State of the Nation (Philippine TV program)
Philippine television news show
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State of the Nation (formerly State of the Nation with Jessica Soho) is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA News TV and GTV. Originally anchored by Jessica Soho, it premiered on February 28, 2011. Atom Araullo currently serves as the anchor.
Also known asState of the Nation with Jessica Soho[a]
GenreNews broadcasting
Directed byJoel San Luis
Presented by
- Jessica Soho (2011–21)
- Maki Pulido (2021–24)
- Atom Araullo (since 2021)
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| Also known as | State of the Nation with Jessica Soho[a] |
| Genre | News broadcasting |
| Directed by | Joel San Luis |
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| Narrated by | Al Torres |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
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| Production locations | GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–75 minutes |
| Production company | GMA News |
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| Release | February 28, 2011 – present |
Overview
The show features several guests to analyze the issues of the Philippines, as well as reports and rundown of the day's news.[1]
In March 2020, the show was temporarily suspended due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on September 21, 2020.[2]
On January 4, 2021, Maki Pulido and Atom Araullo replaced Jessica Soho as anchors.[3] In February 2021, GMA News TV was rebranded as GTV, with the show being carried over.[4]
On October 28, 2024, due to GMA Integrated News' cost reduction, Araullo became the sole anchor of the news show and Pulido was let go from the show.[5]
Anchors
Anchors
Jessica Soho
Atom Araullo
- Atom Araullo (since 2021)
- Former anchors
- Jessica Soho (2011–21)
- Maki Pulido (2021–24)
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2011 | 33rd Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best News Magazine Show | State of the Nation with Jessica Soho | Won | [6] |
| ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding News Program | Nominated | [7] | ||
| Outstanding Female News Presenter | Jessica Soho | Nominated | |||
| 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Nominated | [8] | ||
| Best News Program | State of the Nation with Jessica Soho | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Jessica Soho | Nominated | [9] |
| Best News Program | State of the Nation with Jessica Soho | Nominated | |||
| 2013 | 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best News Program | Won | [10] | |
| ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding News Program | Won | [11] | ||
| Outstanding Female News Presenter | Jessica Soho | Nominated | [12] | ||
| 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Nominated | [13] | ||
| Best News Program | State of the Nation with Jessica Soho | Won | [14] | ||
| 7th UPLB Isko’t Iska's Broadcast Choice Awards | Won | [15] | |||
| Best News Anchor | Jessica Soho | Won | |||
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden TV Awards | Outstanding News Program | "Hagupit Ng Bagyong Pablo" | Won | [16] |
| Outstanding Female News Presenter | Jessica Soho | Nominated | [17] | ||
| 1st Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Female News Presenter | Won | [18] | ||
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Won | [19] | ||
| Best News Program | State of the Nation with Jessica Soho | Won | |||
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Jessica Soho | Won | [20] |
| Best News Program | State of the Nation with Jessica Soho | Won | |||
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Jessica Soho | Nominated | [21] |
| Best News Program | State of the Nation with Jessica Soho | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Jessica Soho | Nominated | [22] |
| Best News Program | State of the Nation with Jessica Soho | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Jessica Soho | Nominated | [23] |
| Best News Program | State of the Nation with Jessica Soho | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Jessica Soho | Nominated | [24] |
| Best News Program | State of the Nation with Jessica Soho | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | Gandingan 2020: The 14th UPLB Isko’t Iska Multi-media Awards | Most Development Oriented Educational Program | Won | [25] | |
| 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best News Program | "Tracing the Origins of COVID-19 in the Philippines" | Won | [26] | |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Jessica Soho | Nominated | [27] |
| Best News Program | State of the Nation | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Jessica Soho | Nominated | [28] |
| Best Male Newscaster | Atom Araullo | Nominated | |||
| Best News Program | State of the Nation | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | 6th Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding News Male Anchor | Atom Araullo | Won | [29] |
| 2025 | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Nominated | [30] | |
| Best News Program | State of the Nation | Nominated |
Notes
- 2011–21