GMA 7 is one of the major commercial television and radio networks in the Philippines. It was originally known as DZBB TV Channel 7 when it first broadcast on television in 1961. Over the years it changed names, becoming GMA Radio-Television Arts in 1974 and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network in 1992 before taking its current name GMA Network in 2002. GMA 7's key people include Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon and President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit Jr. Popular programs on GMA 7 include the newscasts 24 Oras and Saksi, the noontime show Eat Bulaga, and public affairs shows like Imbestigador and I-Wit
2. GMA 7’s Former Names
- DZBB TV Channel 7 (1961-1972)
- RBS TV Channel 7 (1972-1974)
- GMA Radio-Television Arts (1974-1992)
- GMA Rainbow Satellite Network (Rainbow Network,
1992-2002)
- GMA Network (Kapuso Network, 2002-Present)
3. Facts about GMA 7
• One of the major commercial television & radio
networks in the Philippines.
• Its first broadcast on television was on October 29,
1961.
• Its first broadcast on radio was on March 1, 1950.
4. Facts about GMA 7
• Before: Greater Manila Area
Now: Global Media Arts
• Slogan: Kapuso, anumang kulay ng buhay (One at
Heart, whatever colour of life)
• GMA 7 Kapuso theme song
7. Key People
Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.
- President of GMA 7 network
- Chief Operating Officer
8.
9. Programs
Newscast
• 24 Oras (2004–present) (simulcast on DZBB)
– 24 Oras Weekend (2010–present)
• GMA Flash Report/Breaking News (2002–present)
• Saksi (1995–present) (delayed simulcast
on DZBB)
• Unang Hirit (1999–present)
10. Public Affairs
Born to be Wild (2007–present) (also being
broadcast on GMA News TV)
Imbestigador (2000–present) (also being
broadcast on GMA News TV)
I-Witness (1999–present) (also being broadcast
on GMA News TV)
Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1975–present)
11. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (2004–
present)
Power House (2014–present) (also being
broadcast on GMA News TV)
Reporter's Notebook (2004–present)
(also being broadcast on GMA News TV)
Wish Ko Lang (2002–present)
12. Variety Show
- Sunday All Stars (hosted by Regine
Velasquez, Janno Gibbs and Jaya)
Noontime show/game show
- Eat Bulaga (hosted by Vic Sotto and
Joey de Leon)
13. Awards
Outstanding TV Network of the Year - GMA 7
*2nd class Awards (City of Malabon University)
Special Award for Community Service - GMA 7
*2014 VACC Awards
14. Gintong Duyan Award - GMA Network
*1st Gawad Duyan Awards
Silver Award, Print Category - GMA News TV
International Info Kit
*20th Communicator Awards
15. Outstanding Television Station of the Year:
GMA Network
*34th Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Award
Atty. Felipe L. Gozon
*21st Ulirang Ama Award
16. Best AM Station – DZBB
*2014 Gawad Tanglaw
Best Website in the Television Category - GMA
Network Portal (www.GMANetwork.com)
*Digital Filipino Web Awards 2014