GMA Network launches GMA News TV

Television industry leader GMA Network is changing the game by launching its own all-news channel on free TV starting in February. From the men and women of GMA News and Public Affairs – the only broadcast news organization in the Philippines that has won the Peabody Award – GMA News TV is in response to the insistent public clamor for the kind of relevant and credible news reportage that GMA News and Public Affairs has become known for.

GMA News TV's lineup of anchors and hosts will include (L to R) Howie Severino, Mike Enriquez, Vicky Morales, Jessica Soho, Mel Tiangco, and Arnold Clavio.

"We are responding to viewers' requests for timely news updates in Filipino and for public affairs shows at earlier time slots with this groundbreaking news channel," says News TV Head Nessa Valdellon. Bannered by some of the most respected names in broadcast journalism – Jessica Soho, Mike Enriquez, Mel Tiangco, Arnold Clavio, Vicky Morales and Howie Severino – GMA News TV delivers serbisyong totoo with newscasts and public affairs programs, all in Filipino, from morning to night.
For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV Also part of the formidable lineup of names joining GMA News TV are Kara David, Prof. Winnie Monsod, and Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) Executive Director Malou Mangahas. In addition, Sheila Coronel of Columbia University, Newsbreak's Marites Vitug and Ed Lingao of PCIJ will be joining the channel as advisers for the investigative documentaries. "For the first time, the country's most awarded documentarists will be anchoring newscasts. News TV's primetime newscast State of the Nation will be hosted by Peabody winner Jessica Soho. News TV's morning newscast will be led by GMA News Online Editor-in-Chief Howie Severino and another Peabody winner, Kara David. Their shows will be in-depth, something to really look forward to," says Valdellon. At a time of the 24/7 news cycle and new media, GMA News TV steps up to the challenge. Deploying its resources to help people become more socially aware, to provide viewers with knowledge that will effect change in their lives, families, and communities. GMA News TV airs this February. Catch the exclusive first glimpse of GMA News TV this February 7 on 24 Oras, on GMA-7. In the meantime, GMANews.TV, the network's pioneering news web site, will be re-branded as GMA News Online. — GMA News Online