(pronounced as bente kwatro oras / ) is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally anchored by Mel Tiangco and Mike Enriquez, it premiered on March 15, 2004, on the network's Telebabad line up. Tiangco, Vicky Morales and Emil Sumangil currently serve as the anchors.
Overview GMA Network's chairman Felipe Gozon came up with an idea of creating a news broadcasting show for the network by merging news shows Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco and Saksi. 24 Oras premiered on March 15, 2004, broadcasting from Studio 2 of GMA Network Center, replacing Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco. Newscasters Mel Tiangco and Mike Enriquez served as anchors, with actress-host Pia Guanio as the anchor for the segment Showbiz Time (later Chika Minute).
On November 10, 2014, newscaster Vicky Morales joined the show. On May 29, 2015, Guanio left the program and was replaced by actress-host Iya Villania on June 15. On August 24, 2018, newscaster Atom Araullo served as a substitute anchor for Enriquez, who went on a medical leave. Enriquez returned to the program on November 26, 2018.
In March 2020, due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; Enriquez temporarily took a break from the show, Tiangco anchored the segment Kapusong Totoo () through voice recording, Araullo and newscaster Jessica Soho served as temporary anchors, along with Morales and Villania and meteorologist Nathaniel Cruz all started anchoring their segments through their respective home. In April 2020, the show added sign language interpreters. On June 1, 2020, Enriquez, Tiangco and Cruz returned to anchor from the studio set of the program. On October 11, 2021, host Kim Atienza joined the show to anchor the segment #KuyaKimAnoNa.
In December 2021, Enriquez took another medical leave from the show. The following year, Villania returned to anchor from the show's studio set. On March 28, 2022, Enriquez returned to the show. In August 2022, he took yet another leave of absence from the show, until his death on August 29, 2023.
On August 7, 2023, host Martin Javier started to anchor the segment Game Changer. The segment was later renamed as In the Game in 2026. On November 20, 2023, news reporter Emil Sumangil became a regular anchor of the show.
Anchors
Mel Tiangco Vicky Morales Emil Sumangil
Segment anchors
Iya Villania Kim Atienza Martin Javier Amor Larrosa
Former anchors
Mike Enriquez Pia Guanio Atom Araullo Chino Trinidad Nathaniel "Mang Tani" Cruz Maureen Schrijvers
Interim anchors
Connie Sison Jessica Soho Atom Araullo Arnold Clavio Kara David Ivan Mayrina Mariz Umali Pia Arcangel Jun Veneracion Raffy Tima Chino Gaston
Segments
#BosesMo Chika in a Minute Chika Minute GMA Integrated News Special Report GMA News Weather Center (formerly GMA Integrated News Weather Center) Kapuso Action Man Kapusong Totoo In the Game Kuya Kim, Ano Na? Pampa-Good Vibes Patok of the Town Usapang Pets
Defunct
Alerto 24 Atomic Sports Balitang Abroad Bantay Probinsya Game Changer Good News Huli Cam I.M. Ready: GMA Weather Imbestigador ng Bayan Love Today Newsflash Pagbangon Patok of the Town Ronda Probinsya Showbiz Time Sumbungan ng Bayan Summer Sparkle #SummerVibes ThinkTok Time Out Viral na 'To! YouScoop
24 Oras Weekend
Originally anchored by Pia Arcangel and Jiggy Manicad, the weekend edition of premiered on February 21, 2010, on the network's Saturday and Sunday evening line up replacing GMA Weekend Report. On April 21, 2018, Manicad left the show for his Philippine senatorial candidacy. In August 2018, Ivan Mayrina became an anchor. Arcangel and Mayrina currently serve as the anchors.
Anchors Pia Arcangel Ivan Mayrina
Segment anchors Nelson Canlas Kim Atienza
Former anchors Jiggy Manicad Grace Lee Luane Dy Cata Tibayan
Interim anchors Mariz Umali
Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the premiere of 24 Oras Weekend earned an 18.4% rating.
Accolades + Accolades received by 24 Oras Weekend Year Award Category Recipient Result 2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Female Newscaster Pia Arcangel 2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male Newscaster Ivan Mayrina 2023 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Female Newscaster Pia Arcangel Best Male Newscaster Ivan Mayrina 2025 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television
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