GMA Network

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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.
September 20 2024 Hallypop ceased operations alongside its sister channel Pinoy Hits, marking the end of the digital channel's run.
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 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.
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 GMA Public Affairs produced Firefly, which won an award at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
2023 IMReady is renamed to GMA Integrated News Weather Center, focusing on weather forecasting with an expanded roster of forecasters and succeeding Nathaniel Cruz, who retired as the resident meteorologist.
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.
October 2 2023 Unang Hirit unveiled its renovated studio set in Studio 3, designed by FX Design Group, with a design resembling Studio 2 and 5, and inspired by The Today Show's Studio 1A in New York City.
April 26 2023 ABS-CBN Corporation and GMA Network, Inc. announced GMA News TV would be available on ABS-CBN's iWantTFC for international viewers starting May 1.
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).
January 16 2023 Pinoy Hits was officially launched, featuring classic television programs from GMA Entertainment Group, GMA Integrated News, and GMA Public Affairs.
January 2 2023 Pinoy Hits digital television channel was initially launched by GMA Network Inc.
2022 Studio 2 was renovated for the Eleksyon 2022 coverage, designed by the Emmy award-winning US firm FX Design Group, featuring LED video walls, color-changing panels, and an open-floor space using 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 Following Marissa Flores' retirement, GMA Public Affairs was split into a separate division, and GMA News was renamed 'GMA Integrated News' under Oliver Victor Amoroso's leadership, emphasizing a multi-platform news operation strategy.
June 20 2022 GMA Network launched Kapuso Stream, a 24-hour worldwide streaming web-based channel featuring original programming from GMA and GTV, positioned as a competitor to ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Online Live.
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.
April 5 2021 Official launch of I Heart Movies, solidifying its position as a dedicated channel for GMA Pictures films.
March 25 2021 Initial launch of I Heart Movies, a movie channel owned by GMA Network Inc., focusing on films produced and distributed by GMA Pictures.
February 22 2021 GMA News TV ended its Philippine broadcast operations due to financial losses, making way for GTV. GMA News TV International was renamed GMA News TV and continued broadcasting.
February 22 2021 Officially rebranded as GTV with dramatic presentation overhaul.
February 19 2021 Confirmed cessation of live news productions and planned full shutdown.
February 9 2021 Network announced rebranding of GMA News TV to GTV, to occur on February 22.
February 7 2021 GMA released the GMA Now DTV dongle for Android and iPhone devices during the All-Out Sundays program.
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.
September 21 2020 Fully restored programming after pandemic interruption.
September 20 2020 Hallypop officially launched and formally began operations.
September 6 2020 Hallypop had its initial launch as a digital channel.
August 24 2020 GMA Network resumed production of current programs after the initial pandemic-related suspension.
July 7 2020 Fox Networks Group announced the cessation of Fox Filipino's broadcast after 8 years of operation. GMA and TV5 archived content was subsequently moved to alternative digital television channels including GMA's Heart of Asia, Pinoy Hits, and the Cignal-run satellite channel One Screen.
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.
June 29 2020 Heart of Asia was officially launched, solidifying its position as a dedicated channel for Asian content with Filipino dubbing.
June 26 2020 GMA Affordabox, a digital receiver delivering Digital Terrestrial Transmission and Over-the-Top internet-based content and applications, was released.
June 12 2020 Heart of Asia digital television channel was initially launched by GMA Network Inc., featuring Filipino-dubbed Asian films and television series.
April 27 2020 GMA News and Public Affairs Digital launched a podcast channel, making its content available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
March 21 2020 Channel returned to broadcasting with limited hours during pandemic.
March 19 2020 Temporarily went off the air due to COVID-19 pandemic enhanced community quarantine.
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 GMA Network established a joint venture with Jungo TV to create Hallypop, a Philippine version of the Asian pop culture digital channel.
2019 Studio 5 underwent renovation, being equipped with augmented reality (AR) technology and immersive graphics by Vizrt, enhancing its technological capabilities.

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