GMA Network welcomed 2025 with a bang, unveiling four new teleseryes set to premiere this January and celebrating a record-breaking New Year’s Eve countdown event.
Mga Batang Riles (January 6, GMA Prime)
The action-packed drama stars Miguel Tanfelix as Kidlat Asuncion, a principled young man from Sitio Liwanag who leads a group of underprivileged boys falsely accused of a crime. Alongside Kokoy De Santos, Raheel Bhyria, Bruce Roeland, and Antonio Vinzon, the group must fight to clear their names and protect their town from corruption and injustice.
Prinsesa ng City Jail (January 13, GMA Afternoon Prime)
Sofia Pablo and Allan Ansay of “Team Jolly” star in this heartwarming tale about hope and resilience. The series follows a young girl raised near Bagumbayan City Jail by her adoptive father. Joining the cast are Dominic Ochoa, Denise Laurel, and Beauty Gonzalez.
My Ilongga Girl (January 13, GMA Prime)
Teen star Jillian Ward headlines her first primetime romantic-comedy as an unassuming Ilongga who becomes the doppelgänger of a missing celebrity. The show promises romance and fun-filled moments that will captivate viewers.
Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan (January 20, GMA Prime)
The action-adventure series returns with Ruru Madrid reprising his role as Lolong. After a tragedy strikes on his wedding day, Lolong embarks on a perilous quest to recover the Ubtao, a legendary gem said to possess miraculous powers, to save his beloved Elsie, played by Shaira Diaz, and his people.
Record-Breaking New Year Countdown
GMA Network’s “NYE Kapuso Countdown to 2025: Isa Sa Puso” lit up the SM Mall of Asia Seaside Boulevard on New Year’s Eve, drawing over 250,000 attendees in person and setting a new record with 656,938 peak concurrent online views—the highest in the network’s history for a New Year’s countdown event.
The event featured high-energy performances from Kapuso stars Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Bianca Umali, Christian Bautista, Aiai Delas Alas, Sanya Lopez, Ysabel Ortega, Kyline Alcantara, and Ruru Madrid.
Angel Guardian, Kelvin Miranda, Faith Da Silva, Sofia Pablo, Allen Ansay, Betong Sumaya, and Pepita Curtis also took the stage, while powerful vocals were delivered by Hannah Precillas, Jessica Villarubin, Jeremiah Tiangco, Thea Astley, Zephanie, and Naya Ambi, the reigning The Clash champion.
P-pop groups SB19, KAIA, and 1621 BC brought excitement to the event with electrifying performances, showcasing the rising influence of Filipino pop music.
As the network marks its 75th anniversary in 2025, GMA continues to deliver innovative, inspiring, and world-class content. The Kapuso Network’s diamond year promises more groundbreaking shows, powerful stories, and live events that highlight the best of Filipino talent and creativity.
