Balitaan (2016 TV program)

Not to be confused with the former PTV morning newscast of the same name.

Balitaan
Also known as	Balitaan
Genre	News Live action
Created by	Nine Media Corporation Radio Philippines Network
Developed by	CNN Philippines (2016-2024) CNN International (2016-2024) Aliw Broadcasting Corporation (since 2025)
Presented by	Daryl Justin Menchu Macapagal Aljo Bendijo
Narrated by	Dennis Antenor Jr.
Theme music composer	Noticiero Venevision theme
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Filipino English
No. of episodes	N/A (airs daily)
Production
Production locations	CNN Philippines Newscenter, Worldwide Corporate Center, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong, Philippines (2016-2024) Citystate Centre, 709 Shaw Boulevard, Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines (since 2025)
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	1 hour (with commercials)
Original release
Network	CNN Philippines (2016-2024) ALIW Channel 23 (since 2025)
Release	April 4, 2016 (2016-04-04) – January 26, 2024 (2024-01-26)
Release	November 24, 2025 (2025-11-24) – present
Related
CNN Philippines Newsroom CNN Philippines Network News Frontline Express

Balitaan (formerly known Balitaan Kasama si Pinky Webb (lit. News)) was the flagship Filipino language noontime newscast of ALIW Channel 23. The program remake of the 2013 Philippine television newscasts of the same title aired on PTV. It aired from April 4, 2016 to January 26, 2024, replacing CNN Philippines Newsroom: Afternoon Edition and was replaced by Eat Bulaga! which returned to the RPN's noontime timeslot after nearly 35 years, DWIZ 882 Balitambayan kasama si Drew Nacino and Frontline Express on RPTV's noontime timeslot. The newscasts aired on weekdays at 12:00 NN PST and is anchored by Pinky Webb. ^[1] The newscast aired its last broadcast on January 26, 2024, as CNN Philippines ceased live news operations on the morning of January 29 ahead of its announced closure on January 31.

Background

It is the first ever Filipino language newscast of CNN Philippines, after the almost 1-year run of its predecessor, the original 12 noon edition of Newsroom. Balitaan is the second locally produced program in Filipino language next to now-defunct public service program Serbisyo All Access .

Balitaan is unique among other midday and afternoon newscasts on CNN Philippines, as it is airs on its normal format despite any live rolling coverage (such as Senate hearings or important developing stories) that might pre-empt other newscasts in their respective timeslots. Rolling coverage continues after the newscast in case the former is needed to provide added information.

Anchor

• Aljo Bendijo
• Daryl Justin
• Menchu Macapagal
• Prisco Nilo (Weather segment anchor)
• Jinno Rufino (Showbiz segment anchor)
• Bill Velasco (Sports segment anchor)
• Miriam Quiambao (Pageantry segment anchor)
• Gel Santos Relos (Global segment anchor)
• Nestor Brito Landa from Venevision Venezuela
• Patricia Janiot from Univision USA
• Jorge Guerrero from ALIW Channel 36 Dagupan
• Justine Dizon from CLTV 36 Pampanga
• Barbara Mijares from ALIW Channel 22 Bacolod
• Leo Lastimosa from ALIW Channel 23 Cebu
• Paul Palacio from ALIW Channel 21 Davao

Substitute anchors

• Denice Dinsay (substitute anchor for Macapagal; also a reporter)
• Rey Pacheco (substitute anchor for Bendijo; also a reporter)

Segments

• Balitang Abroad (World Headlines)
• Balitang Probinsya (Regional News)
• Balitang Patok (Features)
• Balitang Sports (Sports)
• Balitang Showbiz (Entertainment)
• Balitang Rampa (Pageant)
• Nescafé Weather Report (Weather)

See also

• List of CNN Philippines original programming

References

1. "First on MNP: Pinky Webb to anchor CNN Philippines' first Filipino-language newscast". Archived from the original on April 7, 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2021.