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December 23, 2011
GMPI wins labor case vs. former Sales Director

QUEZON CITY, philippines (Dec 23, 2011) - The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) favored GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc. (GMPI), the marketing arm of broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA), in a labor case filed by its former Sales Director Corazon Guison.

In a Resolution issued on November 15, 2011, the Fifth Division of the NLRC presided by Commissioner Leonardo Leonida reversed and set aside the Decision of Labor Arbiter Joel Lustria dated January 31, 2011 which declared Guison's dismissal from employment as illegal.

QUEZON CITY, philippines (Dec 23, 2011) - The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) favored GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc. (GMPI), the marketing arm of broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA), in a labor case filed by its former Sales Director Corazon Guison.

In a Resolution issued on November 15, 2011, the Fifth Division of the NLRC presided by Commissioner Leonardo Leonida reversed and set aside the Decision of Labor Arbiter Joel Lustria dated January 31, 2011 which declared Guison's dismissal from employment as illegal.

December 13, 2011
GMA Network petitions damage suit vs. ABS-CBN with the SC

QUEZON CITY , Philippines (Dec 13, 2011) - Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) filed a petition with the Supreme Court (SC) to review the P100 million civil damages case lodged against ABS-CBN Corp. after the Court of Appeals (CA) upheld its ruling dismissing the same in a decision dated August 15, 2011.

The Network filed the complaint seeking damages against the Lopez-owned station on November 10, 2005 based the latter’s malicious statements which were intended to cast discredit and dishonor to GMA on live nationwide broadcast.

QUEZON CITY , Philippines (Dec 13, 2011) - Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) filed a petition with the Supreme Court (SC) to review the P100 million civil damages case lodged against ABS-CBN Corp. after the Court of Appeals (CA) upheld its ruling dismissing the same in a decision dated August 15, 2011.

The Network filed the complaint seeking damages against the Lopez-owned station on November 10, 2005 based the latter’s malicious statements which were intended to cast discredit and dishonor to GMA on live nationwide broadcast.

December 10, 2011
GMA Network names Yalong new Executive Vice President

GMA Network, Inc. has appointed Felipe S. Yalong as the Company’s new Executive Vice President effective December 1, 2011.

The new GMA EVP will remain the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Group Head of its Corporate Services Group.

Yalong is a key figure behind GMA Network's IPO in 2007. He has played a crucial role in the Network’s phenomenal rise in revenues and profit since GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon and President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. took over the Company’s management a decade ago. 

GMA Network, Inc. has appointed Felipe S. Yalong as the Company’s new Executive Vice President effective December 1, 2011.

The new GMA EVP will remain the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Group Head of its Corporate Services Group.

December 8, 2011
GMA Network backs Filipino mountaineer’s bid for Seven Summits

Leading television station GMA Network, Inc. (GMA), in partnership with the Primer Group of Companies ( Philippines ), backs Filipino mountain climber Romi Garduce’s bid to finish the Seven Summits quest. Garduce is set to summit Mt. Vinson Massif in the Antarctic Region this December 2011/January 2012.  If successful, Garduce will be the first Filipino to complete this elite mountaineering record. Photo shows (from L) GMA Executive Vice President and CFO Felipe S. Yalong, GMA President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, Garduce, Primer Executive Director Johnny Thai, and Primer COO Jacky Quintos in a contract signing ceremony held recently at the GMA Network Center in Quezon City. (GMA 7 Press Release)

December 7, 2011
GMA Network leads national television ratings this November

 

Nationwide ratings winner GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) further hiked its lead in television ratings versus competitors ABS-CBN and TV5 from October to November, according to broadcast industry’s most trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Based on full November data (November 27 to 30 based on overnight readings), GMA remained the number one free-to-air television channel with 37.5 total day average household audience share points, ahead of ABS-CBN’s 29.3 points by an imposing 8.2 points; and much higher than TV5’s 15.

Nationwide ratings winner GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) further hiked its lead in television ratings versus competitors ABS-CBN and TV5 from October to November, according to broadcast industry’s most trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Based on full November data (November 27 to 30 based on overnight readings), GMA remained the number one free-to-air television channel with 37.5 total day average household audience share points, ahead of ABS-CBN’s 29.3 points by an imposing 8.2 points; and much higher than TV5’s 15.

