GMA News and Public Affair's ‘Oras Na’ is Finalist in the 2012 International URTI Awards

GMA News and Public Affair's ‘Oras Na’ is Finalist in the 2012 International URTI Awards

GMA News and Public Affairs’ “Oras Na” aired on November 20, 2011, is one of the 10 finalists for the 31st International Union Radiophonique et Télévisuelle Internationale (URTI) Grand Prix for Author’s Documentary.

The GMA News and Public Affairs environmental documentary “Oras Na” (It’s Time), a 60-minute special (SNBO) hosted by Kapuso leading man and environmental advocate Richard Gutierrez, scored a nod at the URTI awards in France.

“Oras Na” is Gutierrez’ fourth environmental documentary which tackles never before seen impact of ecological exploitations from the most remote to the highly urbanized areas in the country.

Thi URTI nomination for “Oras Na” continues the winning streak of GMA News and Public Affairs with their relevant documentaries like “Signos,” “Planet Philippines,” and “Wildlife for Sale” which earlier captured international recognitions.

The 31st International URTI Grand Prix for Author’s Documentary award-giving ceremony will be held in Monte Carlo on June 11, 2012.