GMA News' Launches The Future Of Journalism With "Stand For Truth"

It's time to level up to the new style of news casting, with a new breed of journalists that will now go mobile to capture where the news happened and even as it happened. GMA News and Public Affairs made another milestone with their new online news show "Stand for Truth: powered by GMA’s Digital Video Lab."

Starting April 15, this YouTube exclusive show will start its broadcast led by the top calibre journalists and hosts Atom Araullo, Richard Heydarian, and Joyce Pring. There are also the new breed of reporters who auditioned, selected, and trained under the guidance and wisdom of veteran journalists of GMA News and Public Affairs.

A New Style Of Viewing Love Stories With "One Hugot Away"

Pinoys are still into the charm and pain brought by stories of hugot, known to speak from the heart and tells stories of inner feelings expressed more proudly as portrayed in films and television. This gave an idea for the Kapuso network to try a new style of storytelling with the mix of the emotion driven energy of these stories.

This paved way for the creation of ONE HUGOT AWAY which is a short television series that will also appears online giving viewers a lot of options to know the stories that will be featured in as show that is divided into short sections and will be aired in several parts of the day. This series will also have an online counterpart that gives access to people who might have missed the television airing.

List of cinemas screening Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Alpha: The Right to Kill’ released

The red carpet premiere of Brillante Mendoza’s film “Alpha: The Right to Kill” took place at the new Director's Club Cinema at The Podium in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines on January 11, 2019. Joining the Cannes Film Festival 2009 Best Director at the event were the film’s scriptwriter Troy Espiritu and lead actors Allen Dizon and Elijah Filamor.

“Alpha: The Right to Kill” will be released in select theaters in the Philippines on January 16, 2019. Among the screening venues are Cloverleaf, Fairview Terraces, Gaisano, Gateway Cineplex, Glorietta 4, Market Market Cinema, Robinsons, SM Supermalls, Sta. Lucia, Starmall, Trinoma and Vista Cinemas. 

Film Development Council of the Philippines chairman Liza Diño-Seguerra attended the “Alpha: The Right to Kill” red carpet premiere with former National Youth Commission chairperson Ice Seguerra. Directors Joselito Altajeros and Louie Ignacio and former Tourism Promotions Board chief operation officer Cesar Montano also graced the event.  

Baron Geisler was given warm welcome by members of the press during the event. “Alpha: The Right to Kill” marks the third time the actor starred in a full-length film directed by Mendoza. 

Joining Dizon, Filamor and Geisler in the “Alpha: The Right to Kill” cast are Jalyn Taboneknek Perez, Angela Cortez, Apollo Abraham, Richard Manabat, Nikko de los Santos, JC Tan, Jim Libiran, Dexter Macaraeg, Raymond Rinoza, Xixi Maturan and Cataleya Surio. They were all present during the red carpet premiere. 

Other special guests included Kiko Matos and Ketchup Eusebio, who are set to star in Mendoza’s upcoming film “Mindanao” with Dizon and Judy Ann Santos. The trailers of “Mindanao” and Mendoza’s collaboration project with Lav Diaz and Kidlat Tahimik titled “Lakbayan” (Journey) were shown during the “Alpha: The Right to Kill” red carpet premiere.

Before making its Philippine premiere, “Alpha: The Right to Kill” was screened in several film festivals abroad. It made its world premiere in September 2018 at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in Spain where it won the Special Jury Prize.

In October 2018, “Alpha: The Right to Kill” was shown at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea and the Warsaw International Film Festival in Poland. It was then screened in November 2018 at the Minsk International Film Festival in Belarus, Shaken Aimanov International Film Festival in Kazakhstan, Tokyo FilmEx in Japan, Cairo International Film Festival, Torino Film Festival in Italy and Singapore International Film Festival in Singapore and in December 2018 at the Kerala International Film Festival in India. 

