Mata ng Agila

Mata ng Agila
Title card since 2021
Also known asMata ng Agila Primetime
GenreNews broadcasting
Created byNET25
Directed byArlyn Catabui (2011–2020)
Presented byAlex Santos
Ali Sotto
Narrated byAlex Santos
Theme music composerErnie Magtuto
Production
Executive producerLigaya Salvador
Production locationsEBC Building, #25 Central Avenue, New Era, Quezon City, Philippines
Camera setupSingle-camera setup
Running time90 minutes
Original release
NetworkNET25
ReleaseOctober 24, 2011 (2011-10-24) –
present

Mata ng Agila (transl. eagle eye) is a Philippine television news broadcasting program aired by NET25. It premiered on October 24, 2011, replacing i-Balita on the network's evening lineup. The show was originally anchored by Ely Saludar, Weng Dela Fuente, and Sam Cepeda. Alex Santos and Ali Sotto currently serve as the anchors.[1]

The program is also streaming online on YouTube.[2]

On January 31, 2022, the program updated its theme song.

Anchors

Anchors
Alex Santos serves as an anchor.

Substitute anchors

  • Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores (since 2025)

Segment presenters

  • Gianna Llanes (since 2024, Hot Stuff)

Former anchors

  • Ely Saludar (2011–21)
  • Weng dela Fuente (2011–17)
  • Pia Okut-Galang (2017–19)
  • Judith Llamera (2019–20)
  • Sam Cepeda (2011–20)
  • Vic De Leon Lima (2020–22)
  • Rikki Mathay (2022–24)
  • Emma Tiglao (2020–23)
  • Wej Cudiamat (2025-2026)

Former segment presenters

  • Gel Miranda (2014–18, Entertainment News)
  • Ben Bernaldez (2018–19, Eagle News Sports)
  • Phoebe Publico (2018–20, Entertainment News)
  • Andrea Mendres (2018–20, Entertainment News)
  • Cess Alvarez (2018–20, Entertainment News)

Interim anchors

  • Earlo Bringas (2018–20)
  • Olivia Naguit-Figueroa (2018–20)
  • Judith Llamera (2019–22)
  • Wej Cudiamat (2019–24)
  • Marie Ochoa (2019)
  • Mylene Mariano-Rivera (2020)
  • Toni Aquino (2021)
  • Apple David (2021)
  • Nelson Lubao (2021)
  • Weng dela Fuente (2022)
  • Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores (2022–24)
  • CJ Hirro (2022)

Mata ng Agila International

Originally anchored by CJ Hirro and Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores, the late-night edition of Mata ng Agila premiered on April 4, 2022, on the network's evening lineup, replacing the weeknight edition of Eagle News International. It was the only English-language newscast to retain a title in the native language until April 1, 2024, when Mata ng Agila International transitioned to a Tagalog newscast to make way for World News, which aired on the same date until May 23, 2025. Alagao-Flores and Rikki Mathay currently serve as the anchors.

Anchors

  • Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores (since 2022)
  • Rikki Mathay (interim anchor, 2023; main anchor, since 2024)

Interim anchors

  • Atty. Randy Bernardino (2023)

Former anchors

  • CJ Hirro (2022–23)
  • Gianna Llanes (2023–24)
  • Alma Angeles (2024–25, World News anchor)

Mata ng Agila sa Tanghali

The noontime edition of Mata ng Agila premiered on June 26, 2023, on the network's noontime slot. Gianna Llanes currently serves as the anchor.

Anchors

  • Gianna Llanes (since 2023)

Substitute anchors

  • Weng dela Fuente (since 2026)
  • Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores (since 2026)
  • Rikki Mathay (since 2026)

Former anchors

  • Wej Cudiamat (2023-2