8 Philippine Showbiz Today
8 Philippine Showbiz Today
February 8 - 21 , 2018 Jan . 22-Feb . 7 , 2015
G Diaries 2 explores more little-known Philippine sites
Traveling , as we all know , is synonymous to spending a big part of one ’ s savings . No wonder , traveling is now considered by many as a status symbol . But for G Diaries host Gina Lopez , one need not travel too far and spend a lot in order to see and enjoy nature ’ s splendor . The Philippines , she stresses , is rich in so many amazing places waiting to be discovered .
In fact , G Diaries had already featured in its first season the country ’ s various jaw-dropping and eye-popping scenic spots that sparked televiewers ’ interest to go pack their bags and see for themselves those wondrous attractions .
“ It ’ s not expensive ,” said Gina during a media call . “ Like for example , Lola Sayong in Gubat ( Sorsogon ), it ’ s P500 with free breakfast and free surf lesson a night … But if you wanna go and stay at a more expensive ( place ), the choice is yours . It ’ s not fair to say that lahat ng travel ay para sa mayayaman lang . ( If possible ) just go by bus , do not go by plane .”
Bantay Kalikasan program director Jen Santos agreed and said , “ If you want a natural oasis but you don ’ t want to travel far from Manila , we have right here the biggest forest , we have the La Mesa Eco Park that ’ s also being managed by the foundation . So , every time you go there and whatever you spend there , supports the advocacy of environmental protection .”
Gina reminded that we should take care of what God has given us . The country is blessed with natural
Host Gina Lopez ( 4th from left ) will be joined by the G Squad , composed of Kapamilya stars Elmo Magalona , Gretchen Ho , Antoinette Taus , Young JV , Iñigo Pascual , Krystel Fulgar and Boyband PH , in travelling to unexplored places with spectacular beaches , rivers , caves and mountains on ABS-CBN ’ s G Diaries directed by Alco Guerrero ( fifth from left ). It is set to premiere on February 11 before ASAP .
beauty that leaves anyone gasping in admiration . With G Diaries entering its second season , expect Gina and her team to explore other little-known places that can boost the country ’ s tourism and at the same time generate income for the local community .
“ I would like everyone to know that G Diaries is not just a show , it ’ s a segment of total effort and as we speak now , maraming mga places na maganda but the problem of the people there is marketing . The place is so beautiful , they have many products from there but they have no way of telling all about these to the whole world , so , that ’ s what G Diaries is all about .”
“ The goal of the show is to drive the topic to the place but it ’ s not all that but also to inspire , to show hope , to show possibility that everyone can ,” said Gina .
Sorsogon , she pointed out , is a one magnificent place “ which means even before we did the show , maganda na . G Diaries is just a window .”
“ What ’ s really important is the people component ,” Jen added .
Gina agreed , “ It ’ s not only the money , no matter how much money you ( invest ) but if the people are not cooperating , it ’ s not gonna work .”
She even cited an example where P1.5M was spent to develop the place and after a year it earned P5.9M . It only proved that no matter how much money
they put into the place but with its people lacking in interest to improve their lives , then all efforts will be useless . “ So it ’ s the people there who took it up and met an extra mile ahead .”
According to the press release , the show ’ s new season that is set to air every second Sunday of the month beginning Feb . 11 before ASAP , will be an exciting mixture of Gina ’ s total reverence for nature and the millennials ’ curiosity to visit the strangest places , experience the greatest cultures and meet new people with different perspective in life . Joining Gina in her travel-cumadventure to unexplored places with spectacular beaches , rivers , caves and mountains are the G Squad comprised of Kapamilya stars Gerald Anderson , Xian Lim , Elmo Magalona , Janella Salvador , Inigo Pascual , Maris Racal , Sue Ramirez , Gretchen Ho , Loisa Andalio , Krystel Fulgar , Antoinette Taus , Young JV and Boyband PH members .
With the G Squad , Gina believes it will help bring the advocacy for the environment closer to people , considering the star power and influence of the artists among people , especially to the youth .
“ More than anything , this is a passion project for all of us ,” said Gretchen . “ We all care about the Philippines , we all believe in its beauty .”
Directed by Alco Guerrero , G Diaries Season 2 will also air on cable TV via Lifestyle Network and ANC . ●
- B . Gliriosa , PS
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