Music and Star-studded Treat At GMA Kapuso Fans Day

Nagsasama-sama ang inyong mga paboritong Kapuso celebrities sa GMA Fans Day 2015 noong July 26 sa SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Nakisaya at nakipag-bonding sa mga Kapuso ang mga News and Public Affairs persanolities, mga artista ng iba’t ibang GMA Drama, talk, entertainment, comedy, varoety shows, mga DJs ng Barangay LS, at mga talents ng GMA Artist Center.

Ilan sa mga dumalo ay ang mga batikang mamahayag na sina Jesica Soho, Mel Tiangco, Arnold Clavio, Vicky Morales at Howie Severino.

Kasama rin nila ang bumubuo ng public affair show na AHA! Alisto, Idol Sa Kusina, Imbestigador, Love Hotline, Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho, Karelasyon, Motorcycle Diaries, Pinoy MD, Powerhouse, Reporter’s Notebook, Startalk, Taste Buddies, Tonight With Arnold Clavio, Tunay Na Buhay, Unang Hirit, Wagas, WIsh Ko Lang, at marami pang iba.

GMA local programs continue strong performance in the regions

The country’s most trusted broadcast news organization GMA News and Public Affairs, through its roster of locally-produced programs, continues to lord over its TV5 counterparts in the regions for the period of May 2013 as exhibited by household ratings data from the industry’s more widely recognized ratings service provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Lovi Poe topbills GMA News TV's 'Titser'

Following the critical and ratings success of its original series on good governance - BAYAN KO - GMA News TV launches a groundbreaking new series entitled TITSER, which discusses issues in Philippine education. 

TITSER will be the first television project of character actress Lovi Poe upon signing a new, three year exclusive contract with GMA.  She plays the lead Michelle in the series – a high school valedictorian from a poor barrio school who dreams of becoming a teacher, but whose only option after graduation is to work as a housemaid. Her best friend Rosa is the class salutatorian who ends up a single mother.  Fate, tragedy and the sheer dedication of Michelle and Rosa to finish their schooling lead to unexpected twists in this compelling series. 

On-air and online: GMA expands Election 2013 coverage

In the 2010 Elections, GMA Network was a leader in media coverage—both on television and on the web. Harnessing the power of social media, GMA’s Department of Multimedia Journalism gathered and delivered breaking news in real time through social networks Twitter and Facebook. Meanwhile, YouScoop tapped into the network of citizen journalists for both online and on-air dissemination of the news.

GMA Network allots P91 million for Eleksyon 2013

Leading television station GMA Network allots P91 million for its coverage of this year’s mid-term elections. 

Entitled Eleksyon 2013, GMA’s special coverage is set to run a full 28 hours from 4:30am on election day until the morning after. GMA’s news teams will be reporting from a total of 47 strategically selected live remote points throughout Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao including the GMA originating regional stations Cebu, Davao, Dagupan, Ilocos, Naga, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro and satellite stations Bacolod and General Santos.

GMA Network goes all out for its "Dapat Tama" advocacy campaign

GMA Network takes the lead in pushing for a more informed and better prepared Philippine electorate – by providing valuable airtime for election-related programs and specials plus a series of election advocacy ads and music videos all centered around the theme DAPAT TAMA.

If there is one song on almost everyone’s lips this election season, it’s the powerful anthem DAPAT TAMA -- composed and performed by rapper Gloc 9 with singer Denise Barbacena. Created by Gloc 9 for GMA Network’s Eleksyon 2013 advocacy campaign, the DAPAT TAMA song reminds voters that their choices on election day will impact the entire country for many years.

Camera Juan: Pelikulang Binuo ng Mamamayan airs Sunday on GMA-7

This Sunday, April 21, GMA News and Public Affairs presents another groundbreaking election project that, unlike most television programs and specials, paints a picture of the Philippines not from the media’s point of view but from that of the ordinary Filipinos’ themselves. Titled Camera Juan, it is an ambitious undertaking that hopes to demonstrate the power of the watchful citizenry.

