Next Phase. Veteran journalist Jessica Soho retires as GMA executive. She will, however, keep her shows. Photo by State of the Nation's Facebook page
Source: www.rappler.com
She will, however, remain to be a Kapuso. With her retirement as GMA executive, Soho will now focus on newsmaking. She will continue to host her award-winning news magazine programsKapuso Mo, Jessica Soho on GMA-7 and Brigada on GMA News TV, and anchor the nightly news show State of the Nation on GMA News TV.
“I can never thank the network enough for everything it has given me and my family. I especially thank all my mentors – my bosses and cameramen in our old newsroom as well as my colleagues now – fellow managers, producers, reporters, talents and crews for the opportunity to lead them. It has been a great honor and privilege working with the best in the industry,” Jessica said.
“Although I am retired from my position, I will always be a proud member of GMA News and Public Affairs, “ she added.
Soho served all 30 years of her journalism career with the Kapusonetwork. She started out as a news reporter in the 1980s until she rose to become a production news manager in 2000, acting news director in 2002, vice president for news in 2004, vice president for news programs in 2008, until she was promoted as first vice president for news programs in 2013.
It was under her watch when GMA News launched its primetime newscast, 24 Oras, a program that provided stiff competition to the long-running TV Patrol from rival network ABS-CBN.
Soho said she is "most proud of the fact" that the credibility of GMA News "became even stronger" under her leadership.
GMA-7 has yet to announce Soho's replacement.
Movements
This is the latest in movements in the newsroom and the boardroom of the broadcasting giant.
In April, prizewinning journalist Howie Severino stepped down as GMA-7's vice president for multimedia journalism and editor in chief of GMA News Online. He was later appointed as vice president for professional development.
In June, GMA announced it was selling 30% of the company to the billionaire chief of San Miguel Corporation, Ramon Ang.
The deal with Ang came after years of failed negotiations between GMA and the group of businessman Manuel Pangilinan.
One of the most credible newscaster.
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DeleteLoyalty is a virtue.
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ReplyDeletehoy koring dun ka na sa mga maligno mo at pantasya HAHA
DeletePanalo comment mo haha!
DeleteIn fairness to ms jessica, truly a professional journalist
Fyi, nag zuzumba sya. Sinabi nya sa KMJS nung na-feature nila ung zumba.
DeleteTotoo naman! Diet2 din..siya din nmn mg bebenefit dun in the long run hehe
DeleteSa totoo lang kapag news GMA talaga mas may credibility compared sa ABS-CBN kaya never na verify ng twitter ang ANC, ABSCBNnews etc kasi mali mali mga news. lol
ReplyDelete#Respect
ReplyDeleteBaka napapasobra na pagod nya kasi diba may sakit sya yung sakit sa tuhod, hindi rayuma, more on sakit ng majujubis. Forever sakit na yun eh. I always see her sa st. Lukes kasi nakawheelchair.
ReplyDeletemarami na syang napatunayan at time na rin siguro maghinay hinay sa work, para na rin sa health nya. she deserves it. at para sa nagsisingit sa pangalan ni tita koring, please this is all about jessica, stop the negas.
ReplyDeleteBakit yung magagaling at credible ang laging nagreresign? Sana si ate koring na lang.
ReplyDeletesorry ka neng wala si ate koring sa paluging network
Deletekorak! baka hindi mabayaran ang separation benefit. hahah
DeleteHmm..paving the way for new people because of the entry of Mr. Ang? Baka si Maria Ressa ang papasok..
ReplyDeletewalang koneksyon. matagal na matagal nang nag-resign si jessica. nataon lang ang effectivity sa pagpasok ni ang. actually, naka-terminal leave na siya as an executive even before gma was sold to ang. pati kay howie, nataon lang.
Deletesna hnd magbago ang quality ng news nla. may credibility cla kysa s kabila. at mas professional on cam.
ReplyDeleteang sagwa nya talaga tingnan on tv.
