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Frontline Pilipinas
Philippine television news show From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frontline Pilipinas (lit. 'Frontline Philippines') is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by TV5. Originally anchored by Raffy Tulfo and Cheryl Cosim, it premiered on October 5, 2020, replacing Aksyon. Cosim and Julius Babao currently serve as the anchors.[1][2]
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2020–2021: Tulfo-Cosim era
Frontline Pilipinas premiered on October 5, 2020, at 6:30 PM PHT with Raffy Tulfo and Cheryl Cosim as original anchors, along with News5 chief Luchi Cruz-Valdes, chief correspondent Ed Lingao, and Lourd de Veyra as segment anchors for Deretsahan, NEWS ExplainED, and Word of the Lourd, respectively.[3][4] The program serves as the replacement to TV5's longest-running flagship newscast Aksyon, which ended abruptly on March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the enforcement of enhanced community quarantine in Luzon,[5] as well as the two One-branded newscasts which aired on TV5.[6] The following week, the program moved to 6:00 PM timeslot to give way for the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup and new primetime programming.[7][8]
On February 15, 2021, athlete and TV host Gretchen Ho joined the newscast as "Sports" segment anchor (alongside The Big Story on One News).[9] On February 22, 2021, the program extended its running time to one hour and 15 minutes as part of TV5's programming changes.[10]
Tulfo's departure
On October 1, 2021, Raffy Tulfo bid farewell to the newscast to run for senator in 2022.[11][12]
Julius Babao was named as Raffy Tulfo's replacement, joining the newscast on February 7, 2022.[13] In conjunction with this, Frontline Pilipinas also debuted its new opening billboard, title card, and graphics. Babao was originally to make his debut on January 17, but was postponed due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases brought by the omicron variant.[14] Ed Lingao took over as interim anchor of the newscast.[15]
Also on the same day, Gretchen Ho took over the anchoring duties for Frontline sa Umaga from Paolo Bediones as he left News5 on February 1 due to the issues surrounding his company, Ei2Tech. The newscast returned to the original 6:30 PM timeslot and was extended to 90 minutes on May 22, 2023.[16] In conjunction with this, Frontline Pilipinas also debuted its new opening billboard, title card, and graphics for the second time. Gretchen Ho permanently left the show as a sports presenter to focus on Gud Morning Kapatid; Mikee Reyes was chosen as her permanent replacement.
On January 8, 2024, Jiggy Manicad joined the newscast, becoming its first third main anchor. It also marked his return to journalism, after a nearly six-year hiatus.[17]
From June 24, 2024, to February 10, 2025, the program's final 30 minutes were pre-empted on TV5 and One PH to accommodate Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa and Gus Abelgas Forensics, respectively. On July 1, it began simulcasting on RPTV, but only when there are no live sporting events (e.g., PBA games) or special programming scheduled on the channel.
On February 11, 2025, the show once again moved to an earlier timeslot at 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM to give way to the extended airing of Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa.
From March 8, 2025, beginning with its weekend edition, all of the newscast's edition (in exception of News5 Alerts) silently dropped its original theme music and began adopting the composition used by its predecessor program Aksyon from 2010 to 2017 throughout its broadcasts for unknown reasons, sharing the music with TV5's affiliate in Zamboanga City for its regional newscast Dateline Zamboanga.[18] A week later, the newscast transitioned to a temporary studio set, as its current news studio underwent renovations in preparation for the Bilang Pilipino 2025 mid-term election coverage.[19] On April 29, the graphics were updated, starting with its edition of Frontline Express.[20][21] On May 16, Manicad made his final appearance on the newscast to become the anchor of its lead-in, Una sa Lahat. On May 19, it was shortened to 45 minutes to make way for Una sa Lahat and Wattpad Presents: Ang Mutya ng Section E.
On May 26, 2025, the logo and the graphics were changed, especially for the late-night news program Frontline Tonight, which was similar to their logo and graphics of Una sa Lahat.[22][23]
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Frontline sa Umaga (Morning edition)
Frontline sa Umaga (lit. transl. Frontline in the Morning), a morning edition of Frontline Pilipinas, premiered on May 10, 2021, with Paolo Bediones and Marga Vargas as its original anchors.[24][25] The morning edition ended on October 20, 2024, as part of the major changes on TV5's Gandang Mornings morning programming block. The change featured the transfer of Gud Morning Kapatid to an earlier timeslot of 5:30 AM on October 21.[26]
Frontline Tonight (Late-night edition)
Frontline Tonight, a late-night news edition of Frontline Pilipinas, premiered on September 27, 2021, on the network's TodoMax Primetime Singko evening block. It is anchored by Ed Lingao and Maeanne Los Baños. It is TV5's first flagship late-night newscast since Aksyon Tonite, Pilipinas News, and Aksyon JournalisMO. It is also aired on RPTV on a slightly delayed basis on February 1, 2024, replacing The Final Word with Rico Hizon on CNN Philippines late-night timeslot.
Due to the change in its graphics, on May 27, 2025, it temporarily moved to an earlier timeslot, from 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM, to give way to the extended airing of the rerun of Glamorosa, until May 30. On June 2, it was moved back to the 10:45 to 11:45 PM timeslot, depending on its schedule.
Frontline Pilipinas Weekend (Weekend edition)
Frontline Pilipinas Weekend (lit. 'Frontline Philippines Weekend'), a weekend edition of Frontline Pilipinas, premiered on October 14, 2023, on the network's Weekend Trip evening block. It is anchored by Jes Delos Santos, Nikki de Guzman, and Andrei Felix. It is TV5's first flagship weekend newscast since Aksyon Weekend and Pilipinas News Weekend. It is also simulcast on 92.3 Radyo5 True FM (now 105.9 True FM), later simulcast on One PH on January 6, 2024, replacing One Balita Weekend.
Frontline Express (Afternoon edition)
Frontline Express, an afternoon edition of Frontline Pilipinas, premiered on April 8, 2024, on the network's Hapon Champion afternoon block, replacing Wanted sa Radyo. Ruth Cabal anchors it. It is TV5's first flagship afternoon newscast since Aksyon sa Tanghali and Balitaang Tapat. On July 8, 2024, it began its simulcast on RPTV. On May 17, 2025, it was extended until Saturday, which was aired in intervals of 10 minutes each before and after Rosalinda. Two days later, the second wave of Frontline Express was moved to an earlier timeslot of 4:35 PM to 4:45 PM due to the premiere of another newscast called Una sa Lahat.
News5 Alerts
News5 Alerts is an hourly news bulletin of TV5 that premiered on October 5, 2020, replacing Aksyon Alerts.[27] On March 16[28] until May 10, 2025,[29] the newscast temporarily moved to a makeshift News5 studio set.
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Accolades
Frontline Pilipinas received nominations for Best News Program and Best Female Newscaster (Cosim) at the 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television.[30][31]
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