A collective film woven from various video contributions from ordinary Filipinos, Camera Juan depicts scenes of wrongdoing, social struggles, and even acts of modern-day heroism as witnessed by the citizens in their day-to-day living.

New York Festivals Nominee "Oras Na" documentary out now on DVD!

Internationally-acclaimed Oras Na, GMA News and Public Affairs' thought-provoking documentary on the deteriorating state of the environment, is now out on DVD.

After receiving the Martine Filippi Award for Discovery in the prestigious International Union Radiophonique et Télévisuelle Internationale (URTI) Grand Prix for Author's Documentary in 2012, Oras Na once again receives commendation after being nominated in this year's New York Festivals for the Environment and Ecology category.

Hosted by actor and environmental advocate Richard Gutierrez, the ambitious project which took months to complete uniquely presented the threatening repercussions brought about by human activities that harm the environment.

GMA Network seeks review of COMELEC Resolution No. 9615

GMA Network, Inc. (“GMA” or “the Network”) expressed serious concerns and reservations on certain provisions of Resolution No. 9615, (the Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 9006 otherwise known as the ‘Fair Election Act’) (the “New Rules”), affecting the broadcast industry.

In a letter dated January 23, 2013, GMA, through its Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, Consultant to the Chairman and CEO Pacifico A. Agabin, Vice President for Legal Affairs Atty. Ma. Luz P. Delfin, and Belo Gozon Elma Parel Asuncion and Lucila Law Office urged the Honorable Commission to recall and revisit said provisions based on certain procedural and substantive concerns.  

GMA raised its concern on the manner of passage of Resolution No. 9615 as COMELEC did not conduct any public hearing especially among those affected by the resolution. GMA noted that the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines requires due notice to all interested parties as well as an opportunity for the same to be heard.

Considering that substantive rights of various parties shall be affected by the New Rules, GMA questioned the propriety of its promulgation without public participation.

Calapan City Prosecutor dismisses libel charges against Howie Severino and GMA News Research head

The Office of the City Prosecutor of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, dismissed a complaint for libel filed by Doctor Idol Bondoc of the Oriental Mindoro Provincial Hospital (OMPH) against GMA News Online Editor-in-Chief and GMA News and Public Affairs personality Howie Severino, and GMA News Research Head Florian Balmes for insufficiency of evidence.

Bondoc filed a complaint against Severino, Balmes, and his colleague, Dr. Rosinico Fabor, last September 5, 2011 after Fabor posted allegedly defamatory remarks on the comments section of a GMA News Online website article regarding the Ombudsman’s decision on a previous administrative case involving Bondoc. It was claimed by Bondoc that GMA News Online served as a vehicle for Fabon to destroy his reputation as a medical professional, and that he was not given equal opportunity to air his side of the story.

In the Resolution dated November 13, 2012, Deputy City Prosecutor Gabriel C. Alberto noted that the comments made by the readers of GMA News Online were not edited or subjected to prior approval before posting. Considering that neither Severino nor Balmes had the power to edit or approve comments on the website, and considering further that sufficient guidelines on proper posting of comments were available on the website, it was determined that they should not be held liable for any reactions sent by its readers.

Meanwhile, City Deputy Prosecutor Alberto found probable cause to charge Dr. Fabon with libel and recommended the filing of the corresponding information in court.

Revisiting I-Witness' 'Kubling Yaman ng Cama Juan'

There are hidden riches in the far-flung farming community of Nueva Ecija. Such was the premise of Sandra Aguinaldo's documentary "Kubling Yaman ng Cama Juan," which aired last year on GMA-7's I-Witness.

In the documentary, Sandra went to the remote barangay of Cama Juan in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija where she met five friends bound for college after graduating in a public high school. Camille Basilio, Arlene Ramos, Jessica Duran, Jerick Marin, and Mherry Camarota were honor students of their graduating batch in Zacarias Aquilizan High School. Their teachers call them "kubling yaman"-students with hidden exceptional potential, but lack the final touches that would make them truly stand out.

