The enhance quarantine has made all Filipinos in Luzon to stay at home amid the spread of COVID-19. Even the big television networks such as ABS-CBN and GMA-7 have temporarily cease it’s production on both film and tv shows to meet the safety guidelines from the government.
Both the ABS-CBN and GMA-7 have initiated to stop it’s operations to make way for the safety and health of their artists, crew, production teams and their families and also the general public who comes to watch variety shows such as “It’s Show Time” and “Eat Bulaga”.
While the safety measure is on-going, the networks said it would continue to serve audiences by bringing back well-loved shows, movies and replays of some beloved variety shows.
“We assure the public that ABS-CBN will continue to bring the latest news and information through our TV and radio newscasts as well as digital platforms, especially at this time when the country is facing a health crisis,” it said.
While, GMA-7 network has advised its blocktimers and co-producers to comply with the community quarantine guidelines.
“We will continue to air pre-taped episodes of some shows and thereafter, a new programming line-up is in store for the viewers in the coming days,” the company said.
“Viewers may stay up-to-date by watching newscasts and other breaking news on GMA-7 and GMA News TV. Netizens will be updated through GMA News Online and other social media accounts,” the company said.
Sources: philstar.com
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