DISH Network® Launches Four GMA Channels in Filipino Programming
Four new Filipino channels from a leading Philippine broadcaster are available through two programming packages
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Oct. 3, 2008 – DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), a leading U.S. satellite-TV service provider, announces today that it began offering four new Filipino programming channels through two new International programming packages as of September 18:
GMA Pinoy TV – The first international channel of leading television station GMA Network, GMA Pinoy TV airs most of the current top-rated programs from the Philippines, each of which are winners in their time blocks. Programming is family-oriented and is composed of news, public affairs, sitcoms, soap operas, games shows, variety shows and talk shows.
GMA LIFE TV – In addition to mainstream entertainment, GMA LIFE TV has a line-up of heart-warming and inspiring programs that feature the Filipinos’ lifestyles and interests.
DZBB “Super Radyo” – GMA Network’s AM radio station in the Philippines, DZBB is considered one of the top stations in the AM band in Metro Manila. It is also recognized as one of the most award-winning radio stations in the Philippines.
DWLS “Barangay LS” – The FM radio station of RGMA, a subsidiary of the GMA Network, DWLS was previously known as Campus Radio. The station plays pop songs and original Filipino music.
“DISH Network offers the largest international channel line-up in the country,” said Tracy West, Vice President of International Programming for DISH Network. “We’re thrilled to expand our existing Filipino programming to include these four new channels – especially as DISH Network is currently the only place for Filipino customers to watch GMA Life TV and enjoy listening to the DZBB and DWLS radio stations.”
“GMA Network is delighted that our programs are now available on DISH Network in a partnership that allows more Filipinos all over the United States the opportunity to enjoy our expanded channel line-up,” said Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., executive vice president and chief operating officer, GMA Network. “ Filipinos will not only enjoy GMA Pinoy TV’s top-rated entertainment shows and highly credible news and public affairs programs, but will have access to our second newly launched international channel, GMA Life TV, which features fresh, awe-inspiring and informative programs.”
The four new channels will be offered as part of the new GMA Pinoy Package for only $19.99 per month or the Pinoy Mega Package for $23.99 per month. These packages join DISH Network’s popular Viva Pinoy Pack featuring Viva TV, NBN America and RPN USA for $11.99 per month.
DISH Network currently offers more than 140 international channels in more than 25 different languages. Customers can contact DISH Network at 1-800-333-DISH (3474) or their local retailer for more information on how to subscribe to DISH Network. To learn more about DISH Network’s international programming offers, visit DISH Network -- Home.
Four new Filipino channels from a leading Philippine broadcaster are available through two programming packages
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Oct. 3, 2008 – DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), a leading U.S. satellite-TV service provider, announces today that it began offering four new Filipino programming channels through two new International programming packages as of September 18:
GMA Pinoy TV – The first international channel of leading television station GMA Network, GMA Pinoy TV airs most of the current top-rated programs from the Philippines, each of which are winners in their time blocks. Programming is family-oriented and is composed of news, public affairs, sitcoms, soap operas, games shows, variety shows and talk shows.
GMA LIFE TV – In addition to mainstream entertainment, GMA LIFE TV has a line-up of heart-warming and inspiring programs that feature the Filipinos’ lifestyles and interests.
DZBB “Super Radyo” – GMA Network’s AM radio station in the Philippines, DZBB is considered one of the top stations in the AM band in Metro Manila. It is also recognized as one of the most award-winning radio stations in the Philippines.
DWLS “Barangay LS” – The FM radio station of RGMA, a subsidiary of the GMA Network, DWLS was previously known as Campus Radio. The station plays pop songs and original Filipino music.
“DISH Network offers the largest international channel line-up in the country,” said Tracy West, Vice President of International Programming for DISH Network. “We’re thrilled to expand our existing Filipino programming to include these four new channels – especially as DISH Network is currently the only place for Filipino customers to watch GMA Life TV and enjoy listening to the DZBB and DWLS radio stations.”
“GMA Network is delighted that our programs are now available on DISH Network in a partnership that allows more Filipinos all over the United States the opportunity to enjoy our expanded channel line-up,” said Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., executive vice president and chief operating officer, GMA Network. “ Filipinos will not only enjoy GMA Pinoy TV’s top-rated entertainment shows and highly credible news and public affairs programs, but will have access to our second newly launched international channel, GMA Life TV, which features fresh, awe-inspiring and informative programs.”
The four new channels will be offered as part of the new GMA Pinoy Package for only $19.99 per month or the Pinoy Mega Package for $23.99 per month. These packages join DISH Network’s popular Viva Pinoy Pack featuring Viva TV, NBN America and RPN USA for $11.99 per month.
DISH Network currently offers more than 140 international channels in more than 25 different languages. Customers can contact DISH Network at 1-800-333-DISH (3474) or their local retailer for more information on how to subscribe to DISH Network. To learn more about DISH Network’s international programming offers, visit DISH Network -- Home.
