Frontline Pilipinas
Frontline Pilipinas (lit. 'Frontline Philippines') is a Philippine television newscast broadcast by TV5, Originally anchored by Raffy Tulfo and Cheryl Cosim, the program premiered on October 5, 2020, succeeding Aksyon. It is also simulcast on One News, One PH, 92.3 Radyo5 True FM, and online via livestreaming on Facebook, YouTube, and News5's official website. Currently, Cosim and Julius Babao serve as the main anchors.[1][2]
| Frontline Pilipinas | |
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 Title card since 2023 | |
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| Directed by | Benedict Carlos |
| Presented by | |
| Narrated by |
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| Theme music composer | Michael Llave |
| Opening theme | "Frontline Pilipinas" Theme Music |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Ryan Juego |
| Production locations | News5 Studio, TV5 Media Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-90 minutes (Weekdays) |
| Production company | News5 |
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| Original network | |
| Original release | October 5, 2020 – present |
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The newscast, along with other News5 programs, continues the tradition of sign language interpretation that News5 pioneered during the launch of now-defunct Aksyon a decade earlier.
History
2020–2021: Tulfo-Cosim era
Frontline Pilipinas premiered on October 5, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. with Raffy Tulfo and Cheryl Cosim as original anchors, along with News5 chief Luchi Cruz-Valdes, chief correspondent Ed Lingao, and Lourd de Veyra as segment anchors for Deretsahan, NEWS ExplainED, and Word of the Lourd, respectively.[3][4] The program serves as the replacement to TV5's longest-running flagship newscast Aksyon, which ended abruptly on March 13, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the enforcement of enhanced community quarantine in Luzon,[5] as well as the two One- branded newscasts which aired on TV5.[6] The following week, the program moved to 6:00 p.m. timeslot to give way for the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup and new primetime programming.[7][8]
On February 15, 2021, athlete and TV host Gretchen Ho joined the newscast as "Sports" segment anchor (alongside The Big Story on One News.)[9] On February 22, 2021, the program extended its running time to one hour and 15 minutes as part of TV5's programming changes.[10]
On April 5, 2021, the program moved to 5:30 p.m. with a shortened one-hour running time to give way for the new shows Sing Galing! and Niña Niño.[11] On July 16, 2021, the show cut its airtime to 30 minutes on Wednesdays and Fridays to give way to the broadcast of the 2021 PBA season.
On September 20, 2021, the newscast moved to an earlier timeslot from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with 1 hour and 15 minutes every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Timeslots for Wednesdays and Fridays remain at 5:15 p.m. and extended to 45 minutes.
Tulfo's departure
On October 1, 2021, Raffy Tulfo bid farewell to the newscast to run for senator and his brother Erwin to run for Partylist in 2022,[12][13] leaving Cosim as the sole anchor starting October 4.
2022–present: Cosim-Babao era
Julius Babao was named as Raffy Tulfo's replacement, joining the newscast on February 7, 2022.[14] In conjunction with this, Frontline Pilipinas also debuted its new opening billboard, title card, and graphics. Babao was originally to make his debut on January 17, but was postponed due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases brought by the omicron variant.[15] Ed Lingao took over as interim anchor of the newscast.[16]
Also on the same day, Gretchen Ho took over the anchoring duties for Frontline sa Umaga from Paolo Bediones as he left News5 on February 1 due to the issues surrounding his company, Ei2Tech. The newscast returned to the original timeslot and was extended to 90 minutes from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on May 22, 2023.[17] In conjunction with this, Frontline Pilipinas also debuted its new opening billboard, title card, and graphics for the second time. Gretchen Ho permanently left the show as a sports presenter to focus on Güd Morning, Kapatid; Mikee Reyes was chosen as her permanent replacement.
Newscast editions
Weeknight main anchors
- Cheryl Cosim (since 2020)
- Julius Babao (since 2022)
Segment presenters
- Ed Lingao (since 2020, NEWS ExplainED)
- Lourd de Veyra (since 2020, Word of the Lourd)
- Luchi Cruz-Valdes (since 2020, Diretsahan)
- Mikee Reyes (since 2023, Sports)
- Jervy "KaladKaren" Li (since 2023, Showbiz Eto Na Nga and K-alaman)
Former anchor
- Raffy Tulfo (2020–2021)
Former segment presenter
- Gretchen Ho (2021–2023, Sports)
Segments
Frontline sa Umaga (Morning edition)
| Frontline Pilipinas | |
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| Also known as | Frontline sa Umaga |
| Genre | Newscast |
| Directed by |
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| Presented by |
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| Theme music composer | Michael Llave |
| Opening theme | "Frontline sa Umaga" Theme Music |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Tony Castelltort |
| Production locations | News5 Studio, TV5 Media Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 1 hour |
| Production company | News5 |
| Release | |
| Original network | TV5 |
| Original release | May 10, 2021 – June 16, 2023 |
Frontline sa Umaga (lit. transl. Frontline in the Morning), a morning edition of Frontline Pilipinas, premiered on May 10, 2021, with Paolo Bediones and Marga Vargas as its original anchors. Airing on the network's morning block, it succeeded Aksyon sa Umaga.[22] The program first aired at 6:00 a.m. for 30 minutes from May 10 to October 1, 2021.[23]
On October 4, 2021, the program moved to a new timeslot at 10:50 a.m. and was extended to 40 mins, filling the vacancy left by Idol in Action; its original timeslot was succeeded by the replays of One PH's Mag-Badyet Tayo! and the 30-minute simulcast of Ted Failon at DJ Chacha sa Radyo5.[24]
On December 24, 2021. Vargas left the newscast and was filled in occasionally by Maricel Halili. On January 17, Bediones left the newscast due to pending lawsuits filed by ex-employees of Ei2 Technologies, Inc.[25] Maricel Halili served as the interim anchor.
