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| Sam Verzosa (Image Source: Manila Bulletin) |
The public service program Dear SV returns for a new season featuring all-new episodes that highlight inspiring stories of ordinary Filipinos who never lose hope and remain resilient despite the struggles and challenges they face every day. Hosted by Tutok To Win Party-List Representative and Frontrow International Co-Founder and CEO Hon. Sam “SV” Verzosa, Dear SV shall serve as the guiding light and hope for the individuals and communities across the country by giving help through sustainable livelihood, scholarships, employment and financial assistance and will be shown to a wider nationwide viewing audience via its new broadcast partner GMA Network.
“I’m so grateful to my first home network for giving me the opportunity to venture into TV hosting,” shares Sam which refers to CNN Philippines which aired Dear SV's first two seasons. SV, as he is fondly called, takes pride in the public service program for he has been exposed to real stories of real people. He personally witnessed the harsh realities of life; some of which he thinks are for reel. One of his unforgettable encounters is with 86-year-old Lola Fedeng who ekes out a living for her family as a pedicab driver. “To me, that was really an eye opener. Imagine, Lola Fedeng still works at her old age. She actually represents the majority of Filipinos who belong to the poverty line, but are still working hard to make both ends meet. Her story is really inspiring. That’s what we want to share – to inspire more.”
Sam has experienced ‘many firsts’ in his life through the show like pedaling a pedicab, cleaning fish in a wet market, and more. He boasts of his immersion in the show, learning more life’s lessons. “My close encounters with Lola Fedeng, Tatay Rolando, Ronnie and others have humbled me. Now, I am grateful and content with what I have,” beams Sam who is also the President of Maserati Philippines, Director for Charity of Miss Universe Philippines, co-founder of Frontrow Cares and founder of Batang Sampaloc Scholarship Foundation Inc. Sam claims that he keeps the legacy of his late father by helping the helpless which is why he continues to share his blessings. Plus, he always reminds himself with his dad’s advice: Never forget to give back. Sam quips, “I’m more excited now with our new home network. This will give us more opportunities to share more inspiring stories to many Filipinos through the network’s wider reach."
Dear SV highlights not only individuals but also the communities that hurdle all the hardships to improve and uplift their conditions in life. “My advocacy is to help the helpless who work hard to improve their standard of living. And that’s exactly what ‘Dear SV’ stands for,” concludes Sam. Dear SV airs every Saturday at 11:30 pm on-air on GMA Network and online via Kapuso Stream on GMA Network's YouTube channel. Dear SV episodes are available on-demand on GMA Network's YouTube channel.
