Kata Inocencio with her dad (left photo) and Camilla Kim-Galvez with dad

MANILA, Philippines -- For Father’s Day, “The 700 Club Asia” hosts look back on the unforgettable events they’ve had with their beloved fathers, and how it contributed to who they are today.

So what were their most memorable moments with their fathers?

Peter Kairuz: “One was when he said to me, ‘I know that you’ve been learning how to drive behind my back. The driver has been teaching you. So now, here are the keys… I want to see how good you can drive.’ I cannot forget that moment that he actually handed me the keys... like he was saying to me, ‘I’m willing to trust you with my car. Let’s see how good you are.’”

Mari Kaimo: “My most memorable moment with my father was the week before he died. And it was the first time that he opened up his heart to us about what it was like for him, how he struggled with growing up away from his family.”

Kata Inocencio: “Many years down the road, on my 41st birthday, my dad told my guests, ‘Of all my children, she gave me the most headaches. But of all my children, I am most proud of her.’ He saw my own transformation as I saw his.”

Gospel singer Felichi Pangilinan-Buizon: “That time when he just let me cry in his arms when it dawned upon me that in a few weeks he would be giving me away to my future husband. Then on my wedding day, he walked with me wearing dark glasses because it was his turn to cry.”

2009 Mrs. Philippines Universe Camilla Kim-Galvez: “When I was only five, my Daddy would bring my brother and me to watch him play tennis. In between games, he would try to teach us how to swing the racket. When I was growing up, we’d spar with each other playfully by kicking or giving each other judo chokes. He was a black belt in judo, taekwondo and karate.”

Felichi says, “Dad was very encouraging with his words that helped build our self-esteem. When I became a parent, I chose to adapt this style of connecting and communicating with my kids. As a result, I observe that they are able to open up to me easily.”

Catch Peter, Mari, Kata, Felichi, Camilla, and Icko, as well as actress Coney Reyes, broadcaster Alex Tinsay, and life and money coach Chinkee Tan on “The 700 Club Asia,” Mondays to Fridays, 11 p.m. on GMA News TV.

Galvante speaks at BA conference 

GMA Network Senior Vice President for Entertainment TV Wilma V. Galvante represents the country as one of the speakers in the prestigious Broadcast Asia Conference 2011 to be held on June 22-24 in Suntec, Singapore.

Galvante is the only Filipino executive chosen to participate on the esteemed panel of television professionals from around the world to showcase the latest innovations in broadcast technology as well as highlight the emerging advances in Film, TV and Digital Multimedia. The exhibition and conference gives Galvante a chance to represent GMA Network in the event gathering 80 international speakers from 43 countries including Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.

Galvante will share her TV production expertise and key insights as one of the panelists on the topic, “Is Branded Entertainment the Way to Go in Asia?” along with Endemol Worldwide Brands Director Gerald Smith, Touchsky President Park In-Taek and The Moving Visuals Co. Managing Director Khim Loh. She will also lead discussions as the main speaker on Creativity and Excellence in TV Programming on June 23.

Galvante’s more than 20 years of professional experience in TV production has likewise been acknowledged globally after she served as one of the jurors of the International Emmy Awards in 2006 and 2008 for the Comedy and Drama Categories, respectively.

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‘Sinner or Saint’ re-airs pilot

“Sinner or Saint” pilot week airs re-run today, June 19 on GMA-7. Titled “Sinner or Saint: Ang Unang Linggo,” the catch-up special features the story of Raul (Dennis Trillo) and Noemi (Bianca King) and how one irrevocable mistake will threaten their deep and passionate relationship. Also in the cast are Alessandra de Rossi and Polo Ravales.

“Sinner or Saint: Ang Unang Linggo” airs before “Party Pilipinas.”

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, June 19, go to former Marinduque Gov. Bong Carrion, Joel Torre, singer Rachel Anne Wolf, former beauty queen Jo Canonizado, former newshen Jo David-Quiambao, Bing Davao, Pamela Mendame, Engr. Jess Luciano, Rosie Pineda, Nena Borromeo, Dr. Ping Duran, Ms. Julie Amargo, MB photog Pinggot Zuleta, Ma. Clara “Love” O. Sarolina, and Bebs and KC Hollman of Star Magic… Belated 18th b-day greetings to Joan Cecille Aquino (June 18)…