Golden Dove Awards 2009 Winners

The KBP paid tribute to outstanding achievement and excellence in the Philippine broadcast media during the 17th Golden Dove Awards during awarding ceremonies last November 14, 2008 at the Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City. Following is the list of this year’s winners.

OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT

KBP Lifetime Achievement Award:
Rino M. Basilio

KBP Lifetime Achievement (Posthumous):
Mr. Guillermo Torres, Sr,
Atty. Fernando Ma. Alberto

Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award:
Korina Sanchez, ABS-CBN

BEST STATIONS

Best Television Station:
Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best AM Radio Station:
DZMM, ABS-CBN

Best FM Radio Station:
DWJM/JAM 88.3, Raven Broadcasting Corp.

BEST PROGRAMS

TELEVISION

Best Newscast:
News Patrol “Manila Peninsula Seige,” Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Public Affairs Program:
XXX (March 1, 2008), Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Games/Variety Program:
Sharon “World Class” (May 18, 2008) Channel 2 ABS-CBN

Best Comedy Program
:
NO WINNER

Best Drama Program:
“Maalaala Mo Kaya – Sako”, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Culture & Arts Program:
Mag TV Na Atin To!, DZRR TV30 Baguio, ABS-CBN

Best Children’s Program:
Sine Eskwela “Global Warming,” Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Documentary Program:
“Runaways Human Trafficking” Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Science & Technology Program:
Matanglawin “Mad Science”, Channel 2 ABS-CBN

Best Public Service Program:
Salamat Dok, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Magazine Program:
Matanglawin “Barangay Maahas”, Channel 2 ABS-CBN

Best Specials:
Bantay Bata 10th Anniversary, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Sports Program:
UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2008, Channel 2 ABS-CBN

RADIO

Best Newscast:
RMN News, DZXL-AM, Radio Mindanao Network

Best Public Affairs Program:
Tambalang Failon at Sanchez, DZMM-AM ABS-CBN

Best Games/Variety Program:
Todo-Todo Walang Preno, DZMM-AM ABS-CBN

Best Drama Program:
Radyo Balintataw, DZRH-AM, Manila Broadcasting Company

Best Science & Technology Program:
Doctors On-line, DZAS-AM, Far East Bctg.Co.

Best Children’s Program:
Usapang Pambata , DXND-AM, Notre Dame Bctg. Corp.

Best Documentary Program:
Tabas ng Batas, DZAS-AM, Far East Broadcasting Co.

Best Culture & Arts Program:
Radyo Balintataw, DZRH-AM Manila

Best Public Service Program:
DZRH Operation Tulong, DZRH-AM, Manila Bctg. Co.

Best Magazine Program:
Heard on Thursday, DWRX-FM/Monster Radio

Best Specials:
Year- End Countdown Special 07, DWRX-FM/Monster Radio Audiovisual Communicators, Inc.

Best Sports Program:
MBC Sports, DZRH-AM, Manila Broadcasting Corp.

Best Comedy Program:
Countdown Top Seven, DWRX-FM/ Monster Radio Audiovisual Communicator Inc.

BEST PERSONALITIES

TELEVISION

Best Newscaster:
Ted Failon “TV Patrol World”, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Field Reporter:
Nony Basco, TV 10 Iloilo, ABS-CBN

Best Public Affairs Program Host:
Sonia P. Soto, CLTV 36, Central Luzon Bctg.

Best Public Service Program Host:
Cherly Cosim, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Variety Program Host:
NO WINNER

Best Magazine Program Host:
Korina Sanchez/Rated K, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Science and Technology Journalist:
TJ Manotoc, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

RADIO

Best Newscaster:
May Ortega, DYOK-AM/Aksyon Radyo Iloilo, Manila Bdctg. Co.

