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Ito Ang Balita 
Summary
UNTV Ito Ang Balita (lit. 'UNTV This is the News') is a Philippine radio and television late afternoon and flagship newscast of UNTV.[1] 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 was aired daily from Monday to Friday at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (PST UTC+8).
| Ito Ang Balita | |
|---|---|
 Title card since 2023 | |
| 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 Bernard Dadis |
| Opening theme | “Ito Ang Balita” new theme music 2023 |
| Ending theme | Same as above |
| 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 | Old UNTV building, EDSA, Quezon City, Philippines (2008-2019) La Verdad Christian College building, 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-37 |
| Release | July 12, 2004 – 2005 |
| Release | September 3, 2007 – present |
Overview edit
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.[5]
On July 18, 2016, along with Why News, Hataw Balita and UNTV News (now C-News) officially unveiled its brand new unified graphics and sound.[6][7][8][9][10]
Anchors edit
- Monica Verallo-Tantoco (2015–present)
- Jun Soriao (2008–2015; relief anchor, 2022–present; permanently anchor)
- Bernard Dadis (2020–present)
- Victor Cosare (Former Provincial News segment 2017–2018, Weekend Edition 2020–present, and fill-in anchor 2022)
- Grace Casin-Cosare (Weekend Edition 2020–present)
- Rey Pelayo (Weekend Edition)
Segment Presenters edit
- Rey Pelayo (The Daily W.I.N.D. segment 2014–present)
- Rosalie Coz (World Watch)
- Leslie Longboen (Entertainment segment, World Watch 2017–present)
- Deb Riveral/Janice Ingente (Provincial News segment 2018–present)
- Mon Jocson (H.U.W.A.T segment, fill-in anchor for Casin-Cosare)
Fill-in Anchors edit
- Bernard Dadis
- Rosalie Coz
- Victor Cosare
Former anchors edit
- Josel Mallari (2004–2005, 2007)
- Karen Padilla (2004–2005, 2007)
- Jay Sonza (2007–2010)
- Rolly Lakay Gonzalo (2007–2015; relief anchor for Sonza/Razon)
- Candace Giron (2007–2008)
- Nina Taduran (2008)
- Ley-Ann Lugod (2010–2012)
- Daniel Razon (2010–2022)
- Nikka Clejofe-Alejar (2012–2013)
- Francis Rivera (2010–2011)
- Bryan De Paz (2010–2011)
- Wylla Soriano (2011–2012)[11]
- Louella de Cordova (2012–2014)
- Thalia Javier (2015–2017)
- Freema Salonga Gloria (Provincial News segment 2016–2017)
- Darlene Basingan (2016)[12]
- Atty. Regie Tongol (2013–2019)
- Angela Lagunzad (2014–2022)
Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition edit
| Ito Ang Balita | |
|---|---|
| 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 | Same as above |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | N/A (airs every weekends) |
| 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-37 |
| Release | June 6, 2020 – present |
On June 6, 2020, UNTV expanded to six days a week, branding the weekend edition albeit in a capacity as a 1-hour newscast, unlike the 90 minute weekday edition.[13][14][15]
Program Segments edit
- 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 – Provincial News
- Sports News (formerly Sports Balita and Sports 37)
- Entertainment and Feature News (formerly E News and Aliwan atbp.)
- Serbisyong Bayanihan/MCGI Cares: Update
- The Daily W.I.N.D.: Weather Insights Night and Day (formerly Weather Update) – Weather News and Forecast
- Poll Watch – Election News
- HUWAT: Health Update, Weather and Traffic — The latest updates about traffic conditions, COVID-19 daily case updates, weather updates from PAGASA, and 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.
• UNTV Cup: Update - latest update for scorings and game schedules.
Accolades edit
| Year | Association | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | AnakTV | AnakTV Seal Award[16][17] | Ito ang Balita | Awarded |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "UNTV Ito Ang Balita". UNTV News and Rescue. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ a b "The New UN Television" (PDF). March 11, 2005. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 11, 2005. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "UNTV: Ito Ang Balita - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "UNTV News and Rescue". www.facebook.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "Ito Ang Balita". Radyo La Verdad. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ UNTV Ito Ang Balita (July 18, 2016), archived from the original on December 15, 2021, retrieved March 21, 2021
- ^ "UNTV News and Rescue". philippines.mom-rsf.org. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "Re-branding: UNTV Life is now UNTV News and Rescue". Tech the Truth. July 20, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "Instumental ST – Instrumental Website ST is Strong". instumentalst.com. Archived from the original on March 13, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "Kuya Daniel Leads UNTV Brand Refresh as UNTV News and Rescue for Intensified Public Service Push". Daniel Razon. July 28, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "RESPONSIBILITY Wylla Soriano on responsible journalism". UNTV News and Rescue. July 3, 2016. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "UNTV News & Rescue Darlene Basingan on training journalists for crisis response". UNTV News and Rescue. September 26, 2016. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ News, UNTV; Rescue. "Free UNTV: Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition | January 9, 2021 - 12nn Mp3 - with 43:14". Guard Download Music. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ News, UNTV; Rescue. "Free UNTV: Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition | February 20, 2021 - 12nn Mp3 - with 50:14". Guard Download Music. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ "Untv Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition January 30 2021 free mp3 download". ecvmp3.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "ANAK TV SEAL WINNER". Anak TV. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "19 Programa ng UNTV, Ginawaran ng AnakTV Seal". UNTV News and Rescue. December 5, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2019.