Balitaan (2016 TV program)

Not to be confused with the former PTV morning newscast of the same name.

Balitaan
Also known as	CNN Philippines Balitaan
Genre	News Live action
Created by	Nine Media Corporation Radio Philippines Network
Developed by	CNN Philippines CNN International
Presented by	Pinky Webb
Theme music composer	Hit Productions, Inc.
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	N/A (airs daily)
Production
Production locations	CNN Philippines Newscenter, Worldwide Corporate Center, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong, Philippines
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30 minutes (with commercials)
Original release
Network	CNN Philippines
Release	April 4, 2016 (2016-04-04) – January 26, 2024 (2024-01-26)
Related
CNN Philippines Newsroom CNN Philippines Network News

CNN Philippines Balitaan Kasama si Pinky Webb (simply "Balitaan" (lit. News)) was the flagship Filipino language noontime newscast of CNN Philippines. The program remake of the 2013 Philippine television newscasts of the same title aired on PTV. It aired from April 4, 2016 to January 26, 2024, replacing CNN Philippines Newsroom: Afternoon Edition and was replaced by Eat Bulaga! on RPTV's noontime timeslot. The newscasts aired on weekdays at 12:00 NN PST and is anchored by Pinky Webb. The newscast aired its last broadcast on January 26, 2024, as CNN Philippines ceased live news operations on the morning of January 29 ahead of its announced closure on January 31.

Background

It is the first ever Filipino language newscast of CNN Philippines, after the almost 1-year run of its predecessor, the original 12 noon edition of Newsroom. Balitaan is the second locally produced program in Filipino language next to now-defunct public service program Serbisyo All Access.

Balitaan is unique among other midday and afternoon newscasts on CNN Philippines, as it is airs on its normal format despite any live rolling coverage (such as Senate hearings or important developing stories) that might pre-empt other newscasts in their respective timeslots. Rolling coverage continues after the newscast in case the former is needed to provide added information.

Anchor

• Pinky Webb

Substitute Anchors

• Joyce Ilas (substitute anchor for Webb; also a reporter)
• Ruth Cabal (substitute anchor for Webb; also a reporter)
• Mai Rodriguez (substitute anchor for Webb)
• Menchu Antigua-Macapagal (substitute anchor for Webb)
• Amelyn Veloso (substitute anchor for Webb; now deceased)

Segments

• Balitang Abroad (World Headlines)
• Balitang Probinsya (Regional News)
• Balitang Patok (Features)
• Balitang Sports (Sports)
• Balitang Showbiz (Entertainment)

See also

• List of CNN Philippines original programming