December 5, 2011
GMA Network dominates 2011 Golden Screen Awards

Leading television station GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) clearly dominated the 2011 Golden Screen Awards for Television held last Tuesday (November 29) in Greenhills, San Juan -- bagging more than half of the 50 awards given away that night.

GMA’s News and Public Affairs team lived up to the distinction of being the country’s most credible and most awarded broadcast news organization with a number of recognitions led by its banner newscast 24 Oras, anchored by the formidable tandem of Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco, winning as Best News Program.

Leading television station GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) clearly dominated the 2011 Golden Screen Awards for Television held last Tuesday (November 29) in Greenhills, San Juan -- bagging more than half of the 50 awards given away that night.

GMA’s News and Public Affairs team lived up to the distinction of being the country’s most credible and most awarded broadcast news organization with a number of recognitions led by its banner newscast 24 Oras, anchored by the formidable tandem of Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco, winning as Best News Program.

November 24, 2011
GMA Network bags honors at the 25th Star Awards for Television

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) received honors from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) at the recently concluded 25th Star Awards for Television held at Newport Performing Arts Theater of the Resorts World Manila, Pasay City .

The Network’s News and Public Affairs group was once more commended for its brand of Serbisyong Totoo with GMA Network’s VP for News Programs Jessica Soho, widely regarded as the most awarded Filipino broadcast journalist, receiving the Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award...

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) received honors from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) at the recently concluded 25th Star Awards for Television held at Newport Performing Arts Theater of the Resorts World Manila, Pasay City .

November 18, 2011
GMA Network stays in tune with the beat of technology drum

Pili, Camarines Sur (Nov 18, 2011) - Today’s leading Philippine multimedia conglomerate GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) stays in tune with the beat of the technology drum. This is according to GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon in his address on the “The Future of Television” delivered to around 4,000 participants at the recently concluded 22

 

Pili, Camarines Sur (Nov 18, 2011) - Today’s leading Philippine multimedia conglomerate GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) stays in tune with the beat of the technology drum. This is according to GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon in his address on the “The Future of Television” delivered to around 4,000 participants at the recently concluded 22nd Philippine Advertising Congress held at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Camarines Sur.

November 18, 2011
LJ Reyes and Isabelle Abriera sign exclusive contracts

Above photo shows (from left) Perry Lansigan, Isabelle Abriera, GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, LJ Reyes, GMA Films President Atty. Annette Gozon-Abrogar, and GMA Vice President for Talent Development and Management Ida R. Henares.

 

Starstruck discovery LJ Reyes and Filipino-American model Isabelle Abriera signed exclusive contracts with GMA Network Inc. last November 16.

LJ gladly renewed ties with GMA after appearing in the first ever danserye Time of My Life. Isabelle, on the other hand, is set to grace several Kapuso programs as she officially becomes part of the network’s stable of stars. Both ladies are currently managed by talent manager Perry Lansigan.

November 11, 2011
GMA Network broadcasts Pacquiao-Marquez III: World Welterweight Championship Airs prelude to the boxing special

This Sunday, November 13, GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) broadcasts the much anticipated match dubbed Pacquiao-Marquez III: World Welterweight Championship between boxing's pound-for-pound king and Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and his archrival Mexican fighter Juan Manual Marquez. 

The upcoming bout will be seen via satellite from Las Vegas on GMA Channel 7 at 11:00am, with Live Blow-by-blow action on SUPER RADYO DZBB 594, 97.1 BARANGAY LS, and all RGMA SUPER RADYO and CAMPUS RADIO stations nationwide starting at 9:00am...

This Sunday, November 13, GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) broadcasts the much anticipated match dubbed Pacquiao-Marquez III: World Welterweight Championship between boxing's pound-for-pound king and Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and his archrival Mexican fighter Juan Manual Marquez. 

October 28, 2011
GMA Network, most watched station nationwide

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) continued to be the country's most watched television station nationwide in partial October, according to data of the industry's widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Based on data from October 1 to 19 (October 16 to 19 based on overnight readings), GMA scored 35.7 points in total day household audience shares in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), ahead of ABS-CBN's 28.9 points by an imposing 6.8 points...

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) continued to be the country's most watched television station nationwide in partial October, according to data of the industry's widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Based on data from October 1 to 19 (October 16 to 19 based on overnight readings), GMA scored 35.7 points in total day household audience shares in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), ahead of ABS-CBN's 28.9 points by an imposing 6.8 points.

