New Day (2016 TV program)

*New Day*
New Day
Also known as	CNN Philippines New Day
Genre	News; Live action
Created by	Nine Media Corporation ; Radio Philippines Network
Developed by	CNN Philippines; CNN International
Presented by	Ria Tanjuatco-Trillo; Christine Jacob-Sandejas; Paolo Abrera; Dr. Freddie Gomez; Jamie Herrell
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	English
No. of episodes	N/A (airs daily)
Production
Executive producer	Jan Acosta
Production locations	CNN Philippines Newscenter, Worldwide Corporate Center, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong, Philippines (2016–2024)
Running time	90 minutes (2016–2020, 2023–2024) ; 30 minutes (temporary, 2020) ; 60 minutes (2020–2023)
Original release
Network	CNN Philippines
Release	February 15, 2016 –; January 29, 2024

CNN Philippines New Day (simply New Day) was the English language morning newscast of CNN Philippines. Patterned after its U.S. counterpart CNN New Day, it replaced CNN Philippines Headline News. The show premiered February 15, 2016, as part of a major programming revamp brought by the appointment of Armie Jarin-Bennett as managing editor of CNN Philippines.^[2]^[3] It airs weekdays from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM. It is originally anchored by Headline News holdover, the late Amelyn Veloso, and Claudine Trillo, as well as CNN Philippines Sports Desk morning edition anchor Andrei Felix and Atty. Karen Jimeno. Ria Tanjuatco-Trillo, Christine Jacob-Sandejas, Paolo Abrera, Dr. Freddie Gomez and Jamie Herrell currently serve as anchors. This was the last CNN Philippines live programs aired on January 29, 2024 until it ceased its live news operations after the morning newscast ahead of network's closure on January 31, consequently leaving the Indonesian version behind.^[4] It was replaced by Ted Failon at DJ Chacha sa Radyo5 on RPTV in its timeslot since February 1, 2024.

Premise

The newscast's tagline is "Where we bring all the news you need and more", wherein the program will give a daily dose of relevant headlines, nationally, locally or internationally, as well as news from business, health, sports, entertainment, tech, trends, lifestyle and more to start your day right. It also offers one-on-one interview with different people to tackle latest topics.^[5]

History

First on-air and changes (2016–2020)

CNN Philippines New Day premiered on February 15, 2016, replacing Headline News as English morning news program of CNN Philippines air at earlier 6 am slot, instead of 7 am (which been used by its predecessors, Solar/9TV Daybreak and Headline News.) It is the second localized edition of a program of CNN Philippines after the successful launch of CNN Philippines Newsroom. In October 2016, one of its anchors, Atty. Karen Jimeno left the newscast as she was appointed as Department of Transportation Officer, leaving Veloso, Trillo and Felix alone but she is still included in OBB. In February 2017, Veloso and Trillo left the show and was replaced by Claire Celdran, James Deakin, Christine Jacob-Sandejas and Angel Jacob as new anchors, leaving Felix the only remained mainstay in the news show. Meanwhile, Claire Celdran left the show and the morning edition of Newsroom focusing more family time, but returned to the network to anchor the Weekend edition of Newsroom, but later left the said newscast. Also, Angel Jacob left the show as she focuses on her program, Leading Women and she was replaced by Ria Tanjuatco-Trillo, Mike Alimurung, (who was anchored his program "Business Roundup") and Dr. Freddie Gomez (host of "MedTalk/HealthTalk").

COVID-19 change and Revamp (2020–2024)

On March 17, 2020, production was halted on March 18, 2020, due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on April 13, 2020, in a 30-minute morning newscast solo anchored by Tanjuatco-Trillo. By October 19, Broadcaster and TV Host Paolo Abrera joins Tanjuatco-Trillo, Felix and Jacob-Sandejas. Along with his departure, a new OBB and logo (which patterned to the U.S. counterpart), and theme song was also unveiled and it became a 1-hour morning news program aired from 6:00 am to 7:00 am, instead of its original timeslot from 6:00 am to 7:30 am.

Anchors

Final anchors

Ria Tanjuatco-Trillo (2018–2024)
Christine Jacob-Sandejas (2017–2024)
Paolo Abrera (2020–2024)
Dr. Freddie Gomez (occasional, 2018–2024)
Jamie Herrell (occasional, 2023–2024)

Former anchors

Andrei Felix (2016–2023; moved to host Sports Desk, now with News5)
Karen Jimeno (2016; now with SMNI)
Amelyn Veloso† (2016–2017)
Claudine Trillo (2016–2017)
Angel Jacob (2017–2018)
Claire Celdran (2017–2018; formerly relief anchor for Veloso)
James Deakin (2017–2020)
Mike Alimurung (2018–2020)

Guest anchors

Ruth Cabal (also a reporter) (now with News5)
Rina Andolong-Chavenia (now with DWAR Abante Radyo 1494 and Politiko)
Joyce Ilas (also a reporter)
Anjo Alimario (also a reporter)
David Santos (also a reporter; now with 105.1 Brigada News FM Mega Manila)
Rico Hizon (now with ANC)

Segments

Global Headlines
Regional News
Business Report
Sports Desk
The Doctor is In
Technology
Talk
Weather Forecast
Entertainment
Traffic Center

References

^ "Roundtable interview with the hosts of CNN Philippines' 'New Day'". Media Newser Philippines. July 12, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
^ "CNN Philippines unveils new team for 'New Day'".
^ "First on MNP: CNN Philippines to launch local edition of 'New Day'".
^ Severo, Jan Milo. "Christine Jacob, Paolo Abrera sign off as CNN Philippines shuts down". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
^ CNN Philippines’ “New Day” returns in full-force after months of hiatus

[1] "Roundtable interview with the hosts of CNN Philippines' 'New Day'". Media Newser Philippines. July 12, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2017.

[2] "CNN Philippines unveils new team for 'New Day'".

[3] "First on MNP: CNN Philippines to launch local edition of 'New Day'".

[4] Severo, Jan Milo. "Christine Jacob, Paolo Abrera sign off as CNN Philippines shuts down". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 31, 2024.

[5] CNN Philippines’ “New Day” returns in full-force after months of hiatus

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