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Amidst the continuing challenges brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic, GMA Network remains committed to delivering the largest, widest and most comprehensive coverage of the 2022 Philippine national and local elections in partnership with 51 of the country's largest and most respected organizations and names in the fields of telecommunications, media, education, law, business, public service - the biggest alliance to date - pledging to keep a close watch on the electoral process and help voters make the most important decision on Election Day. And to further strengthen its goal of empowering voters, the Philippines' largest broadcast network unveiled its election advocacy campaign "Dapat Totoo" where the candidates, the voters, and the news and information about the upcoming elections and the issues that matter need to be truthful.
The partnership and the advocacy were formally launched in a virtual event held last November 26, 2020 and representing the network for the momentous occasion are GMA Network Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Felipe L. Gozon, GMA President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA News and Public Affairs Senior Vice President Marissa L. Flores, RGMA (Radio GMA) Network Inc. President Miguel C. Enriquez, GMA New Media President and Chief Operating Officed Dennis Augusto L. Caharian, Radio Operations Group First Vice President Glenn F. Allona, GMA Regional TV and Synergy First Vice President and Head Oliver Victor B. Amoroso, GMA News and Public Affairs Digital Media Senior Assistant Vice President and GMA News Online Editor-in-Chief Jaemark S. Tordecilla, GMA International First Vice President Joseph Jerome T. Francia, and GMA Kapuso Foundation Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Luz Analee E. Catibog. Leading the distinguished roster of partners for GMA Network's Eleksyon 2022 coverage is the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) with its Chairman, Sheriff M. Abas, virtually gracing the event.
 GMA Network leads the largest roster of organizations for the biggest, widest and most comprehensive coverage of the 2022 Philippine national and local elections amidst the challenges brought about by the global pandemic. (Image Source: GMA Network) |
Joining the roster of partners are PLDT, Smart Communications, Philippine Daily Inquirer, INQUIRER.net, Catholic Media Network (CMN), Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ), Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP.ph), TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL), Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE), Regional Emergency Assistance Communications Team (REACT) Philippines, Integrated Bar Association of the Philippines (IBP), Philippine Bar Association, and Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands. Also included representing the academe are the University of the Philippines (UP), University of Santo Tomas (UST), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), De La Salle University (DLSU), Ateneo School of Government, AMA Education System, University of Northern Philippines, University of Luzon, Ateneo De Naga University, University of Nueva Caceres, University of San Carlos, Silliman University, Central Philippine University, University of St. La Salle - Bacolod, Xavier University - Ateneo De Cagayan, Central Mindanao University, Holy Cross Of Davao College, Notre Dame Of Dadiangas University and Western Mindanao State University as well as NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) member schools Arellano University, Colegio De San Juan De Letran, De La Salle College Of St. Benilde, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Jose Rizal University, Lyceum of the Philippines University, San Sebastian College Recoletos and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.
“While many of us have been constant partners in the coverage of past elections, this is the first time that we are not able to be physically present together to renew and seal our partnership. And while many things have changed over the past two years, our common and consistent desire for good governance remains. The task in front of us, those who help voters make the right choice, is daunting. But our duty to help empower voters and uphold the truth is worth every effort. As individual institutions and organizations, we each carry a tremendous responsibility. But together, we can and we will do what it takes — promote honesty, integrity, and truth in the coming elections. Now more than ever, we need to elect leaders who can best steer our country out of the COVID-19 pandemic, chart our economic recovery and growth, and effectively protect our sovereign rights and economic interests after the second half of next year and six years thereafter. Dapat Totoo – ang hangarin ng mga kandidato na maglingkod sa mamamayan. Dapat Totoo – ang bawat pangako. Dapat Totoo – ang impormasyong ibinabahagi sa mga botanteng Pilipino," shared Gozon.
