Affordabox, Heart Of Asia Channel Headline GMA Network's 70th Year Anniversary

Tweet

ENTERTAINMENT, TECHNOLOGY | July 8, 2020

(Image Source: GMA Network)

Continuing to win the hearts of Filipino viewers in and out of the country and in celebration of its 70th year anniversary, GMA Network Inc. officially introduced its own high-quality and affordable digital TV device, the GMA Affordabox, which reaffirms the network's undaunting commitment to deliver excellence in news and entertainment to Filipinos amidst challenging times in their everyday life. It also continues to change the game in providing topnotch entertainment to Filipino households with the eventual launch of its new digital free TV channel, Heart Of Asia, last June 29 (Monday).

GMA Affordabox is a plug-and-play device that can easily be connected to any analog television set in order to enjoy clearer, crisper and more enjoyable television viewing experience. Users can watch GMA, GMA News TV and Heart Of Asia in digital display as well as all other free-to-air digital TV channels available in their area. Aside from providing superior digital signal reception, GMA Affordabox sports additional features that will take users' multimedia experience to a whole new level. These include the following:

* Multimedia Player - allows users to play compatible video files, view photos and listen to music on their GMA Affordabox using their USB flash or hard drive turning the box into an all-around digital file accessing device; and
* Personal Video Recorder (PVR) - allows viewers to record programs on GMA, GMA News TV and Heart Of Asia and save them on their USB flash or hard drive so they can never miss out on their favorite shows. Users can also catch up on highlights of the shows by instant or scheduled recording.

In addition to these one-of-a-kind features, the GMA Affordabox also sports a built-in nationwide Emergency Warning Broadcast System where viewers can receive alerts from the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) about any calamity warnings in their area. The device can automatically set off an alarm during emergencies with its functional auto-on alert feature for every household's safety and preparedness

Every GMA Affordabox unit promises to deliver a clearer and more vibrant television viewing experience along with its bonus features. Priced at Php888 with no monthly fees, the device is available online via Lazada and Shopee and in stores situated in the following areas where GMA Network's digital signal is available: Metro Manila (NCR), Benguet, La Union, Pangasinan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, Bohol, Cebu, Leyte, Davao De Oro, Davao Del Sur and Davao Del Norte. For more information, visit www.GMAaffordabox.com and @GMAAffordabox on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

(Image Source: GMA Network)

On the other hand, Heart Of Asia is set to bring to Filipino digital viewers no less than the largest and freshest Korean dramas as well as the best Asianovela series that would surely warm their hearts - all straight from "the home of the best Asian dramas". Heart Of Asia viewers can look forward to "Sky Castle", "Dong Yi", and "Love In Trouble" every weekdays as well as the Chinese modern fantasy series "Starry Night, Starry Sea" and Philippine television's first Lakorn or Thai series "You're My Destiny". Aside from Filipino-dubbed Asianovelas, Heart Of Asia offers a blend of all-time favorite Kapuso content varying from The Best Of GMA Network including "Amaya", "Legacy", "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin" and the popular 90s youth-oriented teen drama series "T.G.I.S. (Thank God It's Sabado) as well as local and Asian movies capping off the week every weekend nights.

Catch Heart Of Asia on the GMA Affordabox and all other available digital TV boxes on free-to-air broadcast. For updates and daily schedules, visit Heart Of Asia channel's official Facebook page here.