Saksi

Overview

Saksi premiered on October 2, 1995, with Mike Enriquez and Karen Davila as its original anchors.

On July 8, 1996, Mel Tiangco joined the show. Segment reporters who also joined the show include Solita "Winnie" Monsod for Mareng Winnie, Kara David for Huling Hirit, Lyn Ching for S na S (Showbiz sa Saksi) and Jessica Soho for Jessica Soho Reports. In 1998, when Enriquez and Davila left the show, Jay Sonza and Luchi Cruz-Valdes joined the show.

On August 16, 1999, Enriquez returned to the program, whereas Vicky Morales joined the show. This was also the beginning of simulcasting the newscast on the network's radio station, Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz. On July 15, 2002, Howie Severino joined the show as anchor of segment Side Trip. In the same year, Saksi won the gold medal for Best Newscast in the New York Festival, becoming one of the few news programs outside the United States to receive the said honor. The award was later recognized by the Philippine Congress by issuing the network a commendation for its work in News and Public Affairs. On March 12, 2004, Enriquez left the newscast to join Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco anchor Tiangco as anchors of 24 Oras. Three days later, Arnold Clavio joined as the new host.

The show launched a segment called Saksi Ako (), where viewers can make their own report there by using cellphone and camera recordings via GMA Network app's Youscoop. In July 2013, it launched its segment Midnight Snack, a food-trip segment hosted by Mikael Daez every Mondays to Thursdays, After a one-week hiatus, On November 5, 2013, it returned under the new title Midnight Express.

In November 2014, Pia Arcangel joined as an co-anchor, replacing Morales. In April 2020, the show was suspended due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on June 1, 2020.

On June 12, 2024, Clavio temporary left the newscast due to his hemorrhagic stroke.

On October 28, 2024, due to GMA Integrated News' cost reduction, Arcangel became the sole anchor of the news show. Clavio also left the show, to reduce his working time.

Anchors

• Pia Arcangel (since 2014)
• Amor Larrosa (since 2023, GMA Integrated News Weather Center)

;Former anchors

• Mike Enriquez (1995–2004)
• Karen Davila (1995–98)
• Mel Tiangco (1996–99)
• Winnie Monsod (1996–99, Mareng Winnie)
• Lyn Ching (1996–99, S na S: Showbiz na Saksi)
• Kara David (1996–99, Huling Hirit)
• Jessica Soho (1996–99, Jessica Soho Reports)
• Amado Pineda (1995–96, weatherman)
• Rey Pacheco (1996–99, weatherman)
• Jay Sonza (1998–99)
• Luchi Cruz-Valdes (1998–99)
• Vicky Morales (1999–2014)
• Howie Severino (2002, Side Trip)
• Bernadette Sembrano (2003)
• Arnold Clavio (2004–24)
• Mikael Daez (2013–23, Midnight Express)

;Interim anchors

• Luchi Cruz-Valdes (1995–2002)
• Jay Taruc (1997–98)
• Sandra Aguinaldo (2013–23)
• Lala Roque (2013–16)
• Rhea Santos (2013)
• Mariz Umali (2013, 2017–23)
• Tina Panganiban-Perez (2013, 2019–24)
• Kara David (2013–14)
• Ivan Mayrina (2013)
• Jun Veneracion (2014–21)
• Raffy Tima (2013, 2019–23)
• Susan Enriquez (2017, 2018–20)
• Chino Gaston (2020–23)
• Emil Sumangil (2016, 2019, 2021)
• Joseph Morong (2012, 2019–21)
• Oscar Oida (2015, 2019)
• Maki Pulido (2012–13)
• Mark Salazar (2012, 2015)
• Connie Sison (2023)
• Ian Cruz (2023)
• Atom Araullo (2023)
• Mav Gonzales (2023)

Segments

• Barangay Saksi
• Bonus Shot
• Midnight Express
• News Bullets (Mabilis na Sulyap)
• Sakcess
• Showbiz Saksi
• Sports Saksi
• Good Night Vibes

;Defunct

• Bisig Bayan
• Huling Hirit
• Jessica Soho Reports
• Mareng Winnie
• Midnight Snack
• S na S: Showbiz na Saksi
• Side Trip

