Headquarters (commonly referred to as HQ ) denotes the location where most or all of the important functions of an organization are coordinated. In the United States , the corporate headquarters represents the entity at the center or the top of a corporation taking full responsibility for managing all business activities. In the United Kingdom , the term head office (or HO) is most commonly used for the headquarters of large corporations. The intended benefit of headquarters is to carry out purposeful regulatory capacity. The term is also used regarding military organizations .
29-513: The GMA Network Center is the headquarters and broadcast complex of GMA Network , a major radio and television network in the Philippines . It is located at EDSA corner Timog Avenue , Diliman, Quezon City . It is the network's main television and radio production center, and its main transmission facility for most of Metro Manila . The building houses Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM , Barangay LS 97.1 FM , GMA-7 and GTV-27 . GMA inaugurated
58-438: Is a public safety and preparedness campaign of GMA News and Public Affairs launched on 2010. It is the country's first 24/7, one-stop shop for public safety information. IMReady was forged through a partnership between GMA and several government agencies including DOST-PAGASA and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It also draws support from GMA's collaboration with Google and Waze . In 2014, GMA New Media ,
87-497: Is a small group of staff and communicators. Usually very mobile, they exist to allow the commander to go forward in an operation, and command the key parts of it from a position where they can see the ground and influence their immediate subordinates. The main HQs (known as 'main') is less mobile and is involved in both the planning and execution of operations. There are a number of staff assembled here from various staff branches to advise
116-481: Is in London . In Japanese budō martial arts such as karate , judo , aikido , kendo , etc., there is usually a headquarters for each organization or region. The Japanese word honbu (本部) is generally used for that, also outside Japan . Sometimes they refer to these headquarters as honbu dojo (本部道場) in which dojo (道場) is a facility provided for practicing discipline, the training ground. Sometimes honbu
145-511: Is located next to the GMA–Kamuning MRT station and EDSA , so loud noise from these is a major problem for the studios. As a solution, the network used box-in-a-box concept or room-in-a-room concept wherein the walls of the studios are located inside the building to block the noise from outside. The visible room is enclosed with a bigger room acting as a sound barrier. On March 24, 2014, GMA Network launched its own version of "Walk of Fame" at
174-552: Is written as ho m bu , the way it is pronounced, but the Hepburn transcription is honbu in which the 'n' is a syllabic n . GMA Integrated News GMA Integrated News (formerly known as RBS News Department, GMA Radio-Television News and GMA Rainbow Satellite News; and later GMA News and Public Affairs) is the news division of the Philippine media company GMA Network, Inc. The division generates news output for
203-781: The Russian Orthodox Church is in Danilov Monastery , Moscow . The World Council of Churches , including Orthodox Churches, has its headquarters in Geneva , Switzerland . The headquarters of Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople is located in Istanbul , Turkey . The headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is located in Salt Lake City , Utah . The Anglican Communion Office
232-614: The chief executive officer (CEO) as a key person and their support staff such as the CEO office and other CEO-related functions; the "corporate policy making" functions, including all corporate functions necessary to steer the firm by defining and establishing corporate policies; the corporate services encompassing activities that combine or consolidate certain enterprise-wide needed support services, provided based upon specialized knowledge, best practices, and technology to serve internal (and sometimes external) customers and business partners; and
261-622: The GMA Network Center while the German Moreno Studio and Studio 7 are located on the GMA Network Studio Annex. Studios 2, 3, and 5 are currently used by GMA Integrated News and GMA Public Affairs programs. While the remaining studios are being used by entertainment programs, and German Moreno Studio and Studio 7 are used by large production that needs large audience or big set. All the studios in
290-541: The Studio Annex. In 2023, the building was demolished to make way for a construction of a new building. On the Network Center's front, a sculpture called "Beyond Broadcasting" was built and designed by the artist, Eduardo Castrillo . GMA Network has five studios in the complex. The studios were named Studios 2, 3, 5, 6 (German Moreno Studio) and 7. Three of the studios (Studios 2, 3, and 5) are located in
319-425: The bidirectional interface between corporate headquarters and business units. A headquarters normally includes the leader of a business unit and their staff, as well as all functions to manage the business unit and operational activities. The head of the business unit is responsible for overall result of the business unit. A headquarters sometimes functions at the top of a regional unit, including all activities of
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#1732782825253348-688: The building, the German Moreno Studio (formerly Studio 6) and the Studio 7. Both studios are equipped with HD video system, audio equipment, and lighting system, as well as self-climbing hoist that is used in big studios, theaters, and concert halls worldwide. Also, both studios are equipped with Digital Speaker Management systems that standardize digital feedback elimination, ensure accurate sound quality, and allow studio-to-studio link for multi-studio audio communication. In terms of audio equipment, both studios are designed for musical shows and live concerts through their state-of-the-art audio systems. The building
377-458: The building. The network's post-production unit, engineering department, program management, and talent development ( Sparkle GMA Artist Center ) are also located in the building. Some of the network's subsidiaries are also based here. The GMA New Media, Inc. (NMI) and its subsidiary, Digify are located in the twelfth floor while the Worldwide division of the network is on tenth floor. Also,
406-449: The commander, and to control the various aspects of planning and the conduct of discrete operations. A main HQ for a large formation will have a chief of staff (CoS) who coordinates the staff effort; in a smaller HQ this may be done by the second-in-command . The rear or logistic headquarters is some distance from the battle or front line in conventional operations. Its function is to ensure
435-445: The company's media outlets, including GMA Network's television, radio, and digital media platforms. Established in 1950 as the radio news and commentary division of Metro Manila radio station DZBB , GMA-IN is one of the oldest news and public affairs departments in any Philippine media network. Throughout its long existence, it pioneered trends in radio and TV news gathering and current affairs production. In October 2022, following
