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Labor complaints versus GMA Network dropped

Mar 11, 2014

Two regularization complaints filed by three talent production drivers of GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) were dismissed by the labor arbiters in favor of the broadcast company. Read more


February 2014 Kapuso Magazine

Mar 5, 2014

The February 2014 issue features GMA’s nationwide bloodletting activities as cover story. Other stories include the signing of contracts of Maricel Soriano, Dennis Trillo, Solenn Heussaff and Hiro Peralta, GMA’s latest awards, TV ratings performance, etc. Featured in Citizen Kapuso is GMA’s participation in the Clean River Zone Project. Read more


GMA Network keeps lead in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in February

Mar 4, 2014

GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) remained undefeated in television ratings across viewer-rich Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in February, citing data from the industry’s more widely recognized ratings provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. Read more


GMA News and Public Affairs’ “Dapat Tama” campaign wins Anvil Award

Feb 28, 2014

Produced for the voters of the 2013 mid-term elections, “Dapat Tama” urged the public to “do the right thing” and cast their ballots according to their conscience. Read more


GMA Network launches 'IM Ready' portal for public safety

Feb 28, 2014

For the first time ever, a single online solution (www.imready.ph) provides real-time updates on weather, flooding, geo-hazards, traffic situations, class suspensions, gas pump prices and soon, even commute route options, metro train services and fare rates. Read more


QC prosecutor dismisses charges against GMA Films president

Feb 27, 2014

The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the libel and unjust vexation cases filed by actress Sarah Lahbati against GMA Films President Anna Teresa Gozon-Abrogar due to lack of probable cause. All four cases filed by the actress against Abrogar have been dismissed for lack of merit. Read more


GMA Network opens the year strong in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila

Feb 5, 2014

GMA consistently beat competition - morning, afternoon and evening – including in the hotly contested primetime slot in the said areas. Read more


GMA Network puts heart first in Kapuso Month campaign

Feb 4, 2014

This February, GMA Network departs from the conventional concept of the love month by highlighting how love deepens all kinds of relationships in its Kapuso Month campaign titled “Puso Ang Una.” Read more


NLRC junks illegal dismissal complaints versus GMA Network

Feb 4, 2014

Two illegal dismissal cases filed against broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) were decided in favor of the latter by the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). Read more


January 2014 Kapuso Magazine

Jan 29, 2014

On the cover of the January e-Kapuso is Marian Rivera and Alden Richards of the new primetime program Carmela. Featured in this issue are GMA’s program launches in Q1, GMA Dagupan’s morning news anchors Alfie Tulagan and Jette Arcellana, etc. Read more


GMA Network is Strategic Partner for Bangus Festival 2014

Jan 24, 2014

GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) recently inked a partnership with the city government of Dagupan to bring the Bangus Festival 2014 closer to the hearts of the viewers not just in Dagupan but also in other key cities nationwide.  Read more


NLRC upholds GMA Network in illegal dismissal case

Jan 17, 2014

The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) ruled in favor of broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) in an illegal dismissal case filed by a former cameraman of the Network, saying “there was no illegal dismissal” in the case at hand. Read more


GMA Network opposes SkyCable’s digital TV migration procedures

Jan 14, 2014

In its letter to the National Telecommunications Commission, GMA, thru legal counsel Atty. Roberto Rafael V. Lucila and Atty. Pierre M. Cantara of Belo Gozon Elma Parel Asuncion & Lucila Law Office, cried foul over SkyCable’s exclusive carriage of the analog signal of ABS-CBN on Channel 8, as well as its arbitrary discontinuance of its analog TV service while requiring further payment for its digital TV service. Read more


GMA Network joins water pollution reduction program

Jan 9, 2014

GMA Network recently inked a Memorandum of Agreement with Sagip Ilog Pilipinas Movement (SIPM), Philippine Biochar Association (PBiA) and Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) to undertake a water pollution reduction and livelihood program dubbed the Clean River Zone Biochar Community Project. Read more


GMA Network captures Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in 2013 ratings

Jan 8, 2014

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) dominated viewer-rich Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in all dayparts in 2013, effectively keeping its commanding lead over rival networks, according to data from the industry’s leading ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. Read more

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2013 December Kapuso Magazine

Dec 20, 2013

On the cover of the December e-Kapuso is Howie Severino who is celebrating his 25th year as a journalist. This issue also features Atty. Felipe L. Gozon’s award from an international honor society, Ms. Lilybeth Rasonable as SVP of GMA Entertainment TV Group and Anak TV Awards. Other feature stories include GMPI's short films and GMAKF’s Kapuso Village in Leyte. Read more


GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc. bags honors for branded content

Dec 20, 2013

GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc. (GMPI), the sales and marketing arm of GMA Network, received recognition from various marketing award-giving bodies for their branded content, most notably for its Kapuso Mini Sine campaign. Read more


GMA Network names Lilybeth G. Rasonable as new Senior Vice President for Entertainment

Dec 19, 2013

Rasonable has been with the Company since 1998 and has served as Program Manager, Assistant Vice President and Vice President for Drama for the Entertainment Group. She supervised the group’s various programming initiatives, most of which became top-raters in their respective timeslots. Read more


GMA’s Felipe Gozon receives Distinguished Achievement Award from International Honor Society

Dec 2, 2013

GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon was conferred on November 24 the Distinguished Achievement Award by the International Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi University of the Philippines Chapter (045) for being “a topnotch lawyer and media executive” during the latter’s 80th Anniversary. Read more


Kapuso Magazine (November 2013)

Dec 2, 2013

On the cover of the November e-Kapuso is Adarna's lead star Kylie Padilla. This issue also banners EVP and CFO Felipe S. Yalong as ING-FINEX CFO of the year. Other feature stories include new programs like Villa Quintana, Picture! Picture and various GMA and GNTV awards. Citizen Kapuso highlights GMA’s efforts for the victims of typhoon Yolanda.   Read more


GMA-7 showcases select costumes and props at LitFest 2013

Nov 26, 2013

As a testament to its creativity and literary expertise, GMA Network showcases an eye-catching collection of memorable costumes and select props from some of the Network’s most notable dramas at Ayala Foundation’s LitFest 2013. GMA’s display can be seen at the Glorietta Activity Center until November 28 Read more


GMA's mini-sine Gustin wins Catholic Mass Media Award

Nov 22, 2013

Gustin, which was inspired by the real-life story of two boys who committed a rare deed of kindness, was recognized for “effectively showing the value of honesty and the role of the family in instilling values in young ones.” Read more


GMA Network’s Felipe S. Yalong is ING-FINEX CFO of the Year

Nov 21, 2013

GMA Network Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong was named ING-FINEX CFO of the Year for 2013. The awarding ceremony was held on November 20 in Makati City. Read more


GMA artists and news and public affairs unite for the victims of typhoon Yolanda

Nov 19, 2013

There is nothing more unique than the heart of a Filipino—soft enough to care for the weak, strong enough to rise up to the challenge. GMA Network knocks on this very heart as the country faces another great challenge—the nation’s survival and recovery from typhoon Yolanda. Read more


GMA Network ends first nine months with P9.752 billion revenues

Nov 18, 2013

"We are hoping to surpass, if not equal, last year's financial performance," declares GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon. "The last few months will be crucial in achieving our yearend target," he adds. Read more