The Kapuso network signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Thursday, June 20, for the primetime series 'Descendants of the Sun.' Check out what happened during the event in this gallery.
Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable and Vice President for Drama Redgie A. Magno signed the MoA with Major General Bienvenido R. Datuin, Jr., Commander of Civil Relations Service of the AFP.
According to Major General Datuin, he is looking forward to working with the network to assure the public that "this is an AFP that you can trust."
GMA Network and Armed Forces of the Philippines sign partnership for 'Descendants of the Sun'
The actors and production team of 'Descendants of the Sun' with GMA executives and Major General Datuin
Dingdong, Jasmine, and Rocco with members of the AFP
Dingdong Dantes is set to play the role of Capt. Lucas Manalo or Big Boss
Dingdong Dantes to play 'Big Boss' in the Filipino adaptation of K-drama 'Descendants of the Sun'
Rocco Nacino is joining the cast as Diego Ramos
After playing the role of young Manisan in 'Sahaya,' Jasmine Curtis-Smith is back in primetime as Moira Defensor.
This is the first time for Rocco and Jasmine to team up for a teleserye.
Dingdong is happy to work with the AFP, and is looking forward to his training.
The Philippine adaptation of the hit Korean series is set to premiere soon on GMA Telebabad.