GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs (formerly known as ''RBS News Department'', ''GMA Radio-Television News'' and ''GMA Rainbow Satellite News''; and commonly GMA (Integrated) News) is the news division of the

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The division produces news, public affairs, infotainment, and lately, sports and entertainment programs for free-to-air TV channels (

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and GTV), national radio station ( Super Radyo DZBB 594) owned and affiliated regional television and radio stations in the Philippines, and international TV channels (

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and

GMA News TV International GMA News TV (GNTV; visually rendered in its logo in all capital letters as GMA NEWS TV) is a 24-hour Philippine-based international pay television channel owned by Citynet Network Marketing and Productions Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of G ...

History

Public affairs division

GMA's Public Affairs division was established in 1987 when Tina Monzon-Palma, then head of GMA News, recognized that a 30-minute newscast was not adequate and sufficient to inform the general Filipino public on what is happening to the recently established Aquino government after the historic

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in February 1986. The public affairs division started with five news personnel including Marissa La Torre Flores (who would later lead GMA News and Public Affairs as its senior vice president until 2022) and held office inside the cameramen's locker room before moving into the state-of-the-art GMA Network Center with no experience, equipment, camera and an improvised set broadcasting at the old GMA building in EDSA with only a passion-to-work attitude. Today this division, with more than 500 news personnel—both locally based and with international assignments—and producing 16 of the most awarded programs on Philippine television today, is one of the more active. ''

Weekend with Velez ''Weekend with Velez'' is a Philippine television news magazine show broadcast by GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly t ...

'' was the first network-produced public affairs program on GMA, afterward renamed ''Velez This Week'' and was hosted by Jose Mari Velez. From a makeshift and improvised set, the once GMA News garnered several honors and recognitions from local and international award-giving bodies, including two gold medals in the New York Festivals and their first

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in 1999. Coinciding with its 20th anniversary in broadcasting excellence, GMA News and Public Affairs aired a documentary entitled ''20: Dalawampung Taon ng GMA Public Affairs'' (''20: Twenty Years of GMA Public Affairs'') on October 28, 2007. On April 27, 2020, GMA News and Public Affairs Digital launched a podcast channel available on

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and Apple Podcast.

GMA Integrated News

In late October 2022, GMA News was rebranded to GMA Integrated News. It is an integrated news division composed of GMA News, GMA Regional TV, GMA News Online, Super Radyo DZBB and Radio GMA.

Accolades

In 1999,

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recognized the documentaries "Kidneys for Sale" and "Kamao" by Jessica Soho and the ''

I-Witness ''i-Witness'', formerly ''i-Witness: The GMA Documentaries'' is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by GMA Network and GMA News TV. Originally hosted by Vicky Morales, Luchi Cruz-Valdes, Mike Enriquez, Cheche Lazaro and Jessica ...

'' team and Jay Taruc's child labor story on '' Brigada Siete''. On December 9, 2003, the

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12th Congress commended GMA News and Public Affairs through Resolution 787 authored by Rep. Rodolfo Plaza for its efforts in uplifting the standards of the Philippine broadcast industry by receiving the first Peabody Award for television news awarded to an Asian country in 1999. In 2010,

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's ''I-Witness'' documentary, "Ambulansiyang de Paa," won GMA News and Public Affairs second Peabody Award. GMA News TV's documentary program ''

Reel Time ''Reel Time'' is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by GMA News TV. It premiered on March 6, 2011. The show concluded on March 13, 2020. Production The production was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantin ...

s "Salat" episode received a Peabody Award in 2013. In 2014, Peabody awards recognized GMA News' '' State of the Nation with Jessica Soho'', '' 24 Oras'', ''

Saksi ''Saksi'' () formerly ''Saksi: GMA Headline Balita'' and ''Saksi: Liga ng Katotohanan'' is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally anchored by Mike Enriquez and Karen Davila, it premiered on October ...

'', ''24 Oras Weekend'' and ''

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho ''Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho'' (International title: ''One at Heart, Jessica Soho'' / ) also known as ''KMJS'', is a Philippine television news magazine show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Jessica Soho, it premiered on November 7, 2004 on th ...

'' for its coverage of the Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).

Im Ready

''Im Ready'' or ''IMReady'' is a public safety and preparedness campaign of GMA News and Public Affairs launched on 2010. It is the country’s first 24/7, one-stop shop for public safety information. Im Ready was forged through a partnership between GMA and several government agencies including DOST-PAGASA and

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(MMDA). It also draws support from GMA’s collaboration with

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and

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, the leading traffic navigation app. On 2014,

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, the technology and digital arm of GMA launched the mobile application ''IMReady'' where in users can see real-time information and updates including weather, traffic situations, and news alerts. It is available on iOS and Android phones.

