Balitang A2Z

Balitang A2Z is a Philippine television newscast broadcast by A2Z. It premiered on July 26, 2021. The program is the flagship national newscast of the network and anchored by former DZMM personality Barbie Salvador-Muhlach.[1]

Balitang A2Z
GenreNewscast
Live television
Developed byZOE TV News and Public Affairs
Directed byBenedict Carlos
Presented byBarbie Salvador-Muhlach
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodesN/A (airs weekdays)
Production
Executive producerPeachy Suaybaguio
Production locationsZOE Broadcasting Network, 22/F Strata 2000 Building, Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Running time30 minutes
Production companyZOE Broadcasting Network
Release
Original networkA2Z
Picture format480i (SDTV)
Original releaseJuly 26, 2021 (2021-07-26) –
present
Chronology
Preceded byTV Patrol (ABS-CBN)
A2Z News Alert
Related showsNews Light (Light TV 33)
News on Q (QTV/Q (now GTV))
ZOE Balita Ngayon (ZOE TV 11)
Ulat A2Z (A2Z Channel 11)

Overview

Prior to the launch of Balitang A2Z, ABS-CBN News produced news updates for the station called A2Z News Alert on November 1, 2020. It served as News Patrol's de facto spin-off newscast and free-to-air successor, using the latter's studios and graphics. However, compared to its now-cable counterpart, A2Z News Alert only airs during events of national importance (e.g. Typhoons Rolly and Ulysses). A2Z News Alert was the first news program (and the only news program produced by ABS-CBN News) that airs on the channel.

Rumours have also been floating about the 'return' of ABS-CBN's flagship newscast TV Patrol on free TV via A2Z when the channel was launched on October 10, 2020. However, the program wasn't included on the channel's program lineup due to the editorial concerns and aired movie block Primetime Zinema instead.[2]

On June 22, 2021, ZOE Broadcasting Network posted job advertisements on its Facebook page relating to its station-produced news program.[3] On July 23, 2021, A2Z aired plugs for the upcoming newscast and on July 26, Balitang A2Z premiered at 10:30 pm.

From July 30 to August 13, 2021, Balitang A2Z temporary suspended its operations due to COVID-19 related concerns and their hampered operations.[4] The newscast is also available on its Youtube channel.[5]

Personalities

Anchor
  • Barbie Salvador-Muhlach[6]

Segments
  • 60-second Balita
  • Bantay Boto 2022
  • Balitang A2Z Sports
  • Interbyu
  • Good Vibes
  • Showbiz Balita
  • Ulat Overseas

References
  1. "Zoe Broadcasting Network news program 'Balitang A2Z' kicks off tonight!". Lionheart TV. July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  2. "When 2 become 11: Brother Eddie welcomes 'TV Patrol', 'Ang Probinsyano' on Zoe". Bilyonaryo. August 31, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  3. "Does A2Z plan to develop an original news program?". LionHearTV. June 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  4. "What happened to 'Balitang A2Z?'". LionHearTV. August 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  5. "Balitang A2Z - Official Channel". YouTube.
  6. "Barbie Muhlach: From DZMM traffic angel to 'Balitang A2Z' news anchor". LionhearTV. July 30, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
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