# Pinky Webb

Joanna Marie "Pinky" Pagaspas Webb (born June 11, 1970) is a Filipina broadcast journalist, best known for her work on CNN Philippines as the anchor of the programs Balitaan and The Source with Pinky Webb (both 2016–2024). She is the daughter of former senator Freddie Webb and a sister of basketball coach Jason Webb, as well as Vizconde murder suspect Hubert Webb.

## Education

Webb attended high school at Colegio San Agustin where she was batchmates with Kris Aquino and Karen Davila. Webb studied at De La Salle University where she initially took AB Psychology then decided to shift to AB Management. Webb also took up a few courses at UCLA and Cal State Long Beach on journalism for a semester.

## Career

During her career at ABS-CBN, Webb was a first news anchor of ANC Primetime News (1999–2004) and Dateline Philippines (2004–2014) and also host of Umagang Kay Ganda, XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé (from 2008 until the show ended) and TV Patrol Weekend. She was a radio co-anchor of Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Kwatro and the radio commentary program Tambalang Failon at Webb on weekdays with Ted Failon on DZMM. On May 9, 2015, The Philippine Star reported that Webb has resigned from ABS-CBN.
Webb joined CNN Philippines in 2016. The network confirmed her move in a tweet. She debuted with CNN Philippines on April 4, 2016, as the first anchor of its Filipino-language newscast, Balitaan. On September 26, 2016, Webb named as a host for a new current affairs daily program titled The Source.
In July 2024, Webb joined Bilyonaryo News Channel, along with her former ABS-CBN and CNN Philippines personalities. She anchors the network's flagship newscast Agenda together with veteran broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez. She also hosts an interview format show On Point with Pinky Webb.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1999–2004 | ANC Primetime News | News Anchor | ANC |
| 2004–2014 | Dateline Philippines | News Anchor | ANC |
| 2007–2011 | Umagang Kay Ganda | News Anchor | ABS-CBN |
| 2008–2013 | XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2011–2015 | Mornings @ ANC | News Anchor | ANC |
| 2011–2015 | TV Patrol Weekend | News Anchor | ABS-CBN |
| 2016–2024 | Balitaan | News Anchor | CNN Philippines |
| 2016–2024 | The Source | Host | CNN Philippines |
| 2017–2018 | On the Record | One of the host contributors | CNN Philippines |
| 2018–2019; 2024–present | Business Matters | Host | Bloomberg TV Philippines CNN Philippines GTV |
| 2024–present | Agenda | News Anchor | Bilyonaryo News Channel |
| 2024–present | On Point | Host | Bilyonaryo News Channel |

### Radio

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2002–2009 | Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Kwatro | News Anchor | DZMM |
| 2004–2009 | Pasada Sais Trenta Sabado | Host | DZMM |
| 2009–2012 | Tambalang Failon at Webb | Host | DZMM |

## Awards and citations

* One of the Best Morning Show Hosts (for Umagang Kay Ganda) - Star Awards for TV (2008, 2009, 2010)
* Best Female Morning Show Host (for Umagang Kay Ganda) - 1st Media Newser Philippines Awards (2010)
* Best Radio Anchor (for Tambalang Failon at Webb) - 9th Gawad Tanglaw (2011)
* Best TV Anchor (for TV Patrol Weekend) - 11th Gawad Tanglaw (2013)