The Correspondents (TV program)
| The Correspondents | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Created by | ABS-CBN Corporation |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs |
| Directed by | JV Noriega Nico Hernandez |
| Presented by | Karen Davila Abner Mercado Bernadette Sembrano Alex Santos |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | English and Filipino (1998–1999) Filipino (1999–2010) |
| No. of episodes | 622 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Romel Bernardo |
| Producer | Wins Aguilar |
| Running time | 45–60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | November 10, 1998 – October 19, 2010 |
The Correspondents was the longest-running Philippine weekly investigative documentary show of ABS-CBN. Originally hosted by Mari Kaimo, Jim Libiran, Erwin Tulfo, Cherie Mercado and Korina Sanchez, it premiered on November 10, 1998, replacing The Inside Story. The show concluded on October 19, 2010, and was replaced by Patrol ng Pilipino. Karen Davila, Abner Mercado, Bernadette Sembrano and Alex Santos served as the final hosts. It brought an in-depth look at the lives of people as they lived, going through hardships and celebrating their joys. "Ang Huling Pagtatanghal" served as the last show episode. The show aired for 11 years and 11 months.
Hosts
Main and Final hosts
- Karen Davila (2000–2010 now hosting Engkwentro)
- Abner Mercado (2000–2010)
- Bernadette Sembrano (2007–2010)
- Alex Santos (2010)
Guest hosts
- Dominic Almelor (now anchored Ulat Bayan Weekend)
- Sol Aragones
- Atom Araullo (now hosting i-Witness and anchored State Of The Nation)
- Adrian Ayalin
- Jeff Canoy
- Ricky Carandang
- Jorge Cariño
- Jing Castañeda
- Dyan Castillejo
- Niña Corpuz
- Alvin Elchico
- Zen Hernandez
- Gretchen Malalad
- Henry Omaga-Diaz
- Nadia Trinidad
- Tony Velasquez
- Ron Cruz
- Anthony Taberna (now hosting Kuha All! and Dos por Dos)
- Ted Failon
- Julius Babao (and anchored Frontline Pilipinas)
- Pinky Webb
- Gus Abelgas
- Rico Yan
Previous hosts
- Mari Kaimo
- Ces Drilon
- Erwin Tulfo
- Jim Libiran
- Ed Lingao
- Jade Lopez
- Patrick Paez
- Anne Torres
- Cheryl Cosim (1998–2010)
- Cherie Mercado (1998–2004)
- Korina Sanchez (1998–2000)
Awards and nominations
- Winner, Best TV Documentary (Abner Mercado's Team)- Population Development Media Awards (2009)
- Nominated, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2009)
- Nominated, Best Documentary Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2009)
- Nominated, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2008)
- Nominated, Best Documentary Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2008)
- Runner-up, Best TV Documentary (Bernadette Sembrano's Team) - Population Development Media Awards (2008)
- Runner-up, Best TV Documentary (Karen Davila's Team) - Population Development Media Awards (2008)
- Winner, Best Magazine Program - 29th Catholic Mass Media Awards (2007)
- Nominated, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2007)
- Winner, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2006)
- Nominated, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2005)
- Winner, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2004)
- Winner, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2003)