kicked off its first two offerings for 2011. It promises to go around the country for major fiestas bringing along with them the most star-studded lineup of stars and even more exciting games and contests.

Cebu and Iloilo which are known to be solid “Kapamilya” cities flew in today’s most-talked-about Kapamilya stars Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin lead star Coco Martin, Martha Cecilia’s Kristine hunk Zanjoe Marudo, Gerald Anderson of Buhawi Jack, Ron Morales of Sabel, Imortal’s Maricar Reyes, Shout Out mainstay Enchong Dee, Star Power 5 girls, and Star Cinema’s Bulong leads Vhong Navarro and Angelica Panganiban. The Kapamilya Karavan was on its “full” blast as Cebuano and Ilonggo fans and supporters filled the cities’ biggest venues.

For the Cebu show, ABS-CBN local talents Blinky de Leon (Mag TV Na!), Phoebe Fernandez (Mag TV Na!) , Jacky G (MOR jock), Roy Empleo (Kapamilya Mas Winner Ka), Borgie Cabigas (Mag TV Na!) hosted the show which had games for the more than five thousand audience and special numbers from favorite Kapamilya stars.

In Iloilo, Sedfrey Cabaluna (Mag TV Na), Maninoy, Smarty Sam, James Vhong at Sgt. Pepper (MOR 91.1 FM Iloilo), Charmaine Gail Nuñez (Sikat Ka Iloilo) and Shirin Khabbaz (Mag TV Na Amiga) took turns in hosting the packed parking area of Robinson’s that held a crowd of ten thousand.

Coco Martin shared ” Nakakatuwa po na maging bahagi ng ABS-CBN Regional shows. Masaya kasi nakakasama namin ang mga Kapamilya supporters from all over the country.”

Enchong Dee known for his energetic numbers and killer smile was in high spirits when he said “Ang ganda ng nagagawa ng Kapamilya Karavan kasi nakaka-bonding namin ang mga taga iba’t-ibang sulok ng Pilipinas.”

“Ito yung pagkakataong mapasalamatan namin sila”, said Showtime host Vhong Navarro who never fails to wow his audience.

In the Queen City of the South, ABS-CBN RNG joined in the float parade which gathered a crowd of more than 3.5 million and aboard it were Jericho Rosales, Jake Cuenca, Zyjian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, John Manalo and Julia Montes who waved and smiled at the Sinulog-celebrating crowd.

At the Dinagyang Festival, ASAP Rocks aired live from the Illoilo Sports Center which gathered a crowd of more than 50,000.

“We are so thankful for this overflow of support, ” said Charie Ilon , ABS-CBN Iloilo station manager. Tata Sy, ABS-CBN Visayas cluster head segued with ” We are inspired to continually Bida Best for our audience!”

ABS-CBN’s Regional Network Group is also proud to announce the availability of its own line of apparel, the Kapamilya Fiesta Collection! Inspired by people, places and festivals in different regions, the Kapamilya Fiesta shirts are exclusively available at Fiesta Favorite Stores nationwide.