Balitanghali
Philippine television news show
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::summary Philippine television news show ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| image | Balitanghali title card.jpg |
| alt | An image with the logo of the show on the center. |
| caption | Title card since 2023 |
| alt_name | Balita Ko |
| genre | News broadcasting |
| director | {{Plainlist |
| presenter | {{Plainlist |
| country | Philippines |
| language | Tagalog |
| executive_producer | {{Plainlist |
| location | Studio 5, GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines |
| camera | Multiple-camera setup |
| runtime | 45–90 minutes |
| company | GMA Integrated News |
| network | {{Plainlist |
| first_aired | |
| last_aired | present |
| :: |
| image = Balitanghali title card.jpg | alt = An image with the logo of the show on the center. | caption = Title card since 2023 | alt_name = Balita Ko | genre = News broadcasting | director = {{Plainlist|
- Weekdays
- Jeannie Gualberto (2005–08)
- Lirio Dayao (2008–11)
- Ricky Patrimonio (since 2011)
- Weekends
- Mimi Yapchiongco}} | presenter = {{Plainlist|
- Pia Arcangel (2005–14)
- Raffy Tima
- Connie Sison (since 2014)}} | country = Philippines | language = Tagalog | executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- Alwyn Alburo
- Marielle Ventura
- Ephraim Aguilar}} | location = Studio 5, GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines | camera = Multiple-camera setup | runtime = 45–90 minutes | company = GMA Integrated News | network = {{Plainlist|
- QTV/Q (2005–11)
- GMA News TV (2011–21)
- GTV (since 2021)}} | first_aired = | last_aired = present
Balitanghali (formerly Balita Ko) is a Philippine television news broadcasting show produced by GMA Integrated News. Originally anchored by Pia Arcangel and Raffy Tima, it premiered on November 11, 2005, on QTV. The show was carried over on GMA News TV on February 28, 2011, and on GTV on February 22, 2021. Tima and Connie Sison currently serve as the anchors.
Overview
The show premiered on QTV on November 11, 2005, from Mondays to Saturdays. On February 7, 2010, it started airing on Sundays, leading to a weekend edition.
After Q ceased airing on February 20, 2011, the newscast was carried over on its replacement network, GMA News TV on February 28, 2011. On April 25, 2011, Grace Lee joined as the new host for the segment Star Bites. Lee left in 2012 and was replaced by Luane Dy. On November 10, 2014, Connie Sison replaced Pia Arcangel as an anchor.
On August 2, 2019, Jun Veneracion left Balitanghali Weekend, followed by Mariz Umali two days later. Veneracion and Umali were replaced by Mark Salazar and Mav Gonzales.
In March 2020, the production was temporarily halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on September 21, 2020. In February 2021, GMA News TV was rebranded as GTV, with the show being carried over to the said network.
On September 4, 2023, the show was renamed as Balita Ko. On November 13, 2023, the show returned to its original title, Balitanghali. On June 1, 2024, Regional TV News merged with the show and became a segment.
Anchors
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- Raffy Tima
- Connie Sison (since 2014)
- Aubrey Carampel (since 2023, Mare, Anong Latest?)
- Cris Zuñiga (since 2024, Regional TV News)
- Cecille Quibod-Castro (since 2024, Regional TV News)
- Sarah Hilomen-Velasco (since 2024, Regional TV News)
;Interim anchors
- Oscar Oida (2024)
- Susan Enriquez (2025)
;Former anchors
- Pia Arcangel (2005–14)
- Jun Veneracion (2010–19; weekend edition)
- Mariz Umali (2010–19; weekend edition)
- Grace Lee (2011–12; Star Bites)
- Luane Dy (2012–17; Star Bites)
- Nelson Canlas (2017–18; Star Bites)
- Athena Imperial (2018–20; Star Bites and Globalita)
- Cata Tibayan (2017–18; Star Bites)
- Mark Salazar (2019–20; weekend edition)
- Mav Gonzales (2019–20; weekend edition)
- Katrina Son (2023–24, GMA Integrated News Weather Center)
- Susan Enriquez (2023, Susan, Patulong Naman!)
- Boy Logro (2023, Tsibugan Na)
Accolades
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| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Pia Arcangel | ||
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | ||
| 2009 | Anak TV Awards | Most Well-Liked TV Program | |||
| 1st MTRCB TV Awards | Best News Program | ||||
| 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | |||||
| 2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Female News Presenter | Pia Arcangel | ||
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | |||
| Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | ||||
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | ||||
| 2013 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding News Program | |||
| Outstanding Male News Presenter | Raffy Tima | ||||
| Outstanding Female News Presenter | Pia Archangel | ||||
| 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | |||
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | ||||
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Male News Presenter | Raffy Tima | ||
| Outstanding Female News Presenter | Pia Arcangel | ||||
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | |||||
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | ||||
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | ||||
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | ||||
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | ||
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | ||||
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | ||||
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | ||
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | ||||
| 2020 | 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Special Event Coverage | "January 13, Taal Volcano coverage" | ||
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Raffy Tima | ||
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | ||||
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newcaster | Connie Sison | ||
| Best Male Newcaster | Raffy Tima | ||||
| Best News Program | Balitanghali | ||||
| 2025 | 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program Host | Raffy Tima | ||
| 37th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | |||
| Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | ||||
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Notes
References
References
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- Garcia, Cara Emmeline. (August 5, 2019). "Read: Mariz Umali pens sweet message as she bids goodbye to ''Balitanghali Weekend''".
- Adel, Rosette. (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs".
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- (May 31, 2024). "''Balitanghali'' strengthens GTV's morning news block with new timeslot, Regional TV News segment".
- (October 15, 2025). "''Balitanghali'' Livestream: October 16, 2025 - Replay".
- "Athena Imperial on Instagram: "Unang araw sa #''Balitanghali''. Bukas po uli, mga #Kapuso!❤️"".
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- (July 27, 2025). "PMPC reveals nominees for 37th Star Awards for Television".
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