Best Field Reporter:
Noel Alamar, DZMM-AM, ABS-CBN

Best Public Affairs Program Host:
Korina Sanchez, DZMM-AM, ABS-CBN

Best Public Service Program Host:
Marvin Javier & Hannah Señers “Bantay OFW” DZXL-AM, Radio Mindanao Network

Best Games/Variety Program Host:
Chico Garcia, DWRX-FM/Monster Radio Audiovisual Communicators, Inc

Best Music Radio Jock:
Delamar, DWRX-FM/Monster Radio Audiovisual Communicators, Inc.

Best Magazine Program Host:
Philip Bardon a.k.a. Reggie Valdez, DWRR-FM 107.9 ABS-CBN

Best Science & Technology Journalist:
Angelo Palmones, DZMM-AM, ABS-CBN

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA’s)

Best Television PSA:
Values Campaign, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Radio PSA:
Panunumpa, DZXL-AM, Radio Mindanao Network

BEST STATION PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

Best Television Station Promotional Material:
2007 Christmas Station ID, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Radio Station Promotional Material:
Investment Scam, DZMM-AM, ABS-CBN

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Aliw Awards 2009 nominees

Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. (AAFI) president Rema Manzano recently released the list of finalists for this year’s annual awards which will be presented at the Mega Tent, Pasig City on Nov. 17.

They are:

Best Child Performer — Gabby Bautista, Chenza Chrisabela, Mika Roi Torre, Clark Gamol and Rhap Salazar

Best New Artist (Male) — Dr. Fred Alconis, Diomedes Saraza, Gab Valenciano and Geoff Taylor; (Female) — Eva Castillo, Christine Love, Frencheska Farr and Martha Joy

Best Choral Group — DFA Chorale, PAL Chorale, UP Singing
Ambassadors, UST Liturgikon, UST Singers and UP Concert Chorus

Best Dance Company (Classical Folk) — Ballet Manila, Ballet Philippines, Halili Dance Company, Philippine Ballet Theater and Quezon City Performing Artist; (Modern) — Air Dance, Bungkos Palay and Hotlegs

Best Cultural Group — Dagway Sigmahanon (Sigma, Capiz), Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe (Tangub City), Sining Kabpapagariya (Gen. Santos City), Sining Kadidilimudan (Maguindanao), Umalahukan Creative Experience (Quezon City) and Iligan Performing Arts Guild (IPAG)

Best Instrumentalist — Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz (piano), Angelo Ortiz (piano), Joseph Esmilla (violin), Mary Ann Espina (piano), Nonoy Libanan (guitar) and Joseph Esmilla (violin)

Best Emcee (Female) — Phoemela Baranda, Pia Guanio, Issa Litton, Miriam Quiambao, Ladine Roxas, Iya Villania; (Male) — Boy Abunda, Ryan Agoncillo, Jojo Alejar, Billy Crawford, Marc Nelson and Tim Yap

Best Stand Up Comedy Act (Male) —Allan K, Chokoleit, John Lapuz, Pooh and Vice Ganda; (Female) — K Brosas, Candy Pangilinan, Pokwang, Rubi Ruby and Beverly Salviejo

Best Classical Performer (Male) — Noel Azarcon, Jonathan Badon, Al Gatmaitan, Randy Gillonco, Lionel Guico, Dondie Ong; (Female) Agnes Barredo, Aileen Cura, Lara Maigue, Camille Lopez Molina, Izarzurri Vidal, Ana Feleo and Fame Flores

Best Stage Actor (Musical) — Christian Bautista (West Side Story), Jordan Ladra (Ako Si Ninoy), Kierwin Larena (Troy Avenue), Franco Laurel (Isang Panaginip na Fili), Michael de Mesa (Hairspray), Francis Ong (Cinderella the Musical); (Non-Musical) — Dante Balois (Hiblang Abo), Bart Guingona (Tuesdays with Morrie), Teroy Guzman (Othello), Bembol Roco (Guerrilla sa Powell St), Robert Seña (Noli at Fili Dos Mil), Lou Veloso (Hiblang Abo) and Bodjie Pascua (Noli at Fili Dos Mil)

