As part of GMA’s commitment to delivering the biggest and most comprehensive election coverage for the upcoming 2025 Midterm Elections, GMA Regional TV and Synergy, in partnership with GMA Integrated News, kicks off its ‘GMA Masterclass: Eleksyon 2025 Dapat Totoo Series’ with its first leg in Mindanao on January 22 to 25.
‘GMA Masterclass: Eleksyon 2025 Dapat Totoo Series’ is heading to Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, General Santos City on January 22; Holy Cross of Davao College, Davao City on January 23; Liceo De Cagayan University, Cagayan de Oro City on January 24; and Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon on January 25. The programs start at 9 a.m.
Leading the discourse are award-winning speakers led by broadcast journalist Tina Panganiban-Perez, GMA News Online Managing Editor Lou Albano, GMA Integrated News Social Media Assistant Manager Theodore Ortiz, and GMA Sportscaster and Analyst Martin Antonio.
Panganiban-Perez is a multi-awarded Senior Reporter of GMA Integrated News. She joined the Network in 1992 and has since covered various beats for TV and Radio, including Malacañang, COMELEC, Department of Justice, Supreme Court, Department of Health, and the House of Representatives.
A lifestyle and culture journalist for 20 years, Albano is in charge of the digital group’s climate coverage, which reports on the intersections of gender and climate, plastic pollution and health, art and the environment, and climate and cities. She was the only Filipino member of the second cohort of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network. In 2024, Albano was awarded a CCMP Fellowship from the Earth Journalism Network to cover COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Ortiz, meanwhile, leads a team of digital journalists and online content producers that monitor, curate, and disseminate content for more than 85 million online followers on various social media platforms. His dedication to his craft has resulted in various international recognitions – including his AI Sportscasters Project for GMA Integrated News, which was recognized at the Asia Pacific Broadcasting + (plus) Awards in 2024.
Lastly, a former NCAA champion athlete and San Beda Red Lions Coach, Antonio is currently a sportscaster and analyst for GMA Synergy. He has covered multiple leagues both locally and internationally, which has given him extensive experience in truthful and unbiased sportscasting.
“GMA Integrated News, Regional TV, and Synergy are committed to ensuring that every Filipino, especially the youth, is engaged in our fight against misinformation and disinformation, particularly as we approach the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections. Our invited speakers for the ‘GMA Masterclass: Eleksyon 2025 Dapat Totoo Series’ are seasoned professionals ready to share valuable insights and relatable experiences with young Mindanaoans. Through this initiative, we aim to remind the youth of their vital role as citizens in participating and upholding the highest standards of honesty and integrity during elections,” states Oliver Victor B. Amoroso, Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News, Regional TV, and Synergy.
Set to share her talent as a guest artist during the ‘GMA Masterclass: Eleksyon 2025 Dapat Totoo Series’ is The Clash Season 4 Grand Champion Mariane Osabel. Keeping the conversations interactive and insightful as the host of the 4-day event is fellow Sparkle artist Migs Almendras.
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