24 Oras Central Visayas

''Balitang Bisdak'' (also known as ''GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak''; ) is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA Cebu. Originally anchored by Bobby Nalzaro, it premiered on October 4, 1999, replacing ''News at Seven Cebu''. Cecille Quibod-Castro currently serves as the anchor.

Overview

Broadcast from GMA TV Cebu, ''Balitang Bisdak'' delivers news and features across Cebu province, Cebu City, Metro Cebu, Central Visayas (including Negros Oriental, Bohol, and Siquijor), and Eastern Visayas (covering Northern Samar, Western Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran and Leyte). Reports are provided by GMA's regional news teams, with Cebuano and Waray as common languages.

It airs weekdays from 5:10–5:40 PM on GMA Cebu (TV-7), and via relay stations in Tacloban, Bohol, Dumaguete, Calbayog, Borongan, and Ormoc. A delayed radio broadcast airs at 6:00 PM on DYSS 999 AM.

National replays aired Tuesdays at 11:50 PM on GTV’s “Regional TV Strip” (May 2020–July 2021), and the show is also available worldwide via GMA News TV International.

History

The newscast premiered on Channel 7 Cebu on October 4, 1999, with Bobby Nalzaro as its solo anchor after joining GMA Cebu in 1997. Atty. Rose Versoza joined him in 2009 and remained until 2015.

In July 2013, to strengthen its commitment to delivering credible and comprehensive regional news, the newscast began airing internationally on GMA News TV International, alongside ''Balitang Amianan'' (now ''One North Central Luzon)'' and ''One Mindanao''.

''Balitang Bisdak'' ended its 15-year run on November 7, 2014, and rebranded as ''24 Oras Central Visayas'' starting November 10.

However, on February 1, 2016, ''24 Oras Central Visayas'' reverted to the ''Balitang Bisdak'' branding after over a year, mirroring GMA Dagupan’s return to ''Balitang Amianan''.

On November 13, 2017, ''Balitang Bisdak'' was relaunched in the style of sister newscasts ''Balitang Amianan'' and ''One Mindanao'', expanding its reach across Central and Eastern Visayas via simulcast on relay stations in Tacloban, Bohol, and Ormoc. Veteran correspondent Alan Domingo joined Bobby Nalzaro and Cecille Quibod-Castro as co-anchor.

On July 29, 2019, following the launch of ''GMA Regional TV Weekend News'', ''Balitang Bisdak'' unveiled updated graphics, a new logo, and opening titles featuring scenes from its coverage areas. It also introduced a more relaxed studio setup with couches, aiming to create a living room-like atmosphere that fosters closer connection with viewers. Additionally, the show began welcoming live studio audiences every Friday.

On June 29, 2020, GMA Regional TV suspended Cebu’s program production due to the worseningCOVID-19 crisis in Cebu City, merging it with GMA Iloilo’s ''One Western Visayas''. Cebuano language reports were transmitted to Iloilo and broadcast across the Visayas. During this period, the program operated under the unified title ''One Western Visayas–Balitang Bisdak''. During the merger, the program adopted a multilingual format, using Filipino in studio presentations and airing Hiligaynon, Cebuano, and Waray reports, marking the return of such a format since ''One Mindanao''. Bobby Nalzaro returned as co-anchor on July 2. The merger ended on July 10, with the Cebu-based program resuming in Cebuano on Juy 13.

On May 3, 2021, the program expanded its coverage to include Samar, debuting a new opening billboard with the update.

From March 17 to 21, 2022, the newscast paid tribute to anchor Bobby Nalzaro, who passed away at 58, leaving Domingo and Quibod-Castro as anchors. Lou-Anne Mae Rondina joined the team on May 2, 2022, and remained until July 28, 2023, before transferring to ''GMA Regional TV Live!'' the following week.

On January 26, 2024, Cecile Quibod-Castro made her final appearance on the newscast after nearly two decades. She continued anchoring on ''Regional TV News'', which later became a segment on ''Balitanghali'', leaving Domingo as the sole main anchor.

On September 2, 2024, the newscast unveiled a major title card revision— changing the font color to blue, removing the GMA Regional TV logo, and updating its graphics and OBB to align with GMA Integrated News branding.

On September 30, 2024, Lou-Anne Mae Rondina replaced Domingo as anchor, coinciding with another revamp of the newscast. The GMA Integrated News OBB fully replaced the GMA Regional TV version, and headline displays were updated to feature the main headline as the title and the program’s name as the subtitle.

On April 1, 2025, Cecille Quibod-Castro returned to the newscast as the sole main anchor, succeeding Lou-Anne Mae Rondina.

On May 12, 2025, the newscast introduced an updated OBB, marking the retirement of longtime voiceover Al Torres, who was succeeded by Weng dela Peña.

Personalities

Main anchor

*Cecille Quibod-Castro

Main correspondents

*Alan Domingo
*Lou-Anne Mae Rondina
*Nikko Sereno
*Fe Marie Dumaboc
*Chelo Vallena
*Mark Regie Abella
*Orchids Lapingcao

Former anchors and correspondents

*Bobby Nalzaro^† ()
*Atty. Rose Versoza ()
*Monching Auxtero
*Ana Desamparado
*Ara Labra
*Jun Veliganio
*Mark Anthony Bautista
*Bexmae Jumao-as
*Greggy Magdadaro
*Ching Pelayo
*Lalaine Go
*Aynee Triumfante
*Vic Serna
*Ademar Ochotorena
*Chona Carreon ()
*Lian Sinculan
*Yuri Deldig a.k.a. Yuri Richards^† ()
*Victor Camion ()
*Leo Udtohan ()
*Ronnie Roa ()

Segments

* Alerto (Police News)
* Game On! (Sports News)
* Flash Report (Breaking News)
* Huli Cam (Reports on footages in CCTV)
* Newsstand (Other Reports)
* Ronda Waray (Other Reports in Eastern Visayas)
* Serbisyong Puso (Public Service)
* Showbits (Entertainment News)
* GMA Regional TV Presents (Special Reports)
* Extra
* Extra Income (Money News)
* Bida Ka
* Hanepbuhay
* Bisdak Bae
* Good News
* Reklamo, Ipa-Bisdak mo! (Complaint News)
* Balitang Barangay (Community News)
* Batang Bisdak (Kiddie News)
* Manglaag Ta! (Travel News)
* Lami Syah!/Food Trip (Food News)
* Lahi Rah (Viral News)
* Hayop sa Balita (Animal News)
* GMA Integrated News Weather Center (Weather News)
* #SpreadKindness
* 'Sa Maaan? (Questions)
* Kwento ng Pilipino (Story News)

References

External links

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{{GMA Integrated News and GMA Public Affairs current programming

1999 Philippine television series debuts
Flagship evening news shows
GMA Network news shows
GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs shows
Television in Cebu City