Kara Patria Constantino David, whose name means "Beloved Homeland," has devoted the past three decades of her career to unearthing and telling powerful stories across the Philippines.

On July 8, 2025, in celebration of her 30th year in the industry, Kara renewed her ties with GMA Network. The ceremonial contract signing gathered network executives, colleagues, and individuals whose lives Kara has touched through her work.

In attendance were GMA President and CEO Gilberto R. Duavit Jr., GMA Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, and Senior Vice President for Public Affairs and Executive Vice President for GMA Pictures Nessa Valdellon.

In his video message, GMA Network Chairman Atty. Felipe L. Gozon congratulated Kara on her 30 years of being a loyal Kapuso.

“Ang mga istoryang inihahatid mo, lalo na sa iyong mga dokumentaryo, ay tumatatak sa puso at isip ng mga Pilipino. Masaya kami na patuloy kang magiging bahagi ng GMA Network at GMA Public Affairs. Ang ibig sabihin nito ay marami ka pang award-winning na kwentong maihahatid at magmumulat sa kamalayan at makapagpapabuti ng buhay ng ating mga manonood. Maraming salamat sa iyong malasakit at dedikasyon. (The stories you tell, especially in your documentaries, leave a mark on the hearts and minds of Filipinos. We are happy that you will continue to be a part of GMA Network and GMA Public Affairs. This means that you will have many more award-winning stories to tell that will raise awareness and improve the lives of our viewers. Thank you very much for your care and dedication)," said Atty. Gozon.

Mr. Duavit likewise lauded Kara’s contribution to GMA Network.

“The contribution of Kara cannot be measured. Kara has worked before, in front of, behind the camera. Lahat ng kontribusyon niya sa mga programa, sa mga isip at diwa ng ating manonood at ating mga Kapuso, hindi natin masusukat. We are privileged, honored, happy, na si Kara ay isang Kapuso at mananatili pang Kapuso,” said Duavit.

“Kara, thank you very much for your continued trust and support and for being Kara David. You are a credit to all of us. Ginagalang at minamahal ka naming lahat,” he added.

Mr. Yalong also thanked Kara’s dedication to her craft.

“Kara, salamat that you continue to be with us. And I hope that you will come up with more documentaries that are very meaningful and very timely for the situation that we have right now. Again, salamat sa iyo,” he said.

Meanwhile, Valdellon underscored Kara’s work beyond television. “On behalf of Public Affairs, thank you for your 30 years of purpose-driven storytelling. Thank you for sending so many of our I-Witness case studies to school, making sure they were able to graduate from college from the time you met them in elementary. Thank you for staying relevant and relatable. Thank you for touching countless lives, and thank you for loving GMA for three decades,” said Valdellon.

Overflowing with gratitude, Kara shared how she looks forward to continuing her meaningful journey as a loyal Kapuso.

“Thank you, GMA, for giving me a chance. I will be forever grateful to you for taking a chance on me when nobody else wanted to. Thank you for giving me this platform. Thank you for allowing me to tell stories and for allowing me to use these stories to help more people in the Philippines. ‘Yun naman ‘’yung tatak ng Serbisyong Totoo–ginagawa natin ang istoryang ito hindi para sa sarili pero para sa mas marami. At iyon ang itinuro sa akin ng GMA. (That’s the hallmark of Serbisyong Totoo – we do this story not for ourselves but for the greater good. And that’s what GMA taught me)," said David.

Also celebrating Kara’s milestone were Public Affairs’ Vice President Arlene Carnay, Assistant Vice Presidents Jonathan Tam and Joy Madrigal, Senior Program Managers Sherilyn Bruan and Joseph Conrad Rubio, and Program Manager Maharlika Corullo. Also present was Assistant Vice President for Corporate Communications Jojo Aquio.

Kara's television career began with on-the-job training on "Super Show" before officially joining GMA in 1995 as a production assistant. She quickly transitioned into writing roles for "Brigada Siete" and "Emergency," and later became a reporter for "Brigada Siete" and "Witness." Her extensive career includes anchoring "News to Go" and hosting

"Power House," "Brigada," "Case Unclosed," "OFW Diaries,; and "Pinas Sarap," - which has been GTV’s number 1 program for two consecutive years. She remains one of the pioneering hosts of "I-Witness," which celebrated its 25th year in 2024.

