GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, Marian Rivera, GMA President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.

GMA Network, Inc. hosted recently its annual trade launch for its valued and loyal advertising partners and as usual it was a star-studded event, with all of the Kapuso stars attending. The trade launch was an opportune time to unveil the network’s slate of new programs and projects. The grand event was held last Nov. 28 at the Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

Kapuso Station’s bigwigs headed by Chairman/CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, President/COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., EVP/CFO Felipe S. Yalong; President/COO of GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc. Lizelle G. Maralag joined the network’s advertising partners in witnessing the grand launch of its major projects for the last part of 2012 and first quarter of 2013.

Among the programs presented in the trade launch were the primetime offerings “Pahiram ng Sandali” with Lorna Tolentino, Christopher de Leon, Max Collins and Dingdong Dantes; “Temptation of Wife” with Dennis Trillo, Glaiza de Castro, Rafael Rossel and Marian Rivera; and the highly-anticipated historical fantasy series, “Indio” topbilled by Sen. Bong Revilla, Jr. with Rhian Ramos, Sarah Lahbati and Jennylyn Mercado among others.

Also in attendance were the lead actors and actresses of the Afternoon Prime shows “Yesterday’s Bride” with Lovi Poe, Rocco Nacino, Luis Alandy, Ara Mina, Mark Bautista; “Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga” with Mikael Daez, Andrea Torres, Gabby Eigenmann; “Magdalena” with Bela Padilla, Ryan Eigenmann, Dion Ignacio, Pancho Magno, Lexi Fernandez; “Paroa: Ang Kwento ni Mariposa” with Barbie Forteza and Derrick Monasterio; and for the morning drama, “Cielo de Angelina,” with Bea Binene and Jake Vargas.

Multi-awarded broadcast journalist Ms. Mel Tiangco graced the trade presentation as the host of award-winning drama anthology “Magpakailanman.” GMA News and Public Affairs and GMA News TV presented the new additions to its program line-ups including the most extreme reality game show on Philippine TV “Extra Challenge” hosted by Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera.

GMA Network’s most comprehensive coverage of next year’s national elections was also presented via “Eleksyon 2013” with the attendance of GMA News personalities including Mike Enriquez, Arnold Clavio, Vicky Morales, Howie Severino, Rhea Santos , Ivan Mayrina, Pia Arcangel, Susan Enriquez, Lala Roque.

Also present were Ogie Alcasid, Michael V., Chris Tiu, Heart Evangelista, Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Elmo Magalona, Julie Anne San Jose, Louise delos Reyes, Bianca King, Benjamin Alves, Frank Magalona, Saab Magalona, Maxene Magalona, Joyce Ching, Kristoffer Martin, Rochelle Pangilinan, Michelle Madrigal, Jillian Ward, Gladys Reyes, Jaya, among others.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Dec. 3, go to Rep. Raul Gonzalez, Jr., OMB Chair Ronnie Ricketts, F. Sionil Jose, Amb. Felimon Cuevas, former Rep. Albertito Lopez, ex-Minister Jolly Benitez, Antonio Seva, Perla Ocampo, Mita Colet-Montinola, Carmen Gabriel, Jolina Ann Sarmiento, Sofronia de Guzman, Rich Victor Gabriel Antonio, Cesar Salonga, Henry Ocier-Highlands, Gaz Holgate, Jessy Mendiola and Mica Roi Torre of Star Magic … Happy wedding anniversary to Al and Cindy Lopez…