Right after attending a mass at Quiapo church, a press conference, and a motorcade, GMA throws out a homecoming victory party for Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao, who arrived in Manila together with his whole entourage Friday morning.

Some GMA artists performed prior to Manny’s mini concert titled “Pitong Panalo ni Pacquiao” which is currently being aired on GMA-7. The highlight, of course, was when Manny performed the David Pomeranz song “Born For You” for his wife Jinkee Pacquiao, showing the public that the rumors that their marriage is on the rocks are not true. After the song, Manny kissed his wife on the lips demonstrating that all is well within the Pacquiao family.

Earlier this week, Manny was rumored to be having an affair with sexy starlet Krista Ranillo. When asked by the media about the rumors, Manny just said that his private life is not for the public’s amusement. CLICK HERE for the video)

After the Homecoming Victory Party, Pacman will proceed to Quirino Grandstand where he would be conferred the “Order of Sikatuna” with the Rank of Datu (Katangiang Ginto) by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for his achievement.

MALE:

Adam Santos Hussein, 22, Pasig City
Edward Benosa, 19, Quezon City
Shereef Ibrahim, 19, Quezon City
John Paul Joseph Cadayona, 20, Las Pinas
April Ian Jamin, 19, Cebu City
Jacob Sales, 19, Bacolod City
William Zarib Papageorghiou, 18, Marikina City
Aldous Erwin Santiago, Bulacan
Luis Hontiveros, 17, Marikina City
Jetrix Pasamanero, 21, Saranggani
Marlowe Pamintuan, 16, Muntinlupa City
Piero Vergora, 16, Cebu City
Rollo Espenos III, 17, Bacolod City
Michael Joseph Navarro, Quezon City
Enrico Raphael Nacino, 22, Pasig City
Ian Batherson, 20, Mandaluyong City
Shane Parminter, 16, Manila
Jeffrey Balicad, 20, Valenzuela City
Daniel Cuevas, 20, Antipolo City
Richard Falukerson Jr., 18, Laguna
Darylle Francis Salvador, 17, Bulacan
Mark Jason De Jesus, 18, Pampanga
Steven Joseph Silva, 22, Davao
Tristan Melliza, 16, IloIlo
Enrico Lorenzo Pineda, 19, Quezon City
Ranty Portento, 22, Quezon Province
Daniel Edward Reyes, 18, Manila
Kenyn Padalla, 22, Baguio City
John Christopher Gatus, 16, Las Pinas
John Christian Gatus, 16, Las Pinas

FEMALE:

Fianca Jane Cruz, 18, Pasig City
Nanah Katayama, 18, Las Pinas
Jayne Kristie Nieva, 17, Cavite
Hyacinth Diva Montalaba, 18, Cebu City
Kay Dinauto, 19, Cebu City
Katrina Paula Martinez, 16, Bulacan
Nestle Garcia, 18, Paranaque
Janelle Olafson, 19, Quezon City
Risha Nikola Sotto, 18, Manila
Alexandra Hohe, 17, General Santos City
Paolline Michelle Liggayu, 18, Pasay City
Katrina Rothwell, 20, Mandaluyong
Jerica Davic, 19, Quezon City
Lyn Hazel Calawod, 20, Quezon City
Xandralene Mariano, 19, Laguna
Krizia Ann Banogon, 16, Caloocan City
Sarah Lahbati, 18, Cavite
Legendaire Baluyot, 18, Bulacan
Jeramie Padolina, 16, Quezon City
Loren Burgos, 21 Las Pinas
Goldamier Gamir, 19, Malabon City
Ladylyn Riva, 21, Marikina City
Astrid Benitez, 21, Marikina City
Lilianne Leigh Clapis, 18, Davao
Princess Tinkerbell Snell, 17, Laguna
Roxanne Montealegre, 19, Pasig City
Christine Martir, 16, Bacolod City
Norilyn Laksamana, 16, Laguna
Natalie Francesca Alvia, 19, San Juan
Angelia Gabrena Ong, 19, IloIlo

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Stairway to Heaven continues to win the hearts of television audiences, which has translated to the program’s consistent success in primetime TV ratings.

Based on overnight TV ratings data from AGB Nielsen Philippines’ for Mega Manila last November 12, Stairway to Heaven led all primetime programs with a household rating of 36.4%. The episode highlighted the very touching union of sweethearts Cholo and Jodi who have been separated for a long time.

Since its debut last September 14, the drama series has charmed and tantalized viewers with its beautiful storyline, excellent actors and high production values. The effective portrayal of the actors who have very well elicited their emotions and acting prowess is also commendable.

Stairway to Heaven’s rave reviews from viewers only proves that GMA does not only excel in producing telefantasyas, but can also mount such beautiful traditional drama series.

