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GMA-7 actor Richard Gutierrez and his bodyguard suffered injuries after a vehicular accident in Silang, Cavite early Friday, ABS-CBN’s “Umagang Kay Ganda” reports.

The actor’s assistant identified as Norman Pardo died in the accident.

The actor and his bodyguard were first brought to the Tagaytay Hospital. The actor was then transferred to the Asian Hospital in Muntinlupa City where he underwent a surgery.

“Bale bumangga po sa poste, malalim ang lugar na binagsakan niya. Medyo may bangin at bumangga sa puno ng niyog,” said PO1 Bonifacio Tañola of Cavite Police said in a radio interview.

Some reports said that it was the actor who was driving the car.

Gutierrez, his bodyguard and his assistant came from the filming of the actor’s new television series “Full House.”

Actress Marian Rivera is set to play the role of “Darna” on its return to Philippine television after the TV adaptation in 2005 starring Angel Locsin.

Fans and supporters of the actress have been speculating for months on who will play the Filipina superhero. Rumors that Marian would play the role of Darna were proven to be true when GMA Network executives finally announced last April 23 that Marian is truly the new “Darna”.

Wilma Galvante, GMA Network’s Senior vice-president for Entertainment said that executives and people behind the production were unanimous in giving Marian Rivera the coveted role.

The actress said: “Nagulat talaga ako!

“Hindi ko ito alam. Akala ko may pag-uusapan lang na new project. Yun pala, may surprise sila sa akin. Maraming salamat sa GMA-7 at patuloy ang tiwala nila sa akin.”

There is still no definite date when the filming for the upcoming television series would start.

GMA Network has recently launched its Summer Station ID featuring the Kapuso Stars dancing to Marian Rivera’s latest dance craze, “Sabay, Sabay Tayo!”

Filipino singer Martin Nievera was chosen by Manny Pacquiao to sing the Philippine National Anthem in his upcoming fight with Ricky Hatton on May 2 (May 3 Philippine Time).

Pacquiao announced his pick on GMA Network’s primetime newscast, 24 ORAS.

The fight dubbed as “The Battle of East vs. West” will be happening at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

World boxing champion Pacquiao has also considered international renowned singer Lea Salonga to sing the national anthem.

During Pacquiao’s previous fights, it is standard that female singers are asked to lead the Philippine National Anthem. Karylle, Ciara Sotto, Nicole Angela Judalena, Kyla and Geneva Cruz were some of the female singers who lead the national anthem on his previous fights.

GMA Network will broadcast the May 2 Pacquiao-Hatton fight in the Philippines.

GMA Network Senior Vice-president for Entertainment Wilma Galvante has filed a P7-million damage suit against talent manager Annabelle Rama Tuesday, March 17 at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court.

The 40-page compliant filed by Galvante stated how Rama threatened her through text messages and media interviews.

Galvante has asked the court to issue a restraining order that would prohibit Rama from being near (within 50 meters) the former. The compliant also included how Rama gave malicious and derogatory statements against Galvante.

The rift between Rama and Galvante started when the latter spoke with Rama’s talent, JC de Vera in Galvante’s office last February 16. Rama then accused Galvante of harassing her talent.

Galvante cited the Civil Code of the Philipines in her complaint, which stated that every person should respect the dignity, personality, privacy, and peace of mind of his neighbors and other persons.

Galvante has asked for P 5 million worth of moral damages, P 1.5 million for exemplary damages and P 500, 000 for legal fees.

Rama said that she’s ready to face Galvante in court. On April 2, Rama would appear at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 95 to respond to Galvante’s compliant.