PTV News and Public Affairs

PTV News and Public Affairs

PTV News and Public Affairs (formerly NBN News and Public Affairs and also known as PTV News or PTV Newscenter) is the news division of the government-owned TV station People's Television Network. The organization is responsible for the daily news and information gathering for its news programs. It offers PTV and its media portal PTVNews.ph.

PTV News and Public Affairs is currently headed by Angie Arguelles OIC News Divison, and is headquartered at Broadcast Complex, Visayas Avenue, Barangay Vasra, Diliman, Quezon City.

Firsts
All newscasts (except PTV News Headlines and PNA Newsroom which are delivered in English) are presented in the Filipino vernacular.

Current programs on PTV
In-house programs Co-productions Blocktime programs
 * Ani at Kita
 * Bagong Pilipinas
 * Daily Info
 * Damayan Nagyon
 * Digong 8888 Hotline
 * Iskoolmates
 * Passport on Wheels An APO Documentary
 * Press Conference
 * PTV Newsbreak
 * PTV News Headlines
 * PTV Special Coverage
 * PTV Sports
 * Public Eye
 * Sentro Balita
 * Sulong Pilipinas!
 * Ulat Bayan
 * Ulat Bayan Weekend
 * Cabinet Report sa Teleradyo with Sec. Martin Andanar and Leonardo Palo
 * DOSTv
 * GSIS Member's Hour
 * Isyu One-on-One with Ceasar Soriano
 * Magandang Gabi Pilipinas with Ceasar Soriano
 * PNA Newsroom with William Thio Rom Dulfo and Benj Bondoc
 * Unlad Pilipinas with Ceasar Soriano
 * Alagang Magaling
 * Farm Living
 * Kain Na!
 * Salaam TV
 * Tulay

Luzon

 * TeleDyaryo Ylocos (PTV Ylocos) (Mon-Fri 4:30PM-5PM)
 * Kangrunaan A Damag (PTV Cordillera) (Mon-Fri 4:30PM-5PM)
 * PTV Cordillera Newsbreak (PTV Cordillera) (Mon-Fri 10AM and 3PM)

Mindanao

 * Ulat Bayan Mindanao (PTV Davao) (Mon-Fri 4:30PM-5PM)
 * PTVisMin Newsbreak (PTV Davao) (Mon-Fri 11AM and 3:55PM)
 * DavNor Karon (PTV DavNor) (Mon-Fri 4:30PM-5PM)
 * DavNor Sayron Ta! (PTV DavNor) (Mon-Fri 9:30AM-10:30AM)
 * Tutok Balita (PTV Agusan del Sur) (Mon-Fri 4:30PM-5PM)
 * Balitaryo (PTV Agusan del Sur/DXDA TeleRadyo)

Other regional programs

 * Kalamboan Dala Tanan (PTV Davao)
 * Kapihan sa Kapitolyo (PTV DavNor)
 * UsaPangkalusugan (PTV DavNor)

Personalities/Anchors
Sponsors on Bagong Pilipinas, Daily Info, Sentro Balita, PTV News Headlines, Ulat Bayan, and Ulat Bayan Weekend; Ms. Dianne Medina's skin care and make-up cosmetic by; Ever Bilena, clothes by; Love Jane, skin care by; Faces and Curves, shoes by; Skechers, and Top Shop. Ms. Rocky Ignacio, and Ms. Trixie Jaafar's clothes from; Third Culture by; SO-EN. Mr. Alex Santos, and Mr. Aljo Bendijo's hair care by; David's Salon, skin care by; Vine Holistic Medical Aesthetics, men's clothing by; Michael Andre. and eyewear by; Ideal Vision: The Eyewear Specialist, Ms. Ice Martinez-Pajarillo's clothes by; F&H: Folded and Hung, hairdresser by; HairShaft, Slimmers World International, and Essentials Toni&Guy. Mr. Allan Francisco's men's skin care by; GDL: Gluta Drip Loungemius, and Bert Lozada Swim School. Ms. Diane Querrer's clothes by; Plaints and Prints. and Mr. Ceasar Soriano's suits and barongs by; Omesimus, and skin care by; The Zen Insititute Medical Spa.
 * Audrey Gorriceta (born in February 1) (Daily Info, and PTV Newsbreak) (2009-present)
 * Diane Querrer (born in January 2, 1989) (Bagong Pilipinas, and Daily Info) (2016-present)
 * Angelique Lazo (born in February 26) (Sentro Balita) (2006-2012, 2017-present)
 * Alex Santos (Sentro Balita) (2017-present)
 * Snow Badua (sportscaster)) (PTV Sports) (2006-2015, 2019-present)
 * Meg Siozon (sportscaster girl)) (born in September 14) (PTV Sports) (2012-present)
 * Rolly "Lakay" Gonzalo (born in February 1, 1957) (Ulat Bayan) (2014-2016, 2019-present)
 * Catherine Vital (Ulat Bayan) (2013-present)
 * Anthony Pangilinan (born in December 5, 1964) (PTV News Headlines) (1989-1994, 2015-present)
 * Charms Espina (PTV Newsbreak, and PTV News Headlines) (2015-present)
 * Trixie Jaafar (born in September 6) (PTV InfoWeather) (Daily Info, and Ulat Bayan Weekend) (2017-present)
 * Miguel Cruzada (PTV InfoWeather, PTV Traffic Center) (Sentro Balita) (2017-present)
 * Edmund Rosales (born in August 19) (PTV InfoWeather) (PTV News Headlines) (2001-2014, 2017-present)
 * William Thio (Damayan Ngayon, and PNA Newsroom) (1974-2005-2010, 2017-present)
 * Romela Rom Dulfo (PNA Newsroom) (2019-present)
 * Ice Martinez-Pajarillo (born in April 21, 1989) (PTV InfoWeather) (Ulat Bayan) (2017-present)
 * Rocky Ignacio (born in August 16) (Ulat Bayan Weekend) (1995-present)
 * Bea Bernardo (Quezon City) Allan Francisco (City of Manila) Kenneth Paciente (Judiciary) and Cleizl Pardilla (Quezon City) (PTV Newsbreak) (2017-present)
 * Ceasar Soriano (Unlad Pilipinas, Isyu One-on-One, Ulat Bayan Weekend, and Magandang Gabi Pilipinas) (2003-2006, 2019-present)

