Sa Mata ng Balita (2003)
The Birth of Philippine TV, The News and Many Firsts, Unos at Puntos sa Bagong Milenyo
Sa Mata ng Balita looks back on the 50 years of television history, from the pioneers James Lindenberg of Bolinao Electronics Corporation and Antonio Quirino of Alto Broadcasting Corporation in the 1950s to the merging with the Lopezes' Chronicle Broadcasting Network to form ABS-CBN. From the rise of President Ramon Magsaysay to the Oakwood mutiny during the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, this expansive documentary featuring interviews with some of the country's esteemed broadcast journalists shows that the history of television is also the history of the nation.
Director: Dik Trofeo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: October 12, 2003
Cast
- Harry Gasser - Himself
- Henry Halasan - Himself
- Noli De Castro - Himself
- Orly Mercado - Himself
- Korina Sanchez - Herself
- Loren Legarda - Herself
- Tina Monzon-Palma - Herself
- Bong Lapira - Himself
- Angelo Castor, Jr. - Himself
- Frankie Evangelista - Himself
Music: Alfredo Ongleo, Fred Ferraz
Editing: Mayette Manlutac, James Flores
Production: ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs
Country: Philippines
Language: English, Tagalog
Original Language: tl
More Films by Director: Dik Trofeo
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sa Mata ng Balita about?
- Sa Mata ng Balita looks back on the 50 years of television history, from the pioneers James Lindenberg of Bolinao Electronics Corporation and Antonio Quirino of Alto Broadcasting Corporation in the 1950s to the merging with the Lopezes' Chronicle Broadcasting Network to form ABS-CBN. From the rise of President Ramon Magsaysay to the Oakwood mutiny during the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, this expansive documentary featuring interviews with some of the country's esteemed broadcast journalists shows that the history of television is also the history of the nation.
- Who directed Sa Mata ng Balita?
- Sa Mata ng Balita was directed by Dik Trofeo.
- Who stars in Sa Mata ng Balita?
- Sa Mata ng Balita stars Harry Gasser, Henry Halasan, Noli De Castro, Orly Mercado, Korina Sanchez, Loren Legarda.
- How long is Sa Mata ng Balita?
- Sa Mata ng Balita has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is Sa Mata ng Balita?
- Sa Mata ng Balita is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sa Mata ng Balita produced?
- Sa Mata ng Balita was produced in Philippines.