On Point with Pinky Webb

For the American primetime show of the same title, see The Source with Kaitlan Collins.

On Point with Pinky Webb
Also known as	CNN Philippines The Source with Pinky Webb (2016–24)
Genre	Current affairs Talk show
Created by	Nine Media Corporation Radio Philippines Network Bilyonaryo
Developed by	CNN Philippines CNN International Bilyonaryo
Presented by	Pinky Webb
Theme music composer	"Under the Hood" by Christopher Ashmore & Benjamin Marks (2016–24)
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	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)
Running time	30 minutes (with commercials)
Original release
Network	CNN Philippines (2016–24) Bilyonaryo News Channel (since 2024)
Release	September 26, 2016 (2016-09-26) – January 26, 2024 (2024-01-26)
Release	October 28, 2024 (2024-10-28) – present
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On Point with Pinky Webb (formerly The Source with Pinky Webb) is a Philippine television public affairs show broadcast by CNN Philippines and Bilyonaryo News Channel. Hosted by Pinky Webb, it aired on CNN Philippines from September 26, 2016 to January 26, 2024. The show moved to Bilyonaryo News Channel since October 28, 2024. ^[1]

Background

The program's tagline is "Where we combined the headlines with in-depth conversations with the newsmakers themselves" and "Going straight to the source of the story."

The Source focuses on in-depth, one-on-one interview with different personalities in different arenas, such as politics, government, even entertainment, lifestyle and trending and most-talked personalities in social media.

CNN Philippines' Executive Vice President and managing Editor Armie Jarin-Bennett explains that "The program gives us an opportunity to delve deeper into the issues that are most important to our viewers. It’s also an opportunity to go beyond the headlines, as well as listen and engage with our viewers through social media.” ^{[2] [3]}

The Source, also debut a segment called "In Focus", wherein features a light-hearted stories that serves as a balance to the program.

The Source or One-on-One with Pinky Webb won as "Best Current Affairs Programme or Series" in the Asian Academy Creative Awards for National Category on October 15, 2020. ^[4]

Host

• Pinky Webb

Substitute hosts

• Korina Sanchez
• Willard Cheng
• Gerg Cahiles

Former substitute anchors

• Ria Tanjuatco-Trillo
• Ruth Cabal
• Mai Rodriguez
• Amelyn Veloso†
• Cherie Mercado

See also

• List of CNN Philippines original programming

References

1. "PINKY WEBB TO HOST CNN PHILIPPINES' NEW INTERVIEW SHOW 'THE SOURCE'". Media Newser Philippines. September 24, 2016. Archived from the original on September 27, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
2. "Pinky Webb goes straight to 'The Source'". THE MANILA TIMES. October 2, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
3. "Pinky Webb goes straight to "The Source"". LionHearTV. September 24, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
4. "Two CNN PH shows win national prizes in Asian Academy Creative Awards 2020". CNN Philippines Staff. October 15, 2020. Archived from the original on October 18, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2021.