The iconic Bahay ni Kuya opens its doors to a historic first as GMA Network and ABS-CBN partner for “Pinoy Big Brother’s” 20th anniversary special – “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition.” This was made official last, January 28, at a contract signing held inside the PBB House.

Present during the event were GMA Network’s President and Chief Executive Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., Executive Committee Chairman Joel G. Jimenez, Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group, and President and CEO of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, First Vice President for Sparkle GMA Artist Center and Talent Development and Management Joy C. Marcelo, Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angel Javier-Cruz, Officer-in-Charge for Program Management Department Mitzi Garcia, and Senior Assistant Vice President for Program Management Department Concie Agnes.

In attendance from ABS-CBN were Chairman Mark Lopez, President and Chief Executive Officer Carlo L. Katigbak, Chief Operating Officer Cory V. Vidanes, Group Chief Financial Officer Ricardo B. Tan, Jr., Head of TV Production and Star Magic Laurenti Dyogi, and Vice President of Corporate Communications Kane Errol C. Choa.

Duavit welcomes this new partnership with ABS-CBN. “We are pleased to collaborate with ABS-CBN once again – this time to jointly bring a special edition of “Pinoy Big Brother” to our Kapuso and Kapamilya audiences. Sabay-sabay nating tangkilikin ang naiibang PBB na ito,” he said.

“We are very excited to collaborate with ABS-CBN to bring to the Filipino audiences, the country’s longest running reality show, Pinoy Big Brother. Abangan ninyo ang pagsasama ng mga Kapuso at Kapamilya housemate sa teleserye ng totoong buhay, malapit na malapit na sa GMA,” added Atty. Gozon-Valdes.

Vidanes likewise underscored ABS-CBN’s latest partnership with GMA Network. “We are very, very happy to announce that on the 20th year of PBB, we are doing this special collaboration with GMA. This is a moment that will go down in history.”

Set to air on GMA, the “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” will feature artists from Sparkle GMA Artist Center and ABS-CBN’s Star Magic creating unforgettable moments inside the PBB house.

This partnership follows the success of “Unbreak My Heart,” “It’s Showtime,” and “Hello, Love, Again.”

For the latest updates, tune in to GMA Network’s on-air platforms GMA and GTV, its official website www.GMANetwork.com, or via its official social media accounts.

An exciting chapter opens in the lives of the Gen Z Barkada as they step into a new world for the second season premiere of GMA Public Affairs’ hit youth-oriented series MAKA this Saturday, February 1, at 4:45 p.m.

After the heartbreak of losing Douglas MacArthur High School for the Arts, the MAKA squad embarks on a new journey – thinking life will be better and more comfortable as they enter the private school, MacArthur Academy.

However, a new kind of competition awaits them as fresh faces emerge, making their lives - in terms of school, performing and romance - even more challenging than before.

Returning for Season 2 with their significant roles in the series are Sparkle stars Zephanie, Marco Masa, Ashley Sarmiento, Olive May, John Clifford, Chanty from the K-Pop group Lapillus, Sean Lucas, and May Ann Basa, also known as Bangus Girl.

Giving some twists and turns in the lives of the new students of MacArthur Academy are the new cast members: Shan Vesagas as Shan Rodente, Josh Ford as Josh Taylor, Elijah Alejo as Elijah Rodente, and Bryce Eusebio as Bryce Hernandez. They will also be joined by Status by Sparkle influencers MJ Encabo and Cheovy Walter.

The youth-oriented series is directed by Frasco Mortiz, who brings a whole new flavor to the show.

Watch as the Gen Z Barkada navigate their lives in their new school, turning the challenges they will encounter into victories just like before.

MAKA Season 2 premieres this February 1 at 4:45 PM on GMA and via Kapuso Stream. Global Pinoys can watch it via the international channel GMA Pinoy TV.

GMA Network, the Philippines’ leading broadcast media company, reaffirmed its position as the premier source of credible news and captivating entertainment in 2024 — reaching millions of Filipinos across various platforms.  

Nielsen Television Audience Measurement (TAM) data covering January to December 2024 showed GMA’s net reach of 90.8 percent, or over 66 million viewers in Total Philippines. Combined with GTV and other GMA DTT channels, GMA Network tallied an impressive 92.5 percent net reach, equivalent to over 67 million viewers.   

Further solidifying its dominance, 27 out of the top 30 programs in Total Philippines for 2024 were from GMA, with "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho" taking the top spot.  