She has produced hundreds of award-winning documentaries, earning numerous accolades such as the UNICEF Child Rights Award for “Selda Inosente,” a George Foster Peabody Award for “Ambulansyang de Paa,” and Investigative Journalist of the Year for "Bitay." She was also recognized as one of the Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in 2007 and one of the Ten Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service (TOWNS) in 2011.

Outside of television, Kara founded "Project Malasakit," a scholarship initiative that began through the cases featured in her documentaries – turning stories into lasting impact.

During the contract renewal, GMA Public Affairs honored Kara with a surprise tribute: a live storybook presentation chronicling her journey and the many lives she has touched on and off camera.

The signing event also marked the official launch of Kara’s newest project – GMA Public Affairs’ latest podcast, “I-Listen.” Featuring heartfelt conversations that genuinely resonate with listeners, each episode tells the unique stories of Filipinos, showcasing raw, relatable experiences that will touch your heart and spark meaningful reflection. It will soon be available on GMA Public Affairs social media platforms, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

"Ako ay alagang GMA. Ito ‘yung network na nag-take ng gamble sa akin. Noong nag-apply ako dito sa Network, bumagsak ako sa lahat ng exam sa iba pang mga network. So it was only GMA who took a gamble on me tapos inalagaan talaga nila ako. Tinulungan nila akong mahanap ko ang aking strengths, talents sa pagsusulat, confidence na maging isang reporter. Ganoon ‘yung GMA, hindi ka niya pababayaan, tutulungan ka niya sa iyong journey hanggang makita mo ‘yung worth mo. Tapos hindi ka niya bibitawan, aalagaan ka niya talaga. (This is the network that took a gamble on me. When I applied to the Network, I failed all the exams in other networks. So it was only GMA who took a gamble on me, and then they really took care of me. They helped me discover my strengths, talents in writing, and the confidence to pursue a career as a reporter. That's how GMA is; it won't abandon you, it will help you on your journey until you see your worth. Then it won't let you go; it will really take care of you.)"

"Yung mga istorya sa Mindoro, lalo na sa Mangyan, they taught me a lot of things in life. Maraming mga istorya ko sa i-Witness ang nagre-resonate pa rin sa akin ngayon because most of the children that we've interviewed in i-Witness, marami sa kanila ay ginawa kong scholar sa aking munting foundation na Project Malasakit Foundation Inc. And parang naging anak ko na rin ‘yung ilan sa mga na-interview naming child laborers, children in remote communities, ‘yung mga ganyan. Naging bahagi na rin sila ng aking buhay. (The stories in Mindoro, especially in Mangyan, taught me a lot of things in life. Many of my stories in i-Witness still resonate with me today because most of the children that we've interviewed in i-Witness, many of them I made scholars for my little foundation, Project Malasakit Foundation Inc., and some of the child laborers we interviewed, children in remote communities, those kinds of people, have become my children too. They have become a part of my life too.)

"I love being a journalist kasi I get to see a lot of places in the Philippines, I get to meet a lot of people, and these people really inspire me. Akala ng maraming tao, natututo kayo kapag pinapanood ninyo ‘yung docu namin. It’s actually two-way, kasi natututo rin kami sa inyong istorya. And I will be forever grateful for that opportunity to learn from your stories, be inspired by your stories, and be able to tell your stories to other people."

"Unang-una, mag-aral kayong mabuti kasi kailangan talaga mag-aral nang mabuti. Pangalawa, magbasa kayo at makialam sa inyong bansa kasi ‘yan ang ire-report ninyo ‘pag naging journalist kayo. Pangatlo, always, always remember it’s never about you. It’s always about the people you interview. You are not the story, you are just the storyteller. So please don’t make it about yourself. (First, study hard because you really need to study hard. Second, read and get involved in your country because that's what you'll report on when you become a journalist. Third, always, always remember it's never about you. It's always about the people you interview. You are not the story, you are just the storyteller. So please don't make it about yourself.)"