The speculations are true. It is already sealed and signed for It’s Showtime to air in GMA network.
Top executives of ABS-CBN and GMA signed contracts today to seal the agreement for It’s Showtime to air in the Kapuso network.
After “Tahanang Pinakamasaya” ended, the GMA Network decided to take It’s Showtime on its flagship free TV Channel 7. The Philippines’ leading broadcast firm GMA Network Incorporated signed the deal with ABS-CBN on March 20 attended by the top bosses of the two companies and the big stars comprising the host ensemble of the noontime show.
To recall, the Showtime teaser with a heart posted on March 19 ignited the talks about this online.
From GMA, the top executives present were Chairman Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, President and CEO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, and Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group and GMA Films President and CEO Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes.
Meanwhile, Chairman Mark L. Lopez, President and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak, Chief Operating Officer Cory V. Vidanes, and Group Chief Financial Officer Rick B. Tan were the representatives of the ABS-CBN.
Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Kim Chiu, Ogie Alcasid, Karylle, Amy Perez, Teddy Corpuz, Jugs Jugueta, Darren, Ryan Bang, Ion Perez, Jackie Gonzaga, MC, Lassy, and Cianne Dominguez were the hosts in attendance for this historical moment in the Philippine television.
Based on the official statement from the ABS-CBN, this move is proof that shows the commitment of the two media companies “to deliver top-notch entertainment and serve the Filipino people”. GMA warmly welcomes the ABS-CBN noontime show as an addition to their “growing list of program offerings for its Kapuso viewers nationwide and abroad.”
Meanwhile, the ABS-CBN and Showtime are grateful for GMA for giving them the platform to reach more viewers. They look forward for “more unforgettable FUNanghalian moments together on GMA, GTV, GMA Pinoy TV, and all other platforms it is currently seen”.
Showtime will air on GMA starting April 6.
Read the statement below:
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