RPN NewsWatch Aksyon Balita

*RPN NewsWatch Aksyon Balita*
RPN NewsWatch Aksyon Balita
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Genre	News program; Live action;
Directed by	Rudy Alberto
Starring	Vikki Sambilay; Bobby Yan; Various contributors;
Narrated by	Erwin Tulfo (2006); Aljo Bendijo (2006-2007); Bobby Yan (2007-2008);
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
Production
Production locations	RPN Studios; Broadcast City, Quezon City, Philippines;
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup;
Running time	60 minutes (2006-2007); 30 minutes (2007-2008)
Production company	RPN News and Public Affairs
Original release
Network	Radio Philippines Network
Release	April 17, 2006 –; January 4, 2008

RPN NewsWatch Aksyon Balita (lit. 'RPN NewsWatch Action News', formerly known as RPN Aksyon News later became RPN Aksyon Balita) is flagship the final Filipino-language newscast and the late afternoon news broadcast of Radio Philippines Network. Launched on April 17, 2006, it is broadcast at 5:00 PM Philippine time (UTC+8).

It was created as a spin-off of the network's longest-running news program, NewsWatch. With the latter program's final episode on January 4, 2008, the Filipino edition dropped the "NewsWatch" tag and is retitled to, simply, Aksyon Balita, apparently to complement the network's new English newscast, i-Watch News.

Its reportorial teams are tasked to gather news from every major beat in the Greater Manila Area as well as nearby provinces.

Background

Tulfo era

It was first aired on April 17, 2006 as a replacement for Arangkada Balita and was anchored by former ABS-CBN news anchor and reporter Erwin Tulfo.

Tulfo-Sison-Bendijo era

Months ago he was joined by Aljo Bendijo and Connie Sison who were Tulfo's fellow news anchors from ABS-CBN. But, Tulfo resigned as its news anchor because of the controversy of his brothers Raffy and Mon with First Gentleman Mike Arroyo.

Sison-Bendijo-Morales era

Afterwards, Tulfo was replaced by Jake Morales until Sison and Bendijo remained as its main anchors.

Bendijo-Sambilay era (2007)

On April 9, 2007, Sison moved to GMA Network and she was replaced by Vikki Sambilay. Bendijo and Sambilay became the newscast's main anchors until Sambilay went solo, when Bendijo moved to NBN (now PTV).

Sambilay-Yan era and final years (2007-2008)

On October 15, 2007, Sambilay was joined by Bobby Yan who was a former ABS-CBN TV Host, San Juan City councilor, the current host of One Morning and the brother of the late actor Rico Yan. On January 4, 2008, it went its final airing. It was replaced by NewsWatch which went back on the air on January 7, 2008.

Anchors (Final)

Vikki Sambilay (2007–2008)
Bobby Yan (2007–2008)
Dr. Esperanza Cabral (InfoMediko segment)

Reporters

Roma Agsalud
Marlene Alcaide
Melo del Prado
Ina Andolong
Grace Asuncion
Carlo Carongoy
Jason Cruz Luna
Kiko Dagohoy
Jeffrey Espiritu
Hector Sagrado
Therese Gallenero
Apple Ortiz
Lea Remulla
Stephanie Ongkiko
Thirdy Policarpio
Vikki Sambilay
Ethel Santo Domingo
Jamie Santos
Tricia Zafra
Lito Villanueva

Past anchors

Erwin Tulfo (2006)
Connie Sison (2006–2007)
Aljo Bendijo (2006–2007)
Jake Morales (2006–2007)

Past reporters

Lia Mañalac
Paolo Capino
Jorge Bandola
Jeremiah Odra
Michelle Solano