GMA Kapuso Foundation, the socio-civic charity arm of the country’s leading television and radio network, GMA Network, delivered aid to Filipino children preparing for the first day of classes and to those affected by the recent Magnitude 7.8 earthquake in areas of Mindanao, including General Santos and Saranggani provinces.
For most communities, the beginning of the school year brought challenges, including a lack of safe, resilient learning spaces, limited access to basic learning necessities and resources, and class disruptions caused by natural disasters. That’s why the charity supported Filipino learners in underserved communities through the Unang Hakbang sa Kinabukasan and the Kapuso School Development initiatives.
The Unang Hakbang sa Kinabukasan initiative provides 60,000 customized school bags and complete sets of school supplies to incoming Kindergarten and Grade 1 students at select public elementary schools nationwide. Each student (the beneficiary) will receive a backpack, complete with school supplies such as a built-in pencil case with five notebooks, two pad papers, two pencils, a sharpener, an eraser, and a set of 16-piece crayons. The charity promised to provide 60,000 learners nationwide with these school items.
Following the severe devastation in Aurora province, which was placed under a state of calamity, the charity launched the initiative in November 2025. A total of 3,000 schoolchildren from 64 public schools in Dilasag, Dinalungan, Dingalan, and Casiguran received school bags with school supplies. Meanwhile, almost 15,000 Filipino learners in areas affected by typhoons Emong, Basyang, and Tino, including Pangasinan, Iligan, and Negros Island, also received the same set of school items needed for every learner.
The Kapuso School Development initiative, on the other hand, constructs sturdy Kapuso Classrooms complete with restrooms. As part of the bayanihan spirit that the charity extended to those affected by the natural disasters, the program encourages volunteerism and hires additional labor from their local community to build classrooms. To date, the program has turned over 457 classrooms to various communities nationwide.
Through generous donations and community efforts received via their official channels, the charity mobilized support to help affected communities, including those that happened in Cebu in 2025 – the Magnitude 6.9 earthquake on September 30, 2025, and Typhoon Tino on November 4, 2025. All learners from Talisay Integrated School, situated in Daanbantayan, now have Kapuso classrooms built to last, which withstand up to a Magnitude 8.0 earthquake and winds of up to 280 kilometers per hour.
The initiative was also extended to Dakit Elementary School in Bogo City. In addition to the newly built Kapuso classrooms, a hygiene facility and a foot bath for Muslim students were built, promoting inclusion within the community and safety. The charity will soon build resilient classrooms for the students of Panugnawan Elementary School in Medellin, Cebu.
The charity also turned over its first two-story, flood-resistant Kapuso School Building at Malitbog Elementary School, featuring three classrooms with a comfort room. The Kapuso School Building in MES can withstand a Magnitude 8 earthquake.
Meanwhile, following the recent Magnitude 7.8 earthquake in General Santos and Saranggani provinces on June 8, 2026, thousands of families lost their homes. Crises, including a lack of water and food, are among the main problems caused by the earthquake.
As a result, in addition to the two school initiatives, GMA Kapuso Foundation begins its relief operations in the General Santos and Sarangani (Glan) areas through Operation Bayanihan. On the first day of relief operations on June 9, 2026, the charity distributed relief goods to about 300 affected families in Sitio Intake, Barangay Mabuhay, City of General Santos.
On June 10, 2026, despite accessibility problems, the charity team went to Glan, Saranggani, in partnership with Marchael Sea Ventures (for the use of its sea vessels), to deliver its relief goods to over 1,500 affected families who were inside their tents, citing that their homes had either collapsed or been damaged by the earthquake. GMA Kapuso Foundation continued to deliver help to those affected by the earthquake.
