Philippine Showbiz Today
January 8 - 21, 2019
Jan. 22-Feb.7, 2015
Gary V flies to Malaysia for 23rd Asian TV Awards
Singer Gary Valenciano flew to
Malaysia on Thursday to perform
in the 23rd Asian Television
Awards (ATA).
In his Instagram post,
Valenciano could be seen
aboard an airplane in an airport,
silhouetted by the sunshine
behind him.
“Here I go Lord. It’s been a
while since I’ve last represented
the Philippines in a musical event
such as the 23rd Asian Television
Awards,” Valenciano wrote.
Valenciano and his daughter,
Kiana, were invited to perform
in the ATA which will be held on
Jan. 12 at the Borneo Convention
Center in Kuching, Malaysia.
“What an honor it’s going to
be for me and @kianavee,” he
said.
Valenciano thanked the Lord
of giving him this opportunity,
which he dubbed as the biggest
event he would ever participate
in.
“Be with us every step of the
way Lord. It’s probably the biggest
event I’m ever going to partake
of Lord. An estimated 2 billion
people will be watching from all
of her Asia. Thank you, Lord. I’m
doing all this for You,” he said.
The ATA is the Asian television
industry’s most significant and
celebrated event, recognizing
excellence in programming,
production and performance,
according to its website.
The Valencianos will be
performing along famous Asian
singers such as Gina Tan from
Singapore, Trong Hieu from
Vietnam, and Alvin Chong from
Malaysia.
Broadcast journalist Mark
Zambrano is set to be one of the
hosts of this event.
Several
shows
in
the
Philippines were nominated for
different categories: The Bottom
Line with Boy Abunda (best talk
show); Basketball Science (best
sports program); and Mi Amor
(best theme song for “Tabi Po The
Series”).
Filipino TV personalities also
earned nominations such as
Boy Abunda (best current affairs
presenter); Carlo Pamintuan (best
sports presenter/commentator);
Maja Salvador (best actress for
Wildflower); Adrian Alandy (best
supporting actor for Tabi Po The
Series).●
- D. Galvez, Inq.
PAL from PAGE 7
Manila to Kuala Lumpur:
from 7 to 11 weekly flights
market of the future and a new
Manila to Jakarta: from 7 to
economic power, so our link to 10 weekly flights
Delhi improves the Philippines’
Manila to Los Angeles: from
connectivity with the global 14 to 17 times weekly
economy.”
Manila to San Francisco:
To serve the strategic goal from 10 to 14 times weekly
of strengthening the Philippines
Manila to New York JFK: from
as a network hub, PAL is also 5 weekly to daily flights
increasing the number of weekly
Manila to Toronto: from 5
flights to certain destinations weekly to daily flights
during the Summer 2019 travel
Manila to Sydney: from 7 to 9
season, as follows:
weekly flights
Cebu to Nagoya: from 4
Manila to Brisbane: from 4 to
weekly to daily flights
5 weekly flights
Manila to Osaka (nonstop):
Manila to Taipei: from 10 to
from 7 to 11 weekly flights
14 weekly flights
Manila to Bangkok: from 21
Manila to Doha: from 4 to 5
to 25 weekly flights
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PAL President and COO Jaime J. Bautista (2nd from left) at the new route press conference
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