Bandila(transl. flag) is aPhilippine televisionnews broadcasting show broadcast byABS-CBN.Originally anchored byKorina Sanchez,Henry Omaga-DiazandCes Drilon,it aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up from July 3, 2006, to March 17, 2020, replacingABS-CBN Insiderand was replaced byThe World Tonight.Julius BabaoandKaren Davilaserved 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
editBandiladebuted on July 3, 2006, replacingABS-CBN InsiderwithKorina Sanchez,Henry Omaga-DiazandCes Drilonas its original anchors.[1][2]
On May 8, 2009, Sanchez took an indefinite leave from the show.[3]On November 22, 2010,Julius BabaoandKaren Davilajoined the show, replacing Omaga-Diaz and Drilon.[4]
On October 3, 2011,Boy Abundajoined the show as the presenter of the segmentIkaw 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 theenhanced community quarantineimplemented to manage theCOVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.Its timeslot was replaced by replays ofTV Patrol.Furthermore, with the networkshutting down operationsdue to the expiration of its legislative franchise and in compliance with theNTC'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 forABS-CBNChannel 2, launchedBalitang A2Zas its replacement for the late-night news program on July 26, 2021.
Anchors
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- 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 Noypianchor)
International broadcast
editBandilaaired worldwide (with a roughly one-day delay) onThe Filipino Channel (TFC)in Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.
In Australia,SBSfirst aired the program with a delayed telecast on the following day at 6:50AM from Tuesdays to Saturdays, replacingPTV'sTeledyaryoas the Filipino news service onWorld Watch.It was later moved to an 8:05AM timeslot from Tuesday to Saturday with replays at 2:30PM onSBS Viceland,whileTV Patrol Weekendis aired every Sunday and Monday. It was replaced byTV Patrolwhen 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 theSubic rape caseearned 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]
- Bandilaearned 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.
- Bandilareceived a Golden Dove Award for Best News Program during the 16th KBP Golden Dove Awards.Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinaswas 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,Bandilawon the Best News Program category in the21st PMPC Star Awards for Television.[15]
- Bandilawas hailed as the Best News Program during the 2007Asian Television Awards,featuring their news coverage of the Subic Rape Case Promulgation.[16]
- Bandilawas 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]
- Bandilawon 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.RetrievedJanuary 30,2024.
- ^Torre, Nestor U. (July 15, 2006)."Strong start for Bandila".Philippine Daily Inquirer.RetrievedJanuary 30,2024– viaGoogle Books.
- ^Lo, Ricky (May 6, 2009)."Korina going on leave soon".The Philippine Star.RetrievedJanuary 30,2024.
- ^"Karen, Julius to join Ces in Bandila".ABS-CBN News.November 19, 2010. Archived fromthe originalon November 22, 2010.RetrievedNovember 20,2010.
- ^"Boy Abunda to join Bandila on October 3".The Philippine Star.October 1, 2011.RetrievedJanuary 30,2024.
- ^"WATCH: Ces Oreña-Drilon bids 'Bandila' goodbye".ABS-CBN News.December 22, 2017. Archived fromthe originalon August 2, 2019.RetrievedAugust 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.Archivedfrom the original on July 25, 2020.RetrievedJuly 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.Archivedfrom the original on August 25, 2007.RetrievedAugust 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.Archivedfrom the original on October 14, 2007.RetrievedAugust 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.Archivedfrom the original on February 2, 2008.RetrievedNovember 30,2007.
- ^ab"(UPDATE) ABS-CBN dominates 19th KBP Golden Dove awards".ABS-CBN News.Archivedfrom the original on November 29, 2010.RetrievedNovember 26,2010.