Una Ka BAI!: Una sa Balita[1] (lit. 'You're First, My Friend: First in the News'), also known as Una Ka BAI!: Balita At Iba Pa is a Philippine television news broadcasting program broadcast by GMA Davao. Originally hosted by Derf Maiz, Sarah Hilomen-Velasco and MK Sobrecarey, it premiered on October 8, 2007. The newscast concluded on April 24, 2015. Marlon Palma Gil, Shielah Vergara-Rubio, Dotty Ibanez and Sara Duterte served as the final hosts.
| Una Ka BAI | |
|---|---|
| Genre | News broadcasting |
| Presented by |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Cebuano |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 45-60 minutes |
| Production company | GMA News and Public Affairs |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Davao |
| Release | October 8, 2007 – April 24, 2015 |
Overview edit
The program registered an increase of 2.1 percent from 6.6 percent in October to 8.7 in partial November 2013 based on monthly data from ratings service ABS-CBN only received 5.8%. provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.[2]
Without saying goodbyes after 7 years, it had their final broadcast last April 24, 2015, as part of the streamlining of regional operations of GMA, after the broadcast, the on-air staff of the program were retrenched by the network's management.[3][4]
GMA Davao would not have a morning news program regional morning newscast until 5 years later, with the launch of At Home with GMA Regional TV.
Final hosts edit
- Marlon Palma Gil
- Sheillah Vergara-Rubio
- Dotty Ibanez
- Sara Duterte
Former hosts edit
- Cherry Maning
- Lanley Guillermo
- Sarah Jane Hilomen-Velasco
- Derf Hanzel Maiz
- MK Sobrecarey
- Paulo Molina
- Nichole Vanessa Layno
- Anna Angelica Sotto
- Darrell "Uncle D" Blatchley
References edit
- ^ Bai is a Cebuano way of addressing or calling a friend.
- ^ GMA Regional Programs Retained Lead in the Key Cities Nationwide
- ^ GMA Regional Stations layoffs workers
- ^ GMA 7 Davao Employees lose jobs
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