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  GMA Network, through its digital arm and subsidiary GMA New Media, Inc. (NMI), joined the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in launching the AI & Scale-Up Center on Tuesday, August 11, in Makati City, advancing its commitment to technology-driven innovation and digital transformation. Representing the Network at the launch was GMA NMI President and Chief Operating Officer Dennis Augusto L. Caharian, who joined DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque, DTI Assistant Secretary Nylah Rizza D. Bautista, and Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Dennis Anthony H. Uy. Business leaders and foreign dignitaries also attended. Various industry leaders, including GMA NMI President and COO Dennis Augusto L. Caharian (third from left), and government officials attended the launch of the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) AI & Scale-Up Center on August 11, 2026, in Makati City. “This AI and Scale-Up Center provides a realistic, accessible entry point for Filipino business...

New house. New dreamers. One mission! Another milestone unfolds for GMA Network and ABS-CBN Studios as the iconic Pinoy Big Brother house opens its doors once again, this time for ordinary Filipinos for Pinoy Big Brother Collab Edition 3.0, starting August 14, 2026. During It’s Showtime earlier today (August 14), OG Boarder ni Kuya, Bianca Gonzalez,  Next Door Ka-Bonding Ni Kuya, Kim Chiu, and Kapuso IT Girl and Sparkle artist Gabbi Garcia teased the upcoming season, giving every Filipino worldwide aged 18 to 35  the chance to fulfill their dream of becoming a Pinoy Big Brother housemate. The announcement also featured PBB Celebrity Collab Edition housemates Mika Salamanca, Will Ashley, Klarisse De Guzman, and AC Bonifacio alongside PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0’s Lella Ford, Joaquin Arce, Marco Masa, and Ashley Sarmiento. The PBB Hosts also teased that the auditions—which officially opened during 24 Oras—are just one of many big revelations from Big Brother. Viewers can ex...

  GMA Network's flagship radio stations, Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz and Barangay LS 97.1 Forever!, continue their dominance of Mega Manila airwaves in July 2026, based on Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) data. Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz, the Network's AM radio station, secured an audience share of 55.3 percent.  DZBB's strong performance in July further strengthened its commanding lead over closest competitors DZMM and DZRH, which recorded 19.9 percent and 7.6 percent audience shares, respectively.  Barangay LS 97.1 Forever!, GMA's FM radio station, also remained the top choice for Mega Manila listeners with 48.7 percent audience share. It outperformed its closest competitors, Love Radio and Wish, with audience shares of 15.2 percent and 14.5 percent, respectively. Listeners can tune in to Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz and Barangay LS 97.1 Forever!  from Mondays to Sundays. DZBB and Barangay LS programs can also be heard on Super Radyo and Barangay LS stations nationw...

   After a challenging journey in Philippine pageantry, Miss Universe Philippines 2021  Celeste Cortesi  is now ready to reclaim her voice and speak her truth in the reality docuseries,  Celeste Unscripted . Making its free TV premiere on GTV on  August 8  and a global premiere on  August 15  via GMA Life TV,  Celeste Unscripted  follows her as she redirects her life toward love, business, motherhood, and her journey from beauty queen to beauty mogul behind the brand, ASUL. As a celebrity, Celeste is not new to criticism and speculation. She has chosen to leave the limelight for some time, but not until now. Braver, bolder, more candid, and unscripted, Celeste is opening a part of her life to the public to show who she really is. In an Instagram reel posted by  Celeste Unscripted Official,  she expresses her excitement about this project. Celeste says,  “It’s sort of a documentary about my life, most especially after ...

  Media powerhouse GMA Network Inc., through GMV Studios, has signed a 50-50 joint venture agreement with Viva Music Group for music-related businesses, including music production, recording, marketing, promotion and distribution, artist management, and music publishing. Marking a bold new chapter in GMA Network's strategic expansion in the entertainment industry, this landmark business venture builds on the successful collaboration between GMA Network Inc. and Viva Communications Inc. in recent years. Through this venture, GMA Network brings its multi-platform programs, nationwide broadcast reach, and pool of successful and promising talents to the table—complemented by Viva Music Group's diverse catalog, network of chart-topping artists, and production expertise. The contract signing brought together GMA Senior Vice President Annette Gozon-Valdes, Sparkle GMA Artist Center's First Vice President Joy Marcelo, and Sparkle Talent Management Assistant Vice President Tracy Gar...

Kapuso broadcaster Arnold Clavio slammed allegations that he accepted suitcases of cash from Rep. Zaldy Co's former bodyguard, calling the claims "cheap." Reacting in Pilipino, Arnold said, " Nakakatawa. Nakakalungkot. Pero lahat ng ito ay haharapin ko nang walang takot. Talk is cheap. Bago ang dada, ebidensya muna. Hindi ako natatakot. Wala akong itinatago. Magkita na lang kami sa korte, at doon ulitin niya ang lahat ng kanyang walang ka-kwenta-kwentang bintang."  (Translation:  It's funny. It's sad. But I will face all of this without fear. Talk is cheap. Before you speak, show evidence first. I am not afraid. I have nothing to hide. We'll just see each other in court, and there he/she can repeat all of his/her worthless accusations.) Earlier, GMA Network released its official statement on the allegation against Arnold. The full statement: "GMA Network has noted the statements made during a press conference earlier today. "The Network tak...