This week, viewers will witness more shocking twists and revelations in the love story of Cholo and Jodi. As Jodi’s memory returns, Cholo confronts Charlie, and ends his engagement with Eunice. This angers Eunice and Maita, who eventually connive with Tristan to ruin their relationship. Eunice tries to manipulate the situation, even announcing on national TV that she and Cholo will get married.

Will Eunice’s evil plans prevail? As she connives with Tristan, will Jodi’s life once more in peril?

Stairway to Heaven airs weeknights right after Darna on GMA Telebabad.

Dubbed, Kapuso sa Pasko Caroling Competition, the contest is in line with GMA Network’s theme for this Yuletide Season – Sama-sama tayong Mag-Pasa Love ngayong Pasko.

The competition, which was warmly received last year, expects to enlist more participants from key cities in the regions. The contest is open to all public elementary school students in Dagupan, Cebu, Iloilo, and Davao.

Students who wish to join must form a group of 12 to 20 belonging to the same school and must be endorsed by the school principal.

To join, groups must fill up the application forms, which are available in GMA TV stations. The forms must be submitted together with the endorsement from the principal and photocopies of school IDs of the group members not later than November 18.

In the elimination round, the participating groups are required to perform a seven-minute presentation which will include a medley of Christmas carols and the Kapuso Christmas jingle.

Eliminations will be held on the following dates and venues: Cebu, November 20 at SM City Cebu’s Entertainment Plaza; Iloilo, November 22 at SM City Iloilo’s Entertainment Center; Davao, November 29, at NCCC Mall’s Activity Center; and Dagupan, November 05, at CSI City Mall’s Atrium.

Cash prizes, plaques, and trophies await the winners and finalists.

Here is the complete list of nominations received by GMA/QTV:

Best Entertainment (One-Off/Annual) Special:
The Pursuit of Style: A Young Designers Special (QTV-11)

Other nominees:

Kabuki: Behind the Scene of Heisei Nakamuraza (Japan)
Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2008 (Hong Kong)
President’s Command Performance (Singapore)
Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2008 (Hong Kong)
My School Rocks Asia Finals 2008 (Singapore)

Best Entertainment Programme:
Mel and Joey (GMA-7)

Other nominees:

Pemburu Hantu (Malaysia)
The Best House 1,2,3- The Discovery of New Da Vinci? (Japan)
Star Junior Show-Like Father, Like Son (Korea)
26 Hours/Day (Japan)
Lonely Planet Bluelist: Best in Asia (Singapore)

Best Adaptation of an Existing Format:
Survivor Philippines (GMA-7)

Nominees:

Project Runway Philippines (Philippines)
The Amazing Race Asia (Singapore)
Indian Idol (India)
Konsert Akhir Akademi Fantasia 7 (Malaysia)
Hole in the Wall (Hong Kong)
The Chopping Block (Australia)

Best Comedy Performance by an Actor:
Michael V. – Bubble Gang (GMA-7)

Other nominees:

Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming – Man In Charge (Hong Kong)
Chusak Lamsuk – Raberd Thurd (Thailand)
Chua Enlai – Parental Guidance (Singapore)
Rebecca Ashley Dass – Cosmo & George (Singapore)
Cyrus Broacha – The Election That Isn’t (India)

The Asian Television Awards (ATA) is the Asian television industry’s most significant and celebrated event, recognising excellence in programming, production and performance across the Asia Pacific region. The 14th Asian Television Awards is happening on December 3, 2009 at the Pan Pacific, Singapore.

Coverage for the fight dubbed, Firepower: Pacquiao vs. Cotto, that will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, will start at 11 a.m. on Sunday.

With GMA Network’s superior signal and reach all over the country, viewers will be able to watch and enjoy the upcoming Pacquiao-Cotto match clearly and for free.

In addition, GMA Network’s Radio Group – Super Radyo DZBB, Brgy. LS-FM and RGMA – has teamed-up exclusively with Solar Sports so that radio listeners can also follow the fight via a live blow-by-blow account over DZBB, LS-FM, and through all Super Radyo, Campus Radio and RGMA stations nationwide.

Prior to D-Day, the Kapuso Network will air the HBO produced special – Pacquiao/Cotto 24/7, that will extensively chronicle the respective training of Pinoy Pride Pacquiao and Puerto Rican bomber Cotto for their November 15 fight in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao/Cotto 24/7 will air on Saturday, 10:50pm.

The special will also serve as the perfect lead-in to Firepower: Pacquiao vs. Cotto – The Primer produced by GMA News at 10am on Sunday, an hour before the much-awaited fight unravels.

