In line with the developing issue that Arnold Clavio's Statement about the Philippine Football Team during the GMA Network's morning show Unang Hirit, the network made a response to the Philippine Football Federation.

According to the letter sent by the network, they have no direct intervention as to the comments of Arnold Clavio on the show and that the comments of the said host does not represent the side of the network.

However, GMA Network tells that they didn't see anything racist, libelous or malicious about the statement of Arnold Clavio because it is his right to voice out his opinions in public being a media personality which is protected by the Constitution.

The network further said that the issue of sexual harassment of the Azkals is a sensitive issue that needs to be given an attention and it is the right as the host to give their comments. GMA added that whether or not they agree with the host's comments, they respect the opinion of the host because it a freedom protected by the law.