464-1024: The complex is in high-definition and considered state-of-the-art. In 2023, the old GMA Building has been demolished to make way for the construction of a new studio building. The following studios were in the old building: GMA Network Studio Annex is a 4-storey television facility owned by GMA Network . It was built in a 4,308-square-meter (46,370 sq ft)land that is part of the 17,184-square-meter (184,970 sq ft) complex in Brgy. South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City . The structure costs as much as ₱ 1 billion . The construction began in 2006 and completed in 2008. The building houses two state-of-the art HD studios, as well as offices for GMA Network 's subsidiaries and departments. It also houses studio support facilities, set construction facilities, set and props storage, and facilities for broadcast equipment. Some production offices of GMA Integrated News , GMA Public Affairs and GMA Entertainment Group are located on
493-516: The complex. Headquarters A headquarters is the entity at the top of a corporation that takes full responsibility for the overall success of the corporation, and ensures corporate governance . The corporate headquarters is a key element of a corporate structure and covers different corporate functions including strategic planning , corporate communications , tax , legal operations , marketing , finance , human resources , information technology , and procurement . This entity includes
522-416: The corporate office of the company. Most of the core departments of the company like the human resources, finance, and marketing are located in the building. The newsroom of GMA Integrated News and GMA News Online is located on the 2nd floor. The production offices and staff offices of GMA Integrated News , GMA Public Affairs , GMA Entertainment Group, GMA Regional TV, and GMA International are also based on
551-574: The employees working in the complex. The buildings between the Network Center and Studio Annex contains several studios and production offices, as well as the Kapuso Center, where the GMA Kapuso Foundation , the "Action Center" for Sumbungan ng Bayan, and the office of the public service show, Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko . One of the buildings here served as the studios and offices of Barangay LS 97.1 and Super Radyo DZBB before moving to
580-458: The facility on June 14, 2000, the birthdate of GMA Network, as part of the kick-off of its year-round celebration of its 50th golden anniversary. While the first phase of the project has already been completed with the completion of the 17-storey high-rise building, the center has an option to upgrade the older, existing facilities in the GMA compound, as originally planned. GMA Network Center serves as
609-575: The logistical support to front line troops, which it does by organizing the delivery of combat supplies, materiel and equipment to where they are needed, and by organizing services such as combat medicine, equipment recovery, and repair. The headquarters of the Catholic Church is Vatican City . The World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses is relocated in Warwick, New York , from its former location, Brooklyn , New York. The headquarters of
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#1732782825253638-453: The management and staffs of GMA Pictures , GMA Music , and Script2010 are located here. The GMA Network complex has a total area of 17,184 square meters (184,970 sq ft) (including the 4,053 sqm Studio Annex) located in EDSA corner Timog Avenue , Barangay South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City . The complex is the main headquarters and the main radio and television production hub of
667-556: The network's personalities, executives and government officials including the country's then-president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and then-vice president Noli de Castro . In 2021, RGMA Network , the owner of Super Radyo DZBB and Barangay LS 97.1 , moved to the third floor of the building. The new office has two studios (one for the FM station and one for AM station), as well as technical rooms for radio and television broadcasting and offices for anchors and management. There are two studios in
696-967: The network. It contains several buildings, including the GMA Network Center and GMA Network Studio Annex. The network has held office in the complex beginning in 1957 with its television broadcasts started in 1961, having moved from the Calvo Building along Escolta in Binondo , Manila . At that building, the network, then known as Loreto F. de Hemedes, Inc., later renamed Republic Broadcasting System, had its first studios and corporate offices since its inception in 1950. The complex contains five studios and various production hubs for its production arms, GMA Integrated News , GMA Public Affairs and GMA Entertainment Group. It also houses radio studios for Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz and Barangay LS 97.1 , as well as recording studios for GMA Music . A convenience store, canteen, and ATM are also available serving
725-430: The retirement of Marissa Flores as the head of GMA News and Public Affairs, GMA Public Affairs was split into a separate division, and GMA News was subsequently renamed "GMA Integrated News" under the leadership of Oliver Victor Amoroso. The rebranding is intended to emphasize the combined resources of its television, digital, radio, and regional platforms as a singular, multi-platform news operation. IM Ready or IMReady
754-494: The studios' walkway, with over 196 celebrities, news and public affairs personalities received the plaque. The concept of this "Walk of Fame" was done by the late German "Kuya Germs" Moreno , who was also behind the Eastwood City's Walk of Fame . The second batch consisting of 20 personalities have their stars inducted on December 12, 2019. GMA Network plans to construct a new building and state-of-the-art studios within
783-580: The technology and digital arm of GMA launched the mobile application IMReady wherein users can see real-time information and updates including weather, traffic situations, and news alerts. It is available on iOS and Android phones. As part of the rebranding, the IMReady Center was renamed as GMA Integrated News Weather Center in 2023, focusing on weather forecasting with an 'expanded' roster of forecasters. The social media responsibility campaign "Think Before You Click" by GMA News and Public Affairs
812-414: The third and fourth floor of the building. Aside from offices, the building has also rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, and make-up room for the network's talents, as well as conference rooms and editing rooms for pre-production and post-production of programs. A bridge also connects the building to the rest of the compound. The Studio Annex was unveiled on October 17, 2008, with a red carpet event attended by
841-541: The various business units, taking full responsibility for overall profitability and success of this regional unit. Military headquarters take many forms, depending on the size and nature of the unit or formation they command. Typically, they are split into the forward, main and rear components, both within NATO nations, and those following the organization and doctrine of the former Soviet Union (see Isby, 1988). The forward or tactical headquarters, known as "tac" for short,
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