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We enrich the lives of Filipinos everywhere with superior entertainment and responsible
delivery of news and information.
CORPORATE VISION
We are the most respected, undisputed leader in the Philippine broadcast industry and
the recognized media innovator and pacesetter in Asia.
We are the Filipinos’ favorite network.
We are the advertisers’ preferred partner.
We are the employer of choice in our industry.
We provide the best returns to our shareholders.
We are a key partner in promoting the best in the Filipino.
INFORMATION
GMA Network, Inc. is the leading free-to-air media broadcasting company in the
Philippines. It is principally engaged in television and radio broadcasting, production of
television programs for domestic and international audiences and other related
businesses. The company (then known as Loreto F. de Hemedes, Inc.) started operating
its radio station DZBB in 1950 through Robert Stewart, an American war correspondent,
known to many as “Uncle Bob.” Eleven years later, on October 29, 1961, the company
ventured into television and started operating TV Channel 7.
GMA Network has 46 Very High Frequency (VHF) television stations nationwide that
include its flagship station in Mega Manila, originating stations in Cebu, Iloilo, Davao,
and Dagupan, 2 Ultra High Frequency (UHF) stations and 1 affiliate station.
GMA reaches out to Filipinos across the globe through its international channels GMA
Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV, available via cable, direct-to-home and IPTV.
GMA-7 has played a major role in revolutionizing Philippine television by providing many
of the most innovative and trendsetting shows in the country. Its programs boast of the
best artists in Philippine entertainment as well as the most respected personalities in
the field of news and public affairs.
Aside from bringing the best in news and entertainment, GMA-7 also manifests its social
responsibility and commitment to public service through community projects and
philanthropic activities that the GMA Kapuso Foundation and Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko
Foundation undertake.
HISTORY
1950
GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) is born. Robert “Bob” Stewart sends the first signals of
radio station dzBB from a makeshift studio on the 4th floor of the Calvo Building
in Escolta.
dzBB introduces political satire on the program Kuwentong Kutsero.
1951
dzBB airs the first live radio coverage of the Senate and Congressional sessions
featuring on-the-spot telephone interviews for the first time.
1955
1961
Taking off from the success of dzBB, RBS TV Channel 7, the third television
station in the country, starts operations.
RBS 7 offers the first radio cooperative sponsorships (“coop spots”) to small
advertisers.
1963
1976
1987
1988
GMA-7 inaugurates the GMA Tower of Power. At 777-feet, it is the tallest man-
made structure in the country with a 100 kilowatt power transmitter.
1991
1992
GMA-7 becomes the first broadcast station to win a Gold Medal in the
prestigious New York Festivals for the Best Station/Network I.D.
GMA-7 launches the first local interactive program mechanism on TV in GMA
Feedback.
GMA-7 introduces “Worry-Free Kid TV,” a pre-screened entertainment for
children which received a citation from UNICEF as a model for “children-friendly
television.”
GMA-7 airs the first interactive satellite broadcast between Manila and San
Diego, CA with the show Kumusta America, Hello Philippines.
1995
GMA-7 becomes the first local network to venture into UHF TV with Citynet 27,
the Philippine’s “Window to the World.”
Alta Productions, Inc. is formed – a GMA subsidiary involved in production and
post-production. Radio GMA (RGMA), an affiliate of GMA is incorporated.
GMA-7 ventures into the art of cinema with Cinemax, now the internationally-
recognized GMA Network Films, Inc.
GMA-7 is the first to use an ENG van with live video playback capability via on-
board microwave link.
GMA-7 becomes the first station to introduce remote coverage news reporting.
1996
Republic Broadcasting System, Inc. (RBS) changes its corporate name to GMA
Network, Inc. as it evolves into a conglomerate of companies engaged in
moviemaking, post-production services, film syndication, marketing, props and
prosthetics.
GMA Worldwide, Inc. is established – a subsidiary in charge of GMA program
syndication and distribution.
1997
1998
GMA-7 switches on to the Agila II satellite and the new 100 KW transmitter
facility, the strongest in the world.
