Saksi
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Saksi is the late night news broadcast of GMA Network
in the Philippines
. It was formerly the early evening and flagship newscast of the network from 1995 to 2002. The newscast is currently anchored by Arnold Clavio and Vicky Morales. It is aired Mondays to Thursdays at 11:15-11:45 pm and Fridays at 11:45 pm–12:15 am (PST
). It is also aired internationally thru GMA Pinoy TV
and is heard on a slightly delayed basis through Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM.
launched the program, originally entitled Saksi: GMA Headline Balita, as a 15-minute early evening weekday newscast. It was then anchored by Mike Enriquez
(then known as "Mr. Saksi") and Karen Davila. Saksi became popular in such a short time, that people were using the word as a catchphrase, complete with the pointed forefinger like the program’s news anchors. In the early years of the newscast, the anchors, especially Enriquez, popularized the word "pasok" (come in) in introducing reporters (who included Jessica Soho
, Arnold Clavio
, Mao dela Cruz and Susan Enriquez, among others). This style of introducing reporters was also previously used in GMA's other regional news programs patterned after "Saksi" like Balitang Bisdak
(Cebu), Testigo
(Davao) and Ratsada
(Iloilo).
Mel Tiangco
joined Enriquez and Davila in 1996, after the former's transfer from ABS-CBN when she suspended from doing a TV commercial. Economist Solita "Winnie" Monsod also joined the newscast with her own opinion segment, "Mareng Winnie" (which became a moniker by which she has been since known for). Other special segments, such as Huling Hirit (light human-interest stories to cap the newscast, reported by Kara David) and S na S (Showbiz sa Saksi) (a showbiz segment with Lyn Ching then she anchored with Enriquez, Davila and Tiangco) were also added to the news program as its running time was expanded to 30 minutes.
replaced Enriquez while he appointed as an anchor of GMA Network News
with Vicky Morales
who and the news team switched to Taglish then Filipino. Davila, on the other hand, became a co-host of Extra-Extra
, a magazine program featuring different human-interest and entertainment stories (which also served as pre-programming to Saksi). Sonza, Tiangco's co-host on Partners Mel and Jay
, then joined the newscast as co-anchor, thus Saksi and Partners Mel and Jay are the news programs exclusive to them. The original subtitle, GMA Headline Balita, was also dropped since then.
In 1999, Tiangco was appointed as anchor of Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco, which replaced GMA Network News on the late-night slot but the newscasts continusly on weekends until 2002. She and Sonza were replaced by Enriquez and Morales, thus continuing their partnership on Network News. Enriquez went back to Saksi with Morales were final anchors with him on the weekday edition of GMA Network News in their partnership. In the same year Davila who now moved to ABS-CBN.
On July 15, 2002, Saksi exchanged timeslots with Frontpage in order for the latter show to compete with ABS-CBN's TV Patrol (which was, incidentally, the newscast that Tiangco came from before transferring to GMA). The shift to late-night also prompted the start of "Side Trip", a human-interest segment hosted by Howie Severino.
In the same year, Saksi won the Gold Medal for Best Newscast in the New York Festival, becoming one of the few news programs outside the United States to receive the said honor. The award (With the Peabody Award
that the network won in 1998) was later recognized by the Philippine Congress
by issuing the network a commendation for its work in News and Public Affairs. Enriquez left again to the newscast on March 12, 2004 to rejoin Tiangco on their new early evening newscast, 24 Oras.
replaced Enriquez on March 15, 2004 when the latter was slated to host the new early evening newscast of the network, 24 Oras
and he rejoined with Tiangco since they first joined Saksi in 1996. The newscast was reintroduced as Saksi: Liga ng Katotohanan (Legion of Truth).
A notable coverage of the program was the 2005 Papal conclave
which was covered by Morales at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City
.
