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GMA Network delivers the 'Best Time Ever' to viewers

Published Mar 17, 2024 05:06 am

At A Glance

  • High-rating programs "Family Feud" and "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" have been consistent in bringing good vibes, blessings, and meaningful conversations every single day.
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'Best Time Ever' media conference

They say that the best use of time is to spend it with the ones you love. Luckily, Kapuso viewers get to experience the best time ever just by tuning in to the well-loved programs of GMA Network! 

With its new campaign, “Basta’t Sama-Sama… Best Time Ever,” GMA Entertainment Group encourages the audience to indulge in their favorite comfort shows together with their families and friends.

High-rating programs “Family Feud” and “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” have been consistent in bringing good vibes, blessings, and meaningful conversations every single day.

Meanwhile, “Amazing Earth” takes viewers on unique and thrilling adventures every Friday night. And of course, the weekend habit of solid Kapuso fans will not be complete without “Pepito Manaloto,” “I-Bilib,”“Bubble Gang,” and “The Boobay and Tekla Show.” 

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'Running Man Philippines' cast

'Running Man Philippines' returns for Season 2

Making this roster even more fun and extraordinary is the upcoming “Running Man Philippines Season 2!”

From its successful first season, “Running Man Philippines” returns with its winter edition this 2024! Shot entirely once again in South Korea, runners Glaiza de Castro, Miguel Tanfelix, Kokoy de Santos, Lexi Gonzales, Angel Guardian, Buboy Villar, and Mikael Daez are up for bigger and crazier challenges in extremely cold weather.

Who will be their special guests in this all-new exciting season? And who will be the next ultimate runner of “Running Man Philippines?” Find out soon on GMA Network.

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Comedy Creative Director Cesar Cosme

'Family Feud' marks second anniversary

But before that, join Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes in the anniversary celebration of GMA’s top-rating game show “Family Feud” beginning March 18.

All set to spice up the anniversary week special is the cast of “Running Man Philippines” comprising Kokoy, Angel, Lexi, and Miguel. Together, they will try to outwit the team of the controversial couple Ricci Riveroand Leren Mae Bautista. Moreover, the Paner Family, led by Tina Paner, will be up against the Palad Family headed by Donita Rose.

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The cast of 'Pepito Manaloto'

The excitement continues as the sizzling ladies of Sparkle 10 – Rabiya Mateo, Faith Da Silva,Lianne Valentin, and Ashley Ortega – go head-to-head with the former cast of “Walang Tulugan,” featuring Ken Chan, Buboy Villar, Yasser Marta, and Jak Roberto.

Completing the intense anniversary week of “Family Feud” is the special appearance of Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, as she extends her all-out support to her co-stars in “My Guardian Alien.” Team Guardian is composed of Gabby Eigenmann, Caitlyn Stave, Josh Ford, and Arnold Reyes. Playing for Team Alien, on the other hand, are Kiray Celis, Tart Carlos, Christian Antolin, and Sean Lucas.

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'Bubble Gang' cast

'I-Bilib' introduces new ways of learning

Lastly, as the GMA Entertainment Group launches its “Best Time Ever” campaign, it is also relaunching a better and brand-new version of “I-Bilib!”

Hosted by Chris Tiu and Shaira Diaz, the program will explore more real-life situations that can be answered by science. Moreover, the show will cover a wider range of topics that kids and the kids at heart are curious about—anything and everything under the sun and even beyond! Because in “I-Bilib,” learning can be fun for everyone!

There is indeed a lot in store for Kapuso viewers and they can stream all these shows anytime, anywhere via the YouLOL YouTube channel. So stay tuned because when families laugh, win, learn, and watch together, they are bound to have the best time ever!

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