GMA Network temporarily suspends admission of live studio audiences in all programs

GMA Network on Tuesday has temporarily suspended the admission of live studio audiences in all of their programs, in view of the declaration of the state of public health emergency and other recent developments.

Read the official statement below:

In view of the declaration of the state of public health emergency and other recent developments related to the COVID-19 outbreak, GMA Network is temporarily suspending the admission of live studio audiences in all of our programs such as All-Out Sundays, Centerstage, Mars Pa More, Wowowin, Wowowin primetime, Idol sa Kusina, The Boobay and Tekla Show, Sarap 'Di Ba?, and Tonight with Arnold Clavio.

Furthermore, all of the Network's external activities and events in Metro Manila are also put on hold until further notice. 

These measures are being undertaken to help ensure the safety and well-being of all concerned as part of GMA's cooperation with government in its efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. We strongly urge everyone to remain calm and cautious, and to follow the official advisories released by authorities.

Mag-ingat po tayong lahat, mga Kapuso!

On Monday, noontime show "Eat Bulaga" announced it will temporarily suspend the admission of a live studio audience. 

The number of confirmed COVID-19 patients in the Philippines climbed to 33 on Tuesday as the Department of Health (DOH) recorded nine new cases. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News