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Bantatay or The Guardian is a drama-comedy-fantasy series from GMA Network featuring Raymart Santiago, Gelli de Belen, Jennica Garcia and Carl Guevarra. The show premiered on September 20, 2010 replacing Langit Sa Piling Mo. The show also airs on GMA Pinoy TV worldwide which premiered two days later, September 22, 2010, from the original airdate. Due to high ratings, Bantatay initially extended its 10-week run by 3 weeks before finally being extended until February 25, 2011. The show was originally to be replaced by Alakdana but Alakdana was moved to the timeslot previously occupied by Ang Yaman ni Lola after Eat Bulaga. Bantatay was inspired by the 1995 American Film Fluke as well as the hit the children's TV series, 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd.
Biritera or Diva is a Filipino musical drama created by Jun Lana, written by Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan and produced and aired by GMA Network. The series headlines Angelika dela Cruz, Dennis Trillo, Glaiza de Castro and singing child star Roseanne Magan in the title role. The story centers to the life of a simple little girl whose dream to become a famous singer. In her quest to become a full-fledged biritera, she will also discover the mystery behind her true identity. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, Biritera premieres February 6, 2012 replacing Munting Heredera and February 8, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on May 18, 2012, and replaced by Luna Blanca on GMA Telebabad block. It ran for fifteen weeks with the total of 73 episodes.
