SMNI News Channel
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| Type | Broadcast digital free-to-air television network |
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| Country | Philippines |
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| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English, Filipino |
| Picture format | 1080p (4:3 HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sonshine Media Network International (Swara Sug Media Corporation) |
| Key people | Marlon Rosete (President and CEO) Ingrid Canada Tessie Dandan (Vice President) |
| Sister channels | SMNI |
| History | |
| Launched | May 24, 2016 |
| Founder | Pastor Apollo Quiboloy (Honorary Chairman) |
| Links | |
| Website | smninewschannel |
SMNI News Channel is a Philippine free-to-air news television network based in Makati City. It is owned and operated by Swara Sug Media Corporation, the parent company of Sonshine Media Network International, a religious broadcasting arm of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) led by Filipino televangelist and church leader, Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy.[1][2]
It airs national and international newscasts and talk shows, rolling news coverages from correspondents and reporters of SMNI Manila and other news bureaus in the Philippines and in more than 40 countries around the world and Kingdom-related programs.[3]
It is exclusively aired over Digital terrestrial television on UHF Channel 40 in Metro Manila, UHF Channel 45 in Baguio and UHF Channel 19 in Davao Central, with selected programs simulcasting live via SMNI News Channel's Facebook page and YouTube channel, as well as on their main channel SMNI.[3]
During the 2022 Philippine general election, it hosted a presidential debate and presidential interviews, with five out of the ten presidential candidates attending the debate. It has also hosted two senatorial debates.
Programming
Current programs
News
- Balita ng Bansa (2020)
- SMNI Newsblast (2016)
- SMNI Newsbreak
- Newsline World
- Weekender World
Current affairs and commentary
- Business and Politics with Dante "Klink" Ang II (2022)
- Dito sa Bayan ni Juan (2021)
- Laban Kasama Ang Bayan (2021)
- Maki-Alam (2022)
- Pinoy Legal Minds (2022)
- Pulso ng Bayan (2022)
- Statecraft with Sass Rogando-Sasot (2021)
- SMNI Nightline News (2021)
- SMNI Special Reports
Public service
- Kabayan Abroad (2020)
- Problema N'yo Itawag kay Panelo (2022)
- SMNI Exclusive (2022)
Health and Infotainment Environment Edutainment
- Eco Hour
- Healthy Chat @ Sonshine
- Ito ang Buhay (This is Life)
- Mga Doktor ng Bayan (2022)
- Pa-Talk (2022)
- SMNI Entrepinoy Revolution With Dr. Carl Balita (2022)
Kingdom-related
- Give Us This Day
- Powerline
- Quiet Moments
- Sounds of Worship
- Gospel of the Kingdom
- SPOTLIGHT Live! Worldwide
- Doctoral Conferment Of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy
Documentary
- A New Me Story of Hope and Victory
- Caravan of Love
Superhero
- Kingdom Force (November 21, 2022)
Previous programs
News
- SMNI Newsline
- SMNI Newsline Philippines
Current affairs and commentary
- Point of Order (2021–2022)
- Usaping Bayan (2016–2022)
- Thinking Pinoy on SMNI (2020–2021)
Infotainment
- Amplify Your Life
Kingdom-related
- Generation K
Specials
- Election Watch 2018: The SMNI News Special Coverage
- SMNI Presidential Debates 2022
- SMNI Senatorial Debates 2022
- On the Road with the Frontrunner
- The Deep Probe: The SMNI Presidential Candidates Interview
- Election Watch 2019: The SMNI News Special Coverage
- Election Watch 2022: The SMNI News Special Coverage
Subchannels
| Channel | Video | Aspect | Short name | Programming | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.34 | 480i | 16:9 | SMNI | SMNI | Test Broadcast |
| 40.35 | 16:9/4:3 | SNC | SMNI News Channel |
Notable broadcasters and anchors
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Current anchors
- Dante "Klink" Ang II- president and CEO of The Manila Times
- Lorraine Badoy - former NTF-ELCAC spokesperson
- Juan Ponce Enrile - Chief Presidential Legal Counsel
- Jesus "Mang Jess" Arranza- 2022 senatorial candidate
- Jeffrey Celis (Ka Eric) - former New People's Army (NPA) cadre
- Sass Rogando-Sasot - transgender rights activist
- MJ Mondejar
- Admar Vilando
- Dr. Carl Balita - 2022 senatorial candidate
- Troy Gomez
- Jade Calabroso
- Salvador Panelo - former Chief Presidential Legal Counsel
- Ron Salo - Kabayan Partylist representative
- Arnell Ignacio - OWWA administrator
- Harry Roque - former presidential spokesperson
- Dr. Ted Herbosa - former National Task Force against COVID-19 special adviser
Former anchors
- Michael "Mike" Abe
- Mike Defensor
- Rodante Marcoleta (now with Net 25)
- R. J. Nieto (Thinking Pinoy)
- Antonio Parlade Jr.
Administrative complaint
SMNI is facing an administrative complaint filed in May 2022 before the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). Concepcion Empeño and Erlinda Cadapan, the mothers of disappeared students Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan, and human rights group Karapatan petitioned the NTC to revoke Swara Sug Media Corporation's franchise, for airing on SMNI an interview with convicted kidnapper and retired Army General Jovito Palparan.[7] The complainants said in a statement that the broadcast propagated disinformation in violation of Republic Act No. 11422 and the 2007 Broadcast Code of the Philippines.[7][8] Palparan and program host Lorraine Badoy also red-tagged former vice president and then-presidential candidate Leni Robredo during the broadcast, which the complainants alleged were in violation of Commission on Elections' Resolution No. 10730 involving truth in advertising and fair and accurate reporting.[8]
Controversies and criticism
According to a report by news website Rappler, the network allegedly fuels disinformation, misleading claims and propaganda to attack journalists and critics of the Duterte administration.[9][citation needed]
References
- ^ "SMNI News Sonshine Media Network International". SMNI News. Retrieved May 15, 2021.web|title=Apollo Carreon Quiboloy|url=https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/human-trafficking/apollo-carreon-quiboloy%7Caccess-date=March 15, 2022|website=FBI Most Wanted|language=en}}
- ^ "SMNI News Sonshine Media Network International". SMNI News. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "SMNI News Sonshine Media Network International". SMNI News. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ "Mike Abe on PEP.ph". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ^ Navalta, Daniel Joseph (November 7, 2019). "Broadcaster Mike Abe lambasts Vice Ganda for making fun of Pastor Quiboloy". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ^ CoconutsManila (November 8, 2019). "Challenge Accepted: Pastor Quiboloy takes comedian's dare to end EDSA traffic, long-running TV show – kind of". Coconuts. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Cordero, Ted (May 4, 2022). "Quiboloy's SMNI slapped with admin complaint over Palparan interview". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ a b Gregorio, Xave (May 4, 2022). "SMNI shutdown sought over Palparan interview, red-tagging". Philippine Star. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ Baizas, Gaby; Macaraeg, Pauline (February 6, 2022). "Quiboloy's SMNI fuels disinformation, online attacks on gov't critics". Rappler.
External links
- Official website
- SMNI News Channel on Facebook
- SMNI News Channel on Twitter
- SMNI News Channel on YouTube
