Balitanghali, formerly Balita Ko is a Philippine television news broadcasting show produced by GMA Integrated News. Originally anchored by Pia Arcangel and Raffy Tima, it premiered on November 11, 2005, on QTV. The show was carried over on GMA News TV on February 28, 2011, and on GTV on February 22, 2021. Tima and Connie Sison currently serve as the anchors.
| Balitanghali | |
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 Title card since 2023 | |
| Also known as | Balita Ko (2023) |
| Genre | News broadcasting |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
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| Production locations | Studio 5, GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 45–90 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Integrated News |
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| Release | November 11, 2005 – present |
Overview
editThe show premiered on QTV on November 11, 2005, from Mondays to Saturdays. On February 7, 2010, it started airing on Sundays, leading to a weekend edition.
After Q ceased airing on February 20, 2011, the newscast was carried over on its replacement network, GMA News TV on February 28, 2011. On April 25, 2011, Grace Lee joined as the new host for the segment Star Bites. Lee left in 2012 and was replaced by Luane Dy. On November 10, 2014, Connie Sison replaced Pia Arcangel as an anchor.[1]
On August 2, 2019, Jun Veneracion left Balitanghali Weekend, followed by Mariz Umali two days later. Veneracion and Umali were replaced by Mark Salazar and Mav Gonzales.[2][3]
In March 2020, the production was temporarily halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The show resumed its programming on September 21, 2020.[5] In February 2021, GMA News TV was rebranded as GTV, with the show being carried over to the said network.[6]
On September 4, 2023, the show was renamed as Balita Ko.[7] On November 13, 2023, the show returned to its original title, Balitanghali.[8] On June 1, 2024, Regional TV News merged with the show and became a segment.[9]
Anchors
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- Raffy Tima
- Connie Sison (since 2014)
- Aubrey Carampel (since 2023, Mare, Anong Latest?)
- Cris Zuñiga (since 2024, Regional TV News)
- Cecille Quibod-Castro (since 2024, Regional TV News)
- Sarah Hilomen-Velasco (since 2024, Regional TV News)
- Interim anchors
- Oscar Oida (2024)
- Former anchors
- Pia Arcangel (2005–14)
- Jun Veneracion (2010–19; weekend edition)
- Mariz Umali (2010–19; weekend edition)
- Grace Lee (2011–12; Star Bites)
- Luane Dy (2012–17; Star Bites)
- Nelson Canlas (2017–18; Star Bites)
- Athena Imperial (2018–20; Star Bites and Globalita)[10]
- Cata Tibayan (2017–18; Star Bites)
- Mark Salazar (2019–20; weekend edition)
- Mav Gonzales (2019–20; weekend edition)
- Katrina Son (2023–24, GMA Integrated News Weather Center)
- Susan Enriquez (2023, Susan, Patulong Naman!)
- Boy Logro (2023, Tsibugan Na)
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Pia Arcangel | Nominated | |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated | [11] |
| 2009 | Anak TV Awards | Most Well-Liked TV Program | Included | [12] | |
| 1st MTRCB TV Awards | Best News Program | Won | [13] | ||
| 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | [14] | |||
| 2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Female News Presenter | Pia Arcangel | Nominated | [15] |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Nominated | [16] | |
| Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | Nominated | |||
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated | |||
| 2013 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding News Program | Nominated | [17] | |
| Outstanding Male News Presenter | Raffy Tima | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Female News Presenter | Pia Archangel | Nominated | |||
| 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | Nominated | [18] | |
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Male News Presenter | Raffy Tima | Nominated | [19] |
| Outstanding Female News Presenter | Pia Arcangel | Nominated | |||
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | [20] | |||
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | [21] | ||
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | [22] | ||
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | Nominated | [23] |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Won | [24] | ||
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated | [25] | ||
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | Won | [26] |
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Special Event Coverage | "January 13, Taal Volcano coverage" | Won | [27] |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Raffy Tima | Nominated | [28] |
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newcaster | Connie Sison | Nominated | [29] |
| Best Male Newcaster | Raffy Tima | Nominated | |||
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Big changes in GMA News line-up". The Philippine Star. November 10, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "BT: Mariz Umali, nagpaalam sa isang dekadang pagbabalita sa Balitanghali Weekend". YouTube (in Filipino). August 4, 2019. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (August 5, 2019). "Read: Mariz Umali pens sweet message as she bids goodbye to Balitanghali Weekend". GMA Network. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ @Balitanghali11 (September 18, 2020). "Mga Kapuso, muli nating mapapanood ang Balitanghali sa GMA News TV, Lunes hanggang Biyernes, 12PM" [Kapuso, we will be able to watch Balitanghali again on GMA News TV, Monday to Friday, 12PM.] (Tweet) (in Filipino). Retrieved September 18, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 10, 2021). "GMA News TV rebranded as Gtv following launch of entertainment programs". PEP. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "GMA Integrated News launches news and infotainment program Balita Ko this September 4". GMA Network. September 2, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ "Balitanghali Livestream: November 13, 2023 - Replay". YouTube. November 12, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ "Balitanghali strengthens GTV's morning news block with new timeslot, Regional TV News segment". GMA Network. May 31, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ "Athena Imperial on Instagram: "Unang araw sa #Balitanghali. Bukas po uli, mga #Kapuso!❤️"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ^ Navarro, Mell T. (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". PEP. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (December 9, 2009). "Anak TV Seal Awards 2009 winners announced". PEP. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "1st MTRCB TV Awards winners bared". PEP. September 8, 2009. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (October 29, 2012). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP. September 26, 2012. Archived from the original on July 11, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 1, 2013). "2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". LionhearTV. November 24, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 12, 2014). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees revealed; German Moreno will receive Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
- ^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". GMA Network. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn; Sancon, Allan (October 15, 2018). "32nd Star Awards for TV winners revealed; ASAP joins MMK, Eat Bulaga, Bubble Gang in Hall of Fame". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "GMA Network wins big at 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards". GMA Network. December 19, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 16, 2023.