The Source with Pinky Webb

CNN Philippines The Source with Pinky Webb (or simply "The Source") is a current affairs and talk show program of CNN Philippines. It premiered on September 26, 2016, and airs on weekdays at 9:00 a.m. PST. Anchored by CNN Philippines' Senior Anchor and Correspondent, Pinky Webb, who is also an anchor of the network's flagship Filipino language noontime newscast, CNN Philippines Balitaan (a companion show of The Source).[1]

The Source with Pinky Webb
Also known asCNN Philippines The Source with Pinky Webb
GenreCurrent affairs
Talk show
Created byNine Media Corporation
Radio Philippines Network
Developed byCNN Philippines
CNN International
Presented byPinky Webb
Theme music composer"Under the Hood" by Christopher Ashmore & Benjamin Marks
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodesN/A (airs daily)
Production
Production locationsCNN Philippines Newscenter, Worldwide Corporate Center, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong, Philippines
Running time30 minutes (with commercials)
Release
Original networkCNN Philippines
Original releaseSeptember 26, 2016 (2016-09-26) –
present
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Background

The program's tagline is "Where we combined the headlines with in-depth conversations with the newsmakers themselves" and "Going straight to the source of the story."

The Source focuses on in-depth, one-on-one interview with different personalities in different arenas, such as politics, government, even entertainment, lifestyle and trending and most-talked personalities in social media.

CNN Philippines' Executive Vice President and managing Editor Armie Jarin-Bennett explains that "The program gives us an opportunity to delve deeper into the issues that are most important to our viewers. It’s also an opportunity to go beyond the headlines, as well as listen and engage with our viewers through social media.” [2][3]

The Source, also debut a segment called "In Focus", wherein features a light-hearted stories that serves as a balance to the program.

The Source or One-on-One with Pinky Webb won as "Best Current Affairs Programme or Series" in the Asian Academy Creative Awards for National Category on October 15, 2020.[4]

Host

Substitute Anchors
  • Ria Tanjuatco-Trillo
  • Ruth Cabal
  • Mai Rodriguez

Former Substitute Anchors

See also

References
  1. "PINKY WEBB TO HOST CNN PHILIPPINES' NEW INTERVIEW SHOW 'THE SOURCE'". Media Newser Philippines. September 24, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  2. "Pinky Webb goes straight to 'The Source'". THE MANILA TIMES. October 2, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  3. "Pinky Webb goes straight to "The Source"". LionHearTV. September 24, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  4. "Two CNN PH shows win national prizes in Asian Academy Creative Awards 2020". CNN Philippines Staff. October 15, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
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