Pilipinas News
| Pilipinas News | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Directed by | Benedict Carlos |
| Presented by |
Weekday anchors Paolo Bediones Cherie Mercado Jove Francisco and Others Weekend anchor Maricel Halili |
| Opening theme | Pilipinas News music theme composed by Reev Robledo |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | n/a (airs daily) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Mike Carreon Naomi Dayrit |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | News5 |
| Release | |
| Original network | TV5 |
| Picture format | NTSC (480i) |
| Audio format | Mono |
| Original release | February 20, 2012 – July 18, 2014 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Aksyon JournalisMO |
| Followed by |
Aksyon Tonite SportsCenter Philippines |
| Related shows | Aksyon Weekend (as Saturday Newscast) |
Pilipinas News, roughly translated as Philippine News, was the flagship Filipino language late night news program broadcast by TV5 in the Philippines. It was anchored by Paolo Bediones, Cherie Mercado, and Jove Francisco, and was simulcast on AksyonTV and on the radio through 92.3 News FM in Mega Manila. The program aired every Monday to Friday from 11:00 pm. to 11:30 pm. Pilipinas News ceased airing on July 18, 2014 and was replaced by the last of four editions of Aksyon Tonite, which incidentally marked the return of "Aksyon"-brand late night newscast dating back to Aksyon JournalisMO.
Weekday Edition
On October 25, 2010, Cherie Mercado and Jove Franciso are the earliest anchors. On February 21, 2011, Paolo Bediones, joins Mercado and Francisco replaced Martin Andanar.
Cancellation
On July 18, 2014, it was the finale episode and was replaced by the last of four editions of Aksyon Tonite, which aired on July 21.
Weekend Edition
Templo-Halili era
Pilipinas News Weekend aired every Saturdays and Sundays 11:45pm to 12:15am, anchored by Maricel Halili, she is also one of the earliest anchors since 2010 together with Atty. Mike Templo and Jove Francisco in the past Weekend Late-Night News Program called Aksyon Sabado/Linggo. In August 2012, Atty. Mike Templo joined Maricel Halili in the new Weekend Late-Night News Program called Pilipinas News Weekend. Jove Francisco was not included in the said Weekend Late-Night News Program.
Alampay-Halili era
October 2012, Editor-in-Chief of Interaksyon, Roby Alampay joined Maricel Halili, replacing Atty. Mike Templo. Alampay was on leave last February 2014.
Halili era
Maricel Halili is currently the earliest field reporter, and was the solo anchor in the said Weekend Late-Night News Program.
Final Anchors
Weekday Edition
- Paolo Bediones (2012–2014)
- Cherie Mercado (2012–2014)
- Jove Francisco (2012–2014; WiFive Segment Host)
- Lia Cruz (2012–2014; Aksyon Weather Segment Host)
Weekend Edition
- Maricel Halili (2012–2014, was also a relief anchor for Mercado)
Segments
- National Round-up
- Wi-5
- Juan Lakwatsero
- Juan Way
- Juan Serve
- Hataw Juan
Former Anchor
- Atty. Mike Templo (August–October 2012)
- Roby Alampay (October 2012-February 2014)
- Amelyn Veloso (2012-2013, relief anchor by Mercado)
- Martin Andanar (2013-2014, relief anchor by Bediones)
See also
External links
- Pilipinas News on Facebook (under the user name JournalisMO)
- JournalisMO on Twitter (under the user name tv5journalismo)