Public Affairs personalities

 * Dianne Medina (Bagong Pilipinas) (2012-present)
 * Jules Guiang (born in April 20, 1991) (Bagong Pilipinas, and Sulong Pilipinas!) (2014-present)
 * Karla Paderna (Bagong Pilipinas) (2013-present)
 * Karlo Nograles (Bagong Pilipinas) (2019-present)
 * Chichi Atienza-Valdepenas (Bagong Pilipinas, and Kain Na!) (2019-present)
 * Alfonso "Fifi" delos Santos (Bagong Pilipinas) (2018-present)
 * Gel Miranda (DOSTv) (2017-present)
 * Tony Lopez (BizNews) (2009-2015, 2017-present)
 * Elizabeth Lee (BizNews) (2009-2015, 2017-present)
 * Gab Bayan (born in July 4, 1996) (Iskoolmates) (2018-present)
 * Tricia Bersano (Ani at Kita, and Iskoolmates) (2018-present)
 * Sky Quizon (Iskoolmates) (2018-present)
 * Emelie Katigbak (Damayan Ngayon) (2017-present)
 * Asec. Kris Roman Ablan (Digong 8888 Hotline) (2016-present)
 * VP Margie Jorillo (GSIS Member's Hour) (2005-2007, 2012-present)
 * Ms. Bo Sanchez (GSIS Member's Hour) (2005-2007, 2012-present)
 * Princess Habibah Sarip-Paudac, (muslim newscaster girl)) (Salaam TV) (2012-present)
 * Sec. Martin Andanar (Cabinet Report sa Teleradyo) (2003-2015, 2016-present)
 * Leonardo Leo Palo (Cabinet Report sa Teleradyo) (2017-present)
 * Billy Andal, Jet Claveria, and Maite Defensor (Tulay) (2016-present)

