# I-Witness

i-Witness, formerly i-Witness: The GMA Documentaries is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by GMA Network and GMA News TV. Originally hosted by Vicky Morales, Luchi Cruz-Valdes, Mike Enriquez, Cheche Lazaro and Jessica Soho, it premiered on January 18, 1999. Kara David, Howie Severino, Atom Araullo, Mav Gonzales and John Consulta currently serve as the hosts. It is the longest-running documentary show in the Philippines.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.

## Hosts

* Kara David (since 2001)
* Howie Severino (since 2001)
* Atom Araullo (since 2017)
* Mav Gonzales (since 2023)
* John Consulta (since 2023)

### Former hosts

* Vicky Morales (1999–2004)
* Luchi Cruz-Valdes (1999–2002)
* Mike Enriquez (1999–2000)
* Cheche Lazaro (1999–2004)
* Jessica Soho (1999–2004)
* Mel Tiangco (2000–02)
* Raffy Tima (2001–04)
* Maki Pulido (2002–04)
* Jay Taruc (2004–19)
* Sandra Aguinaldo (2004–24)

### Guest hosts

* Mariz Umali
* Micaela Papa
* Joseph Morong
* Cesar Apolinario
* Emil Sumangil
* Pia Arcangel
* Ivan Mayrina
* Tina Panganiban-Perez
* Oscar Oida

## Production

In March 2020, production was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on August 14, 2020.

## Accolades

Accolades received by i-Witness :
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2001 | 15th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Nominated |
| 2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Kara David, Vicky Morales, Maki Pulido, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc | Nominated |
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Nominated |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc | Nominated |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc | Won |
| 2008 | Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Adult Educational/Cultural Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc | Won |
| 2009 | 1st MTRCB TV Awards | Best Public Affairs Show | i-Witness | Won |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc | Won |
| 2009 | 5th USTv Students' Choice Awards | Students' Choice, Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc | Won |
| 2011 | 8th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Documentary Program | "Gintong Putik" | Won |
| 2011 | 8th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Documentary Program | "Lola Minera" | Nominated |
| 2011 | 8th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Documentary Program Host | Kara David | Won |
| 2011 | 8th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Documentary Program Host | Howie Severino | Nominated |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc | Won |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc | Won |
| 2012 | 8th USTV Awards | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2013 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Documentary Program | "Batong Buhay, Buhis Buhay""Daloy""Kalam""Saplot""Silong" | Nominated |
| 2013 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Documentary Program Host | Kara David | Won |
| 2013 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Documentary Program Host | Howie SeverinoSandra Aguinaldo | Nominated |
| 2013 | 4th Northwest Samar State University Students Choice Awards | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2013 | 4th Northwest Samar State University Students Choice Awards | Best Documentary Program Host | Kara David | Won |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc | Won |
| 2013 | 7th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Documentary Program | "Kamandag Sa Palayan""Pagbabalik Sa Karagatan""Rattan Sa Pusod ng Sierra Madre""Tarima" | Nominated |
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Documentary Program Host | Kara DavidHowie SeverinoJay TarucSandra Aguinaldo | Won |
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Documentary Program Host | Kara DavidHowie SeverinoJay TarucSandra Aguinaldo | Nominated |
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Documentary Program Host | Kara DavidHowie SeverinoJay TarucSandra Aguinaldo | Nominated |
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Documentary Program Host | Kara DavidHowie SeverinoJay TarucSandra Aguinaldo | Nominated |
| 2014 | 1st Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc | Won |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc | Won |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Nominated |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David | Nominated |
| 2016 | US International Film and Video Festival | Silver Screen Award | “Kawayang Pangarap (Bamboo Dreams)” | Won |
| 2017 | 8th Northwest Samar State University Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television Awards | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David | Won |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Nominated |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Sandra Aguinaldo, Atom Araullo, Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc, Mariz Umali | Won |
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Nominated |
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Raffy Tima | Nominated |
| 2020 | 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards | Special Citation: Adult Educational / Cultural Program | "Patient 2828" | Won |
| 2020 | 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards | Special Citation: Public Service Program | "Manaram" | Won |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Raffy TimaHowie SeverinoAtom AraulloKara DavidSandra Aguinaldo | Nominated |
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | i-Witness | Won |
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Raffy TimaHowie SeverinoAtom AraulloKara DavidSandra Aguinaldo | Nominated |
| 2024 | 6th Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Documentary Show | i-Witness | Won |
| 2024 | New York Festivals TV & Film Awards | Documentary: Social Issues | "Bawat Barya" | Silver |
| 2024 | New York Festivals TV & Film Awards | Documentary: Heroes | "Boat to School" | Bronze |
| 2024 | New York Festivals TV & Film Awards | Documentary: Community Portraits | "Sisid sa Putik" | Bronze |
| 2025 | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program Host | Kara DavidHowie SeverinoAtom AraulloMav GonzalesJohn Consulta | Pending |