GMA Network Films, Inc. releases the critically acclaimed and box-office hit Jose
Rizal, starring Cesar Montano and directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
GMA Network, Inc. ranked 10th in Overall Leadership and 5th in Innovation In
Responding To Customer Needs by Far Eastern Economic Review for the first
time.
1999
EMC Network, Inc., the first local music station in the country, forges a strategic
alliance with Channel V Music Network Ltd. Partnership to form Channel [V]
Philippines.
GMA-7 introduces innovations in the delivery of news and public affairs on TV:
o the first late evening news in Filipino on GMA Network News.
o the first to deliver with the anchors standing up in GMA Network News.
o the first full-length weekly documentary program i-Witness.
o the first solo-anchored, late-evening newscast Frontpage, Ulat ni Mel
Tiangco.
2000
GMA-7, the sole official Philippine partner to the Global Millennium Day
Broadcast, welcomes the new millennium with the 2000 Today on GMA
broadcast and GMA-Ayala Millennium Celebration beamed to 67 countries of the
world.
GMA-7 becomes the first local TV station to air 24 hours of programming.
GMA-7 makes history by being the first Philippine recipient of the George Foster
Peabody Award, the most prestigious news broadcasting award in the world.
GMA Network, Inc and Philippine Daily Inquirer form a joint venture to create
the online, multimedia news portal www.INQ7.net.
2001
GMA-7, together with its media and telecommunication partners, delivers the
most comprehensive election coverage the Philippines has ever witnessed in
Eleksyon 2001.
2002
GMA-7 launches its new corporate equity; “Kapuso Mo, Anumang Kulay ng
Buhay”.
Saksi wins the World Gold Medal as Best Newscast in the New York Festivals, a
first for Philippine news program.
2003
2004
GMA Network, Inc. receives the 2003 Top Realty Taxpayer of Quezon City Award.
In the Asian Wall Street Journal 200 survey (formerly Review 200 by the Far
Eastern Economic Review), GMA Network, Inc. placed 7th among the Philippines’
ten leading companies.
2005
GMA-7 launches its international channel, GMA Pinoy TV in Japan, Guam, United
States and Malaysia.
GMA-7 receives the coveted Asian TV Award for Terrestial Channel of the Year,
the first in Philippine broadcasting industry.
Through a co-production and/or blocktime agreement with ZOE Broadcasting
Network, GMA-7 launches QTV Channel 11.
GMA Films makes a grand and remarkable re-entry in the movie industry with a
pre-valentine movie entitled Let the Love Begin. The movie is a top movie
grosser, garnering P106.1M in gross theatrical receipts.
Darna holds the highest ever rating at 46.6% for a pilot episode and is the very
first telefantasya to hit 51.7% ---a soaring success that remain unsurpassed in
Philippine TV.
GMA achieves a net income of more than P2 billion.
2006
GMA-7 writes history as the first Philippine network to broadcast live, via
satellite from the Base Camp of Mount Everest and the first to broadcast via
satellite phone at 21,000 feet above sea level, the highest altitude ever tested
for broadcast via satphone.
GMA-7 pioneers the use of globally recognized backdrop for a soap, I Luv NY.
The first of its kind on Philippine primetime TV.
GMA-7 is accorded the highest trust rating based on Pulse Asia’s July 2006 “Ulat
ng Bayan” Survey among Metro Manila viewers.
GMA-7 launches news portal: GMANews.TV, a showcase platform for News and
Public Affairs branded journalism across all content formats (video, audio, text),
story types (news, business, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, etc.) and various
languages (English, Filipino, Cebuano, Ilonggo).
2007
GMA-7 is listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange with primary and secondary
offer of 91,346,000 common shares and 822,115,000 Philippine Deposit Receipts
(PDRs). The domestic offer was oversubscribed by 7.3x and the international
offer was oversubscribed by 29x.
I-Witness: The GMA Documentaries “Boy Pusit” wins the World Gold Medal for
Social Issues and Current Events at the 200 New York Festivals for Television and
Film.
