Bandila (transl. flag) is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally anchored by Korina Sanchez, Henry Omaga-Diaz and Ces Drilon, it aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up from July 3, 2006, to March 17, 2020, replacing ABS-CBN Insider and was replaced by The World Tonight. Julius Babao and Karen Davila served as the final anchors.
| Bandila | |
|---|---|
 Final title card used from 2016 to 2020 | |
| Genre | Newscast |
| Directed by | Kits Fernandez |
| Presented by | |
| Narrated by | Alvin Elchico |
| Opening theme |
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| Composer | Jimmy Antiporda |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Shiela Diamse |
| Production locations | ABS-CBN Newscenter Manila, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | July 3, 2006 – March 17, 2020 |
Overview
editBandila debuted on July 3, 2006, replacing ABS-CBN Insider with Korina Sanchez, Henry Omaga-Diaz and Ces Drilon as its original anchors.[1][2]
On May 8, 2009, Sanchez took an indefinite leave from the show.[3] On November 22, Julius Babao and Karen Davila joined the show, replacing Omaga-Diaz and Drilon.[4]
On October 3, 2011, Boy Abunda joined the show as the presenter of the segment Ikaw Na!; he later left the show in 2014.[5] On December 21, 2017, Drilon left the show.[6]
On March 17, 2020, the show's production was suspended due to the enhanced community quarantine implemented to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Its timeslot was replaced by replays of TV Patrol. Furthermore, with the network shutting down operations due to the expiration of its legislative franchise and in compliance with the NTC's cease and desist order, the current status of the newscast remained unknown until it was eventually cancelled.
Instead, ABS-CBN's former and ANC's current English late-night newscast, The World Tonight, was aired on the network's replacement channel, Kapamilya Channel, on July 27, 2020, marking its return to the original network after 21 years.[7] A2Z, the ad interim replacement for ABS-CBN Channel 2, launched Balitang A2Z as its replacement for the late-night news program on July 26, 2021.
Anchors
edit- Korina Sanchez (2006–09)
- Henry Omaga-Diaz (2006–10)
- Ces Drilon (2006–17)
- Karen Davila (2010–20)
- Julius Babao (2010–20)
- Boy Abunda (2011–14; Ikaw Na! anchor)
- Tony Velasquez (2014–16; Tatak Noypi anchor)
International broadcast
editBandila aired worldwide (with a roughly one-day delay) on The Filipino Channel (TFC) in Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.
In Australia, SBS first aired the program with a delayed telecast on the following day at 6:50 AM from Tuesdays to Saturdays, replacing PTV's Teledyaryo as the Filipino news service on World Watch. It was later moved to an 8:05 AM timeslot from Tuesday to Saturday with replays at 2:30 PM on SBS Viceland, while TV Patrol Weekend is aired every Sunday and Monday. It was replaced by TV Patrol when the newscast's production was suspended due to the enhanced community quarantine implemented to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines and its eventual cancellation.
Accolades
editBandila's coverage of the Subic rape case earned the news program a nomination for the Philippines in the International Emmy Awards spearheaded by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.[8][9]
- Henry Omaga Diaz was awarded as one of the Ten Outstanding Media Personalities by International Media Associates Inc. (IMAI) on November 29, 2006.
- Korina Sanchez was also among the Most Well-Liked Female Personalities in the Anak TV Seal Awards 2006.[10] In 2007, she was recognized in the same category but became number one among ten most well-liked female TV Personalities.[11]
- Bandila earned its first-ever nomination for an International Emmy Award for their report "The Subic Rape Case Promulgation".[12][13] It was the first time that an entry from the Philippines became a finalist on the award-giving body. It became one of the four nominees in the News category out of the eight semi-finalists. Incidentally, TV Patrol, the network's primetime news program, was also chosen as one of the eight semi-finalists for the news category.
- Bandila received a Golden Dove Award for Best News Program during the 16th KBP Golden Dove Awards. Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas was established by broadcast media practitioners to regulate the industry and elevate standards, promote social change, help disseminate government information, strengthen trade ties with the advertising industry, and promote public welfare.[14]
- In 2007, Bandila won the Best News Program category in the 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television.[15]
- Bandila was hailed as the Best News Program during the 2007 Asian Television Awards, featuring their news coverage of the Subic Rape Case Promulgation.[16]
- Bandila was awarded again with a Golden Dove Award for Best News Program during the 19th KBP (Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas) Golden Dove Awards in November 2010.[17]
- Henry Omaga-Diaz was awarded a Golden Dove Award as the "Best TV newscaster" during the 19th KBP Golden Dove Awards in November 2010.[17]
- Bandila won the categories for Best News Program and Best Male News Program Anchors (Julius Babao) at the 10th Gawad Tanglaw Awards (2012).
References
edit- ^ Villanueva, Marichu A. (June 20, 2006). "Korina back as top ABS anchor". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ Torre, Nestor U. (July 15, 2006). "Strong start for Bandila". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (May 6, 2009). "Korina going on leave soon". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Karen, Julius to join Ces in Bandila". ABS-CBN News. November 19, 2010. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
- ^ "Boy Abunda to join Bandila on October 3". The Philippine Star. October 1, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "WATCH: Ces Oreña-Drilon bids 'Bandila' goodbye". ABS-CBN News. December 22, 2017. Archived from the original on August 2, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- ^ "Powerhouse newscasts "TV Patrol" and "The World Tonight" air on Kapamilya Channel starting Monday". ABS-CBN PR. ABS-CBN Corporation. July 24, 2020. Archived from the original on July 25, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- ^ "2007 International Emmy Awards Nominees for News and Current Affairs Categories Span Asia, Europe & Latin America". The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. August 21, 2007.
- ^ ""Bandila" earns Emmy nomination for its "Subic Rape Case Promulgation" episode". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 23, 2007. Archived from the original on August 25, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2007.
- ^ "ABS-CBN bags Anak TV Seal Awards". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Ricardo Lo (December 10, 2007). "Korina is Anak TV Seal's 2007 Most Admired Female TV lady". The Philippine Star.[dead link]
- ^ "ABS-CBN's 'Bandila' earns Emmy nomination". ABS-CBN News. August 22, 2007.
- ^ "ABS-CBN news program earns RP's first-ever Emmy nod". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 22, 2007. Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved August 22, 2007.
- ^ "(UPDATE) ABS-CBN is Best TV Station in KBP Golden Dove awards". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "ABS-CBN bags 32 trophies at 21st PMPC Star Awards". The Manila Bulletin. November 21, 2007.
- ^ "Filipinos top Asian TV Awards". Inquirer.net. November 30, 2007. Archived from the original on February 2, 2008. Retrieved November 30, 2007.
- ^ a b "(UPDATE) ABS-CBN dominates 19th KBP Golden Dove awards". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on November 29, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2010.