GMA News streams of medal-rich SEA Games sports draw millions of views

Filipino fans tuned in to the live streams of events in the 30th Southeast Asian Games by GMA News over the first three days of official competition.

The live streams of arnis, dancesport, and figure skating on GMA News Online and its platforms on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter drew more than 8 million views, according to data provided by the platforms.

With fans cheering on online, the Filipino athletes proudly delivered, as arnis scored 14 gold medals, while dancesport took home 10 gold medals in the events.

"GMA News has always been committed to delivering the most relevant updates to Filipino viewers on, whether on television or online, and our coverage of these events are proof of that," said Marissa L. Flores, GMA Network Senior Vice President for News and Public Affairs.

"We are heartened to know that with this strong viewership, we were able to help cast a spotlight on the excellence of our athletes," added Grace Dela Peña, GMA News First Vice President for News.

"The viewership will continue to inspire our digital team to bring the most important and engaging updates of the SEA Games to Filipinos, directly to their device of choice," said Jaemark Tordecilla, GMA Network Assistant Vice President for News and Public Affairs Digital media.

The GMA News coverage of the SEA Games continues in the GMA-7 newscasts 24 Oras, Saksi, and Unang Balita, and the GMA News TV newscasts State of the Nation with Jessica Soho, Balitanghali, Quick Response Team, and Stand for Truth.

Livestream coverage on GMA News Online continues with the jiu-jitsu competition on December 9. For latest news, results, updates, replays, photo galleries, and highlights, visit gmanews.tv/SEAGames.