GMA-7 introduces innovations in its voter-education and election-related
programs:
o The Philippine Agenda – regarded as the most important and most
comprehensive election program on primetime television. This program
veered away from the personalities of the campaign and instead focused
on issues that all elected officials should address.
o Isang Tanong – put together the 36 senator candidates in a no-holds-
barred forum. The program also featured a formidable panel of
interrogators who tested the boldness, intention and sincerity of each
candidate in a grueling question and answer portion.
2008
In 2008, GMA produced a diverse set of shows for its primetime block by airing
Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado, Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel, Babangon Ako't
Dudurugin Kita, Gagambino, Codename: Asero, Lalola, Ako si Kim Sam Soon,
Survivor Philippines, Family Feud, Saan Darating Ang Umaga? and Luna Mystika.
GMA also became the new home of the Idol franchise, with Pinoy Idol also
premiering that summer along with its companion show, Pinoy Idol Extra.
In the first half of 2009, GMA Network lined up new shows for its primetime like
Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang, Carlo J. Caparas'
Totoy Bato, All About Eve, Zorro, Adik Sa'Yo, All My Life, Sana Ngayong Pasko.
The primetime news program 24 Oras won 2 awards on the New York Festival, a
Gold Medal for Best Continuing Coverage and a Silver Medal for Best News
Program.
The network likewise lined up new primetime shows for the second half of 2009
like Rosalinda, new version of Darna, second season of Survivor Philippines,
Stairway to Heaven, Full House, new season of StarStruck.
2010
In 2010, for the first and second quarters, GMA Network released new
anticipated and commercialized soaps and shows like The Last Prince, Panday
Kids, First Time, Laff En Roll, Diva, Zooperstars, Claudine, Wipeout, Pepito
Manaloto, Wachamakulit, Sunnyville, Comedy Bar, Love Bug, Langit Sa Piling Mo,
Pilyang Kerubin, Endless Love, Danz Showdown, as well as Diz Iz It which replaced
the longest morning talk show SiS along Party Pilipinas which replaced SOP.
2011
In 2011, GMA Network offered a stronger afternoon line-up which continued the
success of Koreana, Trudis Liit, Basahang Ginto and Bantatay. It includes Nita
Negrita, Magic Palayok, Alakdana, Sisid and My Lover, My Wife. In the
primetime line-up, GMA released series in which they are very capable of
dominating the primetime race, they are I Heart You, Pare!, Dwarfina, Machete
and shows preparing to be aired are Captain Barbell and Encantadia: The Second
Saga and first historical drama of the Philippines, entitled Amaya starring Marian
Rivera.
MANAGEMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Felipe L. Gozon
Chairman
Atty. Gozon has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
Company since 1975. He currently holds the positions of Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer. Since assuming leadership of the
Company in October 2000, the Company’s ratings have improved
greatly, surpassing its nearest competitor in 2003. Atty. Gozon was
named CEO of the Year by UNO Magazine in 2004 and Master
Entrepreneur of the Year (Philippines) 2004 by SGV/Ernst & Young in 2005. People Asia
Magazine included him in the list of People of the Year 2005.
Judith D. Vazquez
Director
She has been a director of the Company since 1998. She developed
the first intelligent building called “The Peak”, which is the premier
interconnection site for 22 telecommunications companies on four
platforms: fixed-line fiber, cable, wireless and satellite. It is the core of the Moscom
Network - the largest conglomeration of Internet Service Providers in the Philippines
with a total reach of over 80 points of presence across the Philippines. In 2000 she
founded mod.net.ph, (“Modnet”) a leader in Internet security. Its clientele includes
among others, the Philippine National Police.
Laura J. Westfall
Director
She was formerly Senior Vice President of Finance and Senior Vice
President of Corporate Strategic Planning for the Company. In addition,
she formerly held the position of President of GMA New Media.
Currently, she is employed by BDO Seidman, International
Management and Consulting Firm. Mrs. Westfall has been a director of the Company
since 2002.
