GMA Network cements partnership with the country's leading organizations for Eleksyon 2019

As election season kicks off with hundreds of potential candidates filing their COCs this week, GMA Network and its partners, the most respected names in media, telecommunications, technology, the academe, business, and public service prepare to bring the most trusted and in-depth multi-platform coverage of the 2019 Philippine mid-term elections.

At the Eleksyon 2019 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing held on Friday, October 19 at the GMA Network Center in Quezon City, GMA's Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon underscored the important role of each partner institution in safeguarding the ballot and in standing for truth.

“The pace of information is quicker than ever. New ways to share facts and ideas continue to emerge. While this may be a good thing, many believe, however, that this has also helped blur the line between truth and lies. In the face of this reality, our commitment to the truth is unwavering” he said, citing the challenging times nations all over the world face with the spread of false information.

“Sama-sama nating 'Pusuan ang Totoo,'” he urged the partners present during the signing. “Now, more than ever, we remain steadfast in delivering an election coverage with no spins or personal agenda - truthfully, accurately, comprehensively, and driven only bySerbisyong Totoo,” Gozon said. GMA Network also launched its election advocacy, “Pusuan ang Totoo”, a call to stand for what is true; to fight against corruption and disinformation, and to choose leaders who will truly serve the country.

The Eleksyon 2019 launch was hosted by GMA News and Public Affairs anchors Mike Enriquez and Vicky Morales. This marks the first public appearance of veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez after his heart bypass operation last September.

Joining the leadership of Atty. Gozon and GMA's President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. are the Kapuso Network's internal partners: GMA News TV, GMA New Media Inc. (NMI), GMA Radio (RGMA, DZBB and WLS-FM), GMA Regional TV, GMA News Online and GMA News and Public Affairs Social Media, GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International, and GMA Kapuso Foundation.

GMA's Eleksyon 2019 coverage is fortified by partners from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), telecommunications giant PLDT-Smart Communications, leading media organizations Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI), Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ), Inquirer.net and Catholic Media Network (CMN), and election watchdogs Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) and the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL).

Joining the roster of Eleksyon 2019 partners are the country's top universities: University of the Philippines (UP); Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP); Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU); De La Salle University (DLSU); University of Santo Tomas (UST); and AMA Education System. For the first time, GMA is honored to welcome regional school partners from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao: PHINMA - University of Pangasinan in North Central Luzon; University of San Carlos in Cebu City; Silliman University in Dumaguete City; West Visayas State University in Iloilo City; Central Mindanao University in Bukidnon; Capitol University in Cagayan de Oro City; and Holy Cross Davao College in Davao City.

Continuing the proud line-up are partners from the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP); the Philippine Bar Association (PBA); the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP); and the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI).

Finally, Eleksyon 2019 promises superior digital coverage in collaboration with video-sharing platform YouTube and social media platform Twitter.

GMA Network and its partners commit to deliver the most comprehensive coverage of Eleksyon 2019 across all platforms--helping the Filipino public have access to the facts, and empowering people to make informed choices for the nation's brighter future.