The Operation Bayanihan initiative to those affected by the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao areas are supported by its donors and volunteers, including Universal Guardians Brotherhood – RGI Alakdan General Santos (representing its nationwide president Bond Contapay), JC Cares Foundation, Asia Brewery (representing Absolute Distilled Drinking Water), Gardenia Bakeries Philippines, Marchael Sea Ventures (representing Atty. Tom Falgui), Universal Robina, STI College General Santos, General Santos Doctors’ Medical School Foundation, and Mindanao State University General Santos.
GMA Kapuso Foundation is still accepting donations from the public for those affected by the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. In-kind donations are accepted from 9:00 to 17:00. Donations can also be made (at any amount) through the charity’s official bank and e-wallet (GCash and PalawanPay) accounts, or through Cebuana Lhuillier, Globe Rewards, Metrobank Credit Cards, and e-commerce platforms, including Lazada and Shopee.
Further information about the GMA Kapuso Foundation and on how to donate can be accessed at https://www.gmanetwork.com/kapusofoundation/donate.
The charity is authorized under DSWD Authority Permit No. DSWD-SB-PSP-S-2025-000201. Valid until October 15, 2026. Nationwide Coverage.
TV and Film Updates, now on your way
Sigabo will run a Nationwide Motorcade in June, DonBelle-led Tayo Sa Wakas goes global, DongYan to lead for Remember
Happy ako na magkasama kami ni Julia sa poster. Nandun lahat ng elements – ‘yung action, romance, tapos makikita mo ‘yung komunidad na gagalawan ng kwento. – Coco Martin, in an interview on TV Patrol
Ahead of the release of Sigabo’s highly anticipated premiere on June 22, 2026, ABS-CBN Studios and CCM Film Productions unveil the official poster, theme song, and a teaser video featuring the two lead casts – Coco Martin (dubbed as “Ang Hari ng Aksyon sa Ating Henerasyon”, transl. The King of Action of our Generation) and Julia Montes – where the striking poster shows them side-by-side with both of their guns drawn. The poster was conceptualized by Coco himself and photographed by Jun De Leon.
The production entity behind the upcoming series also released its behind-the-scenes footage of the pictorial featuring their looks of CocoJul (a portmanteau of Coco and Julia) – from feisty to feel-good romantic vibes, giving a glimpse of what viewers can expect in the action-romance series.
The teaser, which was also released ahead of the premiere and served as the series’ official theme song, was written by Coco and performed by Yeng Constantino.
Meanwhile, Coco and Julia felt the love from thousands of Kapamilyas who flocked to the streets of Manila on June 6, 2026 (Saturday), as they kicked off their nationwide motorcade for the primetime series. The motorcade gathered large crowds at key locations in Manila, including Quiapo, Divisoria, Tondo, and Blumentritt, for the almost-seven-hour grand motorcade to catch a glimpse of Coco Martin and Julia Montes, along with the rest of the cast of Sigabo – including Joey Marquez, Carmi Martin, Chanda Romero, Irma Adlawan, JC De Vera, Richard Quan, Jerald Napoles, and many others.
The motorcade was met with overwhelming support from fans, who enjoyed handshakes and selfies with the cast, including an impromptu song-and-dance performance led by Coco.
The whole Sigabo team is expected to have four regional stops as part of their nationwide motorcade event ahead of and within the airing of the series on June 22, 2026, including in Cebu (June 13), Cavite (June 18), Palawan (June 20), and Pampanga (June 28).
Furthermore, following the success of the highest-grossing Philippine film upon opening day in 2026 alone, Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano-led Tayo Sa Wakas, one of the latest offerings of Star Cinema ahead of its 33rd anniversary, is set to release outside the Philippines in key areas of Oceania, the Americas, China SAR, Asia, and the Arab World.
The latest romance drama film, directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, opened strong locally, earning more than PHP 70 million (USD 1,141,403.60) in its first week alone, making it the biggest opening local film of 2026.
To date, the film is showing in Philippine cinemas nationwide. It will also open its screenings across the world, including in Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) on June 11, 2026, followed by the Americas (United States, Canada, and Guam) on the following day, June 12, 2026, China SAR (Hong Kong and Macau) on June 21, 2026, Malaysia and the Middle East within this month, and in Taiwan on July 10, 2026.