The newscast changed its graphics and studio thrice during this period; first on April 2006, second on August 11, 2008, and third on November 8, 2010 (graphics only).
and 24 Oras
, the program adapted a new set, new graphics, new theme, and new OBB. The "Liga ng Katotohanan" tagline was also dropped in the newscast's titlecard. The new theme is incorporated with the elements of Saksi: Liga ng Katotohanan 2008-2011 theme music & Saksi: Liga ng Katotohanan 2004-2008 theme music.
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It was formerly the early evening and flagship newscast of the network from 1995 to 2002. The newscast is currently anchored by Arnold Clavio and Vicky Morales. It is aired Mondays to Thursdays at 11:15-11:45 pm and Fridays at 11:45 pm–12:15 am (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...
). It is also aired internationally thru GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
and is heard on a slightly delayed basis through Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM.
As Saksi: GMA Headline Balita
In the last quarter of 1995, GMA NetworkGMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
launched the program, originally entitled Saksi: GMA Headline Balita, as a 15-minute early evening weekday newscast. It was then anchored by Mike Enriquez
Mike Enriquez
Miguel Castro Enriquez is a popular TV and radio newscaster in the Philippines. He is also the Senior Vice-President for radio of GMA Network, and president of the network's regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc.-Career:He started his career in broadcasting as a staff announcer at the...
(then known as "Mr. Saksi") and Karen Davila. Saksi became popular in such a short time, that people were using the word as a catchphrase, complete with the pointed forefinger like the program’s news anchors. In the early years of the newscast, the anchors, especially Enriquez, popularized the word "pasok" (come in) in introducing reporters (who included Jessica Soho
Jessica Soho
Jessica Soho is Filipino broadcast journalist, documentarian and news director who received a George Foster Peabody Award and was the first Filipino to win the British Fleet Journalism Award in 1998.She has reported for the GMA network for over 15 years...
, Arnold Clavio
Arnold Clavio
Arnold Clavio is a popular radio and television newscaster, journalist, and a TV host in the Philippines. He currently co-anchors GMA Network's late-night newscast, Saksi with Vicky Morales and hosts a morning radio show, One on One with Igan on DZBB.-Biography:In his elementary and high school...
, Mao dela Cruz and Susan Enriquez, among others). This style of introducing reporters was also previously used in GMA's other regional news programs patterned after "Saksi" like Balitang Bisdak
Balitang Bisdak
Balitang Bisdak is a regional news program aired over GMA-7 Cebu, GMA-5 Dumaguete and GMA-10 Tacloban in the Philippines with its broadcast center located at Nivel Hills, Apas, Cebu City. The newscast airs from 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm every Tuesday and Thursday and 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm every Monday,...
(Cebu), Testigo
Testigo
Testigo is a regional news program aired over GMA-5 Davao, GMA-12 Cagayan de Oro and GMA-8 General Santos. The newscast airs every weekdays before 24 Oras. And also simulcasts on DXGM-AM....
(Davao) and Ratsada
Ratsada
Ratsada is a regional news program aired over GMA6 Iloilo in the Philippines. It provides news and features around Iloilo and the rest of Western Visayas. The newscast airs every weekday from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm as pre-programming to the GMA Telebabad block led by 24 Oras...
(Iloilo).
Mel Tiangco
Mel Tiangco
Carmela Tiangco-Cornejo popularly known as Mel Tiangco is a popular television newscaster and television host in the Philippines....
joined Enriquez and Davila in 1996, after the former's transfer from ABS-CBN when she suspended from doing a TV commercial. Economist Solita "Winnie" Monsod also joined the newscast with her own opinion segment, "Mareng Winnie" (which became a moniker by which she has been since known for). Other special segments, such as Huling Hirit (light human-interest stories to cap the newscast, reported by Kara David) and S na S (Showbiz sa Saksi) (a showbiz segment with Lyn Ching then she anchored with Enriquez, Davila and Tiangco) were also added to the news program as its running time was expanded to 30 minutes.
