GMA renews support to Shakey’s V-League

MANILA, Philippines - GMA Network will again telecast the latest on-court action in the Shakey’s V-League Season 12 Open Conference to volleyball enthusiasts across the globe beginning this Sunday.

In a recent contract-signing at GMA Network Center, GMA partnered with Sports Vision Management Group, Inc. to air the games locally on GMA News TV and internationally through GMA’s second international channel GMA Life TV.

Present at the contract-signing were GMA Network chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe Gozon, SVMGI chairman Moying Martelino and SVMGI president Ricky Palou.

Some of the league’s most prominent players include Alyssa Valdez, Denden Lazaro, Jaja Santiago, Abigail Maraño, Ma. Angeli Tabaquero, Aiza Maizo-Pontillas, Fille Sainte Cainglet-Cayetano, Rossan Fajardo, Sarah Jane Espelita, Pauline May Genido and Hezzymie Acuña.

The Shakey’s V-League Season 12 Open Conference features eight teams, including PLDT, Navy, Meralco, Fourbees, Baguio, Philippine Coast Guard, Cagayan Valley, and defending champion Philippine Army.

In light of the management’s decision to air the league’s games, Gozon highlights the sport’s popularity as evidenced by audience turnout during finals games.

“Every year kinukuha natin ito para ipalabas sa GMA News TV. And as you know, nagiging popular itong volleyball, particularly sa women’s division,” said Gozon.

“We expect the games to have better coverage as far as airtime is concerned and we’re very happy with the relationship,” said Palou.