Ito Ang Balita

*Ito Ang Balita*
Ito Ang Balita
Also known as	UNTV Ito ang Balita Weekend Edition
Genre	News broadcasting
Developed by	UNTV News and Rescue
Opening theme	"Ito Ang Balita" New Theme Music 2023
Ending theme	Same as above
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	N/A (airs every weekends)
Production
Production locations	Caloocan City, Philippines
Camera setup	multicamera setup
Running time	60 minutes (Weekend Edition)
Production company	Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International
Original release
Network	UNTV-37
Release	June 6, 2020 –; present

*Ito Ang Balita*
Ito Ang Balita
	Title card since 2023
Genre	News broadcasting
Created by	Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
Developed by	UNTV News and Rescue
Written by	Jennifer Hazel Valera; Marje Navarro; Irene Reillo
Directed by	Rennie Aloc
Presented by	Jun Soriao; Monica Verallo-Tantoco ; Bernard Dadis
Opening theme	“Ito Ang Balita” new theme music 2023
Ending theme	Same as above
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
Production
Executive producers	Ruth Navales; Victor Cosare
News editors	Andy Camposano; Alex Erio ; Richie Pesca; Manny Benitez
Production locations	Old UNTV building, EDSA, Quezon City, Philippines (2008–2019) ; La Verdad Christian College building, EDSA, Caloocan City, Philippines (2019–2024) ; Atlanta Centre, Greenhills, San Juan City, Philippines (2024-present)
Camera setup	multicamera setup
Running time	90 minutes
Production company	Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International
Original release
Network	UNTV-37
Release	July 12, 2004 –; 2005
Release	September 3, 2007 –; present

UNTV Ito Ang Balita (lit. 'UNTV this is the news') is a Philippine radio and television late afternoon and flagship newscast of UNTV.^[1] It premiered on July 12, 2004, coinciding with the relaunch of UNTV.^[2] The show is also streaming on YouTube and Facebook.^[3]^[4] The program temporarily left the air in 2005 and reinstated on September 3, 2007. It was aired daily from Monday to Friday at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (PST UTC+8).

Overview

Ito ang Balita premiered on July 12, 2004, coinciding with the relaunch of UNTV.^[2] The newscast is also simulcast on radio thru DZXQ Radio La Verdad 1350 kHz AM in Mega Manila.^[5]

On July 18, 2016, along with Why News, Hataw Balita and UNTV News (now C-News) officially unveiled its brand new unified graphics and sound.^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]^[10]

Anchors

Monica Verallo-Tantoco (since 2015)
Jun Soriao (relief anchor; 2008–2015; main anchor, since 2022)
Bernard Dadis (since 2020)
Victor Cosare (2017–2018, Provincial News; Weekend edition since 2020; fill-in anchor; 2022)
Grace Casin-Cosare (Weekend edition, since 2020)
Rey Pelayo (Weekend edition)

Segment anchors

Rey Pelayo (since 2014, The Daily W.I.N.D.)
Rosalie Coz (World Watch)
Leslie Longboen (since 2017, Entertainment and World Watch)
Deb Riveral/Janice Ingente (since 2018, Provincial News)
Mon Jocson (H.U.W.A.T, fill-in anchor for Casin-Cosare)

Fill-in anchors

Rosalie Coz

Former anchors

Josel Mallari (2004–2005, 2007)
Karen Padilla (2004–2005, 2007)
Jay Sonza (2007–2010)
Rolly Lakay Gonzalo (2007–2015; relief anchor for Sonza/Razon)
Candace Giron (2007–2008)
Nina Taduran (2008)
Ley-Ann Lugod (2010–2012)
Daniel Razon (2010–2022)
Nikka Clejofe-Alejar (2012–2013)
Francis Rivera (2010–2011)
Bryan De Paz (2010–2011)
Wylla Soriano (2011–2012)^[11]
Louella de Cordova (2012–2014)
Thalia Javier (2015–2017)
Darlene Basingan (2016)^[12]
Atty. Regie Tongol (2013–2019)
Angela Lagunzad (2014–2022)

Former segment anchors

Freema Salonga Gloria (2016–2017, Provincial News)

Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition

On June 6, 2020, UNTV expanded to six days a week, branding the weekend edition albeit in a capacity as a 1-hour newscast, unlike the 90 minute weekday edition.^[13]^[14]^[15]

Program Segments

Tulong Muna Bago Balita – Emergency Response Reports
Police Report (formerly Police Blotter) - Police Reports
Traffic Report (formerly Traffic Update and Gabay Kalsada) – Traffic Updates across the Philippines
World Watch – Stories from Around the Globe
Balitang Promdi – Provincial News
Sports News (formerly Sports Balita and Sports 37)
Entertainment and Feature News (formerly E News and Aliwan atbp.)
Serbisyong Bayanihan/MCGI Cares: Update
The Daily W.I.N.D.: Weather Insights Night and Day (formerly Weather Update) – Weather News and Forecast
Poll Watch – Election News
HUWAT: Health Update, Weather and Traffic — The latest updates about traffic conditions, COVID-19 daily case updates, weather updates from PAGASA, and relevant trivia.