Best Stage Actress (Non-Musical) — Liezl Batucan (Portrait of an Artist as Filipino), Shamaine Buencamino (Atang in Non-Musical Role), Cherie Gil (Master Class), Frances Makil Ignacio (Atang in Non-Musical Role), Julia Enriquez (Noli at Fili Dos Mil); (Musical) — Joanna Ampil (West Side Story), Madel Ching (Hairspray), Karylle (West Side Story), Ayen Munji-Laurel (Atang), Cindy Liper (Ako Si Ninoy) and Aiza Marquez (Cinderella the Musical)

Best Stage Director (Musical) — Arthur Casanova (Fantasticks), Alex Cortez (Atang), Menchu Lauchengco (West Side Story), Floy Quintos (Isang Panaginip na Fili), and Vince Tañada (Ako si Ninoy); (Non-Musical) — Jose Mari Avellana (Portrait of an Artist as Filipino), Ricky Abad (Othello), Behn Cervantes (Pagsamba Ng Bayan), Romeo Narvaez (Dula’ta) and Soxie Topacio (Noli at Fili Dos Mil)

Best Musical Production — Amihan (Miriam College Institute for the Arts), Atang (Dulaang UP), Ako Si Ninoy (Philippine Stagers Foundation), Hairspray (Atlantis), Isang Panaginip na Fili (Dulaang UP) and Sleeping Beauty the Musical (Gantimpala Theater Productions)

Best Non-Musical Production — Dula’ta (Sining Kapapagariya), Gerilya sa Powell St. (Tanghalang Pilipino), Hiblang Abo (Bulwagang Gantimpala), Noli at Fili Dos Mil (PETA), Othello (Tanghalang Ateneo), Portrait of an Artist as Filipino (Repertory) and Pagsambang Bayan (Performing Society, Inc.)

Best Musical Director — Lemuel dela Cruz (Yang Klasiks), Raul Mitra (From Roots to Riches) and Raymond Marasigan and Ely Buendia (Eraserheads Reunion Concert)

Best Concert Stage Director — Louie Ignacio (From Roots to Riches), Kokoy Jimenez (Eraserheads Reunion Concert), Rowell Santiago (20/20), Freddie Santos (Yang Klassiks) and Jobert Sucaldito (Love and Laughter on Valentines Day).

Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars (Female) — Monique Rae, Nina, Olivia, Sabrina and Sitti Navarro; (Male) — Freddie Aguilar, Richard Merk, Richard Poon, Rico Puno and R.J. Jacinto; (Group) — Draybers, Hale, M.Y.M.P., Cueshé, REtroSPECT and Sandwich

Best Performance in a Concert (Smaller Venue) (Male) — Mark Bautista, Rico Blanco, Jimmy Bondoc, Nyoy Volante, George Yang (Yang Klasiks). (Female) Christine Love (A New Love), Joanna Ampil (Valentine Show), Marissa Sanchez (Love is a Thing), Olivia (Color of Jazz), Rachelle Ann Go (Falling In Love) and Claire dela Fuente (Timeless); (Group) — Aegis, Angelos and The CompanY

Best Collaboration in a Concert — Ogie Alcasid/Dingdong Avanzado/Rannie Raymundo (Three Tenors), Jan Nieto/Harry Santos/Bryan Termulo/Gian Magdangal (Four The First Time) and Rico J/ Ai-Ai delas Alas/Pilita Corrales (Love & Laughter on Valentines Day)

Best Major Concert (Male) — Ogie Alcasid (20/20), Gary Valenciano (Gary Live @ 25), Jed Madela (The Voice); (Female) — Charice (The Journey), Regine Velasquez (From Roots to Riches) and Sarah Geronimo (The Next One); (Group) — Eraserheads (The Reunion Concert)

Best Collaboration for a Major Concert — Martin Nievera/Pops Fernandez (Missing You), Kuh Ledsma/Pops Fernandez/Regine Velasquez/Zsa Zsa Padilla (Divas for Divas), Piolo Pascual/Sam Milby/Erik Santos/ Christian Bautista/Mark Bautista (Pop Icons), Side A/Freestyle/M.Y.M.P. (Love to Love to Love), Rico J./Claire dela Fuente/Eva Eugenio/Nonoy Zuñiga/Joey Albert/Rey Valera (OPM Legends).

