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Atom Araullo is now a Kapuso, joins GMA News and Public Affairs

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Almost a week after <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/09/atom-araullo-leaves-abs-cbn-gma.html" rel="nofollow">leaving ABS-CBN</a>, broadcast journalist Atom Araullo returns to rival network GMA-7 to be part of the network’s News and Public Affairs group. The big reveal was made on flagship news program <i>24 Oras</i> on Thursday.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHWAplk15sgQob5Gdml6Yy48mfkYMlZ1Iw44XSZcQvurm_57kVxV7uCBr1O-IcWxbsuiKvu0nEmoiWN0Rb-PbFKae5qIJrLzhipAV1x3lZSAHT2dJ-EZNWUIgCY6xzRoQvAKnedAbOZSzq/s1600/atom-araullo-kapuso.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Atom Araullo is now a Kapuso, joins GMA News and Public Affairs" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHWAplk15sgQob5Gdml6Yy48mfkYMlZ1Iw44XSZcQvurm_57kVxV7uCBr1O-IcWxbsuiKvu0nEmoiWN0Rb-PbFKae5qIJrLzhipAV1x3lZSAHT2dJ-EZNWUIgCY6xzRoQvAKnedAbOZSzq/s1600/atom-araullo-kapuso.jpg" title="Atom Araullo is now a Kapuso, joins GMA News and Public Affairs" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: GMA Network</td></tr></tbody></table><blockquote class="tr_bq"><br />“I’m very excited. Ang dami kong gustong gawin, particularly in the realm of documentary production. I think this is a great place to do all of that,” Atom expressed.</blockquote><br />GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon welcomed Atom, the former host of 'Atomic Sports' on 24 Oras, on his homecoming.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">“Dahil kilala ang GMA-7 sa paggawa ng world-class at award-winning documentary and public affairs programs, kami ay nalulugod sa paglipat ni Atom Araullo para lalo s’yang mahasa sa pagiging magaling na broadcast journalist at documentarist among others,” Gozon said.</blockquote><br />Atom's first project in the Kapuso network will be special report on the country's biodiversity and as announced, he will join the award-winning documentary program "I Witness."<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />In the past decade, he has earned the trust of the viewing public and the respect of his colleagues through the news stories and documentaries he produced. His documentary on climate change on ABS-CBN earned Atom a Bronze World Medal at the 2017 New York Festivals “World’s Best TV and Films.”<br /><br />Atom is now is looking forward to doing more documentaries with GMA.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">“Ano man ang mga gagawin ko rito will be the next stage of my career. Gusto kong mas marami pang mai-share sa mga tao tungkol sa aking mga paniniwala, at 'yung passion ko to do documentaries,” he said.</blockquote></div>

Atom Araullo is now a Kapuso, joins GMA News and Public Affairs

MANILA, Philippines - Almost a week after leaving ABS-CBN , broadcast journalist Atom Araullo returns to rival network GMA-7 to be part of t...

