# Balitanghali

Balitanghali (formerly Balita Ko) is a Philippine television news broadcasting show produced by GMA Integrated News. Originally anchored by Pia Arcangel and Raffy Tima, it premiered on November 11, 2005, on QTV. The show was carried over on GMA News TV on February 28, 2011, and on GTV on February 22, 2021. Tima and Connie Sison currently serve as the anchors.

## Overview

The show premiered on QTV on November 11, 2005, from Mondays to Saturdays. On February 7, 2010, it started airing on Sundays, leading to a weekend edition.
After Q ceased airing on February 20, 2011, the newscast was carried over on its replacement network, GMA News TV on February 28, 2011. On April 25, 2011, Grace Lee joined as the new host for the segment Star Bites. Lee left in 2012 and was replaced by Luane Dy. On November 10, 2014, Connie Sison replaced Pia Arcangel as an anchor.
On August 2, 2019, Jun Veneracion left Balitanghali Weekend, followed by Mariz Umali two days later. Veneracion and Umali were replaced by Mark Salazar and Mav Gonzales.
In March 2020, the production was temporarily halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on September 21, 2020. In February 2021, GMA News TV was rebranded as GTV, with the show being carried over to the said network.
On September 4, 2023, the show was renamed as Balita Ko. On November 13, 2023, the show returned to its original title, Balitanghali. On June 1, 2024, Regional TV News merged with the show and became a segment.

## Anchors

* Raffy Tima
* Connie Sison (since 2014)
* Aubrey Carampel (since 2023, Mare, Anong Latest?)
* Cris Zuñiga (since 2024, Regional TV News)
* Cecille Quibod-Castro (since 2024, Regional TV News)
* Sarah Hilomen-Velasco (since 2024, Regional TV News)

### Interim anchors

* Oscar Oida (2024)

### Former anchors

* Pia Arcangel (2005–14)
* Jun Veneracion (2010–19; weekend edition)
* Mariz Umali (2010–19; weekend edition)
* Grace Lee (2011–12; Star Bites)
* Luane Dy (2012–17; Star Bites)
* Nelson Canlas (2017–18; Star Bites)
* Athena Imperial (2018–20; Star Bites and Globalita)
* Cata Tibayan (2017–18; Star Bites)
* Mark Salazar (2019–20; weekend edition)
* Mav Gonzales (2019–20; weekend edition)
* Katrina Son (2023–24, GMA Integrated News Weather Center)
* Susan Enriquez (2023, Susan, Patulong Naman!)
* Boy Logro (2023, Tsibugan Na)

## Accolades

Accolades received by Balitanghali :
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Pia Arcangel | Nominated |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
| 2009 | Anak TV Awards | Most Well-Liked TV Program | Balitanghali | Included |
| 2009 | 1st MTRCB TV Awards | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Won |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
| 2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Female News Presenter | Pia Arcangel | Nominated |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newscaster | Pia Arcangel | Nominated |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | Nominated |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
| 2013 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
| 2013 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Male News Presenter | Raffy Tima | Nominated |
| 2013 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Female News Presenter | Pia Archangel | Nominated |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | Nominated |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Male News Presenter | Raffy Tima | Nominated |
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Female News Presenter | Pia Arcangel | Nominated |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Outstanding Female News Presenter | Pia Arcangel | Nominated |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | Nominated |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | Won |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newscaster | Raffy Tima | Won |
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
| 2020 | 42nd Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Special Event Coverage | "January 13, Taal Volcano coverage" | Won |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Raffy Tima | Nominated |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Female Newcaster | Connie Sison | Nominated |
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Newcaster | Raffy Tima | Nominated |
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program | Balitanghali | Nominated |
| 2025 | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best News Program Host | Raffy Tima | Pending |