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GMA Network
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
?Bianca Bustamante attends UK premiere of Netflix series 'F1: The Academy'
Bianca Bustamante, one of the featured racers in Netflix's new show 'F1: The Academy,' graced the series' premiere night at Leicester Square in London. In an. Instagram Stories post, the lone Filipina racer in the F1 Academy gave a special message to her fellow Pinoys during the premiere night. 'To everyone watching, obviously to everyone back home in the Philippines, this honestly means the whole world to my countrymen,' Bianca said. 'Maraming salamat sa mga sumusuporta at sa suporta pa, sana magustuhan niyo 'to, at para sa bayan,' she added. Produced by Reese Witherspoon's media company Hello Sunshine, 'F1: The Academy' is a seven-part docuseries on Netflix that follows female drivers as they go racing across the 2024 F1 Academy season. It's set to air this Wednesday. In April, Bianca was listed among Forbes' 30 under 30 Europe list for 2025. She was recognized as the first female driver signed to the McLaren Driver Development Program in 2023 as part of F1 Academy. In May 2023, Bianca achieved her first career win in Spain, followed by another win in Monza in July of the same year. In July 2024, Bianca fronted the cover of Vogue Philippines alongside Hidilyn Diaz. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
26-05-2025
- General
- GMA Network
Agency ensures aid to Pinoy seafarers in ship that sank off Indian coast
This photograph taken and released on May 25, 2025 by the Indian Defense Public Relations Office (PRO) of Mumbai shows a Liberian-flagged container ship off India's southern coast of Kerala. The ship was carrying hazardous cargo, the navy said after rescuing all 24 crew members safely. Indian Defense Public Relations Office of Mumbai/ AFP The manning agency of the Filipino crewmen who were rescued from a container ship that sank off the Indian coast assured Monday it will send help to the seafarers. In a report from the manning agency provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs, 20 of the 24 crew members are Filipinos. 'We are coordinating to ensure that the seafarers receive appropriate medical attention and are provided with essential clothing and humanitarian support as needed, considering they may have disembarked without personal effects,' the manning agency said. 'The Indian Coast Guard assisted 12 Pinoys, while the passing merchant vessel MV Han Yi rescued 8 Pinoys,' it added. On Sunday, a Liberian-flagged container ship with hazardous cargo sank off the coast of Kerala in the southern part of India. All 24 crew members were rescued. All are now under the custody of Indian authorities for further evaluation and processing. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Olive May and John Clifford hope these stars would guest on 'Maka'
'Maka,' the youth-oriented show by GMA Public Affairs, presents a Gen Z barkada's lives and challenges, with the help of guest stars like AC Bonifacio, Juancho Trivino, Jay Ortega, Rodjun Cruz, and many more. In an interview with GMA News Online, stars Olive May and John Clifford shared their dream artists to work with on the show. 'Barbie Forteza,' Olive said. 'Huy, taas ng pangarap,' she added with a laugh. John said, 'Since nag-guest na sa atin si AC, [sana] may second guest tayo na from ABS-CBN.' Olive added, 'It's possible kasi every episode, ibang story naman.' The duo also said that they have a lot of core memories with their guest stars because they only have short tapings together. These include dancing with AC and swimming with Jay. 'Sinusulit talaga namin na makilala sila,' John said. 'It's a nice feeling na there's a new face na pumapasok sa 'Maka' every week. Kasi syempre, nakikita na namin 'yung lahat ng cast so parang masaya 'pag may dumadating na bago.' Olive added, 'We hang out together po, like the whole day. Kinakausap po namin sila, nakikipaglaro po kami.' John also said that the whole cast does their best to welcome the guest star into the 'Maka' family. 'Maka' airs at 4:45 PM on Saturdays on GMA and via Kapuso Stream. Global Pinoys can watch it via the international channel GMA Pinoy TV. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Are Olive May and John Clifford of 'Maka' willing to join 'Pinoy Big Brother'?
'Maka,' the youth-oriented show by GMA Public Affairs, stars a cast member who took part in 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition,' Josh Ford. But are other cast members also willing to join the reality show? Olive May and John Clifford said they are down to be part of a show that is legendary in Philippine showbiz. In fact, Olive previously auditioned for it. 'Actually, nag-audition ako before. Like sobrang tagal na. I think that was 2016,' Olive told GMA News Online in an interview. 'Pero hindi ako nakapasok talaga totally,' she added. 'It led me here. Kung nag 'PBB' ako, baka wala ako sa 'Maka.'' John admitted that he is not ready at the moment, 'but I would never say no na never ako papasok sa Bahay ni Kuya.' 'Ina-admit ko naman na pangarap ko talaga na pumasok ng 'PBB.' Parang iconic talaga siya sa Filipinos,' he said. 'Maka' airs at 4:45 PM on Saturdays on GMA and via Kapuso Stream. Global Pinoys can watch it via the international channel GMA Pinoy TV. Meanwhile, "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" airs new episodes on GMA Network at 10 p.m. weekdays and 6:15 p.m. on weekends. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
13-02-2025
- General
- Filipino Times
How do Pinoys show love? Survey reveals ‘Acts of Service' as top love language
This Valentine's Day, don't just wait for flowers and chocolates. Look out for the little things—like that cup of coffee someone made for you or your laundry suddenly folded. That's love, Pinoy style! According to a national Social Weather Survey conducted from December 12-18, 2024, 'Acts of Service' has emerged as the most common love language among Filipinos, with 67% of adult Filipinos revealing this as their top love language. The survey was conducted through face-to-face interviews with 2,160 adult Filipinos nationwide—1,080 from Balance Luzon (Luzon outside Metro Manila), and 360 each from Metro Manila, the Visayas, and Mindanao. Coming in second place are 'words of affirmation' and 'quality time,' both tied at 51%. After all, what's more 'kilig' than hearing 'I'm proud of you' or spending meaningful, uninterrupted time with your special someone? 'Gift-giving' follows with 33%, while 'physical touch' rounds out the list at 29%. But what is a love language? It is how people give and receive love—it's the way they express care and affection to others. These are categorized into five unique styles: Acts of Service, Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Gift-Giving, and Physical Touch. For most Pinoys, love isn't just spoken—it's shown through thoughtful, everyday gestures like cooking a favorite meal, running errands, picking up parcels, or even carrying someone's heavy bags. These simple acts prove that love isn't always about grand romantic gestures—it's about effort and care in the little things. So, remember: love doesn't always come wrapped in ribbons or spelled out in words. Sometimes, those small acts of care and kindness might just be someone's way of saying, 'I love you.'