Doris Bigornia under fire for alleged rudeness to GMA reporters

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's senior reporter Doris Bigornia is now under fire for alleged rudeness towards GMA Southern Mindanao news team in Davao City.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUGV725GoE9lyYwArWeLM_SbsNeXHBoZuMsyLzi2UJA8Q6FNPJhPEDhXhmN_sBIJSIzWM7TLNjsOmxmrM6U57NT4PmoZ0y8Y2s7l18O7RyX4NDTtAElg2VqirUhhgOlvL5FBi-mOVr1mC/s1600/doris-bigornia.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt=""Mutya ng Masa" Doris Bigornia." border="0" class="img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUGV725GoE9lyYwArWeLM_SbsNeXHBoZuMsyLzi2UJA8Q6FNPJhPEDhXhmN_sBIJSIzWM7TLNjsOmxmrM6U57NT4PmoZ0y8Y2s7l18O7RyX4NDTtAElg2VqirUhhgOlvL5FBi-mOVr1mC/s1600/doris-bigornia.jpg" title=""Mutya ng Masa" Doris Bigornia." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Mutya ng Masa" Doris Bigornia. Photo credit: iweb.ph</td></tr></tbody></table>In a lengthy Facebook post, reporter John Paul Seniel accused Bigornia of threatening their DMNG engineer Al Lim Ramz during their live interview with Christopher “Bong” Go, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s executive assistant.<br /><br />"Our DMNG Engineer Al Lim Ramz politely told you to excuse yourself from our camera since you became an eye sore to my live report," Seniel said.<br /><br />"Mr. Bong Go and I were on cam, but you (Bigornia) immediately scolded him (Ramz) and even told him "sapakin kita," he added. <br /><br />The Kapuso reporter expressed his dismay on how Bigornia has shown her foul treatment to the staff.<br /><br />"Pero nakakabahala ang inasta niyo. Regional Media kami, oo, pero kahit ihilera ka sa amin dito sa region, namumukod tangi kami sa rehiyon namin dahil rehiyon namin ito. Kahit sa rehiyon namin, hindi kami pa star, we work with humility and authority," he continued.<br /><br />His sentiment on social media already gone viral on Facebook amassing 13,000 shares and more than 5,000 shares as of press time. Some netizens even lauded Seniel of bringing up about the rude attitude of Bigornia.<br /><br />"My salute to you John Paul Sarsuelo Seniel for courageously revealing the disgusting act of that lady TV reporter Doris. Indeed, what she did to you showed her true character - mayabang, feeling sikat at no breeding," Facebook user Jimmy Sta Cruz commented.<br /><br />"Give respect to us davaoenos, dont you ever do that to our regional media. May displina ang Davao media.. and please behave.. Ur in Duterte's city.. OUR DAVAO CITY," Jude Arguillas expressed.<br /><br />Here's the full post of Seniel on Facebook:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL6mxs5tf4Yq0elDCjWN0gHCabIPDpjndA1mJeQUvvSenp4lpkFpaR_ApZQgjZCOg0n4gVdI4K8YOM4IPXDVI3O4wgabhxYf3wAQaRYDyZEiGblU5XPOtlKhINv8KKpyWfaewNIMCsK4O-/s1600/gma-reporters-accuse-doris-bigornia.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="full post of Seniel on Facebook" border="0" class="img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL6mxs5tf4Yq0elDCjWN0gHCabIPDpjndA1mJeQUvvSenp4lpkFpaR_ApZQgjZCOg0n4gVdI4K8YOM4IPXDVI3O4wgabhxYf3wAQaRYDyZEiGblU5XPOtlKhINv8KKpyWfaewNIMCsK4O-/s1600/gma-reporters-accuse-doris-bigornia.JPG" title="full post of Seniel on Facebook" /></a></div><br /><br />Meanwhile, ABS-CBN said that they are now investigating about the claim and already contacted Bigornia to explain about the incident.<br /><br />"Bigornia has given her side of the story and we are now evaluating the claims and counter-claims of the two reporters," the statement read.<br /><br />The Kapamilya network also assured the public of their "commitment to uphold the provisions of our Ethics and Standards Manual."<br /><br />The news personality also in hot water last year for the alleged misbehavior at The Script concert on which a Facebook note titled "The Dark Side of Doris Bigornia" went viral.</div>

Doris Bigornia under fire for alleged rudeness to GMA reporters

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's senior reporter Doris Bigornia is now under fire for alleged rudeness towards GMA Southern Mindanao news...

