GMA International FVP and Head of Operations, Joseph T. Francia

Leading broadcast company GMA Network was recognized for its anti-piracy efforts at the 2023 Gawad Yamang Isip Awards and Fashion Night held last April 26.

The citation was given in recognition of the Network’s contribution to the successful implementation of various anti-piracy initiatives including the anti-piracy symposium last March with the theme “Disrupting the Piracy Ecosystem and Protecting Legal Services,” as well as the anti-piracy videos featuring Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza and the lead cast of the hit live-action adaptation Voltes V: Legacy, among other campaigns.

The Kapuso Network has been at the forefront of the fight against piracy in the Philippines, and its partnership with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has been instrumental in raising public awareness about the issue.

IPOPHIL Director General, Rowel S. Barba and GMA International FVP and Head of Operations Joseph T. Francia

“We are grateful for this recognition, and we are proud to be a partner of IPOPHL in its efforts to combat piracy. At GMA Network, we believe that respect for intellectual property rights is crucial in creating a vibrant and sustainable entertainment industry in the Philippines. We will continue to support IPOPHL in any way we can,” said GMA International First Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph T. Francia.

GMA Network’s recognition for its partnership and support in anti-piracy efforts by IPOPHL reflects the Network’s commitment to upholding intellectual property rights and its continued efforts to create a sustainable creative industry in the Philippines.

The Gawad Yamang Isip Awards and Fashion Night is an event by IPOPHL that recognizes Filipinos and Filipinas who have shown distinct ingenuity and talent in their respective fields using their Intellectual Property (IP) rights.