Felipe S. Yalong
Director and Corporate Treasurer
Mr. Yalong serves as a director and Corporate Treasurer for GMA
Holdings, Inc. He additionally serves as an Executive Vice President for
GMA Records, and as Corporate Treasurer for several other
corporations, including Scenarios, Inc., GMA Films, RGMA Network, Inc. and Digital
Kitchen, Inc. He is also a member of the board of GMA Marketing, Unicapital, Inc. and
Majalco Finance and Investments, Inc. Mr. Yalong has been a director of the Company
since 2002.
Artemio V. Panganiban
Independent Director
Chief Justice Panganiban obtained earned a bachelor’s degree from the
Far Eastern University. He later obtained a degree in law from the same
institution, with cum laude honors. He was admitted to the bar in 1960,
placing sixth in the bar examinations. In 1995 he was appointed Justice of the Supreme
Court and held the position of Chief Justice from 2005 until his retirement in 2006. Prior
to entering public service, Chief Justice Panganiban practiced law from 1963-1995 with
Panganiban Benitez Parlade Africa & Barinaga Law Office where he was a senior partner.
Jaime C. Laya
Independent Director
Laya is a recipient of the Association of Certified Public Accountants
in Public Practice Lifetime Achievement Award for 2007. He is
founder and chairman of the firm Laya Mananghaya & Co. (currently
Manabat Sanagustin & Co.) until his retirement in 2004. Laya
graduated magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines
with a degree in Business Administration. At the age of 18, he placed 8th in the 1957
CPA examination and had to wait three years before taking his oath. He taught
accounting, economics, and management courses at UP after graduation. While with the
University of the Philippines, Laya studied at the United States for his masters and
doctorate degrees.
Roberto O. Parel
Corporate Secretary
Atty. Parel is a director of several corporations, including Time-Life International
Philippines, Capitalex Holdings Philippines, and Rohm and Haas Philippines, Inc. Atty.
Parel acts as the Corporate Secretary for several other corporations, including Alta
Productions, GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc., Scenarios, Inc., RGMA Network, Inc., Citynet
Network Marketing and Production Inc., and EMC Network, Inc. He is also the Corporate
Treasurer of Selenga Mining Corporation. Atty. Parel has been the Corporate Secretary
of the Company since 1993.
Felipe L. Gozon
Chairman, President & CEO
Felipe S. Yalong
SVP, Corporate Services Group
Wilma V. Galvante
SVP, Entertainment TV Group
Marissa L. Flores
SVP, News and Public Affairs Group
Ms. Flores was educated at the University of the Philippines, where she
studied journalism. From 1997 to 2001 she acted as Assistant Vice
President for Public Affairs before becoming the Senior Vice President of
the Company.
Miguel C. Enriquez
SVP, Radio Operations Group
His last position before joining the Company was as Vice President for FM
operations and a member of the board of directors of Radio Mindanao
Network, one of the country’s largest privately-owned radio networks. In
addition to his executive functions, Mr. Enriquez also anchors 24 Oras,
Channel 7’s flagship newscast and Imbestigador, a highly-rated prime
time investigative program. He also hosts an early morning news and
current affairs program on the Company’s flagship radio station, DZBB. He
is the recipient of various broadcasting awards, both in the Philippines and abroad.
Divisions
GMA Artist Center (Global Media Arts Artist Center, also known as GMAAC) is a
major talent agency and producer in the Philippines that was founded by Felipe
Gozon. GMAAC provides actors and directors for film outfits such as for Regal
Entertainment and for GMA Films, and singers for GMA Records. For 2011, GMA
Arist Center's slogan is "Making Stars Shine".
