‘Annasandra,’ ‘Bet ng Bayan’ stars visit Dumaguete today

CEBU, Philippines – The nationwide search for the best Pinoy homegrown talents continues as the Central and Eastern Visayas Regional Finals of the widest Kapuso reality-talent show “Bet ng Bayan” makes its way to Dumaguete City’s Buglasan Festival today.

The said regional showdown, which is already the third leg of the competition, showcases the exceptional talents of six qualified bets from Dumaguete and Cebu. It is set to happen at the city’s Capitol Grounds at 7 p.m.

Witness to this spectacular fete are no less than the “Bet ng Bayan” hosts themselves, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and “Ilustrado” lead star Alden Richards, who in turn, delight the crowd with their share of exciting performances.

Serving as event judges are Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma, renowned composer Louie Ocampo, and Soul Princess and Fearless Diva Jonalyn Viray.

But prior to finding out who among the six qualifiers gets to advance to the grand finals (one per category: singing, dancing, and extraordinary talent), setting the festive mood first are the cast of afternoon series “Ang Lihim ni Annasandra.”

At 6 p.m., celebrities Andrea Torres, Rochelle Pangilinan and Pancho Magno mingle with their Dumagueteño supporters via a Kapuso Promo Tour.

GMA Network’s Head for Regional Strategy and Business Development Division and AVP for Regional TV Oliver Amoroso says, “The network is definitely looking forward to joining this year’s Buglasan Festival. More than this being a venue to show our appreciation for the Dumagueteños’ unwavering support, we are also proud to bring closer to them the biggest reality-talent program ‘Bet ng Bayan’ where they can personally witness the remarkable performances of their kababayans.”

Highlights of the network’s participation in this year’s Buglasan Festival can be seen via Let’s Fiesta! on October 26 airing in all nine GMA regional stations in Ilocos, Bicol, Dagupan, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, Davao, GenSan and Cagayan de Oro. (PR)