Accolades

References

References

1. (October 3, 2018). "Kilalanin ang mga naging bahagi ng longest-running GMA newscast na ''Saksi''".
2. Isah V. Red. (July 6, 1996). "Round 2: Korina vs Mel". [[Manila Standard]].
3. Jimenez, Alex. (December 2, 1996). "''Saksi'': Radio goes the way of TV". [[Manila Standard]].
4. (March 9, 1999). "The women behind the news". [[Manila Standard]].
5. (July 10, 2000). "''Saksi''. [2000-07-10], The Payatas Coverage".
6. Isah V. Red. (July 15, 2002). "Switching timeslots". [[Manila Standard]].
7. (February 6, 2009). "A double win for ''24 Oras'' at the 2009 New York Festivals". [[The Philippine Star]].
8. (March 12, 2004). "Broadcasting Pillars Unite". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
9. (March 15, 2004). "''24 Oras'', aariba ngayon, Arnold pasok sa ''Saksi''". [[The Philippine Star]].
10. (February 4, 2016). "Midnight snacking with Mikael Daez". [[The Philippine Star]].
11. (November 10, 2014). "Big changes in GMA News line-up". [[The Philippine Star]].
12. (April 6, 2020). "GMA-7 brings back Barbie Forteza show as ''Saksi'' takes airing break".
13. "''Saksi'': Fresh cases ng COVID-19, umabot na sa 119".
14. Basina, Carby. (July 1, 2024). "How is Arnold Clavio doing two weeks after his recent health scare?".
15. (October 25, 2024). "GMA News shifts to solo-anchor-format as cost-saving measure".
16. (November 10, 2014). "Big changes in GMA News line-up".
17. Anarcon, James Patrick. (August 21, 2020). "10 Stars Who Left TV Shows To Switch Networks".
18. (October 2, 2018). "''Saksi'': Ika-23 taon ng longest-running Kapuso newscast na ''Saksi''".
19. Caasi, Rosemarie. (June 3, 2009). "le of Jose "Jay" Yumang Sonza".
20. Anarcon, James Patrick. (October 5, 2017). "15 TV news reporters with controversial network transfers".
21. (January 28, 2017). "Celebrities' Network Transfers that Shocked the PH Television".
22. Landingin, Ria. (December 19, 2012). "Arnold Clavio celebrates 25 years in journalism".
23. (July 17, 2019). "''Saksi'': Safe Spaces Act na nagpaparusa sa mga bastos sa kalsada, online at opisina, ganap ng batas".
24. (December 11, 2020). "''Saksi'' Express: December 11, 2020 [HD]".
25. (September 5, 2019). "''Saksi'': ''Midnight Express'': Sarap ng legit na Indian cuisine, alok ng isang kainan na may modern twist".
26. (November 12, 2019). "''Saksi'': ''News Bullets'': Sinaksak sa Laguna".
27. (June 12, 2020). "''Saksi'': Abogadong dumaan sa mga pagsubok, nagtapos ng Master of Laws sa Harvard University".
28. (August 18, 2016). "''Saksi'': Alden Richards, balik-primetime sa pamamagitan ng ''Encantadia''".
29. (April 22, 2013). "''Sports Saksi'', Paligsahan sa pagpapana at iba pang kakaibang sport ngayong summer".
30. (November 2, 2017). "''Saksi'': ''Side Trip'': Egg coffee, inuming umusbong noong problemado ang Vietnam sa supply ng gatas".
31. (October 26, 2006). "The 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television: And the bigger winner is...". [[The Philippine Star]].
32. (October 21, 2007). "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television".
33. Navarro, Mell T.. (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"".
34. Reyes, William R.. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared".
35. (February 6, 2009). "A double win for ''24 Oras'' at the 2009 New York Festivals". [[The Philippine Star]].
36. Reyes, William R.. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared".
37. Calderon, Ricky. (October 29, 2011). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared".
38. Llanes, Rommel R.. (October 29, 2011). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared".
39. (September 26, 2012). "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV".
40. Calderon, Ricky. (February 1, 2013). "2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared".
41. (March 1, 2013). "Marian Rivera and Gerald Anderson win top acting honors at 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards; ''Walang Hanggan'' named Best Drama Series".
42. (November 24, 2013). "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television".
43. Calderon, Ricky. (February 12, 2014). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees revealed; German Moreno will receive Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award".
44. Locsin, Joel. (May 20, 2014). "GMA Network receives prestigious Peabody Award for Yolanda coverage".
45. (November 5, 2014). "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed".
46. (December 4, 2015). "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV".
47. (October 10, 2016). "List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television".
48. Soriano, Gia. (November 13, 2017). "In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television".
49. Ganal, FM. (October 6, 2018). "''Bagani'', ''Contessa'', ''Asintado'', ''Kambal, Karibal'' among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television".
50. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees".
51. (July 29, 2020). "GMA Network lauded at Gandingan 2020". [[Manila Standard]].
52. Anarcon, James Patrick. (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared".
53. Gonzales, Rommel. (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?".
54. Mallorca, Hannah. (February 2, 2025). "PMPC Star Awards for Television bares list of nominees". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
55. (July 27, 2025). "PMPC reveals nominees for 37th Star Awards for Television".