Kapuso Day marks Ilocos station launch

Manila, Philippines -  GMA Network continues to expand its nationwide coverage with the launch of its originating station in Ilocos this month. The exciting Kapuso experience further intensifies as GMA Network brings some of its biggest stars to Laoag for an exciting and fun-filled Kapuso Day.

Gracing the Kapuso Day celebration are Geoff Eigenmann, Jackie Rice, Jennica Garcia, Mark Herras, Rochelle Pangilinan, Kyla and La Diva, Protégé Season 1’s grand champ Krizza Neri and title contenders Lovely Embuscado, Lirah Bermudez, Nomer Limatog Jr., Jensen Teñoso and Denise Barbacena. Also expect the cast of the upcoming Afternoon Prime program Faithfully such as Michelle Madrigal, Mike Tan, Will Devaughn and Victor Aliwalas gracing the event.

Serving as program hosts are Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown’s Sole Survivor Betong Sumaya and GMA Regional TV personality and beauty queen Ana Maris Igpit.

The Kapuso Day starts today as early as 8 a.m. at the Ilocos Norte Capitol Stage in Laoag City, followed by the auditions for Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break at 9 a.m. until 12 noon. 

Wrapping up the day is a Kapuso Night filled with exciting games and live performances from the Kapuso stars.

Oliver Amoroso, GMA Regional TV’s AVP for sales and marketing, says: “The network has prepared long and hard for its originating station in Ilocos, so it is just fitting that we kick off its launch with a loud bang together with our Kapusong Ilokanos.”

The highlights of the Kapuso Day in Ilocos can be seen in Let’s Fiesta TV Special on July 1 airing via the network’s regional stations in Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Dagupan, Ilocos, CDO, GenSan, Naga and Bacolod.