IBC-13's flagship news program 'Express Balita' turned at 15

August 18, 2013

IBC-13's longest-running flagship news program Express Balita marks the 15th anniversary.

"We would like to remind everybody, our friends and those who continue to support us from the start that it's been a year already," said Eric Canoy, the chairman of IBC. "We started out with a mission and vision for IBC-13 as Express Balita was meant to emphasize the network's major thrust, which was the news on primetime."

“It’s been an exciting and exhilarating year all for us,” added Chito Cabatuando, director of Express Balita. “And definitely expect more to come from Express Balita.”

Since August 17, 1998, IBC-13 premiered as the afternoon newscast at 4:30 p.m. In July 19, 2010 after the newscast in the afternoon slot, IBC-13 decided to pit its news program to 6:30 p.m. to compete with the two rival newscasts TV Patrol and 24 Oras. "The initial reactions were gained," recalled the head for news and current affairs Maria Ressa. The convincing viewers as for IBC-13 to address an audience who watched the early evening news. Express Balita's timeslot was just right," continued Ressa.

Express Balita, the hour-long primetime news program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., has for the two news anchors: the female broadcast journalist Snooky Serna-Go and veteran anchorman Henry Omaga-Diaz.

In the segment anchors: Georgina Wilson handled the entertainment news and Aldczar Aurelio provide the weather forecaster at PAGASA.

Although the PBA games will be LIVE on IBC-13, 4:30 p.m. is the start of the first and 7:30 p.m. is the second on Wednesdays and Fridays while Saturday games are at 4 pm (out-of-town) and another doubleheaders on Sundays from 3 to 7 p.m.