GMA Public Affairsis thepublic affairsdivision of the Philippine media conglomerateGMA Network, Inc.that currently produces and airs documentaries, magazine, anthology, infotainment and other public affairs genre programs and content for free-to-air TV channels (GMA NetworkandGTV) and online platforms. It later ventured into television series and movie production.
 Logoof GMA Public Affairs | |
| Division of | GMA Network, Inc. |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Area served | Worldwide |
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| Headquarters | GMA Network Center,EDSA cor. Timog Ave., Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Slogan | Tatak Public Affairs, Tatak World-Class (lit. 'The Public Affairs Brand, Certified World-Class') |
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| Website | www |
History
editGMA's Public Affairs division was established in 1987[1]whenTina Monzon-Palma,then head ofGMA News,recognized that a 30-minute newscast was not adequate and sufficient to inform the general Filipino public on what is happening to the recently establishedAquino governmentafter the historicPeople Power Revolution[2]in February 1986.[3]
The public affairs division started with five news personnel including Marissa La Torre-Flores (who would later lead GMA News and Public Affairs as its senior vice president until 2022), and held office inside the cameramen's locker room before moving into the state-of-the-artGMA Network Centerwith no experience, equipment, camera and an improvised set broadcasting at the old GMA building inEDSAwith only a passion-to-work attitude.[1]Today this division, with more than 500 news personnel—both locally based and with international assignments—and producing 16 of the most awarded programs on Philippine television today, is one of the more active.
Weekend with Velezwas the first network-produced public affairs program on GMA, afterward renamedVelez This Weekand was hosted by Jose Mari Velez.[1]
From a makeshift and improvised set, the once GMA News and Public Affairs garnered several honors and recognitions from local and international award-giving bodies, including two gold medals in the New York Festivals and their firstPeabody Awardin 1999.[4]
Coinciding with its 20th anniversary in broadcasting excellence, GMA News and Public Affairs aired a documentary entitled20: Dalawampung Taon ng GMA Public Affairs(20: Twenty Years of GMA Public Affairs) on October 28, 2007.[5]
On April 27, 2020, GMA News and Public Affairs Digital launched a podcast channel available onSpotifyandApple Podcasts.[6]
Effective October 2022, as Flores stepped down in retirement as SVP of News and Public Affairs, GMA News rebranded as "GMA Integrated News"with the appointment of Oliver Victor Amoroso as its head/SVP, splitting GMA News and Public Affairs into two distinct departments.[7]GMA Public Affairs retained its name with Nessa Valdellon currently heading the department as its First Vice President (FVP).
Accolades
editIn 1999,George Foster Peabody Awardrecognized the documentaries "Kidneys for Sale" and "Kamao" by Jessica Soho and theI-Witnessteam and Jay Taruc's child labor story onBrigada Siete.[8]On December 9, 2003, thePhilippine House of Representatives12th Congress commended GMA News and Public Affairs through Resolution 787[9]authored by Rep. Rodolfo Plaza for its efforts in uplifting the standards of the Philippine broadcast industry by receiving the first Peabody Award for television news awarded to an Asian country in 1999.[10]
In 2010,Kara David'sI-Witnessdocumentary, "Ambulansiyang de Paa," won GMA News and Public Affairs second Peabody Award.[8]GMA News TV's documentary programReel Time's "Salat" episode received a Peabody Award in 2013.[11]In 2014, Peabody awards recognizedKapuso Mo, Jessica Sohoand four GMA News programsState of the Nation with Jessica Soho,24 Oras,Saksi,24 Oras Weekendfor its coverage of theSuper Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).[12][13]
Programs
editCurrently aired TV programs
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GMA Network |
GTV
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Defunct TV programs
editList of films
edit- The Cheating Game(2023; co-produced withGMA Pictures)
- Firefly(2023; co-produced with GMA Pictures)
- Lost Sabungeros(2024; co-produced with GMA Pictures)
- Green Bones(2024; co-produced with GMA Pictures)
List of drama series
