Kata Inocencio
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Kata Inocencio is a broadcast journalist, child rights advocate, and television host in the Philippines1. She was a candidate for Senator in the 2010 national elections under the Bangon Pilipinas Party of Bro. Eddie Villanueva
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, Inocencio joined television network ABS-CBN
in 1986. She covered President Corazon Aquino
as a Malacanang Correspondent. She also anchored ABS-CBN's flagship newscast, TV Patrol with Noli De Castro
and Frankie Evangelista
from 1995 to 1997. Aside from ABS-CBN News, Inocencio was involved with ABS-CBN Foundation and hosted its television program, Bantay Bata 163, a docu-drama program that campaigned against child abuse
.
On March 9, 2001, Inocencio left ABS-CBN with De Castro which was became a senator. She joined the Christian Broadcasting Network
(CBN) as Vice President for Production. She hosted The 700 Club
Asia on QTV3 with Peter Kairuz, Coney Reyes
, Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, Mari Kaimo
, and Felici Pangilinan-Buizon. As host of 700 Club Asia, Kata produced several stories focusing on the plight of Overseas Filipino Workers2.
Inocencio also hosted the talk show Diyos at Bayan with Bro. Eddie Villanueva, aired on GMA News TV
and GMA Network
.
)4. Her platform focuses on the welfare of women and children, as well as fighting corruption.5 6
, was a senator and governor of Rizal Province and Nueva Vizcaya
.
Eddie Villanueva
Eduardo C. Villanueva , known as Bro. Eddie Villanueva, is a religious and political leader in the Philippines and a presidential candidate in the 2010 Philippine election as standard bearer of the Bangon Pilipinas Party...
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Early life
A graduate of the University of the PhilippinesUniversity of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
, Inocencio joined television network ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
in 1986. She covered President Corazon Aquino
Corazon Aquino
Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that office in Philippine history. She is best remembered for leading the 1986 People Power Revolution, which toppled Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy in the Philippines...
as a Malacanang Correspondent. She also anchored ABS-CBN's flagship newscast, TV Patrol with Noli De Castro
Noli de Castro
Manuel Leuterio de Castro, Jr. , better known as Noli de Castro or "Kabayan" Noli de Castro, was Vice President of the Philippines ....
and Frankie Evangelista
Frankie Evangelista
Frankie Evangelista , was a radio and television broadcaster of ABS-CBN since 1953.-Early life:He was born Francisco Fermin Evangelista on July 24, 1934 in Nueva Ecija. He started out as a DJ and was known to be a credible newscaster. He had a distinguished career in radio and his live coverage of...
from 1995 to 1997. Aside from ABS-CBN News, Inocencio was involved with ABS-CBN Foundation and hosted its television program, Bantay Bata 163, a docu-drama program that campaigned against child abuse
Child abuse
Child abuse is the physical, sexual, emotional mistreatment, or neglect of a child. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Children And Families define child maltreatment as any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or...
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On March 9, 2001, Inocencio left ABS-CBN with De Castro which was became a senator. She joined the Christian Broadcasting Network
Christian Broadcasting Network
The Christian Broadcasting Network, or CBN, is a fundamentalist Christian television broadcasting network in the United States. Its headquarters and main studios are in Virginia Beach, Virginia.-Background:...
(CBN) as Vice President for Production. She hosted The 700 Club
The 700 Club
The 700 Club is the flagship news talk show of the Christian Broadcasting Network, airing in syndication throughout the United States and Canada. In production since 1966, it is currently hosted by Pat Robertson, Terry Meeuwsen, Kristi Watts, and Gordon P. Robertson, two of whom will host on any...
Asia on QTV3 with Peter Kairuz, Coney Reyes
Coney Reyes
Coney Reyes is an award winning Philippine Film/TV actress, television host and producer with Chinese and Spanish descent. She has been one of the co-presenters of Student Canteen and Eat Bulaga . She earned a degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Communication Arts at Maryknoll College...
, Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, Mari Kaimo
Mari Kaimo
Jose Mari Kaimo was born January 21, 1960 in Manila Philippines is a veteran Filipino journalist, host and anchor.Beginning in 1989, he anchored various newscasts on different TV stations including People's Television 4 , GMA Network, and Studio 23...
, and Felici Pangilinan-Buizon. As host of 700 Club Asia, Kata produced several stories focusing on the plight of Overseas Filipino Workers2.
Inocencio also hosted the talk show Diyos at Bayan with Bro. Eddie Villanueva, aired on GMA News TV
GMA News TV
GMA News TV is a news and lifestyle-oriented channel in the Philippines. It is owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. through the supervision GMA News and Public Affairs...
and GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
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Political life
On November 30, 2009, Inocencio filed her Certificate of Candidacy at the Commission on Elections (ComelecCOMELEC
COMELEC may refer to:* Commission on Elections * Comité Maghrébin de l’Electricité...
)4. Her platform focuses on the welfare of women and children, as well as fighting corruption.5 6
Personal life
Her grandfather, Lope K. SantosLope K. Santos
Lope K. Santos was a Tagalog language writer from the Philippines. Aside from being a writer, he was also a lawyer, politician, critic, labor leader and considered as "Father of the Filipino Grammar". He was a freemason....
, was a senator and governor of Rizal Province and Nueva Vizcaya
Nueva Vizcaya
Nueva Vizcaya is a province of the Philippines located in the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon. Its capital is Bayombong. It is bordered by, clockwise from the north, Ifugao, Isabela, Quirino, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, and Benguet.-History, people and culture:The name was derived from the...
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