Chairman of the Screening Committee is Frank Rivera.

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Jed Madela: One Voice Concert

Manila Chamber Orchestra Foundation presents Jed Madela: One Voice on Nov. 27, 8 p.m. at Philamlife Theater, United Nations Ave., Manila.

Jed’s (photo) repertoire includes songs from teleseryes, Josh Groban, Barry Manilow, musicals and others. Joining Jed are boy tenor Rhap Salazar and Cris Villonco. They will be accompanied by an eight-member live band directed by Bobby Velasco.

Proceeds of the concert will go to MCO’s Music Outreach Program which brings cultural events to schools, universities and communities for better exposure, appreciation and understanding of the arts and the Hope Program of Recovery Circle Foundation, a scholarship program that provides free treatment to families and persons suffering from addiction.

Sponsors are Manila Pavilion Hotel, Smart Philippines, BusinessWorld, HighHopes, The Manila Times, Kingsmen Tailors and Novellino Wines.

Tickets are available at TicketWorld (tel. no. 891-9999), Recovery Circle Foundation (911-5934,913-5471) and MCO Secretariat (750-0768 and 0920-954-0053).

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Julia Abueva captivates APEC leaders in concert

Thirteen-year-old Julia Abueva dominated a concert for 21 world leaders, including US President Barack Obama, in Singapore’s Esplanade last night.

The world leaders were gathered for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

Of all the performers in the production, Abueva had the most exposure - she opened the concert with a solo, was included in the finale, and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) decided to bring her back for the encore.

Abueva, an endorser of Swatch watches, is the youngest soloist handpicked by the STB for the concert, which brought together the best in Singapore entertainment and showcased the rich and diverse cultures in Asia.

To ensure precision and excellence, STB directors and Singapore officials attended all rehearsals.

“I can’t believe I got the chance to sing for President Obama! I know exactly where he will be sitting and I can see his seat even when the lights are on me, so I will try my best not to stare at him while I’m performing!” Abueva earlier said.

Abueva has to her credit almost seven years of experience and hundreds of performances across Asia, and recently the United States.

Based in Singapore for almost 10 years, Abueva is no stranger to performing for state events, but the teenager said she was “seriously stunned” when she found out she was to sing for Obama.

Recently acknowledged as one of “Asia’s Wonder Kids,” Abueva balances life as a performer and a regular student.

In the last year alone, she played the lead role in two musicals (“Sleepless Town” in Singapore, “The Fantasticks” in Manila), sold out her first solo concert at The Esplanade, cut her first single, was invited to guest at Nashville’s springtime concert, and was featured on Oprah as one of the World’s Most Talented Kids - while maintaining her honor roll standing in school.

“My parents and I choose performances that will really help me grow and ideally don’t conflict with school. Just like last summer, I was able to play Luisa in ‘The Fantasticks’ in Manila. I feel it stretched me as a performer and it was during my summer break, which was great. We agreed we will only choose a performance over school if it is really big enough,” she said.

Currently an eighth grader at the Singapore American School, Abueva is very familiar with Obama’s rise to the US presidency and is a big fan.

“I love him and he is a great man. Knowing that he will be watching me and listening to me is just unbelievable,” she said.

Julia Abueva (13yrs) is featured on Score in the OKTO Channel Singapore.

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Edu Manzano for Vice President

The announcement came as a big surprise, if not a mild shock, to most people in the industry.

“I was surprised, too,” said Edu “Doods” Manzano on his choice as Gibo Teodoro’s running-mate in the 2010 elections. “I knew about it but I didn’t think the announcement would be made so soon.”

“Nagulat ako!” said Edu’s manager June Torrejon when she heard the announcement yesterday.

