GMA Network announces its biggest alliance for Eleksyon 2022 with the country’s leading organizations with 51 partners representing the most respected names in the fields of telecommunications, media, education, business, law, and public service, all pledging to keep a close watch on the electoral process and help voters as they make that very important decision come Election Day. The Eleksyon 2022 Partnerships Launch was held virtually last November 26.
Amidst the challenges brought about by the global pandemic, GMA Network and its partners remain committed to delivering the widest and most comprehensive coverage of Eleksyon 2022 across all platforms.
“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,” said GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon during the Eleksyon 2022 Partnerships Launch, which was held virtually last November 26.
This is the biggest alliance between GMA and the country’s leading organizations for the coverage of the 2022 elections – with 51 partners representing the most respected names in the fields of telecommunications, media, education, business, law, and public service, all pledging to keep a close watch on the electoral process and help voters as they make that very important decision come Election Day.
“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,” Gozon emphasized.
Gozon also underscored the importance of the upcoming Eleksyon 2022, “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.”
And to further strengthen the Kapuso Network’s goal of empowering voters, GMA proudly unveiled its election advocacy campaign “Dapat Totoo” during the virtual event.
“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.
Representing GMA in the Eleksyon 2022 Partnerships Launch were Gozon, GMA President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA News and Public Affairs Senior Vice President Marissa L. Flores, RGMA Network Incorporated President Miguel C. Enriquez, GMA New Media President and COO 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 COO Luz Analee E. Catibog.
Leading the roster of the distinguished external partners for Eleksyon 2022 was Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Sheriff M. Abas.
Joining the Eleksyon 2022 partners from the telecommunications industry: First Vice President and Head of PLDT and Smart Enterprise and International Business Groups Jojo Gendrano, and First Vice President and Enterprise Revenue Group Head, PLDT Enterprise Mitch Locsin.
From the media: The Inquirer Group of Companies Chief Executive Officer Sandy Prieto, Inquirer Interactive Inc. Chairman and President Paolo R. Prieto, Catholic Media Network (CMN) President and Chief Executive Officer Rev. Fr. Francis B. Lucas, and Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) Executive Director Carmela S. Fonbuena.
Trusted election watchdogs and civic organizations: Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) Chairperson Myla C. Villanueva, National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) National Chairperson Augusto C. Lagman, Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) Executive Director Atty. Rona Ann V. Caritos, and Regional Emergency Assistance Communications Team Philippines (REACT) National President Jojen M. Bayabay.
Representing the academe: University of the Philippines President Professor Danilo L. Concepcion, University of Santo Tomas Rector, Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., Ph.D., Polytechnic University of The Philippines President Dr. Manuel M. Muhi, De La Salle University President Br. Bernard S. Oca, FSC, Ateneo School of Government Vice President for the Professional Schools Dr. John Paul C. Vergara, and AMA Education System Founder and Chairman Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V.
Regional school partners: University of Northern Philippines President Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna, University of Luzon Director for International Relations Prof. Angel S. Reyna Jr., Ateneo De Naga University President Fr. Roberto Exequiel N. Rivera, S.J., University of Nueva Caceres President Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya, University of San Carlos President Fr. Narciso A. Cellan Jr., SVD, Silliman University Vice President for Development Prof. Jane Annette L. Belarmino, Central Philippine University President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, University of Saint La Salle Bacolod President and Chancellor Br. Kenneth S. Martinez, FSC, DMin, Xavier University-Ateneo De Cagayan Devcom Department Chairperson Rechelle Ann T. Barraquias, Central Mindanao University President IV Dr. Jesus Antonio G. Derije, SUC, Holy Cross of Davao College President Br. Noelvic H. Deloria, SC, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University President Br. Manuel V. De Leon, FMS, and Western Mindanao State University Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Joselito D. Madroñal.
For the first time, GMA’s Eleksyon 2022 partners were also joined by the member schools of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): Arellano University Board of Trustees Vice Chairman and Vice President for Marketing Valente V. Cayco, Colegio De San Juan De Letran Rector and President Rev. Fr. Clarence Victor C. Marquez, OP, De La Salle – College of St. Benilde Chancellor Benhur A. Ong, Emilio Aguinaldo College Vice President for Administration Dr. Lorenzo C. Lorenzo, José Rizal University President Dr. Vincent K. Fabella, Lyceum of the Philippines University President Atty. Roberto P. Laurel, San Sebastian College-Recoletos President Rev. Fr. Henry H. Santiago, OAR, and University of Perpetual Help System – DALTA Executive Vice President Dr. Alfonso H. Loreto.
Also part of Eleksyon 2022 are the legal and business groups: Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) National President Atty. Burt M. Estrada, Philippine Bar Association (PBA) President Atty. Rico V. Domingo, and Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands President Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr.
Lastly, partners from the digital platforms: Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP.ph) Editor-In-Chief Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon, TikTok Public Policy Head Kristoffer M. Rada, Twitter News Partnerships Head Paul Armstrong, and YouTube.
