| Pangunahing Balita | |
|---|---|
| Format | News program Live action |
| Created by | Associated Broadcasting Company |
| Developed by | ABC News and Public Affairs |
| Starring | Paul Lacanilao |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Language(s) | Filipino (1967-1972) |
| No. of episodes | n/a (airs daily) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Associated Broadcasting Company |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original run | 1967 – September 23, 1972 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Balitang Balita |
Pangunahing Balita (Headliner) is the first Filipino language newscast of ABC 5 from 1967 to 1972 when DZTM-TV-5 was closed down due to Martial Law.
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Premiered in 1967, Pangunahing Balita is the first Filipino language late afternoon newscast of ABC 5. Anchored by Paul Lacanilao, the newscast airs the news of the day in the local and international scene. It was also became an inspiration to have other TV stations a Filipino-language newscast like Mga Balita Ngayon of ABS-CBN, which aired from 1970-1972.
It was aired in the late afternoon slot, and has 2 editions. The first edition airs at 4:30pm, while the final edition airs at 5:45pm.
In 1987, PTV 4 launches Pangunahing Balita as its Filipino-language newscast. It was became the household name for their Tagalog newscast.