MANILA, Philippines - 2011 marked GMA News and Public Affairs’ continued dedication to deliver the latest news as it happens, when it happens from virtually anywhere in the globe.
In the past year, GMA gave viewers the most memorable coverage of events that shaped that world and the year that was starting with the team’s extensive coverage of the calamity that struck Japan. When a massive quake hit the coast of Honshu and brought about one of the most devastating tsunamis in Japan’s history, the GMA News team was there to give viewers updates on the aftermath as well as the condition of Filipinos residing in affected areas.
GMA also took viewers to the much-anticipated Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Jessica Soho, Vicky Morales and Connie Sison reported live from London to deliver the latest reports from the ceremonies at Westminster Abbey up to the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the newlyweds’ first and second official kiss as a couple. GMA News and Public Affairs went straight to Rome for the Beatification of Pope John Paul II.
At the end of the day, what can be considered as the network’s most memorable coverages for 2011 would be the ones close to home. GMA’s coverage during Typhoons Pedring, Quiel and Sendong was noteworthy for the fearless news teams, gripping images and extensive scope that went far beyond the affected areas. GMA News kept viewers updated throughout the day through extended bulletins. Reporters braved strong winds and heavy rains to provide unparalleled coverage of the devastation caused by the typhoons. YouScoop also played an indispensable part during the news coverage of these disasters.
The past year also saw the launch of GMA News TV.
News TV’s formidable roster of news and public affairs personalities is led by Jessica, Mike Enriquez, Mel Tiangco, Arnold Clavio, Vicky, Howie Severino, Kara David, Malou Mangahas and Prof. Winnie Monsod.
The channel prides itself in having a comprehensive and informative lineup of programs from sun up to sun down.
News TV capped off the year as the leading news channel when it registered 3.1 points in total day household audience shares in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), ahead of ABS-CBN News Channel’s 0.1 and Aksyon TV’s 0.4 points for the period of Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2011.
GMA News also gave viewers information and social-awareness campaigns via I Am Ready, Think Before You Click, Hero Ko Si Rizal Edsa 25: Dahil Tayo’y Pilipino and Panata Ko.