Reporters
National Correspondents and Beats Regional and International Correspondents
 * Jericho Aguiatan (General Assignments) (2019-present)
 * Bea Bernardo (Quezon City) (2017-present)
 * EJ Chua (General Assignments) (2019-present)
 * Louisa Erispe (General Assignments) (2018-present)
 * Mark Fetalco (Southern Metro) (2018-present)
 * Allan Francisco (City of Manila) (2017-present)
 * Bernard Jaudian Jr. (General Assignments) (2019-present)
 * Patrick De Jesus (General Assignments) (2017-present)
 * Mica Ella Joson (General Assignments) (2018-present)
 * Mela Lesmoras (General Assignments) (2018-present)
 * Daniel Amos Manalastas (Malacanang) (2018-present)
 * Marita Moaje (House of Representatives/Foreign Affairs) (2016-present)
 * Kenneth Paciente (Judiciary) (2017-present)
 * Cleizl Pardilla (Quezon City) (2017-present)
 * Sandra Samala (General Assignments) (2019-present)
 * Eunice Samonte (AFP/PNP/Senate) (2016-present)
 * Stephanie Sevillano (General Assignments) (2018-present)
 * Naomi Tibrucio (General Assignments/Eastern Metro) (2018-present)
 * Karen Villanda (General Assignments) (2019-present)
 * Kimbee Yabut (General Assignments) (2018-present)
 * Current:
 * Breves Bulsao (PTV Cordillera) (2017-present)
 * Eddie Carta (PTV Cordillera) (2017-present)
 * Rachelle Garcia (PTV Cordillera) (2017-present)
 * Alah Sungduan (PTV Cordillera) (2017-present)
 * Grace Refama (PTV Bicol) (2006-present)
 * Benny Malicdem (PTV Vigan) (2012-present)
 * John Aroa (PTV Cebu) (2012-present)
 * Regine Lanuza (PTV Davao) (2015-present)
 * Jay Lagang (PTV Davao) (2015-present)
 * Annette Maligad (PTV Davao) (2015-present)
 * Julius Pacot (PTV Davao) (2015-present)
 * Hannah Salcedo (PTV Davao) (2017-present)
 * Billy Danryll Dulatre (PTV DavNor) (2017-present)
 * Jeremy Madronal (PTV DavNor, also the host of UsaPangkalusugan) (2017-present)
 * Jeh Reh Mey (PTV DavNor) (2017-present)
 * Noel Barrete (PTV Agusan del Sur)
 * Alexis Cabardo (PTV Agusan del Sur)
 * Arabel Aragon (PTV Agusan del Sur)
 * Ferdinand Perez (PTV Agusan del Sur)
 * Abee Castardo (PTV Agusan del Sur)
 * Dick Villanueva (PTV France News Stringer) (2018-present)

Former Regional Correspondents

 * Elric Ayop (PTV Davao)
 * Paola Esguerra (PTV Cordillera) (2017)
 * Rhoda Hernandez (Operations and Production Head) (currently anchor from PTVisMin NewsBreak) (PTV Davao) (2017)
 * Peng Aliño (PTV Davao)
 * Eddy Arellano (PTV Davao)
 * Angel Dillera (PTV Davao)

Former Personalities

 * Jorge Bandola (General Assignments) (2009-2016) (now with DZXL RMN Manila 558 and BEAM TV 31)
 * Lala Babilonia (General Assignments) (2016-2017) (now with GMA News and Public Affairs)
 * Paolo Barcelon (Senate Correspondent) (2017-2018) (now with RPN News and Public Affairs)
 * Joana Cruz (General Assignments) (2018-2019) (now with Maritime Industry Authority)
 * Ralph Obina (PTV Newsbreak, Ulat Bayan Weekend) (2012-2019) (now with Super Radyo DZBB 594)
 * Joseph Parafina (born in February 27, 2001) (Ulat Bayan Weekend) (2001-2019, moved to Headline 13)
 * Jed del Rosario (Entertainment Correspondent) (2012-2019) (now with DWIZ 882 Mhz)
 * Wheng Hidalgo (born in June 8, 1977) (Digong 8888 Hotline) (1977-2011, 2016-2019)
 * JM Encinas (General Assignments) (2017-2019) (now with GMA News and Public Affairs)
 * Joy Gumatay (Business Correspondent) (2016-2017) (now with DOTr)
 * Elena Luna-Panganiban (Malacanang/France Correspondent) (2001-2016)
 * Waywaya Macalma (Foreign Affairs) (2009-2016) (now with BEAM TV 31)
 * Jervis Manahan (General Assignments) (2016-2017) (now with ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs)
 * Jade Miguel (AFP/PNP) (2015-2016) (now with the office of Sen. Joel Villanueva)
 * Jarkie Miranda (NBI Correspondent) (2002-2017) (now with Super Radyo DZBB 594)
 * Amee Olila (General Assignments/Foreign News) (2018-2019) (now with RPN News and Public Affairs)
 * Pauline Requesto (Senate) (2015-2019) (now with GMA News and Public Affairs)
 * Sweeden Velado-Ramirez (City of Manila) (2014-2018) (now with Light Rail Manila Corporation) (LRMC)
 * Phoebe Javier (born in June 9, 1988) (General Assignments) (2013-2015, 2017-2019, moved to Serbisyong Kaibigan)

Regional anchors

 * Eddie Carta (Kangrunaan A Damag) (PTV Cordillera)
 * Alah Sungduan (Kangrunaan A Damag, PTV Cordillera Newsbreak) (PTV Cordillera)
 * Elric Ayop (PTVisMin Newsbreak, Ulat Bayan Mindanao) (PTV Davao)
 * Hannah Salcedo (Ulat Bayan Mindanao) (PTV Davao)
 * Mary Joy de Castro (DavNor Karon) (PTV DavNor)
 * Billy Danryll Dulatre (DavNor Sayron Ta!) (PTV DavNor)
 * Mailyn Zapanta (Tutok Balita) (PTV Agusan del Sur)