MANILA, Philippines -- Gary Valenciano scored another victory when he conquered the tough New Zealand market. Despite the lack of TFC in the country, thousands flocked to his concert.

Performing with him was eldest son Paolo, who drew screams and cheers from the 3,000-strong audience when he sang his father’s hits like “Babalik Ka Rin,” “Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos,” “What More Can I Say,” and “Hang On.” Paolo is currently a member of rock band Salamin.

Paolo joined his father and brother Gabriel, in Virginia Beach as they performed in a live full concert at the CBN Grounds last Oct. 1 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 700 Club USA.

Recently also, Gary conquered Malaysia as he launched his first Bahasa recording “Ayu,” an adaptation of his self-penned composition, “Fool Till The End.”

With DIGI, Muzikon and Maximusic Malaysia, Gary and his home label, Universal Records, will release his album this October. Gary will fly again to Malaysia in November for the official CD launch in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu. After this, Gary and Universal team up for a concept CD celebrating 25 years of recording partnership.

His last album, “With Love Gary Valenciano,” under Star Records features “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” and “Where Do I Begin (Love Story).”

For the last quarter of 2011, Gary will be busy with new endorsements, an inspirational tour, and a concert with the Vee family (as they call themselves) with his children Paolo, Gabriel and Kiana.

Fans can check the following: www.garyv.com <http://www.garyv.com>, Gary Valenciano Official Facebook site, Twitter account @4ever_on_faith, YouTube Gary V TV account, and Tumbler account garyvsthoughts.tumblr.com.

‘Munting Heredera’ enters new chapter

Many secrets will be revealed this week as GMA-7’s “Munting Heredera” enters a new chapter.

Finally, Lola Ana (Gloria Romero) discovers that Desmond (Gabby Eigenmann) is the person behind all her family’s misfortunes.

After admitting the truth, Desmond brings all pieces of evidence with him, and along with his wife Claire (Ynez Veneracion), seeks help from Ingrid (Boots Anson-Roa).

Also this week, a big secret about the Lobregats will be divulged with the arrival of a new character. This character will make viewers realize that even the toughest of persons still have weaknesses inside, and see past the Lobregats’ brave front.

Meanwhile, “Munting Heredera” remains undefeated in Mega Manila according to recent data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. From Sept. 19 to 29, the program garnered an average household share of 39.2 share points, 11 points higher than its counterpart in ABS-CBN’s 28.2 share points. It also led in Total Urban Luzon, which accounts for 77 percent of total television households nationwide, with 38.7 share points, 9.3 points ahead of its rival’s 29.4 share points.

“Munting Heredera” airs weekdays after “Amaya” on GMA Telebabad.

Kannawidan marks its 18th year

The Kannawidan Foundation, Inc. (Iloko Foundation for Arts and Culture) will celebrate its 18th year with a dinner-dance at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City on Saturday, Oct. 8. Bulacan Rep. Linabelle R. Villarica is guest of honor and speaker.

Kannawidan is a non-profit, non-stock organization supporting cultural projects of Ilocos Norte like Museo ti Iloko in Laoag City. Kannawidan published a coffee table book entitled “Ili a Nasudi” while another volume “Aweng ti Kailokoan” will be launched this month. Dr. Miriam B. Factora, a music educator from Sarrat, Ilocos Norte is the author.

Lita Marcos-Roque is president of Kannawidan while Ogie Balmaceda-Alviar is over-all chair of the event.

Tickets to the dinner-dance are available at the gate.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings for Tuesday, Oct. 4, go to Laguna Gov. ER Ejercito, former Sen. Francisco “Kit” Tatad, “Master Showman” German Moreno, Matet de Leon, Pet Aquitania, Bon Arambulo, Editha Lim Manansala, Librada Gutierrez of DSWD, Atty. Joe Monasterial, Jr., Mrs. Lani L. Pelao, Winnie Javillo, Malou Pamaran Zamora and MB’s Angela L. Morales...