A stray white cat became the star in the live telecast of GMA Network’s 24 Oras on December 31.
The cat was seen walking in the background while Mel Tiangco was reporting.
Netizens then dubbed the cat as a certified “Kapusa.”
According to PEP, the cat is named “Whitey” who lives in the GMA network compound and other cats. Kapuso employees have been feeding and taking care of the cats.
One netizen noted how cute the cat is and was grateful that the Kapuso employees took care of it.
https://twitter.com/KapusoGENS/status/1477175983723921410
https://twitter.com/kapusamo/status/1477180256674992131
Another netizen posted a picture of Whitey while in the 24 Oras set.
https://twitter.com/JACOBshelter27/status/1477563544736395264
https://twitter.com/KafosoMo/status/1477281976092659713
Other netizens were shocked to see the cat in the 24 Oras set, while others found the situation to be funny.
https://twitter.com/gabtweetingthis/status/1477618572763734025
https://twitter.com/cute_na_panda/status/1477232612154372096
Patunay lamang na GMA Meows exists. Meow! 🐾 #SerbisyongKaMUNING https://t.co/iFcpvkibHG
— MADZilla (@altMadzLatest) January 1, 2022
https://twitter.com/micheegray/status/1477176615570657283
https://twitter.com/all2well10mins/status/1477176275051552769
The video clip of the cat walking in the set of 24 Oras was also shared on other social media sites like Facebook and Instagram, making the cat an instant star.