Pangunahing Balita
Pangunahing Balita (lit. 'Headliner') is the first Filipino language newscast of ABC 5 News (now News 5).
| 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) |
| Production company(s) | |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC (now TV5 & The 5 Network) PTV-4 |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original release | ABC 5: March 19, 1962 – September 22, 1972 PTV 4: October 26, 1987 – October 30, 1998 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | ABC 5: Balitang Balita (1992-2004 prior to its re-launching) PTV 4: Pambansang Balita Alas Singko |
History
ABC 5 (1962–1972)
Premiered on March 19, 1962, Pangunahing Balita is the first Filipino language late afternoon newscast of ABC 5 (then TV5 now The 5 Network). 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.
Anchors
- Paul Lacanilao (ABC 5 (now TV5 & The 5 Network)) (1962–1972)
- Erwin Tulfo (PTV 4) (1987–1992)
- Katherine De Leon-Vilar (PTV 4) (1992–1995)
- Dada Lorenzana (PTV 4) (1995–1998)
See also
- List of shows previously aired by TV5
- List of programs aired by People's Television Network