GMA Kapuso thanks Ati-Atihan partners

 BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

The leading broadcast giant GMA Kapuso TV Network will be steadfast in promoting Kalibo and the Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan festival in the years to come.

Oliver Victor Amoroso, Assistant Vice President for GMA Regional TV Integrated Marketing Services issued the statement days after the Kalibo Ati-Atihan festival, which was celebrated from January 10 to 19. 

“Nagpapasalamat po kami sa Kalibo Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan Foundation, Inc. (Kasafi) lalong lalo na kay chairman Albert Menez at sa municipality of Kalibo sa pangunguna ni Mayor William Lachica sa pag-imbita sa inyong Kapuso Network bilang strategic partner ng Ati-Atihan Festival 2014,” Amoroso said.

GMA Kapuso Network brought star power to the Kapuso Ati-Atihan night  with Primetime King Dingdong Dantes and the Rhodora X cast – Jennylyn Mercado, Yasmien Kurdi, Mark Anthony Fernandez and Mark Herras.

Julian Trono also thrilled his fans on GMA Hala Bira Ati-Atihan dance showdown.

JC Tuiseco, Jeric Gonzales, Pancho Magno, Andrea Torres, Isabelle Daza and Thea Tolentino joined the grand winners of Mutya ag Lakan it Kalibo Ati-Atihan for the float parade of ‘Sinaot sa Calle’ event. 

For the first time, the Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival was given international exposure through GMA Kapuso Network.

The festival was also featured in "Let's Fiesta" GMA TV special on January 25 with comedian John Feir and Andrea Torres. 

Amoroso said, “we have achieved our goal for the world to see the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Kalibo through our live coverage of the mass which was aired in key cities and provinces in the Philippines thru GMA Regional TV stations and seen by Filipinos around the world thru GMA News Online’s live streaming last January 19. “

"Naway ang aming pakikiisa sa Ati-Atihan ay nagdala ng kasiyahan sa lahat ng mga Kapuso at lalo pang nagpalawig sa Ati-Atihan Festival bilang "Mother of All Philippine Festivals." Viva Kay Sr. Sto. Nino!”