October 22, 2011
GMA Network Wins Big at the 33rd CMMA

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) continued its winning tradition as it bagged a total of 13 awards at the recently concluded 33rd Catholic Mass Media Awards (CCMA).

The Company’s leading broadcast platforms – national ratings winner GMA Channel 7, Philippines ’ leading news channel GMA News TV (GNTV), and Super Radyo DZBB 594 khz were vested with honors for “using the mass media to promote Christian values in an outstanding way.”...

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) continued its winning tradition as it bagged a total of 13 awards at the recently concluded 33rd Catholic Mass Media Awards (CCMA).

The Company’s leading broadcast platforms – national ratings winner GMA Channel 7, Philippines ’ leading news channel GMA News TV (GNTV), and Super Radyo DZBB 594 khz were vested with honors for “using the mass media to promote Christian values in an outstanding way.”

October 21, 2011
GMA Network widens lead in nationwide television ratings

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) increased its nationwide ratings lead over ABS-CBN based on most recent data of broadcast industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Based on partial October data (until October 13; October 9 to 13 based on overnight readings), GMA recorded its highest nationwide ratings margin over competition in total day household audience shares by an impressive 7.4 points with 35.8 points versus ABS-CBN’s 28.4...

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) increased its nationwide ratings lead over ABS-CBN based on most recent data of broadcast industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Based on partial October data (until October 13; October 9 to 13 based on overnight readings), GMA recorded its highest nationwide ratings margin over competition in total day household audience shares by an impressive 7.4 points with 35.8 points versus ABS-CBN’s 28.4.

October 11, 2011
Strong win for GMA Network in September

 

Leading Philippine broadcast station GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) closed September with a strong win in national television ratings against ABS-CBN and TV5.

In fact, national viewership from the start of 2011 till the closing of the nine-month period showed a trending that establishes GMA as the top choice among the country’s free-to-air channels. Data come from broadcast industry’s most widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Total day (6am-12mn) household audience share data in September (September 25 to 30 based on overnight readings) show that GMA was the most preferred channel in National Urban Philippines relative to ABS-CBN and TV5, clinching 34.1 share points, 4.1 points ahead of ABS-CBN’s 30 points, and almost twice TV5’s 17.3.

 

Leading Philippine broadcast station GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) closed September with a strong win in national television ratings against ABS-CBN and TV5.

In fact, national viewership from the start of 2011 till the closing of the nine-month period showed a trending that establishes GMA as the top choice among the country’s free-to-air channels. Data come from broadcast industry’s most widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

August 15, 2011
GMA Network widens gap in national television ratings at the start of H2 2011

GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) made a strong start this second semester of 2011 as it posted solid margins on national television ratings, as validated by broadcast industry’s most trusted ratings service provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) made a strong start this second semester of 2011 as it posted solid margins on national television ratings, as validated by broadcast industry’s most trusted ratings service provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

According to full July household data (July 24 to 31 based on overnight ratings) in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), GMA posted a total day average audience share of 34.2 points, 2.8 points ahead of ABS-CBN’s 31.4; and 18.8 points higher than TV5’s 15.4.

August 4, 2011
GMA Network consolidated revenues in Q2 soar 14 percent to P3.587 billion vs. Q1

Leading broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) showed strong momentum in the first half of 2011 as it improved regular advertising revenues and nationwide ratings

Quezon City , Philippines (August 2, 2011) – – Leading broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) showed strong momentum in the first half of 2011 as it improved regular advertising revenues and nationwide ratings – the industry players’ two most important performance indicators – quarter-on-quarter.

Given GMA’s sustained nationwide dominance since the start of the year, GMA posted a 14 percent increase worth P449 million in consolidated revenues to P3.587 billion in the second quarter from the previous quarter’s P3.138 billion.

July 4, 2011
GMA Network dominates first semester ratings nationwide

Broadcast station GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) dominated the ratings for the first semester and month of June 2011 across the entire country, especially in select key areas. This is according to the most widely recognized ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Broadcast station GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) dominated the ratings for the first semester and month of June 2011 across the entire country, especially in select key areas. This is according to the most widely recognized ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Based on household data recorded for the first semester of 2011 (June 26 to 30 based on overnight readings), GMA was the number one channel in National Urban Philippines with 33.1 share points, higher compared to ABS-CBN's 32.1 and TV5's 15.2