GMA Network
Commercial television network in the Philippines
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| February 7 2025 | The 'Kapuso Photo Wall' was unveiled on the ground floor of the Network Center, commemorating the network's 75th anniversary. |
| January 2025 | Super Radyo DZBB anchor Weng dela Peña was introduced as the new voiceover of GMA Network, replacing Al Torres after over 30 years, in line with the network's 75th anniversary celebration. |
| 2024 | Jojo Tawasil Nones was removed as the 2nd Unit Director of the upcoming drama series Prinsesa ng City Jail pending investigation. |
| August 1 2024 | Sandro Muhlach filed an administrative complaint with GMA Network's management against Richard Dode Cruz and Jojo Tawasil Nones for sexual abuse. |
| July 20 2024 | Sexual abuse incident allegedly occurred during the GMA Gala 2024 event at the Manila Marriott Hotel suite, involving actor Sandro Muhlach and two GMA Network employees. |
| June 28 2024 | GMA Network launched a new station ID and slogan 'Isa sa Puso ng Pilipino' featuring a revised version of the network's 2002 logo. |
| March 20 2024 | Contract signing of It's Showtime on GMA Channel 7 took place in Studio 7. |
| 2023 | The old GMA Building was demolished to make way for the construction of a new studio building. |
| 2023 | A building between the Network Center and Studio Annex was demolished to make way for new construction. |
| 2023 | Studio 3 was renovated, incorporating a 360-degree rotating platform, modern-minimalist design, technology from Vizrt and Red Spy, and engaging LED walls and monitors. |
| December 9 2023 | Attorney Felipe L. Gozon announced his retirement as CEO of GMA Network Inc., to be replaced by Gilberto Duavit Jr. starting January 1, 2024. Gozon remained as Board Chairman and became an Adviser. |
| February 27 2023 | GMA Network and its channels switched to anamorphic widescreen ratio format (16:9) after more than 61 years of standard-definition format (4:3). |
| 2022 | Studio 2 was renovated for the Eleksyon 2022 Philippine national and local elections coverage, designed by Emmy award-winning US firm FX Design Group with latest technology from Vizrt and Red Spy. |
| November 11 2022 | GMA Network collaborated with ABS-CBN, Dreamscape, and Viu to co-produce a drama series 'Unbreak My Heart', which aired from May to November 2023. |
| October 2022 | The division underwent a significant restructuring, with Marissa La Torre-Flores retiring and Oliver Victor Amoroso appointed as head, rebranding to 'GMA Integrated News' and splitting GMA News and Public Affairs into two distinct departments. Nessa Valdellon became the First Vice President of GMA Public Affairs. |
| April 5 2022 | GMA Network announced a deal with ABS-CBN Corporation to air Star Cinema films on its local channels. |
| 2021 | RGMA Network moved to the third floor of the building, establishing two studios (one FM and one AM) and technical rooms for radio and television broadcasting. |
| December 12 2020 | GMA Network released GMA Now, a DTV mobile dongle for USB OTG-capable Android smartphones, priced at ₱649 and offering video on demand, web chat, and interactive games. |
| August 24 2020 | GMA Network resumed production of current programs after the initial pandemic-related suspension. |
| June 2020 | GMA Affordabox DTV set-top box became available on Lazada and Shopee, priced at ₱888, featuring a multimedia player and personal video recorder. |
| April 27 2020 | GMA News and Public Affairs Digital launched a podcast channel, making its content available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. |
| March 14 2020 | GMA Network suspended production of current programs, especially live shows, due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila and Luzon. |
| January 1 2020 | GMA Network began celebrating its 70th anniversary with a variation of its slogan 'Buong Puso Para sa Pilipino', while GMA Pinoy TV celebrated its 15th anniversary. |
| 2019 | Studio 5 underwent renovation, being equipped with augmented reality (AR) technology and immersive graphics by Vizrt. |
| December 12 2019 | A second batch of 20 personalities were inducted into the GMA Network Walk of Fame, expanding the recognition of notable Kapuso network talents. |
| May 15 2019 | GMA Network began transmitting its digital test broadcast on UHF Channel 15 as its permanent frequency assigned by National Telecommunications Commission. |
