Gma News Tv Unveiled

CEBU, Philippines -  GMA Network introduced recently to its industry partners GMA NEWS TV on Channel 11. From GMA News and Public Affairs, GMA News TV is a free to air news and public affairs channel. It will begin airing on February 28.

Industry partners, GMA News TV program hosts and personalities, the press and GMA Network officers, led by Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit Jr., GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc. President and COO Lizelle Maralag, Senior Vice-President for News and Public Affairs Marissa Flores, Senior Vice-President for Entertainment TV Wilma Galvante and GMA News TV Head Nessa Valdellon were present at the event held at A. Venue in Makati City.

Some of the biggest and most respected names in broadcast journalism were on hand to introduce their respective programs on GMA News TV. GMA News pillar Jessica Soho – the anchor of GMA News TV’s flagship primetime newscast STATE OF THE NATION WITH JESSICA SOHO, and of the news magazine program BRIGADA – was the evening’s main host.

Joining Jessica were fellow GMA News pillars Mike Enriquez (DOBOL B SA NEWS TV), Vicky Morales (GOOD NEWS), Arnold Clavio (BALITA PILIPINAS), and Howie Severino (NEWS TO GO). Mel Tiangco, in turn, is at the forefront of the public affairs program POWERHOUSE.

The much-admired political analyst Prof. Winnie Monsod (BAWAL ANG PASAWAY KAY MARENG WINNIE!) and top-notch investigative journalist and Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) Executive Director Malou Mangahas (INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTARIES), also graced the event.

Also present during the trade launch were Kara David (NEWS TO GO), Ivan Mayrina and Connie Sison (ON CALL), Jun Veneracion, RJ Ledesma and Jace Flores (BEST MEN), Susan Enriquez and Cesar Apolinario (I JUANDER), Tonipet Gaba (POP TALK), Solenn Heusaff (FASHBOOK), Drew Arellano (WEEKEND GETAWAY), Chino Trinidad and Patricia Hizon (GAME!), and Rhian Ramos (SPOTLIGHT: THE SHOWBIZ NEWSCAST).

Rock icon Pepe Smith, with his children, rocked the house as he introduced the reality program THE SMITHS.

Also part of the formidable GMA News TV lineup are Ramon Bautista’s (MAY) TAMANG BALITA, which marks the return of the mock newscast; THE MAIN EVENT, which features the most exciting lineup of both current and classic sporting events; and the shows FRONT ROW and REEL TIME, which will be providing cinematic and family-friendly documentaries every weekend.

“We are excited that GMA News TV gives us the opportunity [for] more airtime for news and with public affairs programming now on early primetime. We hope to make a difference through quality programs and fair, balanced, and responsible reporting,” said GMA Network’s Senior Vice-President for News and Public Affairs Marissa Flores. (FREEMAN)