The film follows Cisco (Donny) and Cheska (Belle), a couple whose relationship is strained by the demands of their dreams and ambitions. As they drift apart, the two embark on a breakup trip to determine whether to walk away for good or fight for the love they once shared.
Tayo Sa Wakas is currently showing locally in cinemas nationwide in its third week and internationally starting on June 11, 2026.
Ready na kami umalis papuntang Quebec. Sisimulan na namin ang isang espesyal na pelikula. After three years nung huli kaming nagsama at nandun na si Direk Mae, inaantay na kami at uumpisahan na namin ang pelikulang Remember. It feels good to work with the same team behind Rewind, plus more. Nakakatuwa na nare-reminisce namin lahat ng magagandang nangyari. We’re just so excited to work on this project. – Dingdong Dantes
Actually kanina nag-uusap kami on the way here, parang sabi nga namin ilang years na ba? Three years na pala. Siguro ito na yung tamang panahon ulit gawin ito. At the same time, yung kuwento siguradong ma-i-in love sila sa Remember. – Marian Rivera
Meanwhile, Star Cinema also announced another upcoming film scheduled for a worldwide release within the year, this time, under a joint production with APT Entertainment, AgostoDos Pictures, and Regal Entertainment.
The title would be called “Remember”, and it is headlined by the royal box-office couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, known for their highest-grossing 49th Metro Manila Film Festival entry film with over PHP 924 million in gross (currently the second among all Filipino films in history, and the highest-grossing MMFF entry film of all time), Rewind, back in 2023.
The film is directed by Mae Cruz Alviar, who helmed the blockbuster hit. The lead stars headed to Quebec, Canada, to begin filming. Further updates regarding their upcoming film and the cast roster will be announced soon.
More Philippine Entertainment Things are happening
iWant partners up with DITO, The Secrets of Hotel 88 nears its mysterious finale, The Loyalty Game, out on July 3
ABS-CBN Corporation (PSE: ABS), the owner of the online streaming platform iWant, and DITO Telecommunity Corporation (PSE: DITO) signed a partnership agreement to deliver its locally produced shows and films to Filipinos who are connected to the DITO network via iWant with a free 1GB of video streaming access to the platform, within the promo period from June 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
Subscribers of DITO Mobile Prepaid can enjoy 1GB of iWant streaming access valid until midnight and claim it through the DITO App (available for download on the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei AppGallery) by tapping the “D+” icon, then the iWant icon. Non-subscribers may avail of a DITO Prepaid SIM or eSIM and download the DITO App to register their SIM/eSIM (as required by law).
Subscribers can binge-watch their favorite Kapamilya shows without an iWant Basic/Premium subscription, including It’s Showtimme, TV Patrol, Blood vs. Duty, The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan, The Secrets of Hotel 88, and the upcoming primetime show headlined by Coco Martin and Julia Montes, Sigabo, beginning on June 22, 2026, as well as live streaming channels of Kapamilya Channel, DZMM Teleradyo, Knowledge Channel, Myx, and MOR Entertainment. They can also relive their hit Kapamilya shows and films free of charge, including Be Careful with My Heart, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, The Hows of Us, Hello Love Goodbye, One More Chance, and Four Sisters and a Wedding.
Apart from these shows, BLOOMs (fans of the Nation’s Girl Group BINI) who are subscribed to DITO Mobile Prepaid may also enjoy their Docuseries, World Tour Series, Walo Hanggang Disyerto, and BINIverse and Chorus. Also included in the free streaming are Ghosting, Love At First Spike, AFAM Wives Club, Benta Nights, He’s Into Her, and many others.
