Aksyon Ngayon

History

On August 5, 1991, Aksyon Ngayon, the first-ever program on AM radio devoted solely to public service, was created. First anchored by Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon, Aksyon Ngayon immediately soared to the top of the ratings list. Because of the thousands of less-fortunate Kapamilyas flocking to the station asking for help from Aksyon Ngayon, the executives decided to create the DZMM Public Service Center, the first-ever separate office exclusively designed for public service by a local AM station.

To reach public service to Filipinos worldwide, the program changed its title to Aksyon Ngayon: Global Patrol in 2008.

In 2010, for the first time in Philippine radio history, the two stations DZMM and GMA Network's DZBB made a historical simulcast when they had two children asked for help to find their missing parents from Bohol on a rival program on DZMM Aksyon Ngayon but reunited through DZBB's program Aksyon Oro Mismo.

On January 11, 2011, Julius Babao joined the anchor chair, replacing David Oro. His arrival made the program revert to its debut title, Aksyon Ngayon, and moved its timeslot from 1:30pm-2:30pm to 11:00am-12:00nn.

In 2016, Kaye Dacer announced her resignation as anchor of the program due to her current political stance and conflict of interest. Her family owned a major controlling stake in 8TriMedia Broadcasting Network, which is a blocktimer of DZRJ 810 AM, leaving Babao to be the sole anchor on the final months of the program.

On December 30, 2016, Aksyon Ngayon aired its final episode. On January 2, 2017, the show was succeeded by ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya sa DZMM and is initially hosted by Babao and Bernadette Sembrano. However, the Aksyon Ngayon name continued as a segment of the new program as Aksyon Ngayon sa Lingkod Kapamilya.

On June 2, 2025, Aksyon Ngayon returned to its airwaves as part of the programming of the relaunched DZMM after 7 years, replacing Klinika 630 on its timeslot as well as Tatak: Serbisyo (which replaced ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya sa DZMM), both programs from its predecessor station Radyo 630; this time with new hosts, Winnie Cordero from the latter and Dr. Denis Ngo from the former, as well as the program's return to the afternoon timeslot.

Format

Action is what this Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) and KBP Golden Dove Award Best Public Service/Affairs Program recipient gives to the problems and concerns of our less fortunate Kapamilyas through its Aksyon Ngayon Center that operates for eight hours, five days a week. During its broadcast, those in need of immediate government assistance can get in touch directly with concerned agencies (like SSS, GSIS, LTO, and others) in person or via telephone. The program also links those who need help and donors while its on-air bulletin, "Panawagang Bayan," airs people's concerns— from lost possessions to finding missing loved ones.

Like other DZMM programs, Radyo Patrol reports can interrupt the program when a story breaks.

Main hosts

Current hosts

• Winnie Cordero
• Dr. Denis Ngo

Former hosts

• Ted Failon (1991–96)
• Korina Sanchez (1991–96)
• Julius Babao (2011–16)
• Mel Tiangco
• Jay Sonza
• Aljo Bendijo
• Erwin Tulfo
• Joey Lina
• Alfredo Lim
• Jake Maderazo
• Kaye Dacer
• Fr. Tito Caluag
• David Oro

Awards

• Public Service Award, for Babao and Dacer in the 63rd FAMAS Awards.

References

References

1. (July 6, 2010). "The Aksyon Lady now serves Europe".
2. Amoyo, Aster. (November 8, 2016). "Kaye Dacer may sariling radio station na!". [[Pilipino Star Ngayon]].
3. "FULL LIST: Nominees, FAMAS Awards 2015". Rappler.