yup xcitd na ang lahat,, positive nga comments ng mga kasama ko atleast daw maaga na ang news sa gabi, at ok din yung news program nila the correspondents, probe at soco, mas patitindihin pa nila ito dhil purong de kalidad ang programang ito,,, may program kc na parang pareho lang genre, sa abs meron din pero site ko ung sa gma7 halos pareho lang i-witness at reporters notebook di,ba magandang labanan ito,, hehehe,, siguradong nagiisip ng tactics ang kabila,,, hintyin ntin move nila,,

The good news about Korina
FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo
The Philippine Star 07/03/2006

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Could it be true that "some people" at ABS-CBN are getting "insecure" with the big comeback to newscasting of Korina Sanchez, effective tonight at 10:30 on Bandila which replaces Insider? Who are "those people," the Funfare DPA wouldn’t say. Korina is the main anchor lady with Ces Oreña-Drilon (who used to co-anchor Insider with Dong Puno) and Henry Omaga-Diaz.

To herald Korina’s long-delayed comeback ("scooped" by The STAR three weeks ago), Funfare asked her to "shed light" on how she felt being away from newscasting (although she’s visible early Sunday nights as host of Rated K) these past two years after she was unceremoniously "graduated" from TV Patrol, replaced by Karen Davila.

How does it feel to be back doing a daily newscast after two years?

"It’s an an assignment. It’s a position which management seems to see fit for me to, hopefully, make a significant contribution to. And I do hope that my participation will help. I’m not as giddy as I used to be about a new project... It’s more like, okay, let’s do this now, let’s give it our best shot, let’s hope this does make a difference.

"There was a time when I thought that anchoring a news program was ‘it’ for me. Maybe to most, it still is. Arguably, anchoring a newscast is a be-all and end-all because of what that seat represents. But then, maybe it really is just a chair after all.

"My vacation from the daily news-presenting allowed me to rediscover the practice – broadcast journalism, that is. Fortunately, as I remain a team player in wherever the company steers its direction, there have always been several options from which I’ve found great pleasure working on. I really enjoyed doing Tonight on ANC; it’s a personal brand of journalism I was able to explore. I am heartened that it was so well-received; very difficult to produce daily so I could only do it for a few months at a time. Hopefully, the show will be revived soon after the launching of Bandila. With other projects keeping me busy, the two years went by so fast."

How have the past two years been for you?

"Those two years were a rediscovery of many things. People must have thought that I had extra time on my hands. But on the contrary, I got even busier. The difference is that I was able to control my schedule better because I didn’t have to be back in the office by 5 p.m. to prepare for the news. The new time management application allowed me to become even more productive with regards to family, personal plans for the future and other businesses I got into. And, oh, those guilt-free three-week vacations.

"I was also able to rekindle my first love which is writing. I wrote most of the daily Tonight on ANC, with valuable research from Manolo Quezon, and I now write for People Asia and every Sunday for the Allure section of The STAR. My columns are not political by choice. Instead, they are about positive relationships and self-development topics. I like to not only help readers think about what goes on around them but to encourage them to think for themselves. It’s a therapy for myself, actually, like thinking and putting pieces together aloud."

Is your comeback some kind of a "vindication"?

"Yes, some people have asked me that question. Well, I don’t feel that it is. Mr. Gabby Lopez was very emphatic about the movements in news two years ago, often publicly saying that my departure from TV Patrol had nothing to do with my performance or the ratings of the show at the time. I believe him since that’s statistically measurable. And I was okay with that.

"If you noticed, I didn’t sulk. I moved on to the next projects immediately and I’m happy with what I did with those two years. You must remember that, since I started more than 20 years ago, I was coming out on TV daily. The past two years were the longest break I had from daily television.

"Let’s put it this way: whatever self-imposed heartbreak I suffered from that drastic change I more than enough made up for to myself as well. Now, I’m even better-equipped and I am convinced there is more to all this than an anchor seat. I joke that if I had been assigned to the Purchasing Department, I would have targeted to be the country’s best purchaser. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!"

How is Bandila different from other newscasts?

"The news for the day is the news for the day. You can’t walk too far away from it. But Bandila promises to treat the presentation just a bit differently to cater to those who missed the earlier edition – with some pluses. The big news really is its earlier timeslot. It’s a service. The company gives up revenue just so the public can watch with their eyes still open at night. They’ll still be awake while they catch up on the day’s events. We’ll also be able to go home and sleep earlier. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! It will still be a full day for me since I’ll be doing three daily shows – again! – which I haven’t been doing since Kris & Korina and TV Patrol. I’ll still do my daily morning program on DZMM with Ted Failon (8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Monday thru Friday), a new show called K daily (1 to 2 p.m.) on ANC Channel 27 and, of course, Bandila.

