# Saksi

Saksi (transl. witness) formerly known as Saksi: GMA Headline Balita and Saksi: Liga ng Katotohanan is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally anchored by Mike Enriquez and Karen Davila, it premiered on October 2, 1995, on the network's evening line up. Pia Arcangel currently serves as the anchor. It is the longest-running news broadcasting show of GMA Network.

## Overview

Saksi premiered on October 2, 1995, with Mike Enriquez and Karen Davila as its original anchors.
On July 8, 1996, Mel Tiangco joined the show. Segment reporters who also joined the show include Solita "Winnie" Monsod for Mareng Winnie, Kara David for Huling Hirit, Lyn Ching for S na S (Showbiz sa Saksi) and Jessica Soho for Jessica Soho Reports. In 1998, when Enriquez and Davila left the show, Jay Sonza and Luchi Cruz-Valdes joined the show.
On August 16, 1999, Enriquez returned to the program, whereas Vicky Morales joined the show. This was also the beginning of simulcasting the newscast on the network's radio station, Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz. On July 15, 2002, Howie Severino joined the show as anchor of segment Side Trip. In the same year, Saksi won the gold medal for Best Newscast in the New York Festival, becoming one of the few news programs outside the United States to receive the said honor. The award was later recognized by the Philippine Congress by issuing the network a commendation for its work in News and Public Affairs. On March 12, 2004, Enriquez left the newscast to join Frontpage anchor Tiangco as anchors of 24 Oras. Three days later, Arnold Clavio joined as the new host.
The show launched a segment called Saksi Ako (transl. I'm Saksi), where viewers can make their own report there by using cellphone and camera recordings via GMA Network app's Youscoop. In July 2013, it launched its segment Midnight Snack, a food-trip segment hosted by Mikael Daez every Mondays to Thursdays, After a one-week hiatus, On November 5, 2013, it returned under the new title Midnight Express.
In November 2014, Pia Arcangel joined as an co-anchor, replacing Morales. In April 2020, the show was suspended due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on June 1, 2020.
On June 12, 2024, Clavio temporary left the newscast due to his hemorrhagic stroke. Atom Araullo took his role until October 25, 2024.
On October 28, 2024, due to GMA Integrated News' cost reduction, Arcangel became the sole anchor of the news show. Clavio also left the show, to reduce his working time.

## Anchors

* Pia Arcangel (since 2014)
* Amor Larrosa (since 2023, GMA Integrated News Weather Center)

### Former anchors

* Mike Enriquez (1995–2004)
* Karen Davila (1995–98)
* Mel Tiangco (1996–99)
* Winnie Monsod (1996–99, Mareng Winnie)
* Lyn Ching (1996–99, S na S: Showbiz na Saksi)
* Kara David (1996–99, Huling Hirit)
* Jessica Soho (1996–99, Jessica Soho Reports)
* Amado Pineda (1995–96, weatherman)
* Rey Pacheco (1996–99, weatherman)
* Jay Sonza (1998–99)
* Luchi Cruz-Valdes (1998–99)
* Vicky Morales (1999–2014)
* Howie Severino (2002, Side Trip)
* Bernadette Sembrano (2003)
* Arnold Clavio (2004–24)
* Mikael Daez (2013–23, Midnight Express)

### Interim anchors

* Luchi Cruz-Valdes (1995–2002)
* Jay Taruc (1997–98)
* Sandra Aguinaldo (2013–23)
* Lala Roque (2013–16)
* Rhea Santos (2013)
* Mariz Umali (2013, 2017–23)
* Tina Panganiban-Perez (2013, 2019–24)
* Kara David (2013–14)
* Ivan Mayrina (2013)
* Jun Veneracion (2014–21)
* Raffy Tima (2013, 2019–23)
* Susan Enriquez (2017, 2018–20)
* Chino Gaston (2020–23)
* Emil Sumangil (2016, 2019, 2021)
* Joseph Morong (2012, 2019–21)
* Oscar Oida (2015, 2019)
* Maki Pulido (2012–13)
* Mark Salazar (2012, 2015)
* Connie Sison (2023)
* Ian Cruz (2023)
* Atom Araullo (2023)
* Mav Gonzales (2023)

## Segments

* Barangay Saksi
* Bonus Shot
* Midnight Express
* News Bullets (Mabilis na Sulyap)
* Sakcess
* Showbiz Saksi
* Sports Saksi
* Good Night Vibes

### Defunct

* Bisig Bayan
* Huling Hirit
* Jessica Soho Reports
* Mareng Winnie
* Midnight Snack
* S na S: Showbiz na Saksi
* Side Trip

## Accolades

Accolades received by Saksi :
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 1998 | Peabody Award | Peabody Award | Saksi | Won |
| 1998 | 12th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Won |
| 2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Mike Enriquez | Nominated |
| 2002 | New York Festival Gold Medal | Best Newscast | Saksi | Won |
| 2003 | 17th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2003 | 17th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Vicky Morales | Nominated |
| 2003 | 17th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Mike Enriquez | Nominated |
| 2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Vicky Morales | Nominated |
| 2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Vicky Morales | Won |
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Vicky Morales | Won |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Vicky Morales | Nominated |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Vicky Morales | Won |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Vicky Morales | Nominated |
| 2009 | New York Festival | Best Newcast, Gold Medal | Saksi | Won |
| 2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Vicky Morales | Nominated |
| 2011 | 8th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2011 | 8th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Male News Presenter | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2011 | 8th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Female News Presenter | Vicky Morales | Nominated |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Vicky Morales | Won |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Vicky Morales | Won |
| 2013 | 10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2013 | 10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Male News Presenter | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2013 | 10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Female News Presenter | Vicky Morales | Won |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Vicky Morales | Nominated |
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding News Program | "Typhoon Pablo's Trail of Death" | Nominated |
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Male News Presenter | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Female News Presenter | Vicky Morales | Nominated |
| 2014 | Peabody Award | Peabody Award | Saksi | Won |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Vicky Morales | Nominated |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Pia Arcangel | Nominated |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Pia Arcangel | Nominated |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Pia Arcangel | Nominated |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Arnold Clavio | Won |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Pia Arcangel | Nominated |
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2020 | Gandingan 2020: The 14th UPLB Isko't Iska Multi-media Awards | Best News Anchors | Arnold Clavio | Won |
| 2020 | Gandingan 2020: The 14th UPLB Isko't Iska Multi-media Awards | Best News Anchors | Pia Arcangel | Won |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Pia Arcangel | Nominated |
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Arnold Clavio | Nominated |
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Nominated |
| 2025 | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Pia Arcangel | Pending |
| 2025 | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Arnold Clavio | Pending |
| 2025 | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Saksi | Pending |