Balitaan (2016 TV program)

Balitaan
Also known asCNN Philippines Balitaan
GenreNews
Live action
Created byNine Media Corporation
Radio Philippines Network
Developed byCNN Philippines
CNN International
Presented byPinky Webb
Theme music composerHit Productions, Inc.
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodesN/A (airs daily)
Production
Production locationsCNN Philippines Newscenter, Worldwide Corporate Center, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong, Philippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30 minutes (with commercials)
Original release
NetworkCNN Philippines
ReleaseApril 4, 2016 (2016-04-04) –
January 26, 2024 (2024-01-26)
Related
CNN Philippines Newsroom
CNN Philippines Network News

CNN Philippines Balitaan Kasama si Pinky Webb (simply "Balitaan" (lit. News)) was the flagship Filipino language noontime newscast of CNN Philippines. The program remake of the 2013 Philippine television newscasts of the same title aired on PTV. It aired from April 4, 2016 to January 26, 2024, replacing CNN Philippines Newsroom: Afternoon Edition and was replaced by Eat Bulaga! on RPTV's noontime timeslot. The newscasts aired on weekdays at 12:00 NN PST and is anchored by Pinky Webb.[1] The newscast aired its last broadcast on January 26, 2024, as CNN Philippines ceased live news operations on the morning of January 29 ahead of its announced closure on January 31.

Background

It is the first ever Filipino language newscast of CNN Philippines, after the almost 1-year run of its predecessor, the original 12 noon edition of Newsroom. Balitaan is the second locally produced program in Filipino language next to now-defunct public service program Serbisyo All Access.

Balitaan is unique among other midday and afternoon newscasts on CNN Philippines, as it is airs on its normal format despite any live rolling coverage (such as Senate hearings or important developing stories) that might pre-empt other newscasts in their respective timeslots. Rolling coverage continues after the newscast in case the former is needed to provide added information.

Anchor

Substitute Anchors

  • Joyce Ilas (substitute anchor for Webb; also a reporter)
  • Ruth Cabal (substitute anchor for Webb; also a reporter)
  • Mai Rodriguez (substitute anchor for Webb)
  • Menchu Antigua-Macapagal (substitute anchor for Webb)
  • Amelyn Veloso (substitute anchor for Webb; now deceased)

Segments

  • Balitang Abroad (World Headlines)
  • Balitang Probinsya (Regional News)
  • Balitang Patok (Features)
  • Balitang Sports (Sports)
  • Balitang Showbiz (Entertainment)

See also

References

  1. ^ "First on MNP: Pinky Webb to anchor CNN Philippines' first Filipino-language newscast". Retrieved September 22, 2021.