| February 22 2019 | The network announced an investment of ₱1 billion for the second phase of their digitization project. |
| December 14 2018 | GMA Network's founding chairman Atty. Gilberto M. Duavit Sr. passed away at the age of 84, having served as chairman from 1974 to 1976 and remaining on the board of directors until his death. |
| October 4 2018 | German Moreno Studio (Studio 6) was named after the late German 'Kuya Germs' Moreno on his 85th birthday. |
| March 9 2018 | GMA Network launched its new slogan 'Buong Puso Para Sa Kapuso' along with a new station ID. |
| April 21 2017 | Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 10925, renewing GMA Network's license for another 25 years and granting them a franchise to operate radio and television stations throughout the Philippines. |
| 2016 | GMA New Media showed a prototype DTV set-top box at the IMMAP DigiCon congress, running on Android and capable of streaming apps and games. |
| December 2016 | Network announced an initial investment of ₱416 million for Digital Terrestrial Television transition project, including purchase of three high-powered transmitters and a mirrored head-end system. |
| 2015 | GMA Network won a Peabody Award for its coverage of Typhoon Haiyan (Supertyphoon Yolanda). |
| May 2015 | GMA Network announced plans to spend ₱2 to 3 billion for digital TV service rollout, with intentions to produce dongles instead of set-top boxes. |
| May 2015 | GMA Network topped the digital TV test commissioned by Starmobile and conducted by International Data Corporation (IDC), with presence in 10 out of 14 Metro Manila locations. |
| 2014 | Peabody Awards recognized Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho and four GMA News programs (State of the Nation with Jessica Soho, 24 Oras, Saksi, 24 Oras Weekend) for their coverage of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). |
| June 24 2014 | GMA Network's major stockholders announced the sale of 30% of their equity shares to Ramon Ang in his personal capacity. |
| May 5 2014 | GMA Network chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon confirmed entering negotiations with San Miguel Corporation president Ramon S. Ang. |
| March 24 2014 | GMA Network launched its first 'Walk of Fame' at the studio walkway, honoring 196 celebrities, news, and public affairs personalities with commemorative plaques. The concept was inspired by the late German 'Kuya Germs' Moreno, who was also behind the Eastwood City's Walk of Fame. |
| 2013 | GMA News TV's documentary program Reel Times 'Salat' episode received a Peabody Award. |
| October 2013 | National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a draft memorandum circular adopting the Japanese ISDB-T standard as the sole standard for digital terrestrial TV services in the Philippines. |
| September 2013 | GMA Network began producing some programs in high-definition format in preparation for the digital shift, while maintaining digital on-screen graphics in 4:3 safe zone for TV broadcast. |
| February 2013 | GMA Network admitted to conducting field tests of Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting-Terrestrial (ISDB-T) on UHF Channel 27, while expressing reservations about the technology. |
| October 4 2012 | GMA Network terminated negotiations with MediaQuest Holdings, Inc. regarding a potential acquisition by businessman Manny V. Pangilinan. |
| February 28 2012 | The network announced the retirement of senior vice president for the Entertainment Group, Wilma Galvante, after 19 years of service. Lilybeth G. Rasonable was appointed as Officer-in-charge of the Entertainment Group. |
| February 22 2012 | GMA Films announced the commercial release of the thriller movie The Road in over 50 theaters across North America and Canada, marking a first for a local Filipino motion picture. |
| February 1 2012 | GMA Network signed a three-year deal with Fox International Channels to air locally-produced shows and feature films on FOX cable channels, covering a minimum of 350 hours of programs and 25 feature films. |
| 2011 | GMA Network offered new afternoon and prime-time television line-ups, including shows like Nita Negrita, I Heart You, Pare!, Captain Barbell (a sequel to the 2006 series), and the historical drama Amaya. |
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