GMA Integrated News reinforces its commitment to being the “News Authority ng Filipino” with the official launch of GMA Integrated News Weather Center and the announcement of its new weather presenters in a contract signing held on June 13.
The new weather presenters are Maureen Schrijvers, Katrina Son, Amor Larrosa, and Anjo Pertierra. They will deliver the latest and important weather updates in various GMA newscasts, namely 24 Oras, Saksi, Balitanghali, State of the Nation, Unang Hirit, Dapat Alam Mo!, and 24 Oras Weekend.
In his message during the event, GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon commended GMA Integrated News for its dedication to innovate while staying true to the tenets of journalism.
“In the span of six months, GMA Integrated News has evolved into a dynamic multi-platform mega news organization with the integration of GMA News Manila, GMA Regional TV, GMA News Online, and Super Radyo DZBB – strengthening its position as the ‘News Authority ng Filipino’,” Atty. Gozon said.
He further underscored the importance of delivering weather updates – a responsibility that GMA Network takes on as the country’s leading media organization. He likewise welcomed the new weather presenters who will be part of the GMA Integrated News Weather Center.
The unveiling of the improved GMA Integrated News Weather Center was led by Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News, Regional TV, and Synergy Oliver Victor Amoroso. Joining him in the contract signing were GMA Network Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group, and President and CEO of GMA Network Films, Inc. Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes; First Vice President for Public Affairs Nessa Valdellon; and Virtual Playground CEO Charlie Dy and General Manager Mark Salamat.
As GMA Integrated News broadens its scope in delivering credible weather news and updates, the multi-platform mega news organization proudly welcomed its new weather presenters who will be the faces of GMA Integrated News Weather Center.
A proud Sparkle GMA artist who has, under her belt, the distinction of being a Philippine National athlete and a SEA Games Silver medalist, Maureen Schrijvers is set to deliver weather news and updates in the Network’s flagship newscast 24 Oras.
Set to give viewers the latest weather updates as the day begins is Anjo Pertierra for the long-running morning show, Unang Hirit. Anjo is a professional volleyball player who later on became a sportscaster. He now challenges himself anew as he gears up to deliver weather news and updates.
Katrina Son, on the other hand, is no stranger to news, being one of GMA Integrated News’ senior correspondents. Katrina further shows another facet of her broadcast journalism skills as the weather presenter in GTV’s midday newscast, Balitanghali.
Meanwhile, from working behind the camera as GMA Integrated News weather producer, Amor Larrosa takes a new role as weather presenter in GMA’s late-night newscast Saksi and GTV’s State of the Nation.
During the launch of the GMA Integrated News Weather Center new presenters, the immersive features of the network’s weather news hub.
Also in attendance were Vice President for Public Affairs Arlene Carnay, Vice President for Sparkle Artist Center Joy Marcelo, and Asst. VP for Corporate Communications, Jojo Aquio.