On Point with Pinky Webb
| On Point with Pinky Webb | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | CNN Philippines The Source with Pinky Webb (2016–24) |
| Genre | Current affairs Talk show |
| Created by | Nine Media Corporation Radio Philippines Network Bilyonaryo |
| Developed by | CNN Philippines CNN International Bilyonaryo |
| Presented by | Pinky Webb |
| Theme music composer | "Under the Hood" by Christopher Ashmore & Benjamin Marks (2016–24) |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | N/A (airs daily) |
| Production | |
| Production locations | CNN Philippines Newscenter, Worldwide Corporate Center, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong, Philippines (2016-2024) BNC Newscenter, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Running time | 30 minutes (with commercials) |
| Original release | |
| Network | CNN Philippines (2016–24) Bilyonaryo News Channel (since 2024) |
| Release | September 26, 2016 – January 26, 2024 |
| Release | October 28, 2024 – present |
| Related | |
On Point with Pinky Webb (formerly The Source with Pinky Webb) is a Philippine television public affairs show broadcast by CNN Philippines and Bilyonaryo News Channel. Hosted by Pinky Webb, it aired on CNN Philippines from September 26, 2016 to January 26, 2024. The show moved to Bilyonaryo News Channel since October 28, 2024.[1]
Background
[edit | edit source]The program's tagline is "Where we combined the headlines with in-depth conversations with the newsmakers themselves" and "Going straight to the source of the story."
The Source focuses on in-depth, one-on-one interview with different personalities in different arenas, such as politics, government, even entertainment, lifestyle and trending and most-talked personalities in social media.
CNN Philippines' Executive Vice President and managing Editor Armie Jarin-Bennett explains that "The program gives us an opportunity to delve deeper into the issues that are most important to our viewers. It’s also an opportunity to go beyond the headlines, as well as listen and engage with our viewers through social media.” [2][3]
The Source, also debut a segment called "In Focus", wherein features a light-hearted stories that serves as a balance to the program.
The Source or One-on-One with Pinky Webb won as "Best Current Affairs Programme or Series" in the Asian Academy Creative Awards for National Category on October 15, 2020.[4]
Host
[edit | edit source]Substitute hosts
[edit | edit source]- Korina Sanchez
- Willard Cheng
- Gerg Cahiles
Former substitute anchors
[edit | edit source]- Ria Tanjuatco-Trillo
- Ruth Cabal
- Mai Rodriguez
- Amelyn Veloso†
- Cherie Mercado
See also
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