GMA Pinoy TV is the home of Eat Bulaga, the longest-running, Number 1 noontime variety show in the Philippines hosted by the well-loved triumvirate of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. The top-rating programming line-up of GMA Pinoy TV also includes 24 Oras, GMA's flagship newscast which delivers the biggest news of the last 24 hours, bannered by top news anchors and GMA News pillars Mel Tiangco and Mike Enriquez; Party Pilipinas, the grandest and hippest party on GMA Pinoy TV that is set to change the Sunday viewing habits of Filipinos around the globe by giving world-class entertainment from world-renowned artists like Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, Jaya, Janno Gibbs, and other top performers from the country; and Bubble Gang, the longest-running comedy gag show in the Philippines topbilled by famous comedians Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid.
GMA Network, the parent company of GMA Pinoy TV, has been broadcasting news and entertainment programs throughout the Philippines for 61 years. It has played a major role in revolutionizing Philippine television by pioneering many of the most innovative and trendsetting shows in the country. With balanced programming and quality entertainment, it has been a staple among Filipino viewers.
A number of news and public affairs programs from GMA Network have garnered global recognitions from the Asian TV Awards, New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards, plus the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award. Just recently, the network has been awarded with five citations from the Telly Awards and one from the US International Film and Video Festival – the only USIFVF award for a Philippine program this year – for its programs seen internationally via GMA Pinoy TV.
“It is with much excitement that we welcome this new partnership with SureWest as we launch GMA Pinoy TV in their Sacramento systems. We look forward to reaching out to more Filipinos in the area, and serve them with relevant and valuable news and entertainment programs that they have come to to expect from GMA,” shares Joseph T. Francia, Vice President and Head of Operations for GMA International.
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Fast becoming the preferred channel of Filipinos in the United States, GMA Pinoy TV brings GMA Network’s programs that capture the hearts of Filipino viewers worldwide. Other programs that await SureWest subscribers on GMA Pinoy TV include:
Amaya
This pioneering historical epic series features the country’s bankable stable of stars in plum roles topbilled by no less than Philippine Primetime Queen Marian Rivera as the warrior princess Amaya. The talented actress displays her versatility and acting caliber once more in the network’s most expensive and most ambitious television production to date.
Manny Many Prizes
Pound-for-pound King and Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao shares his many victories with Filipino audiences via GMA Pinoy TV’s Manny Many Prizes. Big and exciting prizes are in store for the lucky recipients straight from Pacman himself!
Time of My Life
GMA Pinoy TV introduces yet another unique and innovative show with the very first Pinoy danserye. Featuring three of Starstruck’s most talented discoveries – Kris Bernal, Rocco Nacino, and Mark Herras – Time of My Life combines amazing dance performances with moving drama scenes to reveal a girl’s quest to fulfill her dream of becoming a real dancer.
Futbolilits
An original family drama series about a one man’s quest to lead a group of kids from being a ragtag bunch to becoming a league of football champions called Futbolilits. Leading the cast is action star-turned-comedian-turned-celebrity dad Raymart Santiago.
Iglot
A story on how love transcends all boundaries and how it can touch and transform lives, this new GMA Pinoy TV offering with a blend of drama and fantasy, tells of the mystical adventures of a fluffy, little creature of the same name. Iglot features a powerhouse cast led by multi-awarded film and television actress Claudine Barretto, multi-awarded actress, singer, and TV host Jolina Magdangal, and PMPC and MMFF Best Actor Marvin Agustin.
GMA Pinoy TV (Channel 509) is available on SureWest-Sacramento at subscription rates of $11.99 and $19.99. To subscribe, interested parties may call 1-866-SUREWEST or may visit SureWest’s website at surewest.com.
