Entertainment
GMA International and Lyca TV launch Kapuso channels in Europe
GMA International’s three overseas channels – GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International – are now available in more European countries through Lyca TV.
Lyca TV is the television service from Lycamobile, the biggest mobile service provider which operates in various European countries such as the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, Portugal, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden and Austria.
The three international channels of GMA Network have been widely available in different continents across the globe in the past decade, and the launch of these channels via Lyca TV opens another door of opportunity for Filipinos in Europe to enjoy their favorite Kapuso programs, while making them feel closer to home.
“This is quite an exciting and refreshing milestone for GMA Network as we partner with one of Europe’s biggest service providers that is broadly followed by our Kapuso abroad,” expresses GMA First Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph T.
Francia. “As part of GMA International’s commitment to serve the Filipino people, we want them to have the easiest and friendliest access to our content. With Lyca TV, we are sure and happy to reach more and more Filipinos each day,” he adds.
Filipinos in Europe can subscribe to Lyca TV and indulge in a variety of morning, afternoon, and primetime shows on GMA Pinoy TV, lifestyle shows on GMA Life TV, and sizzling hot news straight from the Philippines on GMA News TV International.
Users may now download the Lyca TV app from Google Play Store for Android and App Store for iOS to enjoy GMA content straight from their mobile phones.
Catering to the viewing needs and preferences of all Kapuso abroad, GMA Pinoy TV showcases the best of what the Kapuso Network has to offer with its diverse line-up of programs. These include some of the most-anticipated Kapuso entertainment programs Marimar, Beautiful Strangers, My Faithful Husband, Wowowin, Sunday PinaSaya, and Eat Bulaga, which features the popular KalyeSerye segment starring the AlDub tandem composed of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza a.k.a. Yaya Dub. It also delivers news straight from the Philippines through its flagship newscast 24 Oras, among others.
In addition, GMA International also offers inspiring and meaningful Filipino lifestyle shows through GMA Life TV. Included in the grid of programs are Sarap Diva, Biyahe ni Drew, and Mars, all of which cover a rich and vibrant mix of genres such as food, travel and culture.
Completing the pool of channels served up by GMA is GMA News TV International, the Filipinos’ top choice to meet their demand for complete, accurate, and credible news from home. The channel is powered by the Philippines’ most trusted news and public affairs team led by the most respected names in Philippine broadcast journalism today namely Jessica Soho, Mike Enriquez, Mel Tiangco, Arnold Clavio, Vicky Morales, and Howie Severino.
Among the news programs are Brigada, SONA, Bawal ang Pasaway, and documentary programs Front Row and Reel Time.
For more information, visit www.lycatv.tv.
Kapuso viewers abroad can catch the latest updates from GMA International channels by visiting the website www.gmapinoytv.com, Facebook pages www.facebook.com/GMAPinoyTV, www.facebook.com/gmalifetv, and www.facebook.com/gmanewsinternational, and Twitter pages @GMAPinoyTV and @GMA_LifeTV.