Programs

Currently aired

GMA Network

GTV

Regional programs (GMA Regional TV)

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At Home with GMA Regional TV ''At Home with GMA Regional TV'' is a 2020 Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA Davao and GMA Cagayan de Oro. Originally hosted by Rgil Relator, Cyril Chaves and Atty. Resci Rizada, it premiered on June 1, 2020, on t ...

'' (

GMA Davao DXMJ-TV, Channel 5 (analog) and Channel 37 (digital), is a commercial television station owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. Its studios, the analog and digital transmitter are located at GMA Complex, Broadcast Ave., Shrine Hills, Matina, Dava ...

GMA Cagayan de Oro The following is a list of television stations that are either affiliated or owned-and-operated by GMA Network. Free-to-air Television stations Analog Digital terrestrial See also * List of Philippine television networks Te ...

GMA Zamboanga DXLA-TV (also known as GMA TV-9 Zamboanga, GMA Zamboanga or GMA Western Mindanao) is a commercial television station owned by GMA Network Inc. Its studio complex is located at GNC Building, Sto. Niño Village, Brgy. Putik, Zamboanga City; while ...

and

GMA General Santos DXBG-TV, Channel 8 (analog) and Channel 34 (digital), is a local commercial television station owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. Its studio and transmitter are located at Nuñez St., Brgy. San Isidro, General Santos City. History GMA Gener ...

) *''

Balitang Bicolandia ''Balitang Bicolandia'' is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA Bicol. Originally anchored by Katherine Henry, Jessie Cruzat, and Rhayne Palino, it premiered on February 1, 2021. Kate Delovieres and Jessie Cruzat curre ...

'' (

GMA Bicol DWAI-TV, channel 7 (also known as GMA TV-7 Naga and GMA Bicol), is a local commercial television station in Naga, Camarines Sur owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. Its studios and transmitters are located at GMA Broadcast Complex, Concepcion ...

) *'' Balitang Bisdak'' (

GMA Cebu DYSS-TV, Channel 7 (analog) and Channel 26 (digital), is a commercial television station owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. Its studio, offices and alternate transmitter are located at the GMA Skyview Complex, Nivel Hills, Apas, Cebu City, ...

) *''

Balitang Southern Tagalog ''Balitang Southern Tagalog'' ''(a.k.a. GMA Regional TV Balitang Southern Tagalog)'' is a Philippine regional news broadcasting television show broadcast by GMA Network in the Southern Tagalog region. It is currently presented by One of the N ...

'' (

GMA Batangas D-12-ZB-TV, channel 12 (analog) & channel 32 (digital) (also known as GMA TV-12 Batangas or GMA South Luzon), is a commercial television station owned by GMA Network Inc. Its studio complex is located at PNG Bldg., P. Burgos St. cor. Rizal Ave., ...

) *''

Byaheng DO30 ''Byaheng DO30'' is a Philippine television public affairs show broadcast by GMA Davao. It premiered on December 18, 2016. Overview The TV show captures the 30 major projects and programs Davao Mayor Sara Duterte intends to accomplish in three ...

'' (

and

) *''

GMA Regional TV Early Edition ''GMA Regional TV Early Edition'' is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA Bacolod and GMA Iloilo. Originally hosted by Atty. Sedfrey Cabaluna, Kaitlene Rivilla and Adrian Prietos, it premiered on August 31, 2020. Ad ...

'' (

GMA Bacolod DYGM-TV, Channel 13 (analog) and Channel 44 (digital), is a local commercial television station owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. Its studios, the analog and digital transmitter are situated at the 3/F iSecure Bldg. Rizal Cor. Locsin St., ...

and

GMA Iloilo DYXX-TV, Channel 6 (analog) and Channel 29 (digital), is a commercial television station of Philippine television network GMA. It is owned by Asian-Pacific Broadcasting Company under the operations of GMA Network Inc. Its studios and transmitt ...

) *'' GMA Regional TV Live!'' (

) *''

Mornings with GMA Regional TV ''Mornings with GMA Regional TV'' is a 2020 Philippine television morning news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA Dagupan and GMA Ilocos. Originally hosted by Ara Hanesh and Ralph Guieb (later Angelica Maglanoc), it premiered on September 28, ...

'' (

GMA Dagupan DZEA-TV, Channel 10 (analog) and Channel 38 (digital), is a commercial television station owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. Its studios are situated at the GMA Complex, Claveria Road, Malued District, Dagupan City, Pangasinan, while its ...

and

GMA Ilocos DWBC-TV is a commercial relay television station owned by GMA Network Inc. Its studio is located at Brgy. Bayubay Sur, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur and the location of transmitter is at Mt. Caniao, Bantay, Ilocos Sur. About DWBC-TV *2011 - GMA TV-48 ...

) *''

One Mindanao ''One Mindanao'' (formerly known as ''Testigo'', ''24 Oras Southern Mindanao'' and ''24 Oras Davao'') is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA Davao, GMA Cagayan de Oro, GMA General Santos and GMA Zamboanga. Original ...

