Pangunahing Balita

Pangunahing Balita
Genre News program
Live action
Created by TV5 Network, Inc.
Developed by ABC News and Public Affairs
Starring Paul Lacanilao
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino
No. of episodes n/a (airs daily)
Production
Running time 15-30 minutes
Release
Original network ABC
Picture format 480i SDTV
Original release March 19, 1962 (1962-03-19) – September 22, 1972 (1972-09-22)
Chronology
Followed by Balitang Balita (1992-2004 prior to its re-launching)

Pangunahing Balita (lit: Headliner) is the first Filipino language newscast of ABC 5 from March 19, 1962 to September 22, 1972 when DZTM-TV 5 was closed down due to Martial Law.

ABC 5 (1962–1972)

Premiered in March 19, 1962, Pangunahing Balita is the first Filipino language late afternoon newscast of ABC 5. Anchored by Paul Lacanilao, the newscast airs the news of the day in the local and international scene. It also became an inspiration to have other TV stations a Filipino-language newscast like Balita Ngayon of ABS-CBN, which aired from 1967 to 1972.

Timeslot

It was aired in the late afternoon slot, and has 2 editions. The first edition airs at 4:30 pm, while the final edition airs at 5:45 pm.

PTV 4 (1988–1998)

In 1988, PTV 4 launches Pangunahing Balita as its Filipino-language newscast. It became the household name for their Tagalog newscast.

Pangunahing Balita
Genre News program
Live action
Created by People's Television Network
Developed by PTV News
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino
No. of episodes n/a (airs daily)
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Release
Original network PTV-4
Picture format 480i SDTV
Original release 1988 (1988) – 1998 (1998)
Chronology
Followed by Pambansang Balita Alas Singko

Anchors

See also

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