On February 7, 2022, Gretchen Ho joined the newscast as the main anchor.[26]
On April 18, 2022, the newscast moved to an earlier timeslot, at 10:00 a.m. to give way for Lakwatsika.[27]
On January 9, 2023, Jes Delos Santos joined the newscast as the co-anchor alongside Ho.
On May 1, 2023, the newscast began simulcasting on 92.3 Radyo5 True FM, replacing Mag-Badyet Tayo!.
On June 5, 2023, the newscast aired for less than 30 minutes as a result of the network's broadcast of the 2023 NBA Finals. For the same reason, editions for June 2, 8, and 13, 2023 were pre-empted.
The morning edition ended its run on June 16, 2023, to give way for the network's new morning show, Güd Morning, Kapatid, which became a segment still anchored by the two anchors. Meanwhile, it was replaced by the replay of Julius at Tintin: Para sa Pamilyang Pilipino on its timeslot on 92.3 Radyo5 True FM.
Main anchors
- Gretchen Ho (2022–2023)
- Jes Delos Santos (2023)
Former anchors
- Paolo Bediones (2021–2022)[28]
- Marga Vargas (2021)[29]
Segments
Frontline Tonight (Late-night edition)
| Frontline Pilipinas | |
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| Also known as | Frontline Tonight |
| Genre | Newscast |
| Directed by | Raffy Ramano |
| Presented by |
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| Theme music composer | Michael Llave |
| Opening theme | "Frontline Tonight" Theme Music |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Tony Castelltort |
| Production locations | News5 Studio, TV5 Media Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | News5 |
| Release | |
| Original network | |
| Original release | September 27, 2021 – present |
Frontline Tonight, a late-night news edition of Frontline Pilipinas, premiered on September 27, 2021. on the network's TodoMax Primetime Singko evening block. It is anchored by Ed Lingao, and Maeanne Los Baños. It is TV5's first flagship late-night newscast since Aksyon Tonite. It is also simulcast on One News.
Main anchors
- Ed Lingao (since 2021, News ExplainED)
- Maeanne Los Baños (since 2021, Frontline Tonight Special Report)
Segment Presenter
- Jannie Alipo-on (since 2023, Showbiz and Ride Tayo, Jan)
Segments
- Una Sa Lahat (Intro)
- News ExplainED (Factual)
- Fact Checked
- Special Report
- Konteksto (Context)
- Abroad[18] (World)
- Weather
- Frontline Balita[18] (Top Stories)
- Showbiz[19] (Entertainment)
- Sports[20]
- Pampa-Good Night (Features)
- Ride Tayo, Jan (Lifestyle)
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| Also known as | Frontline Pilipinas Weekend Frontline Weekend |
| Genre | |
| Directed by | Raffy Romano |
| Presented by |
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| Narrated by |
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| Theme music composer | Michael Llave |
| Opening theme | "Frontline Pilipinas" Theme Music |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Ryan Juego |
| Production locations | News5 Studio, TV5 Media Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | News5 |
| Release | |
| Original network | TV5 |
| Original release | October 14, 2023 (Saturday) November 12, 2023 (Sunday, 28 days time) – present |
Frontline Pilipinas Weekend (Weekend edition)
Frontline Pilipinas Weekend, a weekend edition of Frontline Pilipinas, premiered on October 14, 2023, on the network's Weekend Trip evening block. It is anchored by Gud Morning, Kapatid host Jes delos Santos and former ANC and TeleRadyo anchor Nikki de Guzman. It is TV5's first flagship weekend newscast since Aksyon Weekend and Pilipinas News Weekend. It is also simulcast on 92.3 Radyo5 True FM.
The Saturday edition had premiered on October 14, 2023. The Sunday edition will premiere on November 12, 2023.
Main anchors
- Jes delos Santos (since 2023)
- Nikki de Guzman (since 2023)
News5 Alerts
| Frontline Pilipinas | |
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| Also known as | News5 Alerts |
| Genre | News bulletin |
| Theme music composer | Michael Llave |
| Opening theme | "News5 Alerts" theme music |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Production locations | News5 Studio, TV5 Media Center, Mandaluyong, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Single-camera setup |
| Running time | 1–2 minutes |
| Production company | News5 |
| Release | |
| Original network | TV5 |
| Original release | October 5, 2020 – present |
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News5 Alerts is an hourly news bulletin of TV5 that premiered on October 5, 2020, replacing Aksyon Alerts.[34]
Presenters
- Maoui David (Weekdays)
- Nikki de Guzman (Weekends)
Former presenters
- Mariceli Halili (2020–2023, Weekdays)
- Ed Lingao (2020–2021, Weekdays)
- Mae Anne Los Baños (2020–2021, Weekdays)
- Cherry Bayle (2022–2023, Weekdays)
Regional editions
- Dateline Zamboanga (Zamboanga) (co-produced by Golden Broadcast Professionals)
- Frontline Eastern Visayas (Tacloban) (co-produced by Allied Broadcasting Center)
Accolades
Frontline Pilipinas received nominations for Best News Program and Best Female Newscaster (Cosim) at the 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television.[35][36]
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