IBC News and Current Affairs



IBC News and Public Affairs is the news organization of Philippine media sequestered IBC in the Philippines. The organization is responsible for the daily news and information gathering of the network's news programs. Its slogan is Saan Ka Man, Kahit Kailan, Maaasahan. IBC News and Current Affairs topped the list among Philippines news organizations, garnering 50% of the public trust.

It serves the main IBC Channel 13, the IBC Regional Group, the UHF news television network IBC News Network, the flagship radio stations DZTV-AM and the regional radio networks DYBQ Iloilo, DYJJ in Roxas, and DYRG Kalibo and a news website ibcnews.com.

The division operates mainly and headquartered at IBC Complex in Broadcast City, Capitol Hills, Diliman, Quezon City while the IBC regional stations also have their local news divisions, which is a big help in newsgathering for the whole network. It also has a news bureaus in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East with the help of IBC Global Ltd., these make IBC News and Public  Affairs ahead among the other news organizations in the country as they were the largest and the most comprehensive when it comes to local and international newsgathering.

Divisions
The division is currently headed by long-time journalist and IBC News head Maria Ressa. It is further subdivided into different subgroups: Aside from regular programming, it also operates the IBC News Network, currently the first and the only 24-hour Filipino language free TV news channel in the country. The division also operates a news website ibcnews.com in partnership with The Philippine Star and The Manila Times and the AM radio station (DZTV Radyo Budyong 1386).
 * IBC News, headed by news head Maria Ressa set a number of firsts in news reporting in the country. These include the use of Live-Pack and the IBC news center at Broadcast City, Capitol Hills, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines while utilise a ticker during news broadcasts.
 * IBC Weather Center, is the weather forecasting division of IBC News and Public Affairs, is anchored by the weatherman forecast Jeff Arcilla and Alvin Pura from PAGASA.

Current programs on IBC

 * Angara ng Bayan
 * Biyaheng Langit
 * Cooltura
 * Express Balita
 * Express Balita Weekend
 * Good Take
 * Hapi Kung Healthy
 * IBC Headliners
 * Kassanga Mo Ang Langit
 * Linawin Natin
 * Magandang Umaga Ba?
 * Nora Mismo
 * Ronda Trese
 * Snooky

Current programs on IBC News Network

 * Balitang 90
 * Castro ng Batas
 * Citong Cito
 * CNBC Konek
 * Eala ng Balita
 * Global Desk
 * INN News Blast
 * Lunchtime News
 * Malacañang Press Conference
 * On Line
 * PAGASA TV
 * SSS: Kabalikat Natin
 * Tayuan Ko Paninindigan

Current programs on IBC Regional

 * Express Balita Amianan (IBC-13 Baguio)
 * Express Balita Bicol (IBC-13 Naga)
 * Express Balita Bisaya (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Express Balita Chavacano (IBC-13 Zamboanga)
 * Express Balita Davaoeno (IBC-13 Davao)
 * Express Balita Ilocos (IBC-13 Laoag)
 * Express Balita Ilonggo (IBC-13 Iloilo)
 * Express Balita Negros (IBC-13 Bacolod)
 * Express Balita North Central Luzon (IBC-13 Dagupan)
 * Express Balita Northern Mindanao (IBC-13 Cagayan De Oro)
 * Express Balita Socsksargen (IBC-13 General Santos)
 * Subgo TV (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Cebuana Kapwa (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Ikaw Kabuhi Ko (IBC-12 Iloilo)
 * Tele-Radyo (IBC-12 Iloilo)
 * Dabaw TV (IBC-13 Davao)

Defunct

 * Future information Previously air shows

Newscasters

 * Snooky Serna (Magandang Umaga Ba?, Express Balita, Snooky)
 * Noli Eala  ( Express Balita, Eala ng Balita)
 * Alex Santos ( Magandang Umaga Ba?,  Ronda Trese  )
 * Czarinah Lusuegro (IBC Headliners)
 * Cathy Eigenmann-Bordalba ( Cooltura, CNBC Konek  )
 * Jarius Bondoc (Linawin Natin, Balitang 90)
 * Chal Lontoc (Lunchtime News)
 * Larry Ng (Tayuan Ko Paninindigan, Express Balita Weekend)
 * Riki Kwek (Global Desk)