Firepower: Pacquiao vs. Cotto is one boxing spectacle of epic proportions, with the question as to who will emerge victorious remains unknown, what with both fighters packing mean punches and impressive credentials tucked under their respective belts.

Boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound king and the reigning Fighter of the Year, Pacquiao, tots with him a 49-3-2, win-loss-draw record, 37 of which came via stoppages. He has won six world titles in as many different weight divisions, the most recent of which was his arresting one-punch, second-round knockout of junior welterweight champion Ricky Hatton last May 2.

Cotto’s resume is just as impressive. He has lost only one controversial bout in 34 fights with 27 knockouts. Touted as Puerto Rico’s most exciting fighter, Cotto has held a world title every year since 2004 – the WBO junior welterweight crown from 2004-2006, successfully defending it six times before vacating it to capture the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title at the end of 2006. He went on to snatch his second welterweight title last February, after knocking out Michael Jennings in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden to become the WBO Welterweight champion.

It’s one nail-biting match that will surely keep every Pinoy at the edge of their seats. Don’t miss, Firepower: Pacquiao vs. Cotto, this Saturday, 11a.m. only on GMA Network.

Amanda Colley Van Cooll outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted her fellow Finalists to bag the prestigious title of Pinoy Sole Survivor in the recently concluded edition of Survivor Philippines: Palau.

Amanda bested transsexual “Beauty Queen” Justine Ferrer and “Girl-Next-Door” Jef Gaitan based on the votes casted by the seven members of the jury.

During the merge, Amanda showed off her strength by winning individual immunity and reward challenges in succession.

To make it to the Final Three, Amanda beat Charles de Vera Fernandez in the tie-breaker face-off challenge during the tension-filled tribal council.

The truest match happened among the Final Three upon their return to the Philippines. Until this Friday’s Live Finale, it remained a big question as to whoever the jury favored.

Even program host Paolo Bediones was clueless of the results till the announcement of the last vote casted.

In the end, Amanda got four votes out of seven. She won the P3 million pot money, tax-free and the most prestigious title – Pinoy Sole Survivor.

Amanda plans to use her cash prize to build a house for her parents and to run a poultry farm in Mindoro.

Don’t miss the Survivor Philippines: Palau the Reunion this Sunday, November 15 on SNBO after Show Me The Manny.

Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista along with other members of the cast and crew of GMA-Network’s highly-anticipated primetime series FULL HOUSE are off to Prague, Czech Republic to shoot several sequences essential to its storyline.

This brewing romantic-comedy, which is a remake of the well-loved Koreanovela twice shown on the network, will premiere on GMA Telebabad on November 30.

Everyone is excited to experience the cold climate and witness famous cultural attractions in one of Eastern Europe’s most beautiful cities. Known for its majestic architectural structures, Prague is the perfect location to shoot Full House as it aspires to achieve that high-end and sophisticated look on the small screen.

Likewise, the cast is busy preparing themselves for their roles – immersing themselves in their characters, dressing the part, and repeatedly watching the original version just to make sure that everything is done to the letter.

Richard, he says, is eager to play a character so unlike his roles in his previous shows because for the first time in a long time, he will play an actual human being. Here, he plays Justin (originally played by Rain), an egotistic actor who prefers to keep his feelings all to himself. Heart, on the other hand, is just as excited to unveil all of her comic and perky side as Jessie (originally played by Song Hye Kyo), the gullible, fun-loving wannabe of a writer who owns a house called Full House. Patrick Garcia and Isabel Oli will play Jessie and Justin’s love interests in the story.

This is the second time that Richard and Heart are paired up with each other. Their first project, Codename: Asero, turned out to be a consistent winner in the primetime race.

Full House is directed by Mark A. Reyes and will soon be spreading love weeknights on GMA Telebabad.

During last Wednesday’s episode, Amanda Colley Van Cooll won over Charles de Vera Fernandez in the first tie-breaker/face-off challenge that transpired in the Tribal Council. Charles became the last member of the jury.

Tonight, the final three face the jury in one explosive and exciting Tribal Council.

The most witty. Jef. Despite losing in a series of physical challenges, and being among the most emotional castaways, she managed to secure a spot in the top three through linking with and debunking her alliances. Will her wit be enough to convince the jury that she is rightful for the title Pinoy Sole Survivor?

The strongest. Amanda. She outplayed her Sonsoral tribemates in most of the individual reward and immunity challenges. She showed her utmost strength and beat Charles during the last tie-breaker challenge. The win gave her a spot in the Top Three. Will her strength be enough to draw votes from the jury?