Sonza-Tiangco Era
In 1998, Jay SonzaJay Sonza
Jay Sonza is a veteran newscaster and talk show host. He is currently the station manager of the terrestrial television station UNTV 37, which is owned by his former co-host, Daniel Razon.-Programs:* Isumbong mo kay Tulfo at Sonza! * Chismax to the Max: "Balitang Nakakakilig"...
replaced Enriquez while he appointed as an anchor of GMA Network News
GMA Network News
GMA Network News is the former late-night English newscast of GMA Network from 1992 until it was later replaced by Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco in 1999 and GMA Flash Report: Special Edition in 2002.-Launch:...
with Vicky Morales
Vicky Morales
Victoria "Vicky" Morales-Reyno is a popular television newscaster in the Philippines. She currently co-anchors GMA Network's late-night newscast Saksi with Arnold Clavio and hosts the Saturday afternoon documentary-drama show Wish Ko Lang...
who and the news team switched to Taglish then Filipino. Davila, on the other hand, became a co-host of Extra-Extra
Extra Challenge
Extra Challenge was a one-of-a-kind Filipino reality show that has blazed a trail in Philippine television. The show has attracted a wide following after it presented episodes where strange yet amusing predicaments befall on participants. It is shown in the Philippines by GMA Network every weekday...
, a magazine program featuring different human-interest and entertainment stories (which also served as pre-programming to Saksi). Sonza, Tiangco's co-host on Partners Mel and Jay
Partners Mel and Jay
Partners: Mel and Jay is a now-defunct talk show show which used to air every Sunday on GMA Network from 1996 to 2004.-History:The show started in 1996 on GMA Network when Mel Tiangco transferred to the network. This was a direct result of the 1995 Tide commercial which had led to her exile from...
, then joined the newscast as co-anchor, thus Saksi and Partners Mel and Jay are the news programs exclusive to them. The original subtitle, GMA Headline Balita, was also dropped since then.
Enriquez-Morales Era
On July 15, 2002, Saksi exchanged timeslots with Frontpage in order for the latter show to compete with ABS-CBN's TV Patrol (which was, incidentally, the newscast that Tiangco came from before transferring to GMA). The shift to late-night also prompted the start of "Side Trip", a human-interest segment hosted by Howie Severino.
In the same year, Saksi won the Gold Medal for Best Newscast in the New York Festival, becoming one of the few news programs outside the United States to receive the said honor. The award (With the Peabody Award
Peabody Award
The George Foster Peabody Awards recognize distinguished and meritorious public service by radio and television stations, networks, producing organizations and individuals. In 1939, the National Association of Broadcasters formed a committee to recognize outstanding achievement in radio broadcasting...
that the network won in 1998) was later recognized by the Philippine Congress
Congress of the Philippines
The Congress of the Philippines is the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines. It is a bicameral body consisting of the Senate , and the House of Representatives although commonly in the Philippines the term congress refers to the latter.The Senate is composed of 24 senators half...
by issuing the network a commendation for its work in News and Public Affairs. Enriquez left again to the newscast on March 12, 2004 to rejoin Tiangco on their new early evening newscast, 24 Oras.
Clavio-Morales Era as Saksi: Liga ng Katotohanan
Arnold ClavioArnold Clavio
Arnold Clavio is a popular radio and television newscaster, journalist, and a TV host in the Philippines. He currently co-anchors GMA Network's late-night newscast, Saksi with Vicky Morales and hosts a morning radio show, One on One with Igan on DZBB.-Biography:In his elementary and high school...
replaced Enriquez on March 15, 2004 when the latter was slated to host the new early evening newscast of the network, 24 Oras
24 Oras
24 Oras ' is the flagship national network news broadcast of GMA Network. A nightly national newscast which airs in the Philippines and worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. It is aired Weeknights at 6:30-8:00 PM, Saturdays at 5:15 to 6:00 PM and Sundays at 6:00 to 6:45 PM...
and he rejoined with Tiangco since they first joined Saksi in 1996. The newscast was reintroduced as Saksi: Liga ng Katotohanan (Legion of Truth).
