Press Release
GMA Network's award-winning GMA Masterclass and YouScoop+ Bootcamp series are coming to San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R), Manila on October 9, 2025, 2 P.M., featuring top personalities like Dingdong Dantes, Chris Tiu, and Boy Abunda.
The events, organized by GMA Regional TV and Synergy, in collaboration with Entertainment Group, aim to engage, educate, and empower the youth in the digital age.
Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong of Family Feud, Chris of i-Bilib, and Asia's King of Talk, Boy of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, headline the GMA Masterclass: The Be Juan Tama Conversation Series at the Bulwagang Diego Cera, San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R).
Their aim is to reframe the negative persona of "Juan Tamad" into a positive "Juan Tama," one who makes the right choices in the digital age.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE GMA MASTERCLASS: The Be Juan Tama Conversation Series?
Through Dingdong, Chris, and Boy, the event encourages participants to unite in the pursuit of accurate and meaningful information for their mental, emotional, and social well-being.
Also part of the event are The Clash 2024 first runner-up Chloe Redondo, who will perform, and broadcast journalist Pia Arcangel, who will serve as host.
"GMA Network is steadfast in its mission to encourage Filipinos to be one in their pursuit of accurate and useful information, and we believe this starts with our youth.
"The GMA Masterclass: The Be Juan Tama Conversation Series and YouScoop+ Bootcamp are more than just events – they are platforms for empowerment, designed to equip the next generation with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of our world.
“GMA Network is steadfast in its mission to encourage Filipinos to 'be one' in their pursuit of accurate and useful information, and we believe this starts with our youth.
"The GMA Masterclass: The 'Be Juan Tama' Conversation Series is a platform for empowerment, designed to equip the next generation with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of our world."
"Following the success of the Panata Kontra-Fake News campaign, 'The Matuto. Matuwa. Be Juan Tama' advocacy is our firm commitment to serving our Kapuso by championing truth and positive change, one student at a time," says Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News, Regional TV, and Synergy Oliver Victor B. Amoroso.
The GMA Masterclass series, which has reached over 50,000 attendees over the years, is an integral part of GMA Network's commitment to fighting misinformation and disinformation.
It has already been recognized by various award-giving bodies: The Most Development Oriented TV Plug at the “Gandingan 2020: The 14th UPLB Isko't Iska Multi-media Awards and the Excellence Award (Communication Training and Education Category) at the 18th Philippine Quill Awards.
The GMA Masterclass: Eleksyon 2025 Dapat Totoo Series is also an integral part of GMA Network Inc.’s groundbreaking advocacy campaign Panata Kontra-Fake News, which was named Best Multi-Platform Campaign at the prestigious Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards.
Read: GMA's Panata Kontra-Fake News wins gold at 60th Anvil Awards