GMA Network Inc. is the leading broadcasting company in the Philippines. The network was founded by Robert La Rue Stewart in 1950 as Republic Broadcasting System.

The original meaning of the acronym "GMA" was Greater Manila Area referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As GMA's reach widened the meaning of its acronym was changed to Global Media Arts.

Today its corporate name is simply GMA Network Inc. GMA is the most awarded television network in the country. It is the only Philippine media company to have won the Coveted Peabody Awards for excellence in journalism and the best Terrestrial Television Station of the Year from the Asian Television Awards. GMA official tagline is "Kapuso ng Bawat Pilipino (One in Heart with Every Filipino)".