For those who are subscribed to either Basic or Premium plans of the streaming platform, they can also enjoy Miss Behave, one of the latest iWant original offering headlined by Alexa Ilacad and co-starred with Xyriel Manabat, Andi Abaya, Reign Parani, and Rans Rifol, as well as microdramas like The Heiress Deception, I Am Your Daughter, Shadow CEO, A Mother’s Vengeance, The Billionaire Swap, When Brothers Fall, Strands of Us, Runaway Love, and two of the latest offerings in the second quarter of 2026, The Chambermaid’s Daughter and Twist of Fate.
The partnership between iWant and DITO Telecommunity was formalized during a contract signing on June 4, 2026, four days after the free 1GB iWant streaming promo had begun. Present in the contract signing were ABS-CBN Digital Head Jamie Lopez, iWant Head Jolly Estaris, and ABS-CBN Consumer Sales Head Abigail Ng Sy. Representing DITO were Chief Revenue Officer Atty. Adel Tamano, Deputy CVO Miriamm Choa, and OTT Product and Digital Partnership head Clarissa Mendoza.
iWant, dubbed “the home of Filipino feels”, continues to grow as the country’s leading Filipino streaming platform, which offers a wide range of movies, series, live channels, originals, and microdramas (under the Quick Feels brand) that viewers can enjoy anytime and anywhere across multiple devices.
DITO Telecommunity, one of the country’s major mobile telephony providers, offers fast, reliable data. It has been named as the number one-rated mobile network in the Philippines by the independent telecommunications analytics firm Ookla for the second half of 2025 and the Fastest Mobile Network in the Philippines by Opensignal, an independent global standard for analyzing consumer mobile experience.
Through the partnership between iWant and DITO Telecommunity, more Filipinos can now enjoy easier, free access to their favorite Kapamilya shows and original content, bringing the stories and entertainment within their reach.
Speaking of iWant, the search for the truth reaches a critical, mysterious turning point, as the GMA Network-ABS-CBN Studios-Star Creatives collaboration series, The Secrets of Hotel 88, starring the ex-housemates of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition, heads into the final weeks of airing, where viewers will reveal the answer behind the hotel’s long-buried secrets.
Since its on-air premiere on March 2, 2026, The Secrets of Hotel 88 has kept audiences invested with its intriguing mystery, shocking revelations, and compelling characters, as the secrets behind the hotel will soon unravel the truth. To date, the Kapuso-Kapamilya collaboration series remains part of the top 10 most-watched shows on iWant.
The premise from the past episodes of the series is that Sandro (Christian Vasquez) revealed to Leon (River Joseph) that he was responsible for the deaths of his best friends, Michael (Gardo Versoza) and Frederico (Dominic Ochoa). The revelation also confirmed that Sandro was behind the string of deaths that had plagued Hotel 88.
Furthermore, Siblings Gio (Brent Manalo), Martin (Ralph De Leon), and Kiko (Will Ashley) are working together to complete the map that could lead them to the hidden treasure and uncover the truth behind the hotel’s many mysteries. Additionally, Sandro (Christian Vasquez) and Andy (Ryan Eigenmann) have joined forces in a race to complete the map before the Almazan brothers.
As the series will soon end, viewers can expect more revelations, intense confrontations, and unexpected twists – from revealing the first to uncover the hidden treasure of Hotel 88, and a question that either the Almazans will be able to save Leon or another life-threatening happening following the death of Monette (Klarisse de Guzman).
The Secrets of Hotel 88 airs on weekdays at 21:35 on GMA Prime, Kapuso Stream, and Kapamilya Online Live, and at 23:25 on GTV. iWant subscribers may also watch new episodes of the series seven days in advance.
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Studios and Star Creatives, together with Prime Video, explore the limits of love, trust, and loyalty through The Loyalty Game, scheduled to release on July 3, 2026.
The new Prime Original series is a suspense-filled thriller directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar and headlined by Jericho Rosales and Janine Gutierrez, together with its stellar ensemble cast, including Charlie Dizon, Sofia Andres, Yassi Pressman, Yen Santos, Elisse Joson, Kira Balinger, Maika Rivera, and Carmina Villarroel.
