Balitang Bicolandia: GMA Regional TV to launch Bicol newscast in February

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With a new local weekday telecast called “Balitang Bicolandia,” GMA Regional TV will be bringing viewers in Bicolandia the latest news and information produced by Bicolanos, for the Bicolanos.

Viewers can catch it Mondays to Fridays 5 p.m. beginning Feb. 1.

“Balitang Bicolandia” is anchored by Rhayne Palino, Jessie Cruzat, and Katherine Henry, joined by Naga-based regional correspondent Charmaine Ragiles and a wide network of stringers all over the Bicol region.

“After almost two years of preparation, we are more than honored to launch our flagship local newscast in Bicol, ‘GMA Regional TV Balitang Bicolandia,’” said GMA RTV and Synergy first vice president and head Oliver Victor Amoroso.

“Through the years, GMA RTV has been with our viewers in the regions, delivering local news from various parts of the country including key cities and provinces in the Bicol region,” he added.

“Balitang Bicolandia” is the sixth flagship newscast from GMA RTV, following the successful launches of local newscasts “Balitang Amianan” (North Central Luzon), “Balitang Bisdak (Central and Eastern Visayas), “One Western Visayas” (Western Visayas), “One Mindanao” (North, Central, South Central, and Southern Mindanao), and its flagship national newscast “Weekend News.”

Catch “GMA Regional TV Balitang Bicolandia” weekdays at 5 p.m. via GMA TV-7 Naga, GMA TV-12 Legazpi, GMA TV-2 Sorsogon, GMA TV-8 Daet, GMA TV-13 Catanduanes, and GMA TV-7 Masbate. – RC, GMA News