''The Correspondents'' was the longest-running Philippine weekly investigative documentary show of

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. Originally hosted by

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, Jim Libiran,

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, Cherie Mercado and Korina Sanchez, it premiered on November 10, 1998, replacing '' The Inside Story''. The show concluded on October 19, 2010, and was replaced by ''Patrol ng Pilipino''.

Karen Davila Kristine Karen Lising Davila-Sta. Ana (; born November 21, 1970), professionally known as Karen Davila, is a Filipino journalist. Early life Davila went to high school at the Colegio San Agustin – Makati. She took a degree of Bachelor of A ...

, Abner Mercado,

Bernadette Sembrano Bernadette Lorraine Palisada Dominguez Sembrano-Aguinaldo (; born February 18, 1976) is a Filipino reporter, newscaster, television host, and musician. Career Newscasting career Sembrano started with IBC as a newscaster in 1997 before moving ...

and Alex Santos served as the final hosts. It brought an in-depth look at the lives of people as they lived, going through hardships and celebrating their joys. "Ang Huling Pagtatanghal" served as the last show episode. The show aired for 11 years and 11 months.

Hosts

Main and Final hosts

(2000–2010) *Abner Mercado (2000–2010) *

(2007–2010) * Alex Santos (2010)

Guest hosts

*Dominic Almelor * Sol Aragones * Atom Araullo *Adrian Ayalin *

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* Ricky Carandang *Jorge Cariño *Jing Castañeda *

Dyan Castillejo Dyan Castillejo-Garcia (; born September 15, 1965), commonly known by her maiden name, Dyan Castillejo, is a Filipino former tennis player and sports reporter. Tennis career Castillejo represented the Philippines in the Fed Cup ties from 1981 ...

Niña Corpuz Niña Marie Fernando Corpuz-Rodriguez (; born February 25, 1977) is a broadcast journalist of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. She is a reporter for newscasts ''TV Patrol'' and '' Bandila'', The ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), Studio 23 and www. ...

Alvin Elchico Alvin Elchico (; born January 30, 1974) is a Filipino field reporter, newscaster and television host working for ABS-CBN and DZMM. A business reporter early in his career, he was the sole journalist able to report from inside the Oakwood Premi ...

*Zen Hernandez * Gretchen Malalad * Henry Omaga-Diaz *Nadia Trinidad *Tony Velasquez *Ron Cruz * Anthony Taberna * Ted Failon * Julius Babao * Pinky Webb *

Gus Abelgas Gus Abelgas (born October 22, 1962) is a Filipino broadcast journalist known for his work in ''S.O.C.O. (Scene of the Crime Operatives)''. Early life and education Gus Abelgas was born to a poor family. His father who worked as driver and his mo ...

* Rico Yan

Previous hosts

* Ces Drilon *

*Jim Libiran *Ed Lingao *Jade Lopez *Patrick Paez *Anne Torres * Cherie Mercado (1998–2004) * Korina Sanchez (1998–2000)

Awards and nominations

* Winner, Best TV Documentary (Abner Mercado's Team)- Population Development Media Awards (2009) * Nominated, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2009) * Nominated, Best Documentary Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2009) * Nominated, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2008) * Nominated, Best Documentary Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2008) * Runner-up, Best TV Documentary (Bernadette Sembrano's Team) - Population Development Media Awards (2008) * Runner-up, Best TV Documentary (Karen Davila's Team) - Population Development Media Awards (2008) * Winner, Best Magazine Program - 29th Catholic Mass Media Awards (2007) * Nominated, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2007) * Winner, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2006) * Nominated, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2005) * Winner, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2004) * Winner, Best Documentary Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2003) {{DEFAULTSORT:Correspondents ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs shows ABS-CBN original programming Philippine documentary television series 1998 Philippine television series debuts 2010 Philippine television series endings 1990s Philippine television series 2000s Philippine television series Filipino-language television shows