GMA News and Public Affairs (formerly RBS News Department, GMA Radio-
Television News and GMA Rainbow Satellite News) is the news department of
the Philippine broadcaster GMA Network and its sister network GMA News TV. It
produces news and infotainment programs for all GMA Network owned and
affiliated television and radio stations in the Philippines, and internationally
through GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV. GMA News and Public Affairs is
currently headed by Marissa Flores. It is headquartered at the Ground Floor
of GMA Network Center in Quezon City
SERVICES
Quality TeleVision
Quality TeleVision Channel 11 is the newest television network powered by the GMA
Network, Inc. It is owned by ''Zoe Broadcasting network, Inc.(ZOE-TV)'' which is a
Christian network by Eddie Villanueva opened on November 11, 2005. And now, It
produces programs that is targeted for families all over the Philippines. Its shows also
focus on Filipino women all over the country.
IGMA.tv
www.iGMA.tv is the GMA Network official website. Run by New Media Inc., it features
content and information regarding the network, as well as several interactive features.
IGMA.tv also offers its site to Cellphones ; via wap.igma.tv.
INQ7 Interactive Inc. is a joint online multimedia news and information delivery
company of the GMA Network and the Philippine Daily Inquirer . Text, images, audio,
video, and online interactive information tools such as discussion boards, online polls,
searchable news databases, and others are made available through the two companies’
joint website, accessible at www.INQ7.net . Ranking No. 11 in the 100Hot’s most-read
online newspapers in the world, INQ7.net is owned by the Inquirer and GMA with both
companies each owning abour half of INQ7.
Kapuso JobMarket
In partnership project of GMA, The Philippine Daily Inquirer, INQ7 Interactive Inc. and
New Media Inc., The ''Kapuso JobMarket'' was launch which aims to provide
convenience for job seekers by creating another off-line service that will help them
search for employment opportunities using their mobile phones.
I.
Vision
We are the most accomplished, most trusted, and most credible non-government
organization in the Philippines; the leader in serving and uplifting the lives of the
underprivileged members of our society
through serbisyong totoo and the responsible use of media.
Mission
We uplift the life of the underprivileged Kapusong-Filipino all over the Philippines by:
We value our relationships with our local, national and international partners, and
recognize the impact that they have on our capability to provide help to those who need
it most.
In so doing, we effectively bridge the distances that come between those that need help
and those extending a helping hand. As such, we recognize the power of media and its
role in eliciting a sense of compassion from our donors, and promoting volunteerism
among Filipinos, and we shall continue to use it responsibly as a means to achieve our
organizational goals.
PROGRAMS
1. HEALTH
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Televiewers who are moved to help are able to share their blessings with people in
need. As a media-based organization, the GMA Kapuso Foundation has the unique
advantage of reaching out to a greater number of people- engaging their participation
and involving them in our projects. Starting 2008, in support of the monthly national
health events of the Department of Health, the GMA Kapuso Foundation started several
special health projects under its Bisig Bayan Medical Assistance. Done together with
partners and medical establishments who share our commitment to serve the sick, our
Free Breast Exam, Pap Smear, Prostate and Liver Cancer Tests, and even our Free
Circumcision for young boys and Free New-Born Screening Test for infants held at
different months of the year, are meant to help prevent and mitigate the effects of
diseases, especially those that befall the poor. One such special health project that has
literally brought smiles to indigent Filipinos is our Ngiting Kapuso Project held in
February, the Oral Health Month. The project provides free dentures to qualified
beneficiaries.
Volunteer Tasks:
Medical and dental supplies for the medical mission conducted by the Philippine
Marines for 1,629 evacuees from Brgy. Indanan and Brgy. Batu-Bato, Sulu were
provided.
• In April, 670 families or 2,680 individuals who were affected by a diarrhea outbreak in
Puroks 13, 14, and 15 in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte were given much-needed bottled
water.
• In response to the health needs of the landslide victims in Compostela Valley, Davao
Region, GMAKF provided medicines for 12 patients who were treated at the Pantukan
district hospital.
• At the height of the influenza AH1N1 scare, GMAKF team distributed face masks,
hygiene packs and Clusivol vitamins to 3,500 elementary students of the Lagro
Elementary School in Quezon City where two pupils were earlier found positive with
the virus; 537 families or 2,148 individuals in nearby barangays Putol na Daan and Hill
Top; and 1,083 indigents in Pampanga.
