Aksyon the new rival news programs is TV Patrol and 24 Oras

Manila, Philippines – ‘AKSYON’ GOAL ­ “Ma pantayan, malagpasan“ is how TV5 executive Patrick Paez puts it, referring to the goal of its longest running newscast “AKSYON.“ For the moment, “AKSYON“ has equalled, much surpassed, with the new competition ratings of ABS-CBN’s “TV Patrol“ and GMA’s “24 Oras.“

Aggressive and compassionate, “higit sa balita, aksyon“ is the mantra of the TV5 newscast, anchored by Paolo Bediones, Cheryl Cosim and Erwin Tulfo, with Lourd de Veyra as weatherman and popstar princess Sarah Geronimo as entertainment segment host.

“AKSYON“ now airs at 6:30 p.m., by 30 minutes with its competiton ratings of “TV Patrol,“ and “24 Oras.“

TO THE RESCUE ­ Even in terms of awards, “AKSYON“ has its fair share, recognized not only for its news coverage but also for its public service component. One recent example is how “AKSYON“ rescued a young girl from the South. Abandoned by her mother, the girl who’s mentally challenged is left alone and tied up by her father who had to work every day. Concerned neighbors pleaded for SOS and “AKSYON“ came to the rescue of the poor girl, hungry and wallowing in filth.

“AKSYON“ saw to it that the girl was given proper attention and then turned over to the DSWD which is now taking care of her.

By the way, Patrick Paez is now seen oncam, hosting “Dokumentado.“ Asked when wife Daphne Oseña of ABS-CBN is moving over to TV5, Patrick could not answer right away, but then said, “Mahirap katrabaho si kumander.“ Let’s leave it at that.

Colleague Mario Bautista noted that “AKSYON“ is now a new rival ratings of ABS-CBN’s “TV Patrol,“ and GMA’s “24 Oras.“

Let’s listen what NEWS5 chief Luchi Cruz-Valdes has to say.

NEWS5 chief Luchi Cruz-Valdes relates that TV5′s flagship newscast in a timeslot was moved to 6:30 p.m. news habit has become a challenge for the fast-rising news organization. “But, you know, now we have created our own niche. There is now a new market for news. And that to me is for the benefit of news. We now have a bigger place for new,“ shares the NEWS5 head.

Hard-hitting broadcast journalist Erwin Tulfo and PLAN International ambassador Cheryl Cosim continue to influence viewers with their strong equity, gathering stories that compel viewers to do something. The two AKSYON anchors truly have an effective connection to the public, as evidenced by Cheryl Cosim’s recent award as the Best Public Service Program host for “Alagang Kapatid“ (which also won the Best Public Service Program trophy) at the 20th KBP Golden Dove Awards. Erwin Tulfo is deemed as the voice of the aggrieved through his other public affairs shows, “T3“ (with brothers Raffy and Ben) and “Tutok Tulfo.“

“AKSYON“ delivers the most important news you ought to know in 30 minutes. This lets viewers become informed fast and first, especially in times of public advisories on natural disasters and trying times. Through News5 Aksyon Center and Rescue5, “AKSYON“ extends public service beyond delivery of news. More and more people trust the newscast because of its “Bidyo Bandido“ segment wherein concerned citizens voice out problems from their community for quick resolution.