“We are responding to viewers’ requests for timely news updates in Filipino and for public affairs shows at earlier timeslots with this groundbreaking news channel,” says News TV Head Nessa Valdellon.
Bannered by the 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.
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. NEw’s morning newscast willl ed 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,” adds Valdellon.
At a time of the 24/7 news cycle and new media, GMA News TV steps up to the challenge of delivering worthwhile content – credible and relevant news and information. Deploying its resources to help people become more socially aware, to provide viewers with the knowledge that may perhaps effect change in their lives, families, and communities.
GMA News TV airs in the Philippines this February. It will soon be available for Filipino viewers worldwide, joining GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV as the third international channel of GMA Network.