IBC Express Balita
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IBC Express Balita was the flagship program of Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC)
. It is one of 3 news programs produced by the network's News and Public Affairs Division and used to air 5:00pm on weekdays. Its reportorial teams are tasked to gather news from every major beat in the Greater Manila Area as well as nearby provinces.
. He was temporarily replaced by Errol Dacame.
In 2008, DZRH
reporter and host Bing Formento became the co-anchor. The team-up continued until 2009, when Castelo decided to run for Councilor of Quezon City.
, left the newscast in late 2010 to be acquired by TV5
to anchor for Aksyon Breaking on AksyonTV
, leaving Morales as the sole anchor of the program. Morales was joined by Cathy Eigenmann on May 16, 2011.
. On June 20, 2011, Cha Lontoc took over the anchor chair. The newscast introduced its simpler studio set the same day. However, Lontoc was replaced by Zyrene Parsad a month later to become its final anchor.
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Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation
Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation is a Philippine VHF television network of the Government Communications Group headed by the Press Secretary. Its studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol Hills, Diliman, Quezon City and its transmitter is located at the Coca Cola plant,...
. It is one of 3 news programs produced by the network's News and Public Affairs Division and used to air 5:00pm on weekdays. Its reportorial teams are tasked to gather news from every major beat in the Greater Manila Area as well as nearby provinces.
Godinez-Cuenco-Mercado era
The newscast premiered in 1994, replacing IBC TV Express. This was first anchored by Amy Godinez-Cuenco and Elmer Mercado. In 1997, it was replaced by Balita sa IBC.Return
Express Balita marked its return in 1998. It was anchored by Kaye Langit-Luistro and Ana Marie Soriano. Luistro left the newscast and was replaced by former actress Snooky Serna.Castelo-Eala era
Co-anchoring it were Precious Hipolito-Castelo, a former teen star, and Noli Eala. Eala left the newscast to anchor IBC News Tonight.Castelo-Atienza era
Ali Atienza became Castelo's co-anchor. However, Atienza left the newscast in 2007 in order to run for mayor of ManilaMayor of Manila
The Mayor of Manila is the head of the executive branch of the City of Manila's government. The mayor holds office at Manila City Hall. Like all local government heads in the Philippines, the mayor is elected via popular vote, and may not be elected for a fourth consecutive term...
. He was temporarily replaced by Errol Dacame.
In 2008, DZRH
DZRH
DZRH is a radio station in Metro Manila owned and operated by the Manila Broadcasting Company. The station's studio is located at CCP Complex in Pasay, Philippines, while its transmitter is located at Brgy. Malanday, Valenzuela...
reporter and host Bing Formento became the co-anchor. The team-up continued until 2009, when Castelo decided to run for Councilor of Quezon City.
Morales-Padilla era
On November 9, 2009, Jake Morales and Karen Padilla replaced Hipolito-Castelo and Formento; the newscast relaunched to their present look and OBB. However, Padilla, being the wife of Erwin TulfoErwin Tulfo
Erwin Tulfo is a Filipino News Anchor and radio commentator. He is one of Tulfo Brothers with Ramon, Ben and Raffy Tulfo. He is now working with TV5 and 92.3 News FM under News5. He is the host of Tutok Tulfo, co-host of T3: Kapatid sagot Kita! along side with his brothers Raffy and Ben, and one...
, left the newscast in late 2010 to be acquired by TV5
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...
to anchor for Aksyon Breaking on 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...
, leaving Morales as the sole anchor of the program. Morales was joined by Cathy Eigenmann on May 16, 2011.
Lontoc and Parsad era
On June 17, 2011, Morales and Eigenmann left the newscast for IBC News TonightIBC News Tonight
IBC News Tonight is a weeknight 30-minute news program aired on Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation .-Background:Launched in 2002, the news program was first anchored by Anthony Pangilinan. He was later replaced by Atty. Noli Eala. However, Eala eventually left the newscast to be appointed as...
. On June 20, 2011, Cha Lontoc took over the anchor chair. The newscast introduced its simpler studio set the same day. However, Lontoc was replaced by Zyrene Parsad a month later to become its final anchor.
Final broadcast
The newscast ceased airing on August 5, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. to make way for the afternoon edition of News Team 13News Team 13
News Team 13 is the flagship program of Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation . It is the news program produced by the network's News and Public Affairs Division and airs at 4:00pm & 11:00pm on weekdays...
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Anchors
- Ali Atienza (2005-2006)
- Errol Dacame (2005-2006)
- Noli Eala (2001-2004)
- Cathy Eigenmann (2011)
- Bing Formento (2007-2008)
- Precious Hipolito-Castelo (2000-2009)
- Amy Godinez-Cuenco (1994-1997)
- Kaye Langit-Luistro (1998-1999)
- Cha Lontoc (2011)
- Toni Marcelo (2008-2009)
- Elmer Mercado (1994-1997)
- Jake Morales (2009-2011)
- Karen Padilla (2009-2010)
- Zyrene Parsad (2011)
- Snooky SernaSnooky SernaSnooky Serna is a Filipina film and television actress.-Early life:Being the daughter of actors Von Serna and Mila Ocampo, she started acting early in life via her 1970 landmark debut Wanted: Perfect Mother, where she immediately captured the hearts of Filipino audience as a cute, sweet and...
(1999-2001) - Ana Marie Soriano (1998-2000)