Pangunahing Balita
| Pangunahing Balita | |
|---|---|
| Genre |
News program Live action |
| Starring | See anchors |
| Opening theme | We're on Your Side (Fast Breaking News Theme) (PTV 4) |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | n/a (airs daily) |
| Production | |
| Running time |
15-30 minutes (1962-1972, 1987-1998) 60 minutes (2008-present) |
| Production company(s) | |
| Release | |
| Original network |
ABC PTV-4 DZRH News Television |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original release |
ABC 5: March 19, 1962 - September 22, 1972 PTV 4: November 2, 1987 - October 30, 1998 DZRH: September 2008 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by |
ABC 5: Balitang Balita (1992-2004 prior to its re-launching) PTV 4: Pambansang Balita Alas Singko |
Pangunahing Balita (lit. Headliner) is the first Filipino language newscast
History
ABC 5 (1962–1972)
Premiered in March 19, 1962, Pangunahing Balita is the first Filipino language late afternoon newscast of ABC 5. Anchored by Paul Lacanilao, the newscast airs the news of the day in the local and international scene. It also became an inspiration to have other TV stations a Filipino-language newscast like Balita Ngayon of ABS-CBN, which aired from 1967 to 1972. On September 22, 1972, DZTM-TV 5 was closed down due to declaration of martial law.
Timeslot
It was aired in the late afternoon slot, and has 2 editions. The first edition airs at 4:30 pm, while the final edition airs at 5:45 pm.
PTV 4 (1987–1998)
In 1987, PTV 4 launches Pangunahing Balita as its Filipino-language newscast. It became the household name for their Tagalog newscast.
DZRH / DZRH News Television (2008-present)
In 2008, DZRH launches Pangunahing Balita as its 7 A.M. morning newscast.
Anchors
- Paul Lacanilao (ABC 5) (1962–1972)
- Dada Lorenzana (PTV 4) (1995-1998)
- Erwin Tulfo (PTV 4) (1987-1992)
- Katherine De Leon-Vilar (PTV 4) (1992-1995)
- Joe Taruc (DZRH) (2008-2017)
- Angelo Palmones (DZRH) (Daily Edition, 2017-present)
- Katrina Golfo (DZRH) (Weekday Edition, 2008-2011)
- Deo Macalma (DZRH) (Weekday Edition, 2011-present, Weekend Edition anchor, 2013-present)
- Bing Formento (DZRH) (Weekend Edition co-anchor with Taruc, 2011-2012)
- Florante Rosales (DZRH) (Weekend Edition, 2012-2013)
- Raymund Dadpass (DZRH) (Weekend Edition, 2012-2013)