The premise of the series follows Ben (Jericho), a respected lawyer and senatorial candidate, and Anna (Janine), his devoted wife, who are admired by their community as the picture of a perfect couple. But beneath their seemingly ideal relationship lies a web of secrets that threatens to unravel everything they have built together.
Driven by growing suspicions that her husband may be hiding something, Anna hires a group of loyalty testers to uncover the truth. As her investigation deepens, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game where trust is tested, loyalties shift, and every discovery brings unexpected consequences.
During a media presentation for the upcoming series, Jericho teased Prime Video subscribers and its viewers about its darker tone. He said, Iba yung tono ng show na ’to. This is darker, this is more intriguing, more captivating in terms of themes. They put fear in front of you that will make you watch it.
Janine, meanwhile, shared what to expect about its surprises when the mystery is about to unfold. She added that Everything is underneath the surface. Even for us, the answers to the questions are revealed as the story progresses.
Jay Fernando, the creative manager behind the series, described it as going beyond a “kabit serye”, tackling themes of loyalty, truth, and manipulation through a story that reflects the realities of modern relationships.
The Loyalty Game is scheduled to premiere exclusively via Prime Video on July 3, 2026.
Want singer-songwriter updates? Here’s more:
Trisha Denise drops Di Minamadali, The Red Strings released Kupido, and Zion Aguirre’s Mahiwaga hits 11K Spotify Streams
ABS-CBN Music-StarPop Singer-songwriter Trisha Denise, known for her debut albums released in 2021 – Piece of the Puzzle and Simula ng Wakas – embraces the beauty of taking things one step at a time, as she, together with Thyro Alfaro and Soc Villanueva, co-wrote and released their new single, Di Minamadali.
The soul-R&B track, now available on all digital streaming platforms, captures the excitement of falling for someone while learning to appreciate every moment as the relationship gradually blossoms. With its warm melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the song serves as a reminder that meaningful connections are built through patience, trust, and genuine understanding.
Trisha previously collaborated with Cesca and TV and Film Actress Belle Mariano for their songs “Wala? Nandiyan” and “Bakit Naman Hindi”, a soundtrack from the 2025 Kapamilya Primetime series It’s Okay Not To Be Okay. The StarPop artist was known for penning tracks for artists from its parent entity, ABS-CBN Music, including Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Pops Fernandez, BINI, BGYO, Belle Mariano, Janella Salvador, and many others.
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Music-DNA Music OPM Band The Red Strings, comprising Gello Marquez, Cedryck Guda, Llana Claire Catudio, Nicholas De Rosales, Risen Santos, and Liam Barba, is filled with stolen glances, quiet confessions, and the excitement of relationship firsts, with the release of their latest single, Kupido.
Written by the band members and DNA Music label head and song producer Gabriel Tagadtad, the song celebrates the beauty of letting love unfold naturally. The single gained traction with its listeners after surpassing 300,000 Spotify streams and was featured on editorial playlists, including Hot Hits Philippines, Tatak Pinoy, and OPM Rising. The song also entered the Spotify Philippines Viral Songs Chart, peaking at No. 25.
The Red Strings, formed through The Next Big Band, one of the docu-reality show produced by ABS-CBN Studios, recently appeared in a busking tour for Panahon at the SM Mall of Asia, headlined by Tarsier Records artist Angela Ken, The Road To Wakas mall shows in SM City Dasmariñas (for the promotion of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano-led phenomenal hit film Tayo Sa Wakas), and M2Chella in Market Market.
Furthermore, as of June 11, 2026, Zion Aguirre’s latest single, Mahiwaga, which captures the thrilling rush of a happy crush, has now hit over 11 thousand streams on Spotify, three weeks after its release on May 22, 2026. The music video for the dream pop song, which featured two ex-housemates from Pinoy Big Brother, Fred Moser and Kanata Tapia, has currently achieved more than 37,000 online video views on YouTube, as of June 11, 2026, 22:45.