And, by the way, when is she and Sen. Mar Roxas getting married?

"Oh," said Korina, "that’s one thing you won’t hear or see in Bandila."

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up for bandila! excited na ko mamayang 10:30PM!!

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"Understanding is the first step to acceptance and only with acceptance can there be recovery."
-Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Mamaya na toh, manonood ako!!

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Mga Kapamilya , halina at sabay-sabay tayong tumutok mamayang gabi !!!

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walk your talk !

BANDILA

nagyong Lunes ng gabi pagkatapos ng Primetime Bida

sa ABS-CBN!

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Ang TAGUMPAY ay hindi nasusukat sa dami ng pera na natamo, nasusukat ito sa kung gaano kadami ang natulungan at napapasaya mo

2 hours to go, Bandila Na!!!

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para sa mas maagang paglilingkod...

BANDILA!

IBANDERA ANG GANDA NI KORINA!

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sus

Bandila

Para sa mas maaga, mas makabuluhan at MAKABAYANG Pamamahayag!!!

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maganda ang pilot episode nila!!!! at may pinasabog kaagad!!!!!

Kakapanood ko pa lang ng pilot!!!
ASTIG!!!

but maybe, they need to have a wider scope sa news nila!!!
Wow, Mano a Mano got 65.4%

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The content of the show really says something. In the pilot episode they already dedicated the first segment into a major story about the military and coup plots. Save for last the common news items which were already run on TV Patrol World. I am happy that they've focused on issues that really matter. I hate stories about crimes which are so common already.

The set design isn't the best but it is something. It's actually a good and refreshing start. Nothing beats the new set-up they have in the actual news room (I had my OJT there earlier this year). They've installed new flatscreens and lights to make the place look lively. I love this, it's so... CNN. (Maria Ressa is doing a great job.)

The graphics is a good start. Again, not the best but a good start. I seem to be more attracted to the bright blues of rival program Saksi on GMA-7. The music on the other hand is also different for Bandila... very nationalistic! I wonder if it'll establish itself as news program themes should.

With Korina back it makes everyone want to watch. Syempre, curious naman di ba. In the first episode there was nothing really new it's just a familiar face back in a news program. For Ces and Henry, they get the actual news room set. But one thing I'd like to point out about the three is that the program didn't focus on the news anchors but rather the content.

And that is what counts.

Being an avid fan of all news in ABS-CBN and after watching the new BANDILA episode, I don't think I will still watch the late night news.

It looks like another ploy of the lopezes to attack the government under the umbrella of the National Flag. With all the bickering about the impeachment, here is another news outfit trying to persuade the people negatively. It features about the ballot, the election, etc, etc. The timing is great. Seems like they are part of the opposition's grand plan to oust PGMA.

I pity the newscaster for being used in this propaganda. Sayang iyong credibiladad nina ces and henry.


I am sure there are more propaganda coming up...

PLEASE .... Let's respect the Philippine FLAG !

Interesting insights about Bandila. I, however, still anticipate the effects of this program. Any news program that will sway from the common crime scene, commercialized news items, and show biz should be interesting. I want a news program that really touches the people and affects them (not arouses them).

About the news anchors the show should focus on the content of the news. You can have popular/famous/great news anchors but if the news is senseless ###### it's useless. As for the pilot episode I am intrigued by the initial story and a shift in news coverage. Placing the common news items last was a good start.

I am not convinced Maria Ressa will allow her news department to be commercialized and used for propaganda. It's too early for any of us to dive deeper into this for such a new news program so I'll try to watch for a few more days to make a more detailed observation.

ANG GANDA NG PILOT EPISODE!

NAPAKAMAKABULUHAN NG MGA ISTORYA! KAABANG-ABANG!

GRABE, REFORMAT NA ANG SAKSI! DALI! GAYAHIN NA ANG BANDILA!

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OF COURSE !!!

DYAN MAGALING YUNG KABILA! NAMASTER NA NILA ANG MANGGAYA AT PALABASIN NA SILA ANG MAY ORIGINAL CONCEPT BWAHAHAHA

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walk your talk !

Naku gagayahin na 'to ng kabila, better at nauna na naman ang 'da Best NETWORK!

Thanks to Maria Ressa!!!

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Hi KUYA Joseph the pogi.. lam mo ratings ng BANDILA?

around 2PM pa yong lalabas!

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