Ito Ang Balita
Philippine television news show
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UNTV Ito Ang Balita (lit. 'UNTV this is the news') is a Philippine radio and television late afternoon and flagship newscast of UNTV.[1] Originally anchored by Josel Mallari and Luz Cruz., it premiered on July 12, 2004, coinciding with the relaunch of UNTV.[2] The show is also streaming on YouTube and Facebook.[3][4] The program temporarily left the air in 2005 and reinstated on September 3, 2007. It airs daily from Monday to Friday at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (PST UTC+8).
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| Ito Ang Balita | |
|---|---|
Title card since 2025 | |
| Genre | News broadcasting |
| Created by | Progressive Broadcasting Corporation |
| Developed by | UNTV News and Rescue |
| Written by | Jennifer Hazel Valera Marje Navarro Irene Reillo |
| Directed by | Rennie Aloc |
| Presented by | Jun Soriao Monica Verallo-Tantoco |
| Opening theme | “Ito Ang Balita” new theme music 2023 |
| Ending theme | “Ito Ang Balita” new theme music 2023 |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Ruth Navales Victor Cosare |
| News editors | Andy Camposano Alex Erio Richie Pesca Manny Benitez |
| Production locations | UNTV News Studio, LVCC bldg., EDSA, Caloocan City, Philippines (2019–present) |
| Camera setup | multicamera setup |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production company | Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International |
| Original release | |
| Network | UNTV |
| Release | July 12, 2004 – 2005 |
| Release | September 3, 2007 – present |
Overview
Ito ang Balita premiered on July 12, 2004, coinciding with the relaunch of UNTV.[2] The newscast is also simulcast on radio thru DZXQ Radio La Verdad 1350 kHz AM in Mega Manila And Win Radio Stations Nationwide.[5]
On July 18, 2016, along with Why News, Hataw Balita and UNTV News (now UNTV C-News) officially unveiled its brand new unified graphics and sound.[6][7][8][9][10]
Anchors
- Monica Verallo-Tantoco (since 2015)
- Jun Soriao (relief anchor; 2008–15; main anchor, since 2022)
- Bernard Dadis (since 2020, Weekend Edition)
- Rosalie Coz (since 2020, Weekend Edition)
Substitute anchors
- Nel Maribojoc (2025–present)
- Victor Cosare (2025–present)
- Bernard Dadis (2025–present)
- Aga Caacbay (2026–present)
Segment presenters
- Marveene Delfin (World Watch)
- Mon Jocson (H.U.W.A.T)
Former anchors
- Josel Mallari (2004–05)
- Luz Cruz (2004–05)
- Jay Sonza (2007–10)
- Candace Giron (2007–08)
- Nina Taduran (2008)
- Daniel Razon (2010–22)
- Bryan De Paz (2010–11)
- Ley-Ann Lugod (2010–12)
- Francis Rivera (2010–11)
- Rolly Lakay Gonzalo (2007–10: relief anchor for Sonza/Razon; 2010-15: main anchor)
- Wylla Soriano (2011–12)[11]
- Louella de Cordova (2012–14)
- Nikka Clejofe-Alejar (2012–13)
- Atty. Regie Tongol (2013–19)
- Angela Lagunzad (2014–22)
- Thalia Javier (2015–17)
- Darlene Basingan (2016)[12]
Former segment presenters
- Freema Salonga Gloria (2016–17, Provincial News)
- Rey Pelayo (since 2014, The Daily W.I.N.D.)
- Rosalie Coz (World Watch)
- Leslie Longboen (since 2017, Entertainment and World Watch)
- Deb Riveral/Janice Ingente (since 2018, Provincial News)
- Mon Jocson (fill-in anchor for Casin-Cosare)
Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition
| Ito Ang Balita | |
|---|---|
.png) Title card since 2025 | |
| Also known as | UNTV Ito ang Balita Weekend Edition |
| Genre | News broadcasting |
| Developed by | UNTV News and Rescue |
| Opening theme | "Ito Ang Balita" New Theme Music 2023 |
| Ending theme | "Ito Ang Balita" New Theme Music 2023 |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | N/A (airs every weekend) |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Caloocan City, Philippines |
| Camera setup | multicamera setup |
| Running time | 60 minutes (Weekend Edition) |
| Production company | Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International |
| Original release | |
| Network | UNTV |
| Release | June 6, 2020 – present |
On June 6, 2020, UNTV expanded to six days a week, branding the weekend edition, albeit in a 1-hour capacity, unlike the 90-minute weekday edition.[13][14][15]
Program segments
- Tulong Muna Bago Balita – Emergency Response Reports
- Police Report (formerly Police Blotter) - Police Reports
- Traffic Report (formerly Traffic Update and Gabay Kalsada) – Traffic Updates across the Philippines
- World Watch – Stories from Around the Globe
- Balitang Promdi – Stories from across the Philippines
- Sports (formerly Sports Balita, Sports 37 and Sports News)- latest update for games, scores, and athletes like UNTV Cup.
- Entertainment and Feature News (formerly E News and Aliwan atbp.) updates for latest showbiz events and lifestyle features
- Serbisyong Bayanihan/MCGI Cares: Update – updates for charity events from MCGI and UNTV-37 Foundation
- Weather Update(formerly The Daily W.I.N.D.: Weather Insights Night and Day) – Weather News and Forecast
- Poll Watch – Election News
- DAGDAG KAALAMAN (Formerly HUWAT: Health Update, Weather and Traffic — The latest updates about traffic conditions, COVID-19 daily case updates, weather updates from PAGASA, and relevant trivia.) — features relevant trivia
- Usiserong Pinoy (Usapang Sinsero ng Pinoy) - features live chat comments of avid viewers from their YouTube livestream.
- Ibang Balita Ito - features trending topic videos on the social media platforms.