News on Q
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News on Q was the flagship evening newscast of the Q network in the Philippines
. It was produced by GMA Network
through GMA News and Public Affairs
. Connie Sison and Ivan Mayrina were the final anchors of the newscast.
Launched in November 11, 2005, it used to air at 21:00 (PH) on all Q stations in the country, and was originally hosted by Ivan Mayrina and Rhea Santos
. The tandem of Rhea Santos and Ivan Mayrina was formed from the GMA defunct show Pinoy Abroad.
On March 5, 2007, in line with the network's rebranding, News on Q's medium shifted from the usual Filipino to English. In 2008, economist Winnie Monsod became its newest segment reporter on the country's issues.
On August 11, 2008, along with Balitanghali
, 24 Oras
and Saksi
, it was repackaged with a new theme, new set, new OBB, and a new set.
In 2009, from the usual 30 minutes, the runtime was extended to 45 minutes. On April 5, 2010, the medium was restored to Filipino, Connie Sison joined the newscast and the runtime was changed to 1 hour. On April 21, 2010, Sison becomes the permanent replacement for Rhea Santos.
Following the announcement of GMA News TV
on February 7, 2011, the flagship newscast aired its final episode on February 18, as Q would go for its final sign-off on February 20.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It was produced by 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...
through GMA News and Public Affairs
GMA News and Public Affairs
GMA News and Public Affairs is the news department of the Philippine broadcaster GMA Network and its sister network GMA News TV...
. Connie Sison and Ivan Mayrina were the final anchors of the newscast.
Launched in November 11, 2005, it used to air at 21:00 (PH) on all Q stations in the country, and was originally hosted by Ivan Mayrina and Rhea Santos
Rhea Santos
Rhea Santos is an award-winning broadcast journalist, Host and newscaster in the Philippines. She currently co-anchors GMA Network's Unang Hirit and hosts several news and public affairs programs on GMA Network.-Profile:...
. The tandem of Rhea Santos and Ivan Mayrina was formed from the GMA defunct show Pinoy Abroad.
On March 5, 2007, in line with the network's rebranding, News on Q's medium shifted from the usual Filipino to English. In 2008, economist Winnie Monsod became its newest segment reporter on the country's issues.
On August 11, 2008, along with Balitanghali
Balitanghali
Balitanghali is the noontime newscast of GMA News TV in the Philippines. The newscast is also heard simultaneously on Super Radyo DZBB 594 every weekends...
, 24 Oras
24 Oras
24 Oras ' is the flagship national network news broadcast of GMA Network. A nightly national newscast which airs in the Philippines and worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. It is aired Weeknights at 6:30-8:00 PM, Saturdays at 5:15 to 6:00 PM and Sundays at 6:00 to 6:45 PM...
and Saksi
Saksi
Saksi is the late night news broadcast of GMA Network in the Philippines. It was formerly the early evening and flagship newscast of the network from 1995 to 2002. The newscast is currently anchored by Arnold Clavio and Vicky Morales. It is aired Mondays to Thursdays at 11:15-11:45 pm and Fridays...
, it was repackaged with a new theme, new set, new OBB, and a new set.
In 2009, from the usual 30 minutes, the runtime was extended to 45 minutes. On April 5, 2010, the medium was restored to Filipino, Connie Sison joined the newscast and the runtime was changed to 1 hour. On April 21, 2010, Sison becomes the permanent replacement for Rhea Santos.
Following the announcement of 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...
on February 7, 2011, the flagship newscast aired its final episode on February 18, as Q would go for its final sign-off on February 20.
Current anchors
- Ivan Mayrina (2005-2011)
- Rhea SantosRhea SantosRhea Santos is an award-winning broadcast journalist, Host and newscaster in the Philippines. She currently co-anchors GMA Network's Unang Hirit and hosts several news and public affairs programs on GMA Network.-Profile:...
(2005-2010) - Connie Sison (2010-2011)
- Grace LeeGrace LeeGrace Lee is a Korean television host and radio disc jockey working in the Philippines. She is the third Korean expatriate to appear prominently in Philippine television, after Sandara Park, Sam Oh and Ryan Bang...
(Silip Showbiz) (2010-2011) - Winnie Monsod (Analysis) (2008-February 2011)
See also
- List of programs broadcast by Q
- GMA News and Public AffairsGMA News and Public AffairsGMA News and Public Affairs is the news department of the Philippine broadcaster GMA Network and its sister network GMA News TV...