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Mata ng Agila

Philippine television news programme

Summary

Philippine television news programme

Field	Value
alt_name	Mata ng Agila Primetime
image	Mata ng Agila Title Card.jpeg
caption	Title card since 2021
network	NET25
runtime	90 minutes
creator	NET25
genre	News broadcasting
director	Arlyn Catabui (2011–2020)
executive_producer	Ligaya Salvador
presenter	Alex Santos
Ali Sotto
theme_music_composer	Ernie Magtuto
narrated	Alex Santos
location	EBC Building, #25 Central Avenue, New Era, Quezon City, Philippines
camera	Single-camera setup
first_aired
last_aired	present

Ali Sotto

Mata ng Agila () is a Philippine television news broadcasting program aired by NET25. It premiered on October 24, 2011, replacing i-Balita on the network's evening lineup. The show was originally anchored by Ely Saludar, Weng Dela Fuente, and Sam Cepeda. Alex Santos and Ali Sotto currently serve as the anchors.

The program is also streaming online on YouTube.

On January 31, 2022, the program updated its theme song.

Anchors

Alex Santos (since 2022)
Ali Sotto (since 2024)

Substitute anchors

Wej Cudiamat (since 2025)
Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores (since 2025)

Segment presenters

Gianna Llanes (since 2024, Hot Stuff)

Former anchors

Ely Saludar (2011–21)
Weng dela Fuente (2011–17)
Pia Okut-Galang (2017–19)
Judith Llamera (2019–20)
Sam Cepeda (2011–20)
Vic De Leon Lima (2020–22)
Rikki Mathay (2022–24)
Emma Tiglao (2020–23)

Former segment presenters

Gel Miranda (2014–18, Entertainment News)
Ben Bernaldez (2018–19, Eagle News Sports)
Phoebe Publico (2018–20, Entertainment News)
Andrea Mendres (2018–20, Entertainment News)
Cess Alvarez (2018–20, Entertainment News)

Interim anchors

Earlo Bringas (2018–20)
Olivia Naguit-Figueroa (2018–20)
Judith Llamera (2019–22)
Wej Cudiamat (2019–24)
Marie Ochoa (2019)
Mylene Mariano-Rivera (2020)
Toni Aquino (2021)
Apple David (2021)
Nelson Lubao (2021)
Weng dela Fuente (2022)
Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores (2022–24)
CJ Hirro (2022)

''Mata ng Agila International''

Originally anchored by CJ Hirro and Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores, the late-night edition of Mata ng Agila premiered on April 4, 2022, on the network's evening lineup, replacing the weeknight edition of Eagle News International. It was the only English-language newscast to retain a title in the native language until April 1, 2024, when Mata ng Agila International transitioned to a Tagalog newscast to make way for World News, which aired on the same date until May 23, 2025. Alagao-Flores and Rikki Mathay currently serve as the anchors.

Anchors

Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores (since 2022)
Rikki Mathay (interim anchor, 2023; main anchor, since 2024)

Interim anchors

Atty. Randy Bernardino (2023)

Former anchors

CJ Hirro (2022–23)
Gianna Llanes (2023–24)
Alma Angeles (2024–25, World News anchor)

''Mata ng Agila sa Tanghali''

The noontime edition of Mata ng Agila premiered on June 26, 2023, on the network's noontime slot. Wej Cudiamat and Gianna Llanes currently serve as the anchors.

Anchors

Wej Cudiamat (since 2023)
Gianna Llanes (since 2023)

''Mata ng Agila Weekend''

Originally anchored by Gel Miranda and Onin Miranda, the weekend edition of Mata ng Agila premiered on June 30, 2012, on the network's Saturday evening lineup, replacing Eagle News Weekend Edition. Wej Cudiamat and Weng dela Fuente currently serve as the anchors.

Anchors

Wej Cudiamat (since 2019)
Weng dela Fuente (since 2025)

Substitute anchors

Mar Gabriel (since 2025)
Rikki Mathay (since 2025)

Former anchors

Gel Miranda (2012–18)
Onin Miranda (2012–18)
Judith Llamera (2018–22)
Gerald Rañez (2018–22)
Louisa G. Erispe (2022)
Mar Gabriel (2022)
Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores (2025)
Gem Pason (2025)

Segments

#Pasyalan
Arts & Culture
Business News
Balitang Probinsya
Environment News
Health News
Lighter Side
Liwanagin Natin
Metro News
News Abroad
News Bullets
News School
Odd Di 'Ba?
Police Beat
Showbiz News
Sports News
Sulyap sa Kasaysayan
Technology News
Weather News

;Defunct

Answers and Questions
#Fundemic
Eagle News Sports
Entertainment News
New Normal Learning
Science and Technology

References

"Mata ng Agila". Net25.tv.
"Mata Ng Agila - YouTube".

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