ABS-CBN, GMA News bring multi-platform coverage for Pope Francis visit in PH

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Leading broadcast networks in the country ABS-CBN and GMA bring special news coverage via multiplatform channels for the historic papal visit from January 15-19, 2015.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTyfaRxrGk_-h5kGqJ9kZ2VKFEtOPvS7i4YnicSS13916v0GKg8_Sx0dQdqEtscQ68sUJyJeLKEFzLNQdAQbm9FNsX2KVqwAzkWOe5tL9CoCFnqcrL6DbvtDadurSeJ98Of4efsSdJM75/s1600/ABS-CBNs-multiplatform-coverage-of-the-papal-visit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ABS-CBN brings multi-platform coverage for Pope Francis visit in PH" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTyfaRxrGk_-h5kGqJ9kZ2VKFEtOPvS7i4YnicSS13916v0GKg8_Sx0dQdqEtscQ68sUJyJeLKEFzLNQdAQbm9FNsX2KVqwAzkWOe5tL9CoCFnqcrL6DbvtDadurSeJ98Of4efsSdJM75/s1600/ABS-CBNs-multiplatform-coverage-of-the-papal-visit.jpg" title="ABS-CBN brings multi-platform coverage for Pope Francis visit in PH" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>ABS-CBN News: Pope Francis sa Pilipinas "Thank You Sa Malasakit"</b><br /><br />Through up-to-date reports and special features, ABS-CBN will deliver all the latest developments on its news platforms on free and cable TV, radio, and online: ABS-CBN Channel 2, ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), DZMM TeleRadyo, DZMM Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta, and their websites and social media accounts.<br /><br />ABS-CBN, ANC, and DZMM will broadcast live all the Masses to be celebrated by Pope Francis at the Manila Cathedral (January 16), in Tacloban (January 17), and in Luneta (January 18). Aside from that, ABS-CBN will offer free public viewing of the Luneta Mass at Alabang Town Center, Glorietta, Trinoma, Fairview Terraces, Market Market, and Harbor Point in Metro Manila and in more than 50 locations nationwide.<br /><br />No stone will be left unturned when ANC brings its wall-to-wall coverage of the historic visit with nonstop live updates from all the events beginning the morning of January 15, while DZMM will cover the papal visit starting at noon on January 15.<br /><br />Boosting ABS-CBN’s news coverage are the Pope Patrollers of citizen journalism arm “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo” who will be closely monitoring all the on-ground papal events in Manila and Tacloban. The Pope Patrollers will document the events as they unfold in photos and videos, which will capture the mood and emotions of the people during the five-day papal visit.<br /><br />All of the Pope Patrollers’ works will be highlighted in special sections on ABS-CBNNews.com/PopeFrancisPH, which also houses all TV reports and interactive multimedia features about Pope Francis.<br /><br />Filipinos on the go may also check all the latest papal visit-related developments on their mobile devices by watching ABS-CBN’s consolidated videos and features in the PopeTYSM (Pope Thank You Sa Malasakit) channel on iWanTV.com.ph or the iWanTV app using an ABS-CBNmobile SIM.<br /><br />Filipinos abroad can also keep track of the latest developments of the papal visit via The Filipino Channel (TFC), which will air its special live coverage of the event from January 17 to 19 and a documentary titled “Pope Francis: In the Eyes of Four Filipinos,” which features four different members of the clergy who share a very special, albeit experience — a rare interaction with the Holy See.<br /><br />With Vatican Media correspondent Lynda Jumilla who is joining the papal flight, ABS-CBN’s “Thank You sa Malasakit: Pope Francis sa Pilipinas” coverage will be led by veteran broadcast journalists Noli De Castro, Korina Sanchez, Ted Failon, Tina Monzon-Palma, Karen Davila, Ces Drilon, Julius Babao, Alvin Elchico, Bernadette Sembrano, Henry Omaga Diaz, Vic Lima, Bro. Jun Banaag, Winnie Cordero, Ariel Ureta, Pinky Webb, TJ Manotoc, Ron Cruz, Coco Alcuaz, Gigi Grande, Karmina Constantino, and David Celdran.<br /><br /><b>GMA News: "Ang People's Pope sa Pilipinas" Special Coverage</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="370" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wE7zQ3IR2Jc" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Aside from radio and TV broadcast, GMA News also partnered with various malls and establishments nationwide to present the special coverage of Pope Francis' visit.<br /><br />The following malls have agreed to show GMA News' live special coverage via big screens:<br /><br /><b>MEGA MANILA</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>SM North Edsa</li><li>SM Manila</li><li>SM San Lazaro</li><li>SM Sta. Mesa</li><li>SM Marikina</li><li>SM Masinag</li><li>SM Taytay</li><li>SM Novaliches</li><li>SM Fairview</li><li>SM BF Paranque</li></ul><br /><br /><b>LUZON</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>City Walk Mall, Tarlac</li><li>SM Clark</li><li>SM San Fernando, Downtown</li><li>SM Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecijia</li><li>LCC Mall Legazpi</li><li>LCC Mall Naga</li><li>LCC Mall Polangui</li></ul><br /><br /><b>VISAYAS-MINDANAO</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The District Ayala Mall, Bacolod</li><li>Public Plaza, Bacolod</li><li>Marymart Mall, Iloilo</li><li>GT Mall, Iloilo</li><li>Gaisano Mall, Davao City</li><li>Abreeza Ayala Mall, Davao City</li><li>Limketkai Mall, CdeO</li><li>Gaisano Mall, CdeO</li><li>Centrio Mall, CdeO</li><li>Provincial Capitol, Misamis Oriental</li></ul><br /><br />These bus companies will also join in showing the live coverage of the papal visit on their fleets:<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>G Liner</li><li>Fariñas Bus Transit</li><li>Five Star Bus company (including bus stations)</li></ul><br /><br />Mercury Drug in Quiapo also agreed to show GMA News' special coverage through their big screen.<br /><br />The special coverage can be followed from:<br /><br />January 15, Thursday: Arrival Of Pope And Open Air Motorcade<br />GMA 7: 5:15pm – 8:00pm<br /><br />January 16, Friday: Manila Cathedral Mass<br />GNTV Channel 11: 11:15am – 1:30pm, 5:00pm – 8:30pm<br /><br />January 17, Saturday: Going to Tacloban City<br />GNTV Channel 11: 9:30am-7:00pm<br /><br />January 18, Sunday: Pope Travels from Nunciature to UST, UST Motorcade, Meets w/ Young People<br />GMA 7: 9:45am –12:00pm, 2:00pm – 6:00pm</div>