Public Affairs personalities

 * Dr. Willie Ong (Makabayang Duktor)
 * Dra. Liza Ong (Makabayang Duktor)
 * Dr. Philip Cruz (Makabayang Duktor)
 * Chin Chin Gutierrez (Good Take, Tayuan Ko Paninindigan)
 * Zyrene Parsad-Valencia (Pulsong Pinoy)
 * Sonny Angara (Mr. Angara,  Angara ng Bayan)
 * Nora Aunor (Nora Mismo)
 * Cito Beltran (Citong Cito)
 * Manilyn Reynes (Hapi Kung Healthy, SSS: Kabalikat Natin)
 * Bobby Yan ( Magandang Umaga Ba?  )
 * Nicole Hiyala (Magandang Umaga Ba?)
 * Joey Marquez (Tayuan Ko Paninindigan)
 * Kathryn Bernardo (Magandang Umaga Ba?, Express Balita)
 * Jeff Arcilla (Magandang Umaga Ba?, Express Balita, Hapi Kung Healthy, PAGASA TV, Tayuan Ko Paninindigan)
 * Atty. Claire Castro (Castro ng Batas)
 * Smokey Manaloto (Magandang Umaga Ba?)
 * Grace Choa (Health Line)
 * Gene Orejana (Magandang Umaga Ba?, On Line)
 * Rey Langit (Kasangga Mo Ang Langit, Biyaheng Langit)
 * JR Langit (Kasangga Mo Ang Langit)

Correspondents

 * Jess Caduco (Senior Correspondent)
 * Cristina Tanio (Senior Correspondent)
 * Jeffrey Zaide (Malacañang Correspondent)
 * Lil Mateo (Senior Correspondent)
 * Charina Carlos (Senior Correspondent)
 * Jun del Rosario (Senior Correspondent)
 * Pia Castro (Senior Correspondent)
 * Jinky Baticados (Senate Beat Correspondent)
 * Greg Gregorio (Senior Sports Correspondent)
 * Nalla Aguas (General Assignment)
 * Nadia Trinidad (Senior Correspondent)
 * Adrian Ayalin (Senate, Congress and Justice Correspondent)
 * Ron Cruz (Senior Correspondent)
 * Jeff Canoy (Crime Correspondent)
 * Abner Mercado (Senior Correspondent)
 * Miko Mallonga (Senior Correspondent)
 * Monica Manganti (Senior Correspondent)
 * Jing Castañeda (Senior Correspondent)
 * Dave Llavanes Jr. (Senate Correspondent)
 * Riki Kwek (Senior Correspondent)
 * Krenn Jolongbayan (Senior Showbiz Correspondent)
 * Cecille Lardizabal (Crime Correspondent)
 * Merwin Llanza (General Assignment, Malacañang Correspondent)
 * Nilfa Asuncion (General Assignment)
 * Liezl Castro (Senior Correspondent)
 * Marinette Panganiban (Senior Correspondent)
 * Lalaine Tiangco (Senior Correspondent)
 * Robert Arevalo (Justice Department Correspondent)
 * Kim Cardenas (Senior Correspondent)

Former Newscasts/Personalities

 * Vince Alingod
 * Alvin Sejera
 * Tintin Pizarro
 * Atty. Salvador Panelo (2009-2011)
 * Hajji Kaamino (2011-2012, then moved to PTV)
 * Lee Andres
 * Karen Cabrera
 * Bernadette Sembrano
 * Ali Atienza (2006-2008)
 * Darwin Amojelar
 * Caren Bayhon
 * Manoling Morato (2009-2010)
 * Kit Belmonte
 * Ka Louie Beltran
 * Susan Calo-Medina
 * Neil Santos (1999-2009)
 * Dr. Dean Torno (2011)
 * Gionna Cabrera (2011)
 * Dada Calupitan
 * Maggie dela Riva (2009-2010)
 * Marion Chua
 * Errol Cadame (2005-2006, 2008)
 * Dave Abuel
 * Dennis Cortes
 * Atty. Zorah Andam (2003-2011)
 * Mina Dabor
 * Randy David
 * Kathy de Leon-Vilar
 * Gina dela Vega-Cruz
 * Marissa del Mar (2003-2011)
 * Cielito "Mahal" Del Mundo
 * Frankie Evangelista
 * Bing Formento (2008-2009)
 * Jam Alindongan
 * Abel Cruz (2009-2012)
 * Ron Gagalac
 * Oliver Abeleda (2007-2010)
 * Veronica Baluyut-Jimenez (2007-2010)
 * Aljo Bendijo (2007-2011)
 * Toni Marcelo
 * Thea Gavino (2008-2009)
 * Ida Miranda Castro (1998-2003)
 * Amy Godinez-Cuenco
 * Doy Castillo (2001-2003)
 * Gen. Arturo Anas (2001-2003)
 * Ervin Mateo (2001-2003)
 * Ben Tulfo (2003-2011)
 * Joee Guilas (2007-2009)
 * Magtanggol Gunigundo
 * Karen Padilla (2009-2010)
 * Maricel Halili
 * Jake Morales (2008-2012)
 * Janelle So (1998-2001)
 * Lizel Po (2011)
 * Francis L. Cardona (2008-2011)
 * Nina Taduran (2010-2011)
 * Ralf Rivas (2011-2012; moved to GMA News and Public Affairs)
 * Subas Herrero
 * Precious Hipolito-Castelo (1999-2009)
 * Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel
 * Jennifer Illustre
 * Amelyn Veloso (2008-2010)
 * January Isaac (2003-2009)
 * Dyords Javier
 * Kaye Jimenez
 * Rose Solangon (2008-2011)
 * TG Kintanar
 * Aryanna Lim
 * Manuel Llige (1998-2002)
 * Atty. Rod Manicad
 * DJ Oliver Reyes (2011)
 * Pinky Marquez (2001-2003)
 * Elmer Mercado (1994-1998, 2000-2002)
 * Anthony Pangilinan (2002-2003)
 * Francis Pangilinan
 * Dennis Principe (2003-2006)
 * Cory Quirino
 * Joe Javier
 * Rida Reyes (2008)
 * Chiqui Roa-Puno (2003-2008)
 * Dave Sta. Ana
 * Mherie Caibal (2011)
 * Julius Segovia
 * Jopet Sison
 * Margarita Pantaleon (2011)
 * Atty. Jose Sison
 * Anne Marie Soriano (1997-2001)
 * Ali Sotto
 * Claudine Trillo-Webb
 * Erwin Tulfo
 * Julie Yap-Daza
 * Ina Yulo
 * Roann Sumayao

