Philippine broadcast industry giant GMA Network (GMA) has announced the launch of MyGMA package of channels via Ooredoo, as part of its strategy to strengthen its broadcast services in Qatar.

GMA and Mozaic TV, Ooredoo’s entertainment service, will offer Filipinos in Qatar access to the latest news, public affairs and entertainment programmes.

Joseph Francia, vice-president and head of international operations at GMA, said: “We look forward to this partnership with Ooredoo Qatar as it furthers our goal of reaching more Filipinos across the globe. Through quality programmes that showcase the best that the Philippines has to offer, we hope to bring our compatriots in Qatar closer to home.”

The customers of Ooredoo will be offered new programme through GMA’s three international channels. GMA Pinoy TV – GMA’s flagship international channel – will air  serials such as the upcoming drama “Ang Dalawang Mrs Real” with Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, Lovi Poe, and Diamond Star Maricel Soriano; the soap “Niño”; and Primetime Queen Marian Rivera’s own dance programme, “Marian”.

GMA Life TV – the first international Filipino lifestyle channel - boasts of programmes such as “Basta Every Day Happy” with Alessandra de Rossi, Gladys Reyes, Donita Rose, and celebrity chef Boy Logro; “Mars”, a lifestyle talk show hosted by Camille Prats and SuziEntrata-Abrera; and “Sarap Diva”, a cooking show hosted by singer Regine Velasquez.

GMA News TV International – the international news channel - will provide its international audience with updates about the Philippines. Its line-up of programmes includes award-winning newscast “State of the Nation with Jessica Soho” and documentary show “Reel Time”.

Waleed al-Sayed, chief operating officer, Ooredoo, said: “Ooredoo has always believed in providing the best entertainment and keeping its broad customer base up-to-date. Through this new My GMA Mozaic TV Package, we can offer Filipinos in Qatar the very best in TV entertainment in their home away from home.”

It is estimated that Qatar is home to about 200,000 Filipinos. Independently, Mozaic TV, which is powered by Ooredoo, is the only TV service that redistributes all satellite premium channels available in the region.