Versatile host, triathlete, and wellness and biodiversity advocate Kim Atienza joins the growing roster of GMA Network stars in the fight against anti-piracy. On Friday, November 8, the popular host became the campaign’s latest Anti-Piracy Ambassador.
Widely known by many fans as Kuya Kim, he hosts the nightly segment “#KuyaKimAnoNa” on GMA’s flagship newscast “24 Oras” and the original countdown variety show “TikToClock.” He is also set to host an upcoming public affairs show.
Attending Kuya Kim’s oath-taking ceremony as the latest Anti-Piracy Ambassador of GMA Network were GMA First Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph T. Francia, First Vice President for Legal Affairs Atty. Lynn Delfin, Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Director General Atty. Rowel S. Barba, and Deputy Director General Atty. Ann Claire C. Cabochan.
Francia expressed confidence in Kuya Kim’s new role, “His experience and credibility make him the perfect advocate to bring awareness to the importance of intellectual property protection. With his voice, we believe that this campaign will reach more audiences far and wide, here and abroad, and in different age groups.”
As the latest Anti-Piracy Ambassador of GMA, Kuya Kim will take part in its ongoing “Stream Responsibly, Fight Piracy” campaign. He will join fellow ambassadors Primetime Action Hero Ruru Madrid, Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza, Kapuso Ultimate Heartthrob Miguel Tanfelix, Ysabel Ortega, Radson Flores, Matt Lozano, and Rafael Landicho.
Kuya Kim expressed gratitude in his new role following his oath-taking. “Isang malaking karangalan na ako’y napili.”
He also noted the challenges faced by the television, movie, and music industries in the wake of rampant piracy, and emphasized the importance of various sectors having to unite against the ongoing problem. “Dapat magsama-sama, dapat magtulong-tulong. Napakaganda ng kampanya ng GMA at IPOPHL dahil it could be preventive…puwedeng magbigay ng impormasyon kung bakit masama, bakit hindi dapat gawin, at hindi dapat mag-stream (illegally).”
With Kuya Kim as the latest Anti-Piracy Ambassador for the “Stream Responsibly, Fight Piracy” campaign, GMA Network further reinforces its commitment to protecting intellectual property rights and educating the public regarding online piracy and illegal streaming. More Kapuso talents are also expected to take part in the campaign. To read more about GMA Network’s anti-piracy initiatives, visit www.GMANetwork.com.
