GMA Network launches digital TV receiver

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. has launched its Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) receiver “GMA Affordabox” to coincide with its 70th anniversary celebration. GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon said GMA Affordabox was specifically developed to be made accessible to millions of Filipino households. “In celebration of this milestone of reaching seven colorful decades in the industry, we are… offering the high-quality and affordable digital TV receiver GMA Affordabox,” he added. GMA Affordabox is a plug-and-play device that can easily be connected to an analog TV in order to receive digital television broadcast. Users can watch GMA, GMA News TV, and the most-awaited Heart of Asia in digital display, as well as all other free-to-air digital TV channels available in their area. “GMA Affordabox stays true to its name as we make it available in the market at an affordable price, without compromising quality. GMA Network has teamed up with the best product developers and engineers to give you a device built with additional features and high-quality materials at an accessible price,” GMA Network President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit Jr. said. GMA said its Affordabox provides superior digital reception as well as additional features that will take the users’ entertainment experience to a whole new level. It comes with a built-in multimedia player that makes it an all-around digital file access device allowing users to play compatible video files, view photos, and even listen to music using a USB drive. (James A. Loyola)