• Usiserong Pinoy (Usapang Sinsero ng Pinoy) - features live chat comments of avid viewers from their YouTube livestream.

• Ibang Balita Ito - features trending topic videos on the social media platforms.

• UNTV Cup: Update - latest update for scorings and game schedules.

Accolades

Year	Association	Category	Nominee(s)	Result
2012	AnakTV	AnakTV Seal Award^[16]^[17]	Ito ang Balita	Awarded

References

^ "UNTV Ito Ang Balita". UNTV News and Rescue. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "The New UN Television" (PDF). March 11, 2005. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 11, 2005. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ "UNTV: Ito Ang Balita - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ "UNTV News and Rescue". www.facebook.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ "Ito Ang Balita". Radyo La Verdad. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ UNTV Ito Ang Balita (July 18, 2016), archived from the original on December 15, 2021, retrieved March 21, 2021
^ "UNTV News and Rescue". philippines.mom-rsf.org. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ "Re-branding: UNTV Life is now UNTV News and Rescue". Tech the Truth. July 20, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ "Instumental ST – Instrumental Website ST is Strong". instumentalst.com. Archived from the original on March 13, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ "Kuya Daniel Leads UNTV Brand Refresh as UNTV News and Rescue for Intensified Public Service Push". Daniel Razon. July 28, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ "RESPONSIBILITY Wylla Soriano on responsible journalism". UNTV News and Rescue. July 3, 2016. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
^ "UNTV News & Rescue Darlene Basingan on training journalists for crisis response". UNTV News and Rescue. September 26, 2016. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
^ "Free UNTV: Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition | January 9, 2021 - 12nn Mp3 - with 43:14". Guard Download Music. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ "Free UNTV: Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition | February 20, 2021 - 12nn Mp3 - with 50:14". Guard Download Music. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ "Untv Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition January 30 2021 free mp3 download". ecvmp3.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ "ANAK TV SEAL WINNER". Anak TV. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
^ "19 Programa ng UNTV, Ginawaran ng AnakTV Seal". UNTV News and Rescue. December 5, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2019.

[1] "UNTV Ito Ang Balita". UNTV News and Rescue. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[:0-2] "The New UN Television" (PDF). March 11, 2005. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 11, 2005. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[3] "UNTV: Ito Ang Balita - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[4] "UNTV News and Rescue". www.facebook.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[5] "Ito Ang Balita". Radyo La Verdad. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[6] UNTV Ito Ang Balita (July 18, 2016), archived from the original on December 15, 2021, retrieved March 21, 2021

[7] "UNTV News and Rescue". philippines.mom-rsf.org. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[8] "Re-branding: UNTV Life is now UNTV News and Rescue". Tech the Truth. July 20, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[9] "Instumental ST – Instrumental Website ST is Strong". instumentalst.com. Archived from the original on March 13, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[10] "Kuya Daniel Leads UNTV Brand Refresh as UNTV News and Rescue for Intensified Public Service Push". Daniel Razon. July 28, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[11] "RESPONSIBILITY Wylla Soriano on responsible journalism". UNTV News and Rescue. July 3, 2016. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2019.

[12] "UNTV News & Rescue Darlene Basingan on training journalists for crisis response". UNTV News and Rescue. September 26, 2016. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2019.

[13] "Free UNTV: Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition | January 9, 2021 - 12nn Mp3 - with 43:14". Guard Download Music. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[14] "Free UNTV: Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition | February 20, 2021 - 12nn Mp3 - with 50:14". Guard Download Music. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[15] "Untv Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition January 30 2021 free mp3 download". ecvmp3.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[16] "ANAK TV SEAL WINNER". Anak TV. Retrieved August 14, 2018.

[17] "19 Programa ng UNTV, Ginawaran ng AnakTV Seal". UNTV News and Rescue. December 5, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2019.

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