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and

) *''

One North Central Luzon ''One North Central Luzon'' (previously known as ''24 Oras North Central Luzon''/''24 Oras Amianan''/''Balitang Amianan'') is a Philippine news program of the GMA Regional TV in the North Central Luzon super region. The newscast delivers news an ...

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and

) *''

One Western Visayas ''One Western Visayas'' ''(a.k.a. GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas)'' is a Philippine regional news broadcasting television show broadcast by GMA Bacolod and GMA Iloilo. Originally anchored by Atty. Sedfrey Cabaluna, Adrian Prietos, & Kait ...

'' (

and

) *''Regional TV News'' ( GTV)

Online

(officially branded as GMA News and Public Affairs Digital and GMA Online Exclusives) * ''Stand For Truth'' (YouTube, airs weeknights on GTV) * ''Adulting with Atom Araullo'' (YouTube) * ''All Access with Joyce Pring'' (YouTube) * ''ExB Rules'' (YouTube) * ''Fact or Fake with Joseph Morong'' (YouTube) * ''#FYI with Richard Heydarian'' (YouTube) * ''@gmanews #tweetcap'' (Twitter) * ''#GMAnewsfeed'' (Facebook) * ''#Goals with Gabbi Garcia'' (YouTube) * ''TasteMNL with Arra San Agustin'' (YouTube) * ''

The Boobay and Tekla Show ''The Boobay and Tekla Show'' (also known as ''TBATS'') is a Philippine television comedy talk show broadcast by YouTube and GMA Network. The show premiered as a streaming television show on YouTube in 2018. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Frasc ...

'' (YouTube) * ''Thousanaire with Reese Tuazon'' (YouTube)

Defunct programs

Defunct regional newscasts

*''24 Oras Amianan'' (GMA 10 Dagupan) *'' 24 Oras Bikol'' (GMA 7 Naga) – reverted to Balitang Bicolandia *''24 Oras Central Visayas'' (GMA 7 Cebu) – reverted to Balitang Bisdak *''24 Oras Davao'' (GMA 5 Davao) – reverted to One Mindanao *'' 24 Oras Ilokano'' (GMA 5 Laoag) *''24 Oras North Central Luzon'' (GMA 10 Dagupan) *'' 24 Oras Northern Mindanao'' (GMA 12 and 35 Cagayan de Oro) *''24 Oras Southern Mindanao'' (GMA 5 Davao) *''24 Oras Western Visayas'' (GMA 6 Iloilo) *''Balitang Amianan'' (GMA 10 Dagupan) – reverted to One North Central Luzon *''Balitang Ilokano'' (GMA 5 Laoag and 48 Ilocos Sur/Abra) *''Baretang Bikol'' (GMA 7 Naga) *''Ratsada'' (GMA 6 Iloilo) *'' Ratsada 24 Oras'' (GMA 6 Iloilo) – reverted to One Western Visayas *''Testigo'' (GMA 5 Davao) *''Testigo Northern Mindanao'' (GMA 12 and 35 Cagayan de Oro)

Defunct regional public affairs shows

*'' Arangkada'' (GMA 6 Iloilo) *'' Buena Mano Balita'' (GMA 7 Cebu) *''

Isyu Ngayon The Isyu Ngayon series (''Issues Today'') was a brand of regional news magazine shows of different GMA Regional TV stations in the Philippines. They were aired weekly in Dagupan, Cebu, Iloilo and Davao on Saturday mornings; and aired daily in ...

'' **''Isyu Karon Socsksargen'' (GMA 8 General Santos) **''Isyu Karon Southern Mindanao'' (GMA 5 Davao) **''Isyu Karon Northern Mindanao'' (GMA 12 and 35 Cagayan de Oro) **''Isyu Karon Central Visayas'' (GMA 7 Cebu) **''Isyu Mindanao'' (GMA 5 Davao, GMA 35 Cagayan de Oro and GMA General Santos) **''Isyu Ngayon North Central Luzon'' (GMA 10 Dagupan) **''Isyu Ngonian Bicolandia'' (GMA 7 Naga and GMA 12 Legazpi) **''Isyu Subong Ilonggo'' (GMA 6 Iloilo) **''Isyu Subong Negrense'' (GMA 13 and 30 Bacolod) *'' Isyu ug Istorya'' (GMA 5 Davao, GMA 35 Cagayan de Oro and GMA 8 General Santos) *''

Primera Balita ''Primera Balita'' () is a Philippine television news broadcasting program broadcast by GMA Dagupan that aired from April 27, 2009, to April 24, 2015. Overview The program preempts the second hour of ''Unang Hirit'' (around 6:00 to 7:00am) bloc ...

'' (GMA 10 Dagupan) *'' Una Ka BAI'' (GMA 5 Davao)

References

External links

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Official website of GMA News' Youscoop
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