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February 7 2025 The 'Kapuso Photo Wall' was unveiled on the ground floor of the Network Center, commemorating the network's 75th anniversary.
September 20 2024 Hallypop ceased operations alongside its sister channel Pinoy Hits, marking the end of the digital channel's run.
March 20 2024 Contract signing of It's Showtime on GMA Channel 7 took place in Studio 7.
2023 Studio 3 was renovated, incorporating a 360-degree rotating platform, modern-minimalist design, technology from Vizrt and Red Spy, and engaging LED walls and monitors.
2023 The old GMA Building was demolished to make way for the construction of a new studio building.
2023 A building between the Network Center and Studio Annex was demolished to make way for new construction.
2023 GMA Public Affairs produced Firefly, which won an award at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
2023 IMReady is renamed to GMA Integrated News Weather Center, focusing on weather forecasting with an expanded roster of forecasters and succeeding Nathaniel Cruz, who retired as the resident meteorologist.
October 2 2023 Unang Hirit unveiled its renovated studio set in Studio 3, designed by FX Design Group, with a design resembling Studio 2 and 5, and inspired by The Today Show's Studio 1A in New York City.
April 26 2023 ABS-CBN Corporation and GMA Network, Inc. announced GMA News TV would be available on ABS-CBN's iWantTFC for international viewers starting May 1.
January 16 2023 Pinoy Hits was officially launched, featuring classic television programs from GMA Entertainment Group, GMA Integrated News, and GMA Public Affairs.
January 2 2023 Pinoy Hits digital television channel was initially launched by GMA Network Inc.
2022 Studio 2 was renovated for the Eleksyon 2022 coverage, designed by the Emmy award-winning US firm FX Design Group, featuring LED video walls, color-changing panels, and an open-floor space using latest technology from Vizrt and Red Spy.
October 2022 Following Marissa Flores' retirement, GMA Public Affairs was split into a separate division, and GMA News was renamed 'GMA Integrated News' under Oliver Victor Amoroso's leadership, emphasizing a multi-platform news operation strategy.
June 20 2022 GMA Network launched Kapuso Stream, a 24-hour worldwide streaming web-based channel featuring original programming from GMA and GTV, positioned as a competitor to ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Online Live.
2021 RGMA Network moved to the third floor of the building, establishing two studios (one FM and one AM) and technical rooms for radio and television broadcasting.
April 5 2021 Official launch of I Heart Movies, solidifying its position as a dedicated channel for GMA Pictures films.
March 25 2021 Initial launch of I Heart Movies, a movie channel owned by GMA Network Inc., focusing on films produced and distributed by GMA Pictures.
February 22 2021 GMA News TV ended its Philippine broadcast operations due to financial losses, making way for GTV. GMA News TV International was renamed GMA News TV and continued broadcasting.
February 22 2021 Officially rebranded as GTV with dramatic presentation overhaul.
February 19 2021 Confirmed cessation of live news productions and planned full shutdown.
February 9 2021 Network announced rebranding of GMA News TV to GTV, to occur on February 22.
February 7 2021 GMA released the GMA Now DTV dongle for Android and iPhone devices during the All-Out Sundays program.
September 21 2020 Fully restored programming after pandemic interruption.
September 20 2020 Hallypop officially launched and formally began operations.
September 6 2020 Hallypop had its initial launch as a digital channel.
July 7 2020 Fox Networks Group announced the cessation of Fox Filipino's broadcast after 8 years of operation. GMA and TV5 archived content was subsequently moved to alternative digital television channels including GMA's Heart of Asia, Pinoy Hits, and the Cignal-run satellite channel One Screen.
June 29 2020 Heart of Asia was officially launched, solidifying its position as a dedicated channel for Asian content with Filipino dubbing.
June 26 2020 GMA Affordabox, a digital receiver delivering Digital Terrestrial Transmission and Over-the-Top internet-based content and applications, was released.
June 12 2020 Heart of Asia digital television channel was initially launched by GMA Network Inc., featuring Filipino-dubbed Asian films and television series.
March 21 2020 Channel returned to broadcasting with limited hours during pandemic.
March 19 2020 Temporarily went off the air due to COVID-19 pandemic enhanced community quarantine.
2019 GMA Network established a joint venture with Jungo TV to create Hallypop, a Philippine version of the Asian pop culture digital channel.
2019 Studio 5 underwent renovation, being equipped with augmented reality (AR) technology and immersive graphics by Vizrt, enhancing its technological capabilities.
December 12 2019 A second batch of 20 personalities were inducted into the GMA Network Walk of Fame, expanding the recognition of notable Kapuso network talents.
July 27 2019 Premiered first English-language news broadcast, GMA Regional TV Weekend News.
June 4 2019 GMA News TV Manila was reassigned to analog Channel 27.
April 24 2019 GMA Network and ZOE Broadcasting announced termination of their block time lease agreement.
January 2019 The channel was officially launched on Starhub TV, along with GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV.
October 4 2018 German Moreno Studio (Studio 6) was named after the late German 'Kuya Germs' Moreno on his 85th birthday.
March 14 2018 GMA Network signed an agreement with Vizrt for a P154 million Newsroom Automation System (NAS), marking a significant investment in modernizing their news department infrastructure.
June 2015 GMA News TV International was launched on Now TV in Hong Kong.
2014 GMA New Media launches the IMReady mobile application for iOS and Android, providing real-time information on weather, traffic situations, and news alerts.
2014 GMANetwork won the Digital Filipino Web Awards in the Television category.
March 24 2014 GMA Network launched its first 'Walk of Fame' at the studio walkway, honoring 196 celebrities, news, and public affairs personalities with commemorative plaques. The concept was inspired by the late German 'Kuya Germs' Moreno, who was also behind the Eastwood City's Walk of Fame.
2012 The 'Think Before You Click' campaign received the Safe Surfer Award at the Globe Tatt Awards.
November 2012 Optik TV added GMA News TV International to its lineup.
May 2012 Canadian IPTV provider MTS TV added GMA News TV International, becoming its first Canadian carrier.
March 1 2012 Fox Filipino cable television channel was launched, featuring Filipino-produced programming from GMA Network, Filipino movies, Cinemalaya film festival entries, and selected international content dubbed in Filipino.
2011 GMA News and Public Affairs' 'Think Before You Click' social media responsibility campaign, led by Howie Severino, was honored with the Civility Star Award by the Civility Counts Project.

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