Edu initially planned to run for senator under former Pres. Joseph “Erap” Estrada’s Puwersa Ng Masang Pilipino (PMP), that’s why he quit as host of the ABS-CBN gameshow Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba? several weeks ago, although he has stayed as co-host of the same station’s early-morning show Umagang Kay Ganda.

“For Doods’ senatorial bid, we have already prepared buttons with ‘Game na!’ on them,” said June. “Well, we can still use those buttons even now that he’s running for vice president.”

Unlike Defense Secretary Gibo who is, as he put it, “a neophyte” in politics, Edu is not a greenhorn. He once served as Vice Mayor of Makati City and later lost his bid for the mayor of the same city.

He also served Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s administration as head of the Optical Media Board (OMB) which is tasked to run after film pirates. It’s the same position that he inherited from Sen. Bong Revilla and is now held by Ronnie Ricketts. It’s interesting to note that Bong was also short-listed as Gibo’s running-mate, together with Vice Pres. Noli de Castro who has begged off from the race.

But keeping the advice of his father, former Sen. Ramon Revilla, to bide his time because he’s “still too young,” Bong declined the offer and decided to run for reelection.

The, well, “merry-go-round” even included Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos — yes, Edu’s ex-wife! — who claimed that, despite the persistent reports, she never got a formal offer. She said “no, thank you” just the same, determined as she is to run for reelection and, she said, “finish what I have started as Governor of Batangas.”

Asked for her reaction to Edu’s vice presidential bid, Gov. Vilma said, “Why not? He’s very qualified to be a public servant. Kaya n’ya ‘yon! Wishing him good luck!”

Edu said that he didn’t have second thoughts about being Gibo’s running-mate.

“Gibo is a good man,” said Edu. “He has a good vision for the country. He will make a good president.”

Edu added that he has been working hand in hand with Gibo’s wife, Tarlac Rep. Monica “Nikki” Prieto-Teodoro in the campaign against child abuse (and child pornography) which was among his priorities as OMB head.

Edu will be running against Sen. Mar Roxas (with Sen. Noynoy Aquino as running-mate) and Makati City Mayor Jojo Binay (with Erap). Also rumored to be running are former First Lady Imelda Marcos (with MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando), and Sen. Loren Legarda and Sen. Chiz Escudero (not clear with whom).

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Sarah Geronimo ayaw tigilan ng Kimerald fans

SUCCESSFUL ang concert ni Sarah Geronimo sa Araneta Coliseum kamakailan.

Masasabing ang Pop Princess na ang may hawak ng korona bilang Concert Queen na matagal ding hawak ni Pops Fernandez.

Kumpirmado ring na-break ni Sarah ang concert record ng mga nagsipag-show sa Araneta.

Very thankful ang singer sa lahat ng mga nanood at sumuporta sa kanyang Record Breaker concert.

Kung happy si Sarah sa naging resulta ng kanyang concert, obvious namang hindi siya natutuwa sa mga intriga na ikinakabit sa kanilang dalawa ni Gerald Anderson dahil sa planong pagsamahin sila sa pelikula.

Ayon kay Sarah, nauunawaan niya ang Kim Chiu-Gerald fans at siya na mismo ang nag-step down para hindi matuloy ang movie nila ni Gerald.

“Masyado nang mara-ming nasasabing hindi maganda sa amin,” say ni Sarah sa The Buzz. “Naiintindihan ko lahat ‘yung mga fans ng Kimerald wala sa akin ‘yon. Hindi ko po kasi ipinagpipilitan ang sa-rili ko na makapareha si Gerald. Wala na, tapos na po. Ako na po ang nagsa-sabi na itigil na po natin kasi hindi maganda ang nagiging resulta, huwag i-pilit.”

Humanga naman si The Buzz host Boy Abunda sa sinabi ni Sarah.