ReplyDeleteTard much
Deletemas mahalaga ang sinasabi niya. obviously, yung surface lang ang tinitingnan mo, hindi iyong substance ng sinasabi niya.
Deletewag mo lang kasi tingnan, pakinggan mo sinasabi niya.
Deleteshe is already a legend in phil. news cast. mararamdaman mo talaga ung balita pag ms jessica ang ng uulat...
ReplyDeleteBakit pressured ba si ateng sobra kaya she gave up the higher position? Well, what ever her achuchu is, lol!
ReplyDeletesali daw kasi xa biggest loser.LOL
ReplyDeleteSha ang pinakabet ko sa GMA pool of newscasters tas si Kara David
ReplyDeleteKara David is very professional sa work niya pero very kalog sa personal na buhay. :) Siya din bet ko.
DeleteSino kaya pde pumalit?
ReplyDelete1st it was howie resigned as news online Chief editor. Then jessica?! Whats happening kapuso?
ReplyDeleteHoy retirement kay jessica, kung ano2x na ang naiisip nito.relax di yan mapunta sa kapamilya.magbasa nang maayos worldworsttards
DeleteWala pa naman sa retiring age si ateng jessica 'ah. . .WHAT IS THE REAL REASON? Iyon ang kulang, anyway, baka talagang pinalitan sya kaya kunwari nagretire, lol!
Deletesan binanggit nya yung rason kung bakit sya nagretire as VP.... mmmm
ReplyDeletethe most reliable, and credible news achor next to ANDERSON COOPER.. heheh
ReplyDeleteNormal lang to sa corporate world kasi may change sa ownership ng kumpanya. Let's wat and see baka mayroon pang maraming pagbabago
ReplyDeletewalang kinalaman kay ang.
Deletevice president for news in 2004, vice president for news programs in 2008, until she was promoted as first vice president for news programs in 2013. -- ang gulo ha.. VP lang na gets ko.. VP na siya noon pa 2004
ReplyDeleteintindihin mo. kaya mo iyan. i have faith in your ability to understand complex ideas.
DeleteParang pinalitan lang tawag sa news and public affairs dept and yung position title nung 2013... pero yeah essentially sya na ang vp dun since 2004. Sana ma meynteyn nila ang quality! Hopefully ok yung papalit.
DeleteWithout her at the helm, sino magbabantay ng balita nila? Wala naman akong nakikita sa mga bagong reporters na pwedeng pumalit.
ReplyDeleteBakit reporter ang kelangang pumalit sa kanya as VP? Maraming news producers sa loob ng newsroom ng GMA?
DeleteMagturo na lang po siya sa UP, kahit lecturer lang. Pramis magiging blockbuster ang classes niya.
ReplyDeleteI take my hats off and bow my head to you Ms. Jessica Soho. You are simply the best when it comes to real NEWS reporting! you deserve to retire early with stressful work and give more time to yourself. you have already proven yourself. enjoy the fruits of your labor! GO GO GO Mam' Jessica!
ReplyDeletebaka health issues! #RESPECT one of the best broadcasters in the phil.
ReplyDeletegusto nya na yata makuha separation pay bago pa magsara ng gma tama yan madame jessica
ReplyDeleteShe's a testament that talent is the main requirement to be part of GMA News. Sa ABS kasi, as much as possible, artistahin din ang newsmen nila kaya laging may halong drama news nila
ReplyDeleteI admire jessica kasi award winning siyang journalist kahit sa abroad, hopefully di maapektuhan ang GMA news and it will stay credible unlike ABS CBN
ReplyDeleteisa sa mga assets ng gma news c ms.jessica..
ReplyDeleteIndeed, the most credible news achor-woman of Philippines. Her name is a legend already. Bihira sa news reporter ang di nasusuhulan at may integrity! Still watching all her shows. Would rather watch StateOfTheNation than that PBB mess hulabalooh sa kabila.
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