“Balitanghali,” the longest-running noontime newscast on Philippine free TV, continues to deliver truthful, timely, and relevant news to viewers as it celebrates its 19th anniversary this November.
Anchored by award-winning and seasoned journalists Connie Sison and Raffy Tima, “Balitanghali” provides viewers with the latest and the biggest developing news as well as topics close to the hearts of Filipinos. Joining Connie and Raffy is “Mare, Ano’ng Latest” segment host and entertainment reporter Aubrey Carampel for the hottest showbiz news and lifestyle features.
As “Balitanghali” celebrates its 19th year on television, Connie, Raffy, and Aubrey expressed how honored they are to be part of the long-running newscast.
“[I am] so grateful to be a part of the longest-running Filipino language noontime newscast! Though I have joined ‘Balitanghali’ 9 years after it was launched, I most definitely cherish co-anchoring ‘Balitanghali’ for the past 10 years now. Taos-pusong pasasalamat sa lahat ng aming mga loyal viewer mula noon hanggang ngayon. Asahan ninyong lalo pa naming pagbubutihin ang aming paghahatid ng mga nangungunang balita sa loob at labas ng bansa. God-willing, marami pang mga taon tayong magkakasama-sama,” says Connie.
“Being with ‘Balitanghali’ for the past 19 years has been a great honor and a privilege as a journalist. I can hardly believe that almost 2 decades have passed since we first began airing ‘Balitanghali’ as the first Filipino noontime newscast. Since that time, other newscasts have followed, proving that Balitanghali has blazed a new trail and earned new viewers looking for the latest news and entertainment. Isang malaking karangalan na hanggang ngayon bahagi pa rin ako ng ‘Balitanghali’ at patuloy na naghahatid ng balitang mapagkakatiwalaan at totoo,” expresses Raffy.
“’Balitanghali’ was launched in 2005, the same year I became a showbiz reporter for GMA News. Hosting its segment, ‘Mare Ano’ng Latest?,’ is a dream come true. Every time I am in the studio, I always feel like I am that ‘kumare’ who shares the latest showbiz news updates about local and even international celebrities, keeping our ‘mga mare at pare’ informed and entertained at the same time,” shares Aubrey.
Senior vice president and head of GMA Integrated News, Regional TV, and Synergy Oliver Victor B. Amoroso considers “Balitanghali’s” milestone part of GMA Integrated News’ commitment to the public. “As we proudly celebrate 19 remarkable years of our longest-running noon-time newscast on Philippine free TV — it is a testament to our role as ‘the News Authority of Filipinos.’ This milestone marks not just our legacy but a renewed commitment to a bigger mission: delivering truthful, timely, and relevant news to a much larger audience. As we move forward, expect us to reach new heights, innovate with purpose, and continue empowering communities with stories that matter. Thank you to our Kapuso viewers for making this journey possible!” says Amoroso.
Since 2005, “Balitanghali” has become a significant part of Filipinos’ lives every lunch time – “kumpletos rekados ang pananghalian ninyo sa Balitanghali…19 taon n’yo nang kasalo.”
The show’s segments are “Regional TV News” on local news, “Magkano na ba?” on the prices of basic goods, “Mare, Ano’ng Latest?” features the latest scoops in the entertainment and lifestyle world, “Balita Abroad” on issues and events outside the country, and “Health is Wealth” on health and the latest medical breakthroughs. The other segments are “Good Job,” “Wow” and “Trending.”
“Balitanghali” airs weekdays from 10 a.m. on GTV.