  GMA Network issued a statement after its broadcaster, Arnold Clavio, was tagged as one of those who allegedly accepted suitcases of cash from Rep. Zaldy Co's former bodyguard. The full statement: "GMA Network has noted the statements made during a press conference earlier today. "The Network takes matters involving the integrity of our journalists seriously. "The Network will evaluate the matter further. "GMA Network remains committed to responsible journalism. We ask the public to refrain from drawing conclusions based on unverified information." Main photo credit: GMA Network logo. (Manila Bulletin)

Leading broadcast company GMA Network has been named “Television Station of the Year” at the 2026 Pro Patria Journalism Awards of the Rotary Club of Manila, held on June 11 at the Fairmont Hotel.  Receiving the award on behalf of GMA Network was Vice President for News Programs and Specials and Officer-in-Charge of GMA News Michelle Seva. Multi-awarded broadcast journalist Atom Araullo was honored as “Television Broadcaster of the Year.” Speaking on behalf of GMA Network, Seva underscored how the award is not only for GMA and its employees, but for every Filipino who continues to trust the Kapuso Network “in moments of triumph and in moments of loss.” “Their trust is a privilege we never take for granted,” she said.   Addressing the crowd, which consists mostly of fellow media practitioners, Seva added: “Collectively, all of us in this room share a common responsibility: to ensure that facts remain stronger than fear, rumor, and division. Because democracy is strongest when ci...

  GMA Network Chief Marketing Officer Lizelle G. Maralag has been named to Campaign Asia-Pacific's APAC Power List 2026, which honors the region's top 50 marketers. She is one of only three Filipinos on the list and is among the 23 women awarded the distinction this year.  A respected leader in the Philippine media and advertising industry, Maralag has played a pivotal role in driving GMA Network’s revenue growth and further advancing marketing innovations across the diverse platforms of digital, broadcast, and its local and international channels.  Maralag’s strategic leadership has earned GMA Network the distinction of being the most awarded Philippine broadcast and media company in both local and international marketing competitions. In 2025, the Media Specialists Association of the Philippines recognized Maralag's contributions to the industry with the Media Icon Award, honoring her role in elevating standards of creativity, innovation, commercial impact, strategic th...

Broadcast media giant GMA Network has once more proven its mettle on the global stage, taking home two Bronze Medals for the Philippines alongside seven Finalist Certificates at the 2026 New York Festivals (NYF) TV & Film Awards. GMA Public Affairs’ special documentary “Broken Roads, Broken Promises” won its first international award, taking home the Bronze Medal in the Documentary: Human Concerns category. Mr. Dingdong Dantes led a compelling journey across the Philippines, exposing the devastating human cost of corruption amid anomalies in the multi-billion-peso flood-control project that has been haunting the country. The multi-decorated GMA Public Affairs program, The Atom Araullo Specials, adds another award to its collection of NYF wins, receiving the Bronze Medal for the documentary “Golden Tree” under the Environment & Ecology category. The episode probed the high-stakes illegal trade of Agarwood (Lapnisan), considered one of the most expensive natural raw materials in ...

  Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Anton Vinzon dedicated his first leading television role to his father, acclaimed character actor Roi Vinzon, as he debuts in the action-drama series "Kamao," premiering on GMA Network on May 25. "Papa, natupad na rin ang pangarap natin. (Papa, our dream has finally come true)," Anton expressed at the "Kamao" media conference held at Studio 6 of GMA Network on May 18. Anton added, "It’s a huge responsibility to be given a project like this. The fear, nerves, and challenges never go away. "But the joy outweighs everything. For me, I’m not the only lead here—everyone is a star in their own story, and I’m proud of them all." "This is my first time, so I still get nervous, and sometimes I’m unsure of what I’m doing. There’s pressure, but now I’m here, and I’m with them. Anton Vinzon (Images courtesy of Instagram) "I’m grateful to Direk, the production team, and the writers for giving me this chance....

GMA Network’s hit fantasy series, "Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre," has achieved a major digital milestone. The show’s official YouTube channel (@EncantadiaGMA) recently surpassed one million subscribers, earning both the Gold and Silver Play Button Creator Awards from YouTube. The channel currently boasts 1.47 million subscribers. This digital achievement comes just in time for the series’ highly anticipated finale week, airing until May 8. During #SanggreFinaleMediaDay on April 30 at the GMA Network Center, the New Generation Sang’gres—Prime Gem Biana Umali (Sang’gre Terra), Angel Guardian (Sang’gre Deia), and Kelvin Miranda (Sang’gre Adamus)—along with Infinite Star Rhian Ramos (Mitena), were presented the awards by YouTube representatives. “Receiving both the Gold and Silver Play Buttons highlights the power of digital platforms like YouTube in expanding the reach of our content,” said JR Remigio, GMA New Media, Inc. (GMA NMI) Assistant Vice President for AVOD Busine...