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GMA Pinoy TV, the Home of Global Pinoys, delivers entertainment brimming with Christmas cheer this December. With heartwarming stories of love, hope, joy, plus feel-good blockbusters, audiences can look forward to a festive season with a touch of Filipino Christmas.

It won't be Christmas without singing, and GMA Pinoy TV will give viewers back-to-back vocal showdowns with The Clash and The Voice Kids on December 15!

The search for the Ultimate Clasher continues with the panel led by Asia's Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose, Total Heartthrob Rayver Cruz, Comedy Concert Queen Aiai de las Alas, Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, and Asia's Nightingale Lani Misalucha. Fans of the country's all-original singing competition will be thrilled that The Clashback Round is set to return. Watch and be amazed as the season's best talents battle it out.

Meanwhile, the stakes get even higher at The Voice Kids. Following the “Sing-Off Round,” the remaining talents for the Semi-Finals are Nevin Garceniego, Christina Holly, Wincess Jem Yana and Del Velize Olimba. Who will shine and become the next champion?

Laughter comes to the screen with the return of Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season 3. The Titanic Action Star Sen. Bong Revilla returns as Major Bartolome "Tolome" Reynaldo, a dedicated police major known for fearing no one--except his feisty and devoted wife Gloria, played by Beauty Gonzalez. Watch more funny antics as well as another action-packed season soon!

The multi-awarded documentary program, The Atom Araullo Specials will be airing a special coverage for Global Pinoy viewers. Host Atom Araullo will once more go behind the stories of the day's biggest headlines. Watch another thought-provoking feature on December 15.

Meanwhile, GMA Pinoy Blockbuster offerings in December give more holiday flair to the season. With a diverse line-up of cinematic masterpieces such as In the Name of the Mother, Child Haus, Children of the River, Bisperas, Jowable, Unforgettable, and Mang Kepweng Returns, there's always a movie for the whole family to enjoy!

In the Name of the Mother starring Snooky Serna, Gardo Versoza, and Diana Zubiri, is the story of a 54-year-old math teacher who, following the death of her husband, not only assumes his debts but also revives the jewelry store he left behind. In a surprise turn of events, she also hires back their shop's former saleslady, who was her husband's mistress. Watch the riveting dramatic film on December 1.

A story set in a halfway house for children stricken with cancer will nevertheless inspire audiences in Child Haus. Based on the actual Child Haus established by beauty guru Ricky Reyes, the drama follows the lives of children as they live through the emotional struggle and pain of their illness. The movie boasts touching performances by Vince Magbanua, Therese Malvar, and Miggs Cuaderno. See the heartwarming drama on December 8.

Fans of indie films are sure to have Children of the River in their list of must-see films this December. The coming-of-age movie explores the lives of four friends who live in a community of soldiers. As their fathers fight in the Marawi siege, their bond deepens and they become a pillar of support for each other. "Children of the River" stars Noel Comia Jr., Rich Asuncion, and Juancho Trivino. Watch their stories unfold on December 15.

A pre-Christmas double feature comes to GMA Pinoy Blockbuster on December 22: Bisperas and Jowable.

In the movie Bisperas, a Christmas celebration takes an unexpected turn. Coming home following the Filipino tradition of panunuluyan, a family discovers their home has been robbed. As they go through the process of accounting everything that is missing, long-kept secrets are finally uncovered. The movie stars Tirso Cruz III, Raquel Villavicencio, Julia Clarete, and Jennifer Sevilla. Watch the drama of a middle class Filipino family realizing they are not as ideal as everyone believes on December 22.

Following this drama is the comedy Jowable. Kim Napoles plays a thirty-year-old woman who has been single since birth despite being more than attractive enough to have at least snagged a boyfriend at some point. Bitter and desperate, she rants to God about her situation. Jerald Napoles co-stars as a man who might just be the solution to the NBSB (No Boyfriend Since Birth) problem.

A year-end back-to-back movie treat will further delight Global Pinoys with Unforgettable and Mang Kepweng Returns on December 29.

In Unforgettable, Sarah Geronimo plays Jasmine, a high-functioning person with autism who becomes convinced that a stray dog she adopts is the key to healing her grandmother, played by Gina Pareño. She goes on a journey that takes her out of her known world and meets people that change her life.

Magic and laughter add fun to the season with Mang Kepweng Returns. Vhong Navarro, Helga Krapf, Luz Fernandez, and Alex Calleja come together in the fantasy-comedy movie, which tells the story of Kiefer, the son of the famous albularyo Mang Kepweng. Now possessing the magical bandana of his father, Kiefer now has the power to cure any illness. An old nemesis of Mang Kepweng's, Ingkong Kapiz, is displeased and returns to wreak havoc once more.

Experience the warmth of this Christmas season with GMA Pinoy TV's programs and movies that celebrate love, family, and togetherness. Keep tuning in for entertainment that the whole family will always enjoy!