Heto naman ang mataray na komento ng isang loyal Sarah fan na malapit din sa amin: “Bakit naging box-office queen at king na ba ang inyong idolo? May napatunayan na ba silang pareho sa kanilang career. Kung hindi pa panay ang press release ng Kapamil-ya tungkol sa loveteam nilang dalawa (Kim at Gerald), mapag-uusapan ba sila?”

Naku, mukhang hindi pa yata tapos ang isyung ito, huh!

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Ate Vi vs Edu sa pagka-bise?

Well, Gov. Vi daw and husband Ralph Recto might (repeat, might) resign from the administration party and join presidentiable Manny Villar’s party.

Is Gov. Vi finally considering Sen. Villar’s offer na maging running mate siya nito sa 2010?

Si Edu naman, who has yet to formally join presidentiable Noynoy Aquino’s party, is being eyed daw (daw, ha?) na tumakbo bilang vice president ng administration bet na si Gibo Teodoro.

’Pag nagkataon, ang saya, ’di ba, Ian F.?

Gov. Vi versus Edu for vice president?

Ito ang game na game talaga. Once in our life, makakasaksi tayo ng ganitong scenario: “Dating mag-asawa, magkalaban sa pulitika!”

Kanino kaya kakampi si Lucky, ah, Luis na nga pala?

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Watch “Hillary Clinton: The Manila Forum An ABS-CBN Exclusive”

Watch “Hillary Clinton: The Manila Forum An ABS-CBN Exclusive” tomorrow, Friday (Nov 13), live on ANC (SKYCABLE ch. 27) at 8am and on ABS-CBN channel 2 at 9am.

This will mark the first time on Philippine TV history that a secretary of state will be holding a televised public forum.

ABS-CBN senior vice president for news and current affairs Maria Ressa and anchors Ricky Carandang and Pinky Webb will moderate the forum.

Tony Velasquez and Ces Drilon will be stationed in live points at Siliman University in Dumaguete and Ateneo de Zamboanga in Zamboanga City, where students
will have the chance to ask Clinton questions on national and global issues.

Ted Failon and Cheche Lazaro, on the other hand, will anchor the coverage for ABS-CBN and ANC, respectively, from the ABS-CBN studios.

Take part in the forum. Send in your questions at www.abs-cbn.com/ancliveevents, http://botomoipatrolmo.multiply.com, www.facebook.com/abscbnnews, www.facebook.com/botomo, or www.twitter.com, just search ANCCLINTON.

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Awayang LT-Chin Chin lumalala

LUMALALA na ang awa-yan blues nina Chin-Chin Gutierrez at Lorna Tolentino sa teleseryeng Dahil May Isang Ikaw.

Ayon sa kampo ni LT, tinotoo daw ni Chin-Chin ang pananampal pero ayaw nang mag-comment ni Lorna para hindi na raw hu-maba ang istorya.

Pero may binitawan si-yang salita na never na si-yang makikipagtrabaho kay Chin Chin.

Apektado na rin daw ang direktor ng Dahil May Isang Ikaw na si Jerry Lopez-Sineneng dahil sa isyu sa dalawang mahusay na aktres.

Pakiramdam ng direktor, nagkakaroon tuloy ng gap sina Chin Chin at LT kapag nasa taping at magkakaharap sa eksena.

“We are truly sad and sorry na nagkasakitan,” bungad ng direktor sa interview sa kanya ng SNN.

Aksidente umano ang lahat at naniniwala siyang walang sinuman ang may gusto sa hindi magandang insidente.

Paliwanag pa ni Direk Jerry, maaaring nadala lang talaga ng eksena ang mga artista niya kaya nangyari ang hindi sinasadyang pagkakataon.

“Being good actresses that they actually are, maaaring masyado nilang na-internalize ang characters nila sa naturang tagpo kaya hindi na nagawang mapigilan pa ang tensyong bumalot sa kanila noon,” sambit pa nito.

“Nothing was deliberate. Ito ay bugso lamang ng husay nila bilang mga artista,” giit pa ni Direk Jerry.

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