ABS-CBN, GMA News bring multi-platform coverage for Pope Francis visit in PH

MANILA, Philippines - Leading broadcast networks in the country ABS-CBN and GMA bring special news coverage via multiplatform channels for t...

LIVESTREAM: Feast of Black Nazarene mass, procession 2015 now available (Video)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The annual Feast of Black Nazarene happens today, Friday, January 9, 2015. 15 million devotees are expected to flock in the parade known as 'Traslación' or passage of life-sized, dark wooden statue of Jesus Christ through procession. Livestream video is now available for those who will monitor mass at Quiapo Chrurch and procession from Quirino Grandstand.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9l3NJvgqwFnldhRMQAw9MQMwfqBQDeR7oy9FT9DOQBiVzVJQpvVL6z_eu6byZRNFS5xjhYZfCHt_8enJxzs82s00nC1zMEfMF1CrZ6BmU7hoTy3RoAlhvfISHWs8CAqW3uOIb5FfBsmW/s1600/Feast+of+Black-nazarene-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Feast of Black Nazarene procession 2015" border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9l3NJvgqwFnldhRMQAw9MQMwfqBQDeR7oy9FT9DOQBiVzVJQpvVL6z_eu6byZRNFS5xjhYZfCHt_8enJxzs82s00nC1zMEfMF1CrZ6BmU7hoTy3RoAlhvfISHWs8CAqW3uOIb5FfBsmW/s1600/Feast+of+Black-nazarene-2015.jpg" title="Feast of Black Nazarene procession 2015" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Mindful of true devotion to the Black Nazarene, this year’s Traslacion theme is “Espiritu ng Poong Jesus Nazareno, Awa at Malasakit ng Abang Simbahan.”<br /><br />The official website of the Quiapo Church brings the livestream feed of the overnight vigil on January 8 to 9. Dra. Gaines Rosario, Bro. Raymart Enriquez and Rev. Fr. Hans Magdurulang facilitates the devotion to the Mahal na Señor Jesus Nazareno.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: TV Maria Livestreaming for Feast of the Black Nazarene (courtesy of Quiapo Church)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe frameborder="0" height="392" scrolling="no" src="http://www.ustream.tv/embed/10646391?v=3&wmode=direct" style="border: 0px none transparent;" width="480">    </iframe><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ustream.tv/" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream</a></center><br />The day of the feast, January 9th will commence with a celebration of Holy Mass by His Eminence, Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle, D.D. as main celebrant. The long procession commemorating the Traslacion will immediately follow at 7:00 in the morning.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: <a href="http://youtu.be/CQbXLeBU8R4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Nazarene Feast Livestream</a> (video courtesy of GMA News and Public Affairs)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="380" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/IlC-wiZnIw4" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Note: If available, livestream feed from major news organizations ABS-CBN News and TV5 will be embedded here.<br /><br />On Thursday, the celebration at the Luneta has started where the Black Nazarene from Quiapo becomes accessible for a larger crowd of devotees to kiss and touch. This is known as the “pahalik”.<br /><br />The famous church, known for the miraculous black image of the genuflecting Christ with the cross on His shoulder, had gained popular devotion throughout the archipelago. The church received the papal blessing of Pope John Paul II as the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in 1987.<br /><br />The annual celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene’s arrival in Quiapo church is a partnership of the Church with government and various NGOs. This collaborative effort is crucial in ensuring a peaceful and meaningful observance of the feast for the majority of the faithful and the devotees as well.<br /><br />Reports say that over 3,500 personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were deployed to secure the Feast of the Black Nazarene.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Manila Mayor <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/01/erap-suspends-classes-in-manila-on-january-9-2015-for-feast-black-nazarene.html">Estrada suspends classes in all levels</a> (public and private schools) for this day.</div>

LIVESTREAM: Feast of Black Nazarene mass, procession 2015 now available (Video)

MANILA, Philippines - The annual Feast of Black Nazarene happens today, Friday, January 9, 2015. 15 million devotees are expected to flock i...