GMA Integrated News to launch '24 Oras Podcast' on June 23
GMA Integrated News will launch the “24 Oras Podcast” on June 23, aiming to make comprehensive news more accessible to broader audiences.
Listeners can catch the flagship newscast 24 Oras through the “24 Oras Podcast.” The weekday anchors include Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales, and Emil Sumangil. Additionally, they can stay updated on the weekend's top stories with 24 Oras Weekend, hosted by Ivan Mayrina and Pia Arcangel.
Fresh episodes are now available daily on GMA Integrated News’ streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This allows listeners to enjoy comprehensive news coverage and in-depth reporting in an easily accessible audio format. Whether commuting, exercising, or simply preferring to listen to news updates, Filipinos can now stay informed more conveniently than ever.
“We understand our audience consumes news in various ways. By bringing our flagship newscasts 24 Oras and 24 Oras Weekend to the podcast space, we're providing another convenient avenue for them to stay connected with the most trusted news in the country. The ‘24 Oras Podcast’ is another testament to GMA Integrated News' commitment to delivering news across all platforms, reinforcing ‘Mas malaking misyon, mas malawak na paglilingkod sa bayan,” says Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News, Regional TV and Synergy Oliver Victor B. Amoroso.
The “24 Oras Podcast” is created by the GMA Integrated News Digital Strategy and Innovation Lab, in partnership with 24 Oras and GMA New Media Inc.
“Adapting 24 Oras into a podcast extends the accessibility of our newscast beyond television. From a production perspective, it’s a strategic way to repurpose our content and reach on-the-go audiences, making news more convenient and accessible without compromising the credibility and depth of our journalism,” says Assistant Vice President and Cluster Head of GMA Integrated News Antonio Magsumbol.
“The 24 Oras Podcast is part of GMA Integrated News’ push to make journalism more accessible in the digital age. It’s not just about putting our newscast on a new platform but also about meeting young Filipinos where they are, with news they can listen to anytime, anywhere,” says Senior Manager and Deputy Head of Digital Strategy and Innovation Lab Bernice Sibucao.