Balitaang Tapat
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Balitaang Tapat is the noontime newscast of TV5
in the Philippines
produced by News5. The newscast is anchored by Raffy Tulfo
and Amelyn Veloso. It is aired on every Monday to Friday at exactly 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM (PST
).
) was the segment host for Sabi ni Attorney, may K ka. However, unlike all other newscasts of News 5, Balitaang Tapat focuses on crime and police reports (especially in Metro Manila
), and national news stories come last.
The newscast is also simulcast on radio
thru Radyo5 92.3 News FM in Mega Manila
and also in AksyonTV
.
Associated Broadcasting Company
The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
in the Philippines
Philippines
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produced by News5. The newscast is anchored by Raffy Tulfo
Raffy Tulfo
Raffy Tulfo is a Filipino broadcast journalist whose work focuses on government and private sector issues. He has a weekday afternoon radio program entiled, Wanted sa Radyo, on Radyo5 92.3 News FM with Niña Taduran...
and Amelyn Veloso. It is aired on every Monday to Friday at exactly 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM (PST
Philippine Standard Time
Philippine Standard Time , also known as Philippine Time , is the official name for the time in the Philippines. The country only has one time zone, the UTC+08:00 time zone. The country used the daylight saving time for a short time...
).
Background
The newscast is known for its Itimbre Mo Kay Tulfo segment, where anchor Raffy Tulfo tries to solve community or government problems and other complains that are sent to them either via email or text messaging. In addition, Atty. Mel Sta. Maria (a legal counsel for TV5Associated Broadcasting Company
The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
) was the segment host for Sabi ni Attorney, may K ka. However, unlike all other newscasts of News 5, Balitaang Tapat focuses on crime and police reports (especially in Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
), and national news stories come last.
The newscast is also simulcast on radio
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
thru Radyo5 92.3 News FM in Mega Manila
Mega Manila
Mega Manila is the term used for the regions of Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and Metro Manila. It is frequently used in the press, advertising, television and radio...
and also in AksyonTV
AksyonTV
AksyonTV is a 24-hour non-stop news and sports-related channel in the Philippines. Owned and operated by Associated Broadcasting Company, it occupies the frequency previously used by MTV Philippines, a subsidiary of Nation Broadcasting Corporation...
.
Segment Host
- Atty. Mel Sta. Maria (Sabi ni Attorney, may K ka! segment host)
- Pat FernandezPatricia FernandezPatricia Fernandez is a Filipina actress, host, model, and beauty pageant winner. She was crowned Binibining Pilipinas - International at the Araneta Coliseum last March 8, 2008, in the Philippines' City of the Stars Quezon City.-Education:Fernandez completed a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Speech...
(Aksyon Weather anchor) - Lia CruzLia CruzLia Cruz is a television host, magazine columnist and sportscaster in the Philippines, now with The Kapatid Network TV5 as a host of travel and tech show Tech Trip and daily morning show Sapul sa Singko.-PBA Career:She is noted for being one of the youngest and most popular female sportscasters in...
(Showbiz Spot segment anchor) - Roda Magnaye (Bargain Hunter segment anchor)
- Ferdinand "Makata Tawanan" Clemente (Makatang Gala segment anchor)
Segments
- Police Beat - Police Reports
- Aksyon Weather - Weather Forecast
- Kwentanong (Mga tanong na may kwenta ang kasagutan) - Question of the day
- Itimbre Mo Kay Tulfo - Public Service
- Your Wish Public Service
- Sabi ni Atty. Mel... may "K" ka - Legal Advice
- Chef Ka - Cooking segment hosted by Amelyn Veloso with recipes from loyal mothers
- Balitang Stateside - World News
- Showbiz Spot - Showbiz News
- Makatang Gala - Features (From Aksyon)