The Tarsier Records artist previously released his single, Ayoko Na, back in 2025, which also starred two PBB alums, Jasmine Dudley-Scales and Argel Saycon, who appeared in the music video. It has achieved over 426 thousand views as of June 11, 2026.
One Unforgettabolabolabol thing for you:
JMFyang-starred SRR Evil Origins, selected by the Obscura Film Festival, Jarren and Kolette, to appear in The Art of Breaking Up
Regal Entertainment-produced Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins, one of the eight official entry films 51st Metro Manila Film Festival that gained massive social media buzz and positive reactions from the 2025 segment, and made a horrifying but satisfying support to its fans and those appeared in the film, including Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 ex-housemates Dylan Yturralde (Marco), JM Ibarra (James), and Fyang Smith (DJ Elle), will soon deliver the Filipino horror experience set in the years 1775, 2025, and 2050 to Berlin, Germany, as the film has been selected as the opening film of the Obscura Film Festival 2026, scheduled for October 16, 2026.
The 51st MMFF Entry Horror Film, released on December 25, 2025 (alongside seven other entry films), was the latest edition of the horror film franchise produced by Regal Entertainment, which received seven nominations and an award during the Gabi ng Parangal of the said MMFF season, including for the Best Visual Effects award (for Santelmo, Inc.), which took place two days after the cinematic release to Philippine cinemas. The film achieved over PHP 110,000,000 in box office gross two weeks after its release.
Apart from Dylan, JM, and Fyang, Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins also stars Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Althea Ablan, Sassa Gurl, Karina Bautista, Arkin Lagman, Alex Calleja, Manilyn Reynes, and Kaila Estrada for the 2025 segment, together with Carla Abellana, Janice de Belen, Loisa Andalio, Ysabel Ortega, Ashley Ortega, Elijah Alejo, Ara Mina, and Arlene Muhlach for the 1775 segment, and Richard Gutierrez, Ivana Alawi, Manilyn Reynes, Dustin Yu, Matt Lozano, Celyn David, Sarah Edwards, Maika Rivera, Raven Rigor, Angelica Lao, and Shecko Apostol for the 2050 segment.
JM and Fyang later appeared in Almost Us, also produced by Regal Entertainment, together with Project 8 Projects. They, alongside PBB Gen 11 co-alum Kanata Tapia and 2050 segment star Ivana Alawi, also appeared in an ABS-CBN Studios and Dreamscape Entertainment-produced Prime Video original series, Love Is Never Gone.
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Studios and Teatro Kapamilya recently announced a cast roster for the upcoming theatrical musical, The Art of Breaking Up, scheduled for between November and December of 2026 at the PETA Theater. At the moment, there are three Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 ex-housemates appearing in the musical – Jarren Garcia and Kolette Madelo, who are featured vocalists, and Dingdong Bahan, who plays him as Ferdz.
Apart from Jarren, Kolette, and Dingdong, the musical also stars Meann Espinosa, Jude Hinumdum, Yen Santos, Yesh Bruce, Jel Tarun, Analain Salvador, Brent Manalo, AJ Sison, Anna Luna, JC Alcantara, Jake Cuenca, and Nikki Valdez.
Dudz Teraña directs this theatrical play, while George de Jesus III wrote it. It is the second musical play to feature at least one PBB Gen 11 ex-housemate after Langit, Lupa, Im-Im-Impyerno, from where its ex-housemate, Gwen Montano, appeared here.
Kolette Madelo (Gracia) and Dingdong Bahan (Freddy), alongside Binsoy Namoca (Ethan), also appeared in the Kapamilya Primetime Series Blood vs. Duty, which airs on weekdays at 20:00 and streams in advance via Netflix and iWant.
Jarren Garcia recently released his single, Pinaka-Pretty, on June 12, 2026, two weeks after the release of GOTCHU.
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