RPN Arangkada Balita
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| RPN Arangkada Balita | |
|---|---|
| Genre | News broadcasting Live action |
| Directed by | Rudy Alberto |
| Presented by | Angelique Lazo |
| Narrated by | Angelique Lazo (2001–2006) |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | RPN News and Public Affairs |
| Original release | |
| Network | Radio Philippines Network |
| Release | July 3, 2000 – April 14, 2006 |
RPN Arangkada Balita (lit. RPN Acceleration News, formerly known as RPN Arangkada Xtra Balita or AXB) is a flagship weekday afternoon newscast developed and produced by Radio Philippines Network from 2000 to 2006 anchored by Angelique Lazo.
Its reportorial teams are tasked to gather news from every major beat in the Greater Manila Area as well as nearby provinces.
Airing history
As Arangkada Xtra Balita
AXB was launched as part of RPN News Force, the named used of RPN News and Public Affairs as part of its news programming lineup in year 2000. It was first aired as an afternoon newscast replacing Newswatch Evening Cast, that also switched their respective formats in different timeslot. The program was initially anchored by Rolly Lakay Gonzalo and Cielo Villaluna. In August 10, 2001, Gonzalo he transfer to NBN-4 (now PTV-4) and Villaluna she transfer to RJTV-29 were replaced by Angelique Lazo and Jay Esteban.
As Arangkada Balita
In 2004, as RPN expand its program partnership with Solar through the Prime Shift block, the newscast was moved to noontime slot and dropped the "Xtra" brand, and Lazo went solo in this newscast.
On April 14, 2006, Arangkada Balita aired its final broadcast to give way for RPN Action News, which is aired however in the late afternoon slot.
Final anchors
- Angelique Lazo (2001–2006)
Past anchors
- Rolly Lakay Gonzalo (2000-2001)
- Cielo Villaluna (2000–2001)
- Jay Esteban (2001–2004)
Substitute Anchors
Reporters
- Grace Asuncion
- Paolo Capino
- Kiko Dagohoy
- Jeffrey Espiritu
- Therese Gallenero
- Jake Morales
- Hector Sagrado
- Lia Mañalac
- Vikki Sambilay
- Jamie Santos
- Michelle Solano
- Beverly Verches
- Jorge Bandola
- Jeremiah Odra
- Melo Del Prado
- Therese Gallenero
- Apple Ortiz
- Ethel Santo Domingo
- Jamie Santos
- Carlo Carongoy
Past reporters
- Dan Campilan† (died in car accident on October 7, 2006)
- Chino Gaston
- Harold Geronimo
- Crispee Rivera
- Czai Guerrero
- Alwyn Alburo
- Cara Javier
- Erel Cabatbat
- Melanie De Ocampo