On July 12, 2024, Ambassador Endo Kazuya visited the GMA Network and met with GMA president and chief executive officer Gilberto Duavit Jr., executive vice president and chief financial officer Felipe Yalong, and senior vice president and head of GMA Integrated News, Regional TV, and Synergy Oliver Victor Amoroso.
During the meeting, Duavit expressed his gratitude for the Ambassador’s gracious visit and shared his excitement for the tour. GMA Network Inc. also briefed Endo on the network’s identity and programs.
Endo acknowledged the network’s role in furthering Japan-Philippines relations through its broadcast of various television programs that showcase Japanese media and culture.
He particularly noted GMA’s adaptation of the famous Japanese anime Voltes V and the network’s coverage of Japan’s different tourist destinations.
Endo exchanged tokens with Duavit and was given a tour of the network’s newsroom.