Son and daughters of fishermen, all five friends knew that finishing college would provide them a ticket to a better future. But they were also aware that it would take more than their passion for learning to put them through college. In a country where education ends up being a privilege to a few, Camille and her friends knew that their dream may never become a reality.

Doc thanks I-Witness during Davao docufest

For Dr. Rizal Aportadera, founder of the Mindanao Burn Center, the recently concluded I-Witness Docufest in Davao City was more than just a chance to watch first rate documentaries from GMA-7’s flagship documentary program. It was a chance for him to personally thank the men and women behind the documentary “Lapnos” by Jay Taruc.

“Lapnos,” which recently brought home the Silver Medal in the 2012 New York Festival, tells of the harrowing tales of burn victims from the Mindanao Burn Center.

It was one of the eight documentaries showcased in the third leg of the I-Witness docufest Regional Tour held last Sunday, August 12, at the Cinema 5 of Gaisano Mall in Davao City.

In the event, Dr. Aportadera explained how people started to take notice of the Center after watching the documentary. He further added how donations started pouring in to help the burn victims. 

GMA Network enhances TV experience with the most interactive media web portal in the Philippines

While GMA Network, Inc. continues its dominance in nationwide TV ratings, the media company has also become the frequent hub of millions of Kapuso netizens in the country and all over the world with its comprehensive content and its highly interactive media experience.

GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon says that the media portal perfectly complements the Company's broadcast operations. "Since it was launched eight months ago, GMANetwork.com, the most comprehensive media portal in the country, has enabled visitors to easily access the latest in news and information, as well as updates on the Company’s digital properties.”

I-Witness Docufest goes to Davao City

After the successful kick-off in Cebu and following the well-attended screening in Iloilo last month, GMA-7’s multi-awarded documentary program I-Witness gears up for the third leg of its docufest regional tour on Sunday, August 12, in Davao City. 

Together with I-Witness’ multi-awarded documentarists—Howie Severino, Kara David, Jay Taruc, and Sandra Aguinaldo—watch one riveting documentary after another starting 12 noon at Gaisano Mall Cinema 5.

Never before seen childhood photos of Aljur Abrenica revealed

He started out as a lanky teenager in the reality-based artista search “Starstruck” back in 2006. Soon, he became one of the hottest Kapuso hunks because of his good looks and muscular physique. And he became a certified TV star with the telefantasia hit “Machete” in 2011.

But who is Aljur Abrenica behind the cameras? This Saturday night, join Rhea Santos as she gets up close and personal with one of today’s most sought-after Kapuso stars in the documentary-magazine program Tunay Na Buhay.

Join Aljur as he visits his hometown in Pampanga and joins his siblings on a sidetrip to Batangas. Discover his fitness regimen and many other revelations in Tunay na Buhay this Saturday night,  after Imbestigador,  on GMA-7. 

GMA News’ ‘Think Before You Click’ winner in the 2012 Globe Tatt Award

GMA News’ “Think Before You Click” campaign brought home the Safe Surfer Award in the recently-concluded 2012 Globe Tatt Awards at the NBC tent in Taguig City.

In a quest to make cyberspace a safer place for netizens, GMA News launched the “Think Before You Click” campaign in 2011. Through the campaign, viewers were encouraged to become more responsible when participating in social media—reminding them of how important it is to always think and consider the consequences of their actions before they hit that post, tweet or enter button.

GMA’s I-Witness kicks off Docufest Regional Tour

In celebration of its 13th year, GMA-7’s flagship documentary program I-Witness: The GMA Documentaries returns to the big screen! Catch GMA’s finest documentaries in a series of documentary festivals in key cities all around Visayas and Mindanao—a first in the regions.

From a community who risk their lives in search for gold, to the harrowing condition of burn patients in a hospital and to people who live around rail-road tracks facing an imminent demolition … these acclaimed documentaries bring to light important social issues reflecting our society.