As the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the Philippines, GMA Network affirms the public that it will continue to provide up-to-date information as it operates with a skeletal work force.
In an advisory, the network stated that its new program line up focuses on news as it has temporarily suspended all network-produced entertainment programs, following the pronouncements of President Rodrigo Duterte under the enhanced community quarantine that’s currently placed in Luzon.
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“Viewers could stay up-to-date by watching newscasts and other breaking news on GMA-7, which is now airing a new programming line-up,” read the statement.
As of this post, the Philippines has recorded 262 cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Out of the 262, 19 have died, while 13 more have fully recovered from COVID-19.
Here’s GMA’s full statement below:
“GMA Network reaffirms its commitment to Serbisyong Totoo as it continues to deliver the latest news and information across all its platforms amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“In compliance, however, to the government’s Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine and as part of the Network’s ongoing measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its personnel, GMA is currently operating on a skeletal work force and has adapted special work arrangements, including work from home, for its employees. This is in addition to the earlier announced temporary suspension of production of all Network-produced entertainment programs.
“But the Network understands that during these times, reliable news and information is greatly needed by the public. As such, viewers could stay up-to-date by watching newscasts and other breaking news on GMA-7, which is now airing a new programming line-up. Beginning tomorrow, March 21, GMA News TV will air DZBB programs and simulcast GMA primetime newscast 24 Oras.
“Listeners can still tune in via Super Radyo DZBB 594khz, Barangay LS 97.1 and the rest of Radio GMA stations across the country. Netizens, on the other hand, will still be updated via GMA News Online together with the Network’s official social media accounts.
“Maraming salamat sa inyong pag-unawa. Makakaasa kayong mananatiling buong puso para sa Pilipino ang inyong Kapuso Network.”
