TV5 has announced a partnership with Philippine tech leader Starmobile to deliver an extensive and in-depth coverage of the May 2016 national elections.
TV5 news and public affairs will use Starmobile’s Digital TV-enabled (DTV) smartphones Knight Vision, UP Vision, and UP Max to bolster its integrated news coverage across broadcast, digital, mobile, and social platforms. These devices feature built-in DTV tuners with recording capabilities that will allow TV5’s news personnel to monitor and respond to what’s happening on the ground.
“This partnership aims to leverage the power of technology to enable our journalists, in behalf of voters nationwide, to keep an eye on what is happening with our national elections,” said Head of News5 Operations DJ Sta. Ana. “It is part of our bigger goal to provide the Filipino people with the news and information that they need to become responsible citizens.”
“Since 2011 Starmobile has enabled Filipinos to reach for their own stars,” said Starmobile Product Development Head Michael Chen. “With our support for TV5 and Bilang Pilipino, we aim to show how our innovations can be used to empower Filipinos as they participate in the next elections and build a brighter future.”