A notable coverage of the program was the 2005 Papal conclave
Papal conclave, 2005
The Papal conclave of 2005 was convened as a result of the death of Pope John Paul II on 2 April 2005. After his death, the cardinals who were in Rome met and set a date for the beginning of the conclave to elect John Paul's successor. The conclave began on 18 April 2005 and ended on the following...
which was covered by Morales at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City
Vatican City
Vatican City , or Vatican City State, in Italian officially Stato della Città del Vaticano , which translates literally as State of the City of the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome, Italy. It has an area of...
.
The newscast changed its graphics and studio thrice during this period; first on April 2006, second on August 11, 2008, and third on November 8, 2010 (graphics only).
2011 reformat
On February 21, 2011, together with Unang HiritUnang Hirit
Unang Hirit is a Philippine morning news and talk show aired every Weekday mornings by GMA Network. Previously, it is aired weekdays at 5:15 to 8:30 AM but as of September 19, 2011, the show started airing from 5:00 AM to 8:15 AM...
and 24 Oras
24 Oras
24 Oras ' is the flagship national network news broadcast of GMA Network. A nightly national newscast which airs in the Philippines and worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. It is aired Weeknights at 6:30-8:00 PM, Saturdays at 5:15 to 6:00 PM and Sundays at 6:00 to 6:45 PM...
, the program adapted a new set, new graphics, new theme, and new OBB. The "Liga ng Katotohanan" tagline was also dropped in the newscast's titlecard. The new theme is incorporated with the elements of Saksi: Liga ng Katotohanan 2008-2011 theme music & Saksi: Liga ng Katotohanan 2004-2008 theme music.
Former anchors
- Mike EnriquezMike EnriquezMiguel Castro Enriquez is a popular TV and radio newscaster in the Philippines. He is also the Senior Vice-President for radio of GMA Network, and president of the network's regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc.-Career:He started his career in broadcasting as a staff announcer at the...
(known as Mr. Saksi) (1995–1998; 1999–2004) - Karen DavilaKaren DavilaKaren Davila or Kristin Karen Davila in real life is an award-winning broadcast journalist, one of the most-admired TV news personality, Filipina TV Host and News Anchor from ABS-CBN. She is one of the news anchor of Bandila and Headstart with Karen Davila on ANC...
(1995–1999) - Mel TiangcoMel TiangcoCarmela Tiangco-Cornejo popularly known as Mel Tiangco is a popular television newscaster and television host in the Philippines....
(1996–1999) - Jay SonzaJay SonzaJay Sonza is a veteran newscaster and talk show host. He is currently the station manager of the terrestrial television station UNTV 37, which is owned by his former co-host, Daniel Razon.-Programs:* Isumbong mo kay Tulfo at Sonza! * Chismax to the Max: "Balitang Nakakakilig"...
(1998–1999) - Winnie Monsod (1998–1999)
- Kara DavidKara DavidKara Patria David is a Filipino journalist. She currently works for GMA Network as one of the presenters of i-Witness and host of OFW Diaries.- Life and career :...
(1996–1999) - Lyn Ching-Pascual (1997–1999)
- Rey Pacheco (Weatherman, 1996–1999)
- Jessica SohoJessica SohoJessica Soho is Filipino broadcast journalist, documentarian and news director who received a George Foster Peabody Award and was the first Filipino to win the British Fleet Journalism Award in 1998.She has reported for the GMA network for over 15 years...
(1998–1999)
See also
- List of Philippine television shows
- List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
- Saksi sa Dobol BSaksi sa Dobol BSaksi sa Dobol B ' is a popular weekday morning radio show hosted by Mike Enriquez aired over GMA Network's flagship radio station, DZBB and is in simulcast on GMA News TV as Dobol B sa News TV....