• Turnover ceremonies were held for the constructed toilets, sinks and water tanks for
the 2 schools in Camarines Norte.
• 11 more schools were added to the original 10 school recipients in Camarines Norte,
Antique, Sarangani, and Negros Oriental.
• Instructional videos on proper hand washing and tooth brushing as well as alternative
ways to practice proper hygiene were produced. The presentors were GMA talents
Ella Guevara, BJ Forbes, JM Reyes, and Sandy Talag.
• 4 Hygiene training seminars for teachers, PTA officers, and health workers of the LLK
schools were conducted.
• Turnover ceremonies for the constructed toilets, sinks and water tanks in 2 schools in
Camarines Norte were held on July 1-2, 2009; newly constructed toilets, water pumps,
and water tanks were turned over in schools in Sarangani on October 1, 2009.
• 7,024 elementary pupils in 21 schools in Camarines Norte, Antique, Sarangani, and
Negros Oriental received hygiene supplies.
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*ALL statistical data are From the GMA KAPUSO FOUNDATION 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
• 1,629 individuals were served their medical and dental needs as GMAKF responded to
the Philippine Marines’ request for a medical mission for the people in Indanan, Sulu,
who included evacuees from the on-going armed conflict.
• A total of 20 children were operated on in Naga City at the Bicol Medical Center.
• 28 children were operated for hernia at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center in
Quezon City.
2. DISASTER RELIEF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
• Typhoon Ondoy hit the country and GMAKF immediately launched massive relief
operations.
• Ground-breaking events were held respectively at the San Fernando Central School
and Mabini Central School in San Fernando, Romblon and construction of 8
classrooms in the 2 school buildings followed.
3. EDUCATION
4. VALUES FORMATION
Through programs under its Values Formation project, the Foundation awakens the
spirit of Bayanihan in the Filipinos by inspiring them to give their time and to volunteer
in GMAKF activities. In this regard, the Foundation becomes a source of joy for people
willing to share their time and resources to alleviate the plight of those in need.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Give-A-Gift: Surgical
• The first Luzon provincial Hernia Operation was conducted at the Ilocos Training and
Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) in San Fernando, La Union with 28 children as
beneficiaries. • 353 malnourished children of Brgy. Fairview, Capri, and Gulod in
Quezon City were the beneficiaries. At the end of the 120 days of feeding, 88%
achieved a normal weight status.
GAG: Surgical (Corrective surgery package)
• 76 indigent children were beneficiaries of the Hernia operation, including 28 children
in the Ilocos region, 20 children in the Bicol region, and 28 children in Manila.
GAG: Distribution (Noche Buena package)
• 31,580 children, mostly from typhoon-affected areas in Central Luzon, were
beneficiaries of Give-A-Gift: Alay sa Batang Pinoy.
• Apart from the Noche Buena package and toys, they received additional gifts such as
school supplies, clothes, tents, mats, blankets and other useful items that they needed
as they recovered from the typhoon disasters.
• Two bloodletting events held at the GMA Network Studio and Ever Gotesco Mall in
Commonwealth on February 12 and 17, 2009, respectively generated a total of 1,050
blood bags or 439,000 blood CCs.
• 2 bloodletting events were held on February 12 and 17 at the GMA Network Studios
and Ever Gotesco Mall in Commonwealth, respectively.
• 1,050 blood bags or 439,000 CCs of blood were generated - 251 blood bags or 108,350
CCs from GMA and 799 blood bags or 330,650 CCs from Ever Gotesco.
• 1 bloodletting event held on August 7 at Ever Gotesco Mall generated 656 bloodbags
or 283,500 CCs.
• 656 bloodbags equivalent to 283,500 blood CCs were generated during the
bloodletting event held at the Ever Gotesco Mall.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
'Kapuso ng Kalikasan'
The country’s leading media company GMA Network is also among the industry’s
leading advocates of the environment as it continues to implement numerous green
initiatives within its premises. The Company’s environmental advocacy program dubbed,
Kapuso ng Kalikasan, which promotes environmental awareness and conservation and
perpetuates eco-friendly practices and projects, indeed, begins right within its
compound.