The most enduring. Justine. The first castaway to be booted out of the game. And yet, she lasted in the Isla Purgatoryo, joined the merge, and even won a spot in the Top Three. Will Justine convince the jury that she deserves the most coveted title? Or will she instead lose to competitors due to the callous comments she made during the last Tribal Council?

Will it be Jef Gaitan, Amanda Colley Van Cooll or Justine Ferrer?

Don’t miss the final face off between the Top Three and the jury in the last Tribal Council.

Witness the Live Grand Finale that will bring triumph to the Pinoy Sole Survivor this Friday, November 13, and the Reunion Special to be aired over SNBO timeslot this Sunday after Show Me The Manny over GMA Network.

Shown in the photo (L-R) Armie Herrera, Celso Divino, Chit Arce, Rey Anthony David, Unis Loleng, Neil Rara, Candy delos Reyes and Leo Alvarado.

The Philippines Quill Awards is an annual event that recognizes exemplary corporate communications programs and tools in the country. Organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) – Philippines, the awarding ceremonies was held on October 22, 2009 at the Forum 3, PICC.

He is a big-headed metrosexual who is too slick and vain. She is a sassy, unrefined yet charmingly sweet lady. Will the “opposites attract” factor spell magic between these two totally different individuals?

Bittersweet romance blooms in the latest romantic-comedy offering of GMA’s late night drama event every Thursday night – SRO Cinemaserye. Join the loveteam of Geoff Eigenmann and Carla Abellana in this surprisingly fun, witty story that proves just how crazy love can be in “CARINDERIA QUEEN.”

This four-part episode is a perfect avenue for Geoff and Carla to unleash their comedic side bringing a delightful mix of humor, charm and romance to their roles. Making this episode extra special is the participation of their real life parents, Gina Alajar and Rey “PJ” Abellana.

Carla plays the role of Juliet, the ultimate “Carinderia Queen” in their neighborhood. Guys swoon over her good looks and everyone agrees that she will be a runaway winner if she decides to join beauty pageants.

Juliet and her mom Aling Biday (Melanie Marquez) stay in a rented apartment owned by Aling Waray (Gina Alajar) whose son Romeo (Geoff) is Juliet’s childhood sweetheart. As their friendship develops, Juliet’s heart is reserved only for Romeo from the moment they met.

But Romeo has to leave for the States to study and be with his American father. Aling Waray agrees on one condition that once he graduates, he will return to the Philippines to live with her permanently.

Despite terribly missing Romeo, life went on the same for Juliet after he left. Aling Waray and Aling Biday became closer and agree that their children are a perfect match for each other.

Romeo graduated and Juliet is super excited to finally see and spend time with her sweetheart once again. But on the day of their reunion, things didn’t quite turn out perfectly for the two. Both are turned off to see each other because of their personal differences.

Juliet acts like a total klutz, and speaks coarsely while Romeo sports a sophisticated look with slang expressions. He thinks she is a geek while she hates his attitude. Their reunion becomes a complete disaster.

Can the ultimate “Carinderia Queen” find true love for herself? What if their love is threatened by the nasty meddling of their mothers? Can an unlikely romance blossom between two totally different individuals? Will Romeo and Juliet’s love affair have a happy ending?

SRO Cinemaserye’s new season is led by Director Mac Alejandre together with a pool of seasoned scriptwriters headed by Jun Lana. Rounding up the cast are Gina Alajar as Aling Waray, Rey “PJ” Abellana as Dodong, Melanie Marquez as Aling Biday, Krissa Mae as Britney, and Jay Flores as Gaston.

“CARINDERIA QUEEN” will surely make viewers laugh and cry from beginning to end every Thursday night beginning November 12 right after Shining Inheritance on GMA Network.

CLICK HERE for more of SRO Cinemaserye: Carinderia Queen’s Pictorial

The boxing special, which will air in key cities of the regions (Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, Dagupan, Naga, Bacolod, Cagayan De Oro, and General Santos) will give boxing fans an up close and personal look at Manny Pacquiao and Juan Miguel Cotto.

It will air on Saturday, November 14 at 9:30 a.m. on GMA Network.

Punch Out will be hosted by boxing analyst Mike Ochosa and will feature interviews with Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach, Gerry Peñalosa, Buboy Fernandez, and boxer Urbano Antillion.

The one hour primer will go beyond the ‘tale of the tape’, as it will tackle each boxer’s individual skills, fighting style, and more.

Who has the edge in this coming bout? Whose fists will reign supreme? Will Pacquiao beat Cotto and become the first boxer to win seven (7) world titles in as many divisions? Or will Cotto land the biggest win of his famed boxing career?

Punch Out will surely increase viewer anticipation before Pacquiao and Cotto meet in the biggest fight of their careers and let theirs fists do the talking.