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Kara David: 'Only GMA took a gamble on me
Manila Bulletin
|September 19, 2025
Kara Patria Constantino David, whose name means "Beloved Homeland" has devoted the past three decades of her career to unearthing and telling powerful stories across the Philippines.
On July 8, 2025, in celebration of her 30th year in the industry, Kara renewed her ties with GMA Network. The ceremonial contract signing gathered network executives, colleagues, and individuals whose lives Kara has touched through her work.
In attendance were GMA President and CEO Gilberto R. Duavit Jr., GMA Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, and Senior Vice President for Public Affairs and Executive Vice President for GMA Pictures Nessa Valdellon.
In his video message, GMA Network Chairman Atty. Felipe L. Gozon congratulated Kara on her 30 years of being a loyal Kapuso.
"Ang mga istoryang inihahatid mo, lalo na sa iyong mga dokumentaryo, ay tumatatak sa puso at isip ng mga Pilipino. Masaya kami na patuloy kang magiging bahagi ng GMA Network at GMA Public Affairs. Ang ibig sabihin nito ay marami ka pang award-winning na kwentong maihahatid at magmumulat sa kamalayan at makapagpapabuti ng buhay ng ating mga manonood. Maraming salamat sa iyong malasakit at dedikasyon. (The stories you tell, especially in your documentaries, leave a mark on the hearts and minds of Filipinos. We are happy that you will continue to be a part of GMA Network and GMA Public Affairs. This means that you will have many more award-winning stories to tell that will raise awareness and improve the lives of our viewers. Thank you very much for your care and dedication)," said Atty. Gozon.
Mr. Duavit likewise lauded Kara’s contribution to GMA Network.
“The contribution of Kara cannot be measured. Kara has worked before, in front of, behind the camera. Lahat ng kontribusyon niya sa mga programa, sa mga isip at diwa ng ating manonood at ating mga Kapuso, hindi natin masusukat. We are privileged, honored, happy, na si Kara ay isang Kapuso at mananatili pang Kapuso,” said Duavit.
This story is from the September 19, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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