REEL DEAL: The Banes of Society Found At Sitio "Kamkam"

Despite the growing economy, the problem of poverty, crime, and illegal drugs still rule the underworld in some parts of the country. Many have been depicted in many movie showing it, but many would only tackle just the shallow surface of these societies. What if you put all of these into one place with all the residents connected in one way or another and finds themselves in a complication of surviving, living, and loving, that place is Sitio Camcam.

Kamkam (Greed) tells the story of the squatter community of Sitio Camcam which is home to residents who engage in vices like gambling, drugs, illegal connections to water and electricity which is controlled by a local kingpin Johnny (Allen Dizon). The officials like Barangay Chairman Toming  (Emilio Garcia) tolerates the community and is a friend of Johnny however tensions between them starts with problems of the sitio gets complicated. Johnny is also a known womanizer, with three wives Salud (Jean Garcia), Evelyn (Sunshine Dizon) and Shane (Jackie Rice) who is his current favorite wife. 

GMA Artists Anliven The Kids of Region 3 at the Mind Museum

May 28, 2013, GMA artists - Joyce Ching, Barbie Forteza and Krystal Reyes graced the event of Children’s Hour at the Mind Museum to spend time with 220 children from various socially oriented organizations in Region 3. “Basta isipin nyo lang na kaya nyo yan sa kahit anong pinagdadaanan nyo sa buhay” said Barbie Forteza while giving their words of encouragement. Despite of their busy schedules the teen Kapuso stars were still able to spend time with the kids and cheered them up. They are sharing their blessings by reaching out and being role models.

GMA Artist Center stars reap awards and nominations

GMA 7’s Artist Center continues to ascertain its position as the premier talent development and management arm of the network with the various honors and accolades given to its homegrown talents from three award-giving bodies this year.

Leading the roster of winners is fast-rising Kapuso star Kim Rodriguez who received her first acting award as the New Movie Actress of the Year at the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies last March 10 at the AFP Theater. Kim was recognized for her performance in the indie film Mga Mumunting Lihim. Aside from Party Pilipinas, Kim presently headlines the Afternoon Prime series, Kakambal ni Eliana. Kim was also one of the nominees for Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actress for her performance in Oros during the 2013 Golden Screen Awards for Movies. 

GMA News and Public Affairs’ docu-fiction “LANDAS” airs on Sunday

GMA News and Public Affairs, the country’s leading broadcast news organization, is proud to present LANDAS, an election special that tackles three of the most pressing issues relevant today as the country gears up for the upcoming elections: hunger, health, and education. This program aims to guide voters in order to be discerning of the people they will vote into office come May 13.

Hosted by multi-awarded broadcast journalist Vicky Morales, LANDAS is a landmark production for GMA combining the documentary and narrative fiction genres. While the documentary portion delivers insightful and eye-opening features the network is recognized for, the fictional film will be reflective and complementary to the issues discussed in the documentary and will star Mike Tan, Joyce Ching, Neil Ryan Sese, Nanding Josef, and Chynna Ortaleza, among other notable actors.

Kristoffer Martin supports ‘friend’ Joyce Ching’s transition to more daring roles

Several weeks ago, kapuso teen actress Joyce Ching shocked viewers when she agreed to do a daring role in an episode of the drama anthology program “Magpakailanman” entitled “Pakawalang Anghel.” While the episode’s high ratings could mean that Joyce’s fans are now ready to accept the actress’ new image, could it also mean that it’s alright with Joyce’s rumored boyfriend, teen actor Kristoffer Martin?

In an interview with Kristoffer on the set of the primetime series, “Pahiram ng Sandali” where he stars, the young actor said that although he had reservations when Joyce informed him about the role, he did not try to convince her to reconsider her decision.  In fact, he said, he assured her of his all-out support.

Girl, sexually abused at 12, tells her story in "Magpakailanman"

Michelle, now 42 years old, may not be the perfect daughter a parent could have but she certainly did not deserve the tragedy she found herself in when she was yet a child: she was sexually abused when she was only twelve years old while at a party in Baguio City.

Michelle was adopted at birth by a rich couple. Her biological mother used to be a househelp working in the couple's mansion.  Since her mother knew she could not provide her daughter with a comfortable life, she decided to put her baby up for adoption. Michelle had known early on that she was an adopted child.

Even if Michelle is not their biological daughter, her adoptive parents treated her as if she were their own.  They enrolled her in exclusive schools and even in dance and music classes during summer breaks.

Unknown to Michelle's adoptive parents, the girl has been mistreated by their housemaids, who made up stories about her and accussed her of stealing her parents' money. Consequently, she was frequently -- albeit, unfairly -- scolded by her parents.  They would learn later that the accusations were untrue and that the maids themselves were the culprits.