Balitanghali

Philippine television news show From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Balitanghali (formerly Balita Ko) is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by QTV/Q, GMA News TV and GTV. 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.

Also known asBalita Ko[a]
Directed by
  • Weekdays
  • Jeannie Gualberto (2005–08)
  • Lirio Dayao (2008–11)
  • Ricky Patrimonio (since 2011)
  • Weekends
  • Mimi Yapchiongco
Presented by
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Balitanghali
An image with the logo of the show on the center.
Title card since 2023
Also known asBalita Ko[a]
GenreNews broadcasting
Directed by
  • Weekdays
  • Jeannie Gualberto (2005–08)
  • Lirio Dayao (2008–11)
  • Ricky Patrimonio (since 2011)
  • Weekends
  • Mimi Yapchiongco
Presented by
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
Production
Executive producers
  • Alwyn Alburo
  • Marielle Ventura
  • Ephraim Aguilar
Production locationsStudio 5, GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time45–90 minutes
Production companyGMA News
Original release
Network
ReleaseNovember 11, 2005 (2005-11-11) 
present
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Overview

The show premiered on QTV on November 11, 2005, from Mondays to Saturdays.[1] 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.[2]

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.[3][4]

In March 2020, the production was temporarily halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] The show resumed its programming on September 21, 2020.[6] In February 2021, GMA News TV was rebranded as GTV, with the show being carried over to the said network.[7]

On September 4, 2023, the show was renamed as Balita Ko.[8] On November 13, 2023, the show returned to its original title, Balitanghali.[9] On June 1, 2024, Regional TV News merged with the show and became a segment.[10]

Anchors

An image of Raffy Tima.
Raffy Tima serves as an anchor.
  • 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
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)[12]
  • 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

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Accolades received by Balitanghali
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
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 [13]
2009 Anak TV Awards Most Well-Liked TV Program Included [14]
1st MTRCB TV Awards Best News Program Won [15]
23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [16]
2011 ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Female News Presenter Pia Arcangel Nominated [17]
2012 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Female Newscaster Nominated [18]
Best Male Newscaster Raffy Tima Nominated
Best News Program Balitanghali Nominated
2013 ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding News Program Nominated [19]
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 [20]
Best News Program Balitanghali Nominated
2014 ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Male News Presenter Raffy Tima Nominated [21]
Outstanding Female News Presenter Pia Arcangel Nominated
28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [22]
Best News Program Balitanghali Nominated
2015 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [23]
2016 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [24]
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male Newscaster Raffy Tima Nominated [25]
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Won [26]
Best News Program Balitanghali Nominated [27]
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male Newscaster Raffy Tima Won [28]
Best News Program Balitanghali Nominated
2020 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Special Event Coverage "January 13, Taal Volcano coverage" Won [29]
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male Newcaster Raffy Tima Nominated [30]
Best News Program Balitanghali Nominated
2023 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Female Newcaster Connie Sison Nominated [31]
Best Male Newcaster Raffy Tima Nominated
Best News Program Balitanghali Nominated
2025 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best News Program Host Raffy Tima Nominated [32]
37th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best News Program Balitanghali Nominated [33]
Best Male Newscaster Raffy Tima Nominated
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Notes

  1. 2023

References

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