edit- One of the Baes(2019–2020)
- The Lost Recipe(2021)
- Owe My Love(2021)
- Love You Stranger(2022)
- Lolong(2022)
- Zero Kilometers Away(2023)
- In My Dreams(2023)
- Black Rider(2023–2024)
- Makiling(2024)
- Recipes for Love(2024)
- Maka(2024)
Presenters
editProgram presenters
edit| Presenter | Program/s | Notes |
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| Jessica Soho | Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho | |
| Vicky Morales | Wish Ko Lang!,Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales | Also part of GMA Integrated News as co-anchor of24 Oras |
| Arnold Clavio | Unang Hirit | Also part of GMA Integrated News as co-anchor ofUnang Balita saUnang Hirit |
| Howie Severino | I-Witness | Also part of GMA Integrated News as consultant, podcast host and GMA News Online as editor-at-large |
| Kara David | I-Witness,Pinas Sarap | |
| Sandra Aguinaldo | I-Witness | Also part of GMA Integrated News as news correspondent |
| Atom Araullo | I-Witness,The Atom Araullo Specials | Also part of GMA Integrated News as anchor ofState of the Nation |
| Drew Arellano | Biyahe ni Drew,Aha! | |
| Connie Sison | Pinoy M.D. | Also part of GMA Integrated News as co-anchor ofBalitanghali |
| Susan Enriquez | IJuander,Pera Paraan,Unang Hirit | Also part of GMA Integrated News as news correspondent and co-anchor ofUnang Balita saUnang Hirit |
| Empoy Marquez | IJuander | |
| Suzi Entrata-Abrera | Unang Hirit | |
| Lyn Ching-Pascual | ||
| Ivan Mayrina | Also part of GMA Integrated News as news correspondent and co-anchor ofUnang Balita saUnang Hiritand24 Oras Weekend | |
| Mariz Umali | Also part of GMA Integrated News as news correspondent and co-anchor ofUnang Balita saUnang Hirit | |
| Matteo Guidicelli | ||
| Mav Gonzales | I-Witness | Also part of GMA Integrated News as news correspondent |
| John Consulta | ||
| Ferds Recio | Born to Be Wild | |
| Nielsen Donato | ||
| Maki Pulido | Reporter's Notebook | Also part of GMA Integrated News as news correspondent |
| Jun Veneracion | Also part of GMA Integrated News as news correspondent | |
| Marian Rivera | Tadhana | |
| Emil Sumangil | Resibo: Walang Lusot ang May Atraso | Also part of GMA Integrated News as news correspondent and co-anchor of24 Oras |
| Mikee Quintos | Lutong Bahay |
References
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- ^Abueva, Jose (February 22, 1999)."People's Perception of People Power".Center for Southeast Asian Studies.Archivedfrom the original on October 6, 2008.RetrievedJune 21,2008.
- ^Montalvan, Antonio II (March 10, 2008)."Kris-Crossing Mindanao: People Power Parodies".Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived fromthe originalon March 10, 2008.RetrievedMarch 10,2008.
- ^"2008 George Foster Peabody Awards Honors Broadcasting Excellence".Archivedfrom the original on August 22, 2009.RetrievedJune 21,2008.
- ^"20 years of GMA Public Affairs: The humble beginnings".GMA News Online.October 4, 2007. Archived fromthe originalon August 30, 2018.RetrievedSeptember 21,2020.
- ^"Listen! The GMA News and Public Affairs podcast channel".GMA News Online.May 4, 2020.Archivedfrom the original on May 26, 2020.RetrievedSeptember 21,2020.
- ^"MULTIMEDIA NEWS LEADER IN THE PHILIPPINES: GMA News is now GMA Integrated News".GMA News Online.Archivedfrom the original on December 15, 2022.RetrievedDecember 15,2022.
- ^ab"I-Witness wins Peabody award".philstar.The Philippine Star.April 8, 2010.Archivedfrom the original on November 13, 2017.RetrievedOctober 21,2017.
- ^"House Resolution 787, Philippine House of Representative 12th Congress".December 9, 2003.RetrievedDecember 9,2003.[dead link]
- ^"Peabody Awards".Archivedfrom the original on August 22, 2009.RetrievedJune 21,2008.
- ^"GMA News TV's 'Reel Time' accepts George Foster Peabody Award in New York".GMA News Online.GMA Network, Inc.GMA News. July 27, 2013.Archivedfrom the original on October 22, 2016.RetrievedOctober 21,2017.
- ^"GMA Network earns fourth Peabody award for 'solid reporting' on supertyphoon Yolanda".Philippine Entertainment Portal.May 22, 2014.Archivedfrom the original on May 23, 2014.RetrievedFebruary 27,2023.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (April 2, 2014)."House Of Cards,Scandal,Breaking Bad,The Bridge,Key & Peele,Orphan Black,Orange Is The New BlackWin Peabodys ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on August 14, 2014.RetrievedFebruary 27,2023.