
Starting October 9, "Balita Ko" moves earlier to 10:30 AM on GTV to strengthen the morning news block of GMA Integrated News. It airs right after "Regional TV News" which starts at 10 AM. The back-to-back programming is part of the commitment of GMA Integrated News to “Mas malaking misyon, mas malawak na paglilingkod sa bayan!”
Anchored by two of the country's award-winning and seasoned journalists Connie Sison and Raffy Tima, “Balita Ko” is a news and infotainment program that gives viewers not just breaking news and updates, but also fresh segments that tackle topics close to the hearts of Filipinos.
GMA Integrated News' senior correspondent Katrina Son brings the most recent information on the weather from the GMA Integrated News Weather Center.
With her bubbly personality, Aubrey Carampel shares the latest entertainment news and features via the segment “Mare, Ano'ng Latest?”
Meanwhile, Susan Enriquez tackles common problems in the barangay and seeks solutions in her segment "Susan, Patulong Naman!"
Viewers are also guaranteed to pick practical tidbits in the other segments of Balita Ko: “Diskarte” features successful and inspiring stories on livelihood, small businesses, and side hustles; “Health Is Wealth” tackles health-related news and issues; and “Talaga Ba?” debunks common Filipino myths.
There are also segments that make viewers feel good: "Good Job" features Filipino achievements the bring pride to our nation; "Wow" presents amazing things, places and events; and "Trending" delivers to television what's viral or trending in the digital world.
"Balita Ko" also serves as the launchpad of the newest crowdsourcing and digital news-gathering arm of GMA Integrated News, #BalitaKo.
Meanwhile, "Regional TV News" is the flagship newscast of GMA Regional TV. It brings fresh news from the regions and provinces to the national audience.
Representing the three major islands of the Philippines, Cris Zuñiga of GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon, Cecille Quibod-Castro of GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak and Sarah Hilomen-Velasco of GMA Regional TV One Mindanao simultaneously anchor the show live. The variety of stories is further complemented by GMA Regional TV Balitang Southern Tagalog, GMA Regional TV Balitang Bicolandia, and GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas.
Catch "Regional TV News" Monday to Saturday at 10 AM and “Balita Ko” weekdays at 10:30 AM, beginning October 9, on GTV.
For more information and updates, visit www.gmanetwork.com.