Anchors

 * Delfrado Villanueva Jr. (IBC-13 Baguio)
 * Edmund Salacup (IBC-8 Dagupan)
 * Antonio Casimiro (IBC-13 Laoag)
 * Angelina Galupo (IBC-13 Naga)
 * Jun Arbolado (IBC-12 Iloilo)
 * Bing-Bing Josue (IBC-12 Iloilo)
 * Bob Malazarte (IBC-13 Bacolod)
 * Buen Algono (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Fred Languido (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Rey Maraunay (IBC-10 Cagayan De Oro)
 * Julie Alipala (IBC-13 Zamboanga)
 * June Duterte (IBC-13 Davao)
 * Roldan Caliosan (IBC-10 General Santos)

Luzon

 * Melchor Balawas (IBC-13 Baguio)
 * Victor Decoy (IBC-13 Baguio)
 * Franklin Torres (IBC-13 Baguio)
 * Edwin M. Carbajal (IBC-13 Baguio)
 * Edmundo Abubo (IBC-8 Dagupan)
 * Juraine Serquina (IBC-8 Dagupan)
 * Karen Crisostomo (IBC-8 Dagupan)
 * Edgar Jacinto (IBC-13 Laoag)
 * Marivic Adena (IBC-13 Laoag)
 * Amado Valdez (IBC-13 Laoag)
 * Adiel Auxilio (IBC-13 Naga)
 * Jonel Cuba (IBC-13 Naga)
 * Vince Villar (IBC-13 Naga)
 * Edison Bordeos (IBC-13 Naga)

Visayas

 * Novie Guazo (IBC-12 Iloilo)
 * Tina Ilustre (IBC-12 Iloilo)
 * Emerson Labrillaso (IBC-12 Iloilo)
 * Ronel Sorbito (IBC-12 Iloilo)
 * Rhod Tecson (IBC-12 Iloilo)
 * Sunshine Lacson (IBC-13 Bacolod)
 * Carlene Antepasado (IBC-13 Bacolod)
 * Rey Martinez (IBC-13 Bacolod)
 * Paul Lauro (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Roseller Layasan (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Bernie Cabusao (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Jun Tagalog (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * William Valencia (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Philips "Kuya Iking" dela Cerna (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Ray Celocia (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Jhunnex Napallacan (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Aida Tampus (IBC-13 Cebu)
 * Ely Bolonos (IBC-13 Cebu)

Mindanao

 * Annaliza Reyes (IBC-10 Cagayan De Oro)
 * Noy Losentes (IBC-10 Cagayan De Oro)
 * Michelle Mesias (IBC-10 Cagayan De Oro)
 * Butch Bustamante (IBC-13 Zamboanga)
 * Reynerio Candido (IBC-13 Zamboanga)
 * Lulu Gerolaga (IBC-13 Zamboanga)
 * Jennifer Villanueva (IBC-13 Zamboanga)
 * Dodong Atillo (IBC-13 Davao)
 * Jessie Casalda (IBC-13 Davao)
 * Dodong Atillo (IBC-13 Davao)
 * Jessie Casalda (IBC-13 Davao)
 * Rey Hernan Fabe (IBC-13 Davao)
 * Jonathan Macailing (IBC-10 General Santos)
 * Eva B. Molina (IBC-10 General Santos)
 * Joel Eduque (IBC-10 General Santos)

iBalita Ako!
IBC News launched its own citizen journalism campaign during its coverage of the Hatol ng Bayan 2012. The campaign is now called iBalita Ako! (Tagalog for You News!), it reflects upon the station's flagship newscast Express Balita and Ronda Trese which runs out of a blog. Submission of news items from the general public is across a variety of platforms, mainly using SMS and MMS technologies with its sequestered by the government.

As answer to IBC's iBalita Ako!, the other two main competitor GMA and ABS-CBN both followed and had their own version of citizen journalism campaign named YouScoop! and Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo! respectively.