The Correspondents is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally hosted by Mari Kaimo, Jim Libiran, Aljo Bendijo, Erwin Tulfo, Cheryl Cosim, Cherie Mercado and Korina Sanchez, it aired from November 10, 1998 to October 19, 2010, replacing The Inside Story and was replaced by Patrol ng Pilipino. Karen Davila, Abner Mercado, Bernadette Sembrano and Alex Santos served as the final hosts. It brought an in-depth look at the lives of people as they lived, going through hardships and celebrating their joys. "Ang Huling Pagtatanghal" served as the show's show episode. The show aired for 11 years and 11 months, making it the longest-running weekly investigative documentary show in the Philippines.
| The Correspondents | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Created by | ABS-CBN Corporation |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs |
| Directed by | JV Noriega Nico Hernandez |
| Presented by |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | English and Filipino (1998–1999) Filipino (1999–2010) |
| No. of episodes | 622 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Romel Bernardo |
| Producer | Wins Aguilar |
| Running time | 45–60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | November 10, 1998 – October 19, 2010 |
Hosts
editMain and Final hosts
edit- Karen Davila (2000–2010)
- Abner Mercado (2000–2010)
- Bernadette Sembrano (2007–2010)
- Alex Santos (2010)
Guest hosts
edit- Gus Abelgas
- Dominic Almelor (is now anchored of PTV's, Ulat Bayan Weekend)
- Sol Aragones
- Atom Araullo (is now hosting of GMA's, i-Witness and anchored GTV's, State Of The Nation)
- Adrian Ayalin
- Julius Babao (is now anchored TV5's, Frontline Pilipinas)
- Jeff Canoy
- Ricky Carandang
- Jorge Cariño
- Jing Castañeda
- Dyan Castillejo
- Niña Corpuz
- Ron Cruz
- Alvin Elchico
- Ted Failon
- Zen Hernandez
- Gretchen Malalad
- Henry Omaga-Diaz
- Anthony Taberna (now hosting DZRH's, Dos por Dos)
- Tony Velasquez
- Nadia Trinidad
- Pinky Webb
- Rico Yan
Previous hosts
edit- Aljo Bendijo (2000-2004, is now anchored PTV's, Sentro Balita)
- Cheryl Cosim (1998–2010, is now anchored TV5's, Frontline Pilipinas)
- Ces Drilon
- Mari Kaimo
- Jim Libiran
- Ed Lingao
- Jade Lopez
- Cherie Mercado (1998–2004)
- Patrick Paez
- Korina Sanchez (1998–2000)
- Anne Torres
- Erwin Tulfo
Awards and nominations
edit- Winner, Best TV Documentary (Abner Mercado's Team)- Population Development Media Awards (2009)
- Nominated, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2009)
- Nominated, Best Documentary Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2009)
- Nominated, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2008)
- Nominated, Best Documentary Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2008)
- Runner-up, Best TV Documentary (Bernadette Sembrano's Team) - Population Development Media Awards (2008)
- Runner-up, Best TV Documentary (Karen Davila's Team) - Population Development Media Awards (2008)
- Winner, Best Magazine Program - 29th Catholic Mass Media Awards (2007)
- Nominated, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2007)
- Winner, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2006)
- Nominated, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2005)
- Winner, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2004)
- Winner, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2003)