History of GMA7
Formerly known as DZBB TV Channel 7, RBS TV Channel 7, GMA Radio-Television Arts then GMA Rainbow Satellite Network),
GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. Everything started with Loreto F. de
Hemedez Inc. through DZBB. This is a radio station that started airing on March
1, 1950 and launched in Manila. Robert La Rue “Uncle Bob” Stewart owned this.
He was an American correspondent in the Philippines.
During the Martial Law,
President Ferdinand Marcos closed media establishments including GMA and this
is one of the darkest moments of the company. It took place on September 21,
1972. Because of this, there were so
many changes that took place in the company and it aired once again on the
succeeding year carrying the name GMA Radio-Television Arts but still carrying
the Republic Broadcasting System as its corporate name which lasted until 1996.
One of the most
unforgettable moments of airing done by the station is during the assassination
of Benigno Aquino Sr. who was opposing the Marcos regime. There was only a few
attentions given to the funeral and GMA Network aired it. This is the only
local station that did this.
Programs of GMA7
GMA’s programs are nowadays’ favorites
in the Philippine television. One very interesting thing that the management of
GMA has been doing ever since the start of their attempt to conquer the
Philippine television with their unforgettable programs such as the primetime
shows Forever in My Heart, SOP Gigster, Pinoy Pop Superstar, Bitoy’s Funniest
Videos and many more is that the company is not contented with being just a
mediocre station. They want to be the best, if possible, at the top. And with
this appeared programs such as Pinoy Abroad, Darna, Dyesebel, Super Twins,
Trudis Liit and many more.
The company is also consistent in terms
of bringing fair and comprehensive news for everyone to watch. 24 Oras is still
airing in the station nowadays along with Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho which is
patronized by millions of Filipinos around the world because of in depth
documentary on issues concerning the society that highlights so many values of
the Filipino culture.
Reviews about GMA7
This company went through so many ups
and downs. There were so many turning points in GMA’s programming and these
proved that the company can still exist in the midst of these difficulties.
Nowadays, the network is dedicated to serving the Filipino people with GMA
Kapuso Foundation that reaches out to those who are in need of help across the
country.
The company has filed lawsuits against
its counterparts ABS-CBN and TV5 and that brought the network under
controversy. The competition is there and it cannot be avoided in the industry.
But no matter how tight the competition is, the network will still do its best
to provide quality programs to watch. And not only this, the network is also
doing its best to as much as possible be fair in terms of news reporting and
giving insights on different issues, especially with regards to the government.
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