For a number of years, the company has been adopting green practices (i.e. energy and
water conservation) that are integrated with its business operations.
GMA Network is likewise conscious of proper waste disposal and has been
implementing a waste management scheme that encourages employees to reduce,
recycle, and reuse office materials and supplies. In 2009 alone, the Network was able to
generate close to 50 tons of recyclables that made around P200,000 in revenues.
GMA’s newly constructed GMA Network Studios, equipped with the most
technologically advanced broadcast equipment in the country, has a sewage treatment
plant (STP) that produces an average of 50 cubic meters per day of treated water for re-
use. STP’s treated water is used for flushing toilets, watering plants, and cleaning
facilities.
The network also front lined the Clean Energy and Clean Air Forum that provided
company drivers with value training on vehicle maintenance and the use of alternative
fuels to promote clean air. On its intranet, employees are always reminded of initiatives
they can undertake to conserve electricity and water and other green practices.
The Numbers Speak
• A total of 20 narra seedlings were planted in the two KSR schools buildings
to protect the area from erosions.
With the recent purchase of Viz Ardome for media asset management, GMA Network
intends to migrate to a tapeless, file-based workflow for greater efficiency. Viz Ardome
is a modular, open, scalable media asset management platform that integrates
seamlessly with Vizrt graphics products, broadcast automation systems, and Petabytes
of media storage.
The Viz Ardome MAM product family represents a proven approach in IT-based media
management with a combination of instant access to content and tight integration with
leading production tools, including newsroom systems, nonlinear editing systems,
traffic, and playout automation. Among the systems that GMA Network plans to
integrate with Viz Ardome are multiple Apple Final Cut Pro editing seats and the Harris
D-Series broadcast automation system currently in use at its network operations centre
in Quezon City in Manila.
GMA Network Chairman, President and CEO Felipe L. Gozon said that the MAMS is part
of the Network’s commitment to produce top quality programs using state-of-the-art
technology. “GMA remains steadfast in acquiring top-of-the-line technologies to
produce high-calibre shows and deliver news and information in the shortest possible
time.” Gozon likewise underscored the importance of the Network’s MAMS project to
the environment. “We have adopted many green practices within our compound. This
time, by going tapeless, we are able to contribute further to the reduction of carbon
footprint. This is part of our corporate social responsibility,” Gozon stated.
II.
PHILANTHROPY
Vision Statement
Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko Foundation, Inc. is a non-governmental, non-profit organization
working for the well-being of indigent people in our country, especially children afflicted
with cancer. Through education and health care, Kapwa ko, Mahal Ko helps in raising
the quality of life and instill in the minds of the destitute the nobility of human life.
Mission Statement
Established in 1975 to care for the indigent patients, Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko has grown to
embrace advocacy for the poor and its mission to help children afflicted with various
kinds of dreadful diseases.
We are responsive to life-threatening emergencies where our involvement is needed
and appropriate. We are committed to provide medications, through our limited
resources, until the patient becomes stable. Then we will provide them and their
families livelihood programs so that they can continue to live with dignity.
We are responsive in a different sense where deep-seated and often complex economic
and social deprivation calls for sustainable, long-term development. valued, and loved, a
community thrives.
Core Values
These core values are the quintessence and guiding principles that determine Kapwa Ko,
Mahal Ko’s actions. The core values are our aim, a challenge that we seek to live and
work to:
We are committed to the poor.We are called to serve the neediest people of the
earth; to relieve their suffering and to promote the transformation of their well-
being. We seek to understand the situation of the poor and work alongside
them.
We value people.
Outbreak Assistance
• GMAKF responded to the diarrhea outbreak in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte, by
providing bottled water to 670 families (or 2,680 individuals).
PREPARED BY:
SARAH C. SANCHEZ
JAZINDA S. SILVESTRE
RONALYN R. TAGUDIN
MARICON O. VILLENA
SUBMITTED TO:
DR. NINFA S. ASIA
Dean
May, 2011