GMA Network (company)

GMA Network Inc.
Trade name	GMA
Formerly	Loreto F. de Hemedes Inc. (1950–1963); Republic Broadcasting System (1963–1996);
Company type	Private (1950–2007); Public (since 2007);
Traded as	PSE: GMA7
Industry	Mass media; Entertainment
Founded	June 14, 1950; 74 years ago
Founder	Robert "Uncle Bob" Stewart
Headquarters	GMA Network Center, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Brgy. South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Atty. Felipe L. Gozon (Chairman and Adviser); Gilberto Duavit Jr. (President, CEO and COO) ; Felipe S. Yalong (EVP and CFO); Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes (Senior Vice President);
Products	Films; Music; Television program; Web portals
Brands	GMA; GTV; Heart of Asia; Hallypop; I Heart Movies; Pinoy Hits; GMA Affordabox; GMA Now; GMA Pinoy TV; GMA Life TV; GMA News TV; Super Radyo; Barangay FM;
Services	Broadcasting; Motion pictures; TV production; Cable television; Internet; Streaming service; Record label; Satellite television; Film distribution
Revenue	₱22.45 billion (FY 2021)
Operating income	₱9.95 billion (FY 2021)
Net income	₱7.57 billion (FY 2021)
Total assets	₱24.08 billion (FY 2021)
Total equity	₱14.57 billion (FY 2021)
Owner	Group Management and Development, Inc. (28.64%); FLG Management and Development Corporation (26.38%); M.A. Jimenez Enterprises (15.53%); Television International Corporation (12.03%);
Number of employees	3,504
Parent	GMA Holdings, Inc.
Divisions	GMA Entertainment Group; Sparkle GMA Artist Center; GMA Kapuso Foundation; GMA Integrated News; GMA Public Affairs; GMA Regional TV; GMA International; GMA Sports; Synergy: A GMA Collaboration;
Subsidiaries	Digify, Inc.; RGMA Marketing and Productions, Inc.; GMA Network Films, Inc.; GMA New Media, Inc.; GMA Worldwide (Philippines), Inc.; Alta Productions; Citynet Network and Marketing Productions, Inc.;
Website	gmanetwork.com

GMA Network, Inc., commonly known as GMA, is a Philippine media company based in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. It is primarily involved in radio and television broadcasting, with subsidiaries dealing in various media related businesses. The majority of its profits are derived from publicity and marketing incomes associated to television distribution. GMA is the largest media company in the Philippines in terms of market capitalization, net income, revenue, reach, audience share and number of stations.

Founded on June 14, 1950, it currently owns and operates two national television networks (GMA Network and GTV), four digital television channels (Heart of Asia, Hallypop, I Heart Movies and Pinoy Hits), two national radio stations (Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz and Barangay LS 97.1), two regional radio networks (Super Radyo and Barangay FM), and one regional tv network, It also operates three international channels (GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International), along with subsidiaries dealing in film production and distribution (GMA Pictures), music production and publishing (GMA Music), talent development and management (Sparkle GMA Artist Center), digital terrestrial television providers (GMA Affordabox and GMA Now) and a number of Internet and digital converging technology (GMA New Media) in the Philippines. The company is a publicly traded company on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Television

GMA Network

GMA Network, commonly known as GMA, is a major Philippine commercial television network. Launched on October 29, 1961, GMA Network is also referred to as the “Kapuso Network” in reference to the company's logo. Its headquarters can be found at the GMA Network Center in Quezon City.

GTV

GTV is a Philippine general entertainment channel that aired on its flagship station, UHF channel 27 and was launched on February 22, 2021 replacing GMA News TV. The channel carries news, entertainment and sports programs and it is available in most satellite and cable TV systems.

Heart of Asia

Heart of Asia is a digital television channel owned by GMA Network. The channel was initially launched on June 12, 2020, and officially launched on June 29, 2020.

Hallypop

Hallypop is an Asian pop culture digital channel and the Philippine version of its U.S.-based counterpart with branding under licensed from Jungo TV, after both parties signed a joint venture in 2019. The channel was initially launched on September 6, 2020, and was officially launched on September 20, 2020.

I Heart Movies

I Heart Movies is a movie television channel owned by GMA Network. The channel was initially launched on March 25, 2021, and officially launched on April 5, 2021.

Pinoy Hits

Pinoy Hits is a general entertainment channel owned by GMA Network. The channel was initially launched on January 2, 2023, and officially launched on January 16, 2023.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 "Annual Report".
↑ "Organizational Chart" (PDF). GMA Network. April 9, 2024.

[GMA7_2021_Annual_Report-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 "Annual Report".

[2] "Organizational Chart" (PDF). GMA Network. April 9, 2024.

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Trade name	GMA
Formerly	Loreto F. de Hemedes Inc. (1950–1963) Republic Broadcasting System (1963–1996)
Company type	Private (1950–2007) Public (since 2007)
Traded as	PSE: GMA7
Industry	Mass media Entertainment
Founded	June 14, 1950; 74 years ago (1950-06-14)
Founder	Robert "Uncle Bob" Stewart
Headquarters	GMA Network Center, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Brgy. South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila , Philippines
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Atty. Felipe L. Gozon (Chairman and Adviser) Gilberto Duavit Jr. (President, CEO and COO) Felipe S. Yalong (EVP and CFO) Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes (Senior Vice President)
Products	Films Music Television program Web portals
Brands	GMA GTV Heart of Asia Hallypop I Heart Movies Pinoy Hits GMA Affordabox GMA Now GMA Pinoy TV GMA Life TV GMA News TV Super Radyo Barangay FM
Services	Broadcasting Motion pictures TV production Cable television Internet Streaming service Record label Satellite television Film distribution
Revenue	₱22.45 billion (FY 2021)^[1]
Operating income	₱9.95 billion (FY 2021)^[1]
Net income	₱7.57 billion (FY 2021)^[1]
Total assets	₱24.08 billion (FY 2021)^[1]
Total equity	₱14.57 billion (FY 2021)^[1]
Owner	Group Management and Development, Inc. (28.64%) FLG Management and Development Corporation (26.38%) M.A. Jimenez Enterprises (15.53%) Television International Corporation (12.03%)
Number of employees	3,504 ^[2]
Parent	GMA Holdings, Inc.
Divisions	GMA Entertainment Group Sparkle GMA Artist Center GMA Kapuso Foundation GMA Integrated News GMA Public Affairs GMA Regional TV GMA International GMA Sports Synergy: A GMA Collaboration
Subsidiaries	Digify, Inc. RGMA Marketing and Productions, Inc. GMA Network Films, Inc. GMA New Media, Inc. GMA Worldwide (Philippines), Inc. Alta Productions Citynet Network and Marketing Productions, Inc.
Website	gmanetwork.com