GMA Network, Inc., the Philippines’ number one broadcast network, recorded a strong start for the first quarter of 2013 as it continues to dominate competitors in viewer-rich Urban Luzon. Based on data from January to March 2013 of Nielsen (January 1 to March 16 official data; March 17 to 24 overnight data), GMA registered an average total day audience share of 35.7 percent, up 6.2 points compared to ABS-CBN’s 29.5 points, and up 21.2 points from TV5’s 14.5 percent.

What is a political dynasty? It is one family's control, occupation or holding by succession or switching among its members of elective positions in government. Family may be the immediate family (husband and wife and children) and/or the extended family (grandparents, uncles and aunts, nephews and nieces, and cousins).

GMA News TV Channel 11 is proud to announce it has just won its first George Foster Peabody Award for the documentary program Reel Time.

The Peabody Awards - considered the Oscars of broadcast and electronic journalism - recognizes excellence, distinguished achievement and meritorious public service.

For the people of Bukidnon and Davao , the month of March marks not only the beginning of summer season but also the celebration of their respective festivals -- the Kaamulan and Araw ng Dabaw -- that annually sees the participation of various celebrities from leading broadcast station GMA Network.

GMA Network's News and Public Affairs programs in Philippine key cities have constantly been the people's front-line eyes and ears to various information, issues, and controversies - be it local or national. And for years that these shows have been witnesses to various acts of electoral fraud that continuously plague the country, they never fail to educate and empower viewers with ideas and ideals that would help them make the right choices.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, This morning I have the joy of celebrating my first Chrism Mass as the Bishop of Rome. I greet all of you with affection, especially you, dear priests, who, like myself, today recall the day of your ordination.

Dr. Minerva I. Morales was unanimously elected as the Catanduanes State University's (CSU) first President during the CSU Board of Regents meeting on March 25, 2013 at CHED Central Office, UP Diliman Campus.

MANILA, Philippines – Not even heavy rains could stop the Philippine Azkals from routing a hapless Cambodia side, 8-0, Sunday night in the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

The root of the problem on the Sabah issue is the lack of political will in high places, the lack of courage to pursue, the fear of making a mistake which helped make more and bigger mistakes. Noynoy has been using a type of diplomacy which is not working – authoritarian yet fearful and panicky, covert rather than overt, using secret couriers, exuding a peace stance which would ironically bring war. Right now, Noynoy is getting an avalanche of flak worldwide.

On Bayan Ko this Sunday night, fate brings Mayor Joseph Santiago back to his old elementary school where the opposite of progress has taken effect. He encounters sluggish, malnourished students who have to use umbrellas inside their leaking classrooms and finds that several grades are being taught in the same room and at the same time by just one teacher!