GMA Network Inc on Monday signed a memorandum of agreement with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and around 50 other election partners to launch the most comprehensive and credible coverage for the 2025 national and local elections.
In his speech, GMA Network Inc. President and CEO Gilberto Duavit Jr. underscored the importance of the partnership, saying that it will ensure that all Filipinos, wherever they are, will have access to comprehensive, timely, and accurate information in order for them to make objective and empowered decisions come election day.
“Today we officially begin the preparations to cover the forthcoming 2025 Philippine midterm elections. As a coalition of the most trusted organizations in our respective fields, we come together once again to deliver an election coverage that is not only the most comprehensive, but also conforms to the highest standards of honesty and integrity in a manner beyond approach,” Duavit said.
He also called on the election partners to continue to safeguard Philippine democracy, especially during the upcoming polls.
“With the upcoming elections, we have time to unite not divide. May today remind us all to keep fighting the good fight in pursuit of truth. Sa patuloy nating pagkakaisa, lalo nating maipagtitibay ang demokrasya sa ating bansa,” Duavit added.
(With our continued unity, we can further strengthen the democracy in our country.)
Among the signatories of the MOA are several respective media organizations, election watchdogs, telecommunication companies, legal business and socio-civic groups, digital platforms, and academic institutions in the National Capital Region, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
In August, GMA Network launched the “Panata Kontra Fake News” as part of its bigger mission. —KBK, GMA Integrated News
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