Ito Ang Balita


UNTV Ito Ang Balita is a Philippine radio and television late afternoon and flagship newscast of UNTV. Originally anchored by Josel Mallari and Luz Cruz., it premiered on July 12, 2004, coinciding with the relaunch of UNTV. The show is also streaming on YouTube and Facebook. The program temporarily left the air in 2005 and reinstated on September 3, 2007. It airs daily from Monday to Friday at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Overview

Ito ang Balita premiered on July 12, 2004, coinciding with the relaunch of UNTV. The newscast is also simulcast on radio thru DZXQ Radio La Verdad 1350 kHz AM in Mega Manila.
On July 18, 2016, along with Why News, Hataw Balita and UNTV News officially unveiled its brand new unified graphics and sound.

Anchors

  • Monica Verallo-Tantoco
  • Jun Soriao
  • Bernard Dadis
  • Rosalie Coz

Substitute anchors

  • Nel Maribojoc
  • Victor Cosare
  • Bernard Dadis

Segment presenters

  • Marveene Delfin
  • Mon Jocson

Former anchors

  • Josel Mallari
  • Luz Cruz
  • Jay Sonza
  • Candace Giron
  • Nina Taduran
  • Daniel Razon
  • Bryan De Paz
  • Ley-Ann Lugod
  • Francis Rivera
  • Rolly Lakay Gonzalo
  • Wylla Soriano
  • Louella de Cordova
  • Nikka Clejofe-Alejar
  • Atty. Regie Tongol
  • Angela Lagunzad
  • Thalia Javier
  • Darlene Basingan

Former segment presenters

  • Freema Salonga Gloria
  • Rey Pelayo
  • Rosalie Coz
  • Leslie Longboen
  • Deb Riveral/Janice Ingente
  • Mon Jocson

''Ito Ang Balita Weekend Edition''

On June 6, 2020, UNTV expanded to six days a week, branding the weekend edition, albeit in a 1-hour capacity, unlike the 90-minute weekday edition.

Program segments

  • Tulong Muna Bago Balita – Emergency Response Reports
  • Police Report - Police Reports
  • Traffic Report – Traffic Updates across the Philippines
  • World Watch – Stories from Around the Globe
  • Balitang Promdi – Provincial News
  • Sports News
  • Entertainment and Feature News
  • Serbisyong Bayanihan/MCGI Cares: Update
  • The Daily W.I.N.D.: Weather Insights Night and Day – Weather News and Forecast
  • Poll Watch – Election News
  • HUWAT: Health Update, Weather and Traffic — The latest updates about traffic conditions, COVID-19 daily case updates, weather updates from PAGASA, and relevant trivia.
  • Usiserong Pinoy - features live chat comments of avid viewers from their YouTube livestream.
  • Ibang Balita Ito - features trending topic videos on the social media platforms.
  • UNTV Cup: Update - latest update for scorings and game schedules.