NewsWatch Aksyon Balita
| NewsWatch Aksyon Balita | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Radio Philippines Network |
| Directed by | Rudy Alberto |
| Starring |
Vikki Sambilay Bobby Yan Various contributors |
| Narrated by |
Erwin Tulfo (2006) Aljo Bendijo (2006-2007) Bobby Yan (2007-2008) |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | n/a (airs Monday to Friday) |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) |
RPN 9 Studios Broadcast City, Quezon City |
| Running time |
60 minutes (2006-2007) 30 minutes (2007-2008) |
| Production company(s) | RPN News and Public Affairs |
| Release | |
| Original network | Radio Philippines Network |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | April 17, 2006 – January 4, 2008 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Arangkada Balita (July 3, 2000-April 14, 2006) |
| Followed by | Newswatch: First Edition |
NewsWatch Aksyon Balita (lit. NewsWatch Action News, formerly known as RPN Aksyon News later became RPN Aksyon Balita) is the final Filipino-language newscast and the late afternoon news broadcast of Radio Philippines Network in the Philippines. Launched on April 17, 2006, it is broadcast at 5:00 PM Philippine time (UTC+8).
It was created as a spin-off of the network's longest-running news program, NewsWatch. With the latter program's final episode on January 4, 2008, the Filipino edition dropped the "NewsWatch" tag and is retitled to, simply, Aksyon Balita, apparently to complement the network's new English newscast, i-Watch News.
Background
Tulfo era
It was first aired on April 17, 2006 as a replacement for Arangkada Balita and was anchored by former ABS-CBN news anchor and reporter Erwin Tulfo.
Tulfo-Sison-Bendijo era
Months ago he was joined by Aljo Bendijo and Connie Sison who were Tulfo's fellow news anchors from ABS-CBN. But, Tulfo resigned as its news anchor because of the controversy of his brothers Raffy and Mon with First Gentleman Mike Arroyo.
Sison-Bendijo-Morales era
Afterwards, Tulfo was replaced by Jake Morales until Sison and Bendijo remained as its main anchors.
Bendijo-Sambilay era (2007)
On April 9, 2007, Sison moved to GMA Network and she was replaced by Vikki Sambilay. Bendijo and Sambilay became the newscast's main anchors until Sambilay went solo, when Bendijo moved to NBN (now PTV).
Sambilay-Yan era and final years (2007-2008)
On October 15, 2007, Sambilay was joined by Bobby Yan who was a former ABS-CBN TV Host, San Juan City councilor, the current host of One Morning and the brother of the late actor Rico Yan. On January 4, 2008, it went its final airing. It was replaced by NewsWatch which went back on the air on January 7, 2008.
Anchors (Final)
- Vikki Sambilay (2007–2008)
- Bobby Yan (2007–2008)
- Dr. Esperanza Cabral (InfoMediko segment)
Reporters
- Roma Agsalud
- Marlene Alcaide
- Melo del Prado
- Ina Andolong
- Grace Asuncion
- Carlo Carongoy
- Jason Cruz Luna
- Kiko Dagohoy
- Jeffrey Espiritu
- Hector Sagrado
- Therese Gallenero
- Apple Ortiz
- Lea Remulla
- Stephanie Ongkiko
- Thirdy Policarpio
- Vikki Sambilay
- Ethel Santo Domingo
- Jamie Santos
- Tricia Zafra
- Lito Villanueva
Past anchors
- Erwin Tulfo (2006)
- Connie Sison (2006–2007)
- Aljo Bendijo (2006–2007)
- Jake Morales (2006–2007)
Past reporters
- Lia Mañalac
- Paolo Capino
- Jorge Bandola
- Jeremiah Odra