Top News Source

GMA Integrated News is still undoubtedly the most trusted news organization in the country. Its flagship news program, "24 Oras," continued its position as the leading source of the biggest local and international news – emerging as the nation’s top news program in 2024 based on Nielsen TV Audience Measurement (TAM). The newscast, which turned 20 last year, has consistently shaped the news landscape of Philippine TV through its news reports, special features, and exclusive stories and interviews. 

As the country prepares for the 2025 Midterm Elections, GMA Integrated News also led the Network’s partnership for “Eleksyon 2025.”  This powerful alliance of more than 50 partners brings together leading organizations in the fields of telecommunications, media, technology, education, business, law, and public service, uniting to provide Filipinos with comprehensive, timely, and accurate information. Prior to this, almost 60 partners heeded the call of GMA Integrated News to be part of the Panata Kontra-Fake News Covenant Signing. 

GMA Regional TV, meanwhile, continued to deliver local news that matters from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, reporting on major events such as the severe effects of El Niño, typhoons, floods, and landslides on communities, in-depth coverage, and other significant stories. 

GMA Radio also ensured that listeners are informed on the latest breaking news. Based on data from AGB Nielsen Media Research and Radio Audience Measurement (RAM), Super Radyo DZBB 594 was also the top source of news and information on radio for 2024 with a 43.4 percent audience share. Similarly, Barangay LS 97.1 Forever! also had an impressive performance in Mega Manila airwaves in 2024. It registered a 50.5 percent audience share.   

Digital Dominance: Highest-ranked media company in Southeast Asia

Online, netizens also turned to the official websites and digital platforms for streaming and on-demand entertainment and news via GMANetwork.com and GMA News Online. 

In 2024, GMA Network further solidified its position as a digital powerhouse. Across Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, GMA’s creator properties tallied 45.5 billion video views, according to Tubular Labs data. 

GMA's growing presence in the digital space is underscored by netizens viewing and engaging with its unique content, which, according to the same data from Tubular Labs, put the Network at the 19th spot for the month of December in the Media and Entertainment category. Having retained its position at year-end, GMA Network remains the highest-ranking media company in Southeast Asia in 2024. 

Netizens also relied on social media for news updates and other information. Across all digital properties, the official accounts of GMA Integrated News collectively drew over 11.5 billion views, with Facebook recording 3.6 billion, TikTok 6.06 billion, and YouTube 1.9 billion 

Further headways in the digital space were made by GMA Network’s creator properties. On social media, GMA Public Affairs official accounts on Facebook drew 6.7 billion views, TikTok 3.1. billion views, and YouTube 2.3 billion views. Collectively, GMA Public Affairs' official social media accounts amassed over 12.2 billion views in 2024. 

Elevating Philippine Cinema and Entertainment

GMA Pictures sealed its reputation as a force in Philippine cinema in 2024. “Green Bones,” a heart-wrenching drama produced with GMA Public Affairs and co-produced with Brightburn Entertainment, earned critical acclaim and won six major awards at the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival, including the much-coveted Best Picture plum.  

The film won five other major awards: Best Actor for Dennis Trillo, Best Supporting Actor for Ruru Madrid, Best Screenplay for National Artist Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza, Best Cinematography for Neil Daza, and Best Child Performer for Sienna Stevens.  Content from the film also garnered 40 million views across social media platforms.   

Also last year, GMA Pictures and GMA Entertainment Group produced the Network’s Cinemalaya entry, “Balota,” which became a blockbuster hit. The film made its worldwide premiere at the Cinemalaya, as did the restored classic, “Jose Rizal.” Both films are now available on Netflix. Meanwhile, GMA Pictures co-produced the mega-blockbuster “Hello, Love, Again” with Star Cinema.  

GMA Entertainment Group’s "Pulang Araw," widely referred to as the most important Philippine TV series of 2024, was also chosen to be part of the Lunar Codex Project, an initiative that sends creative works to the moon for preservation and archiving purposes. "Pulang Araw" is the first and only television series in the project. 

GMA International Expands Digital Footprint and Earns Prestigious Recognition In 2024, GMA International expanded its reach by launching on YouTube TV, the largest live TV streaming service in the U.S., and extending access worldwide via the iWantTFC platform. 

Highlighting its growing impact, the State of New York declared February 27, 2024, as “GMA Network Day” to honor GMA’s contributions to the Filipino community in the U.S. 

GMA Pinoy TV further solidified its leadership with 5.6 million Facebook followers and over 500,000 YouTube subscribers.

Being “Forever one with the Filipino” as it celebrates its 75th year as a broadcast media industry leader this 2025, GMA Network reaffirms its unwavering commitment to delivering trusted, credible news and engaging entertainment content adapted to various formats and distributed across multiple platforms.   

For more news and updates, visit www.GMANetwork.com.