Damdaming Bayan
Damdaming Bayan is a socio-commentary public service program of AM station DZRH in the Philippines, which is now hosted by Deo Macalma (after the original host Joe Taruc died in September 2017) every Mondays to Fridays at 8:00 to 9:00 am. The program is also simulcast over DZRH News Television nationwide.
| Genre | News, Commentary, Public service |
|---|---|
| Running time | 1 hour (including commercials) |
| Country of origin |  |
| Home station | DZRH |
| TV adaptations | Damdaming Bayan (RHTV) |
| Starring | Joe Taruc (1991-2017) Angelo Palmones (October 2017-January 5, 2018) Cesar Chavez (January 8, 2018-June 28, 2019) Deo Macalma (July 1, 2019-present) Milky Rigonan (2016–2018) |
| Created by | Manila Broadcasting Company |
| Original release | 1991 – present |
| No. of episodes | n/a (airs daily) |
History
The format of the program is the latest issues in news by sharing the opinions or reactions from the listeners and viewers.
Since 2011, Damdaming Bayan added a new commentary segment called "Punto Bonito" with Nino Padilla as segment host.
In 2012, Karen Golfo[1] was replaced by the station's Malacañang-assigned reporter Milky Rigonan. The same year changed its schedule to weekdays.
In October 2017, following the death of Taruc, the show was anchored by Angelo Palmones. It was until January 8, 2018 when former DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Dr. Cesar Chavez became the permanent anchor of the show until June 28, 2019.
In July 2019, Deo Macalma replaces Dr. Cesar Chavez and became the new permanent anchor of the show.
Awards
- Best Public Affairs Program (KBP Golden Dove Awards)
References
- Joe Taruc and Sexy Terry together in radio news show. Archived 2012-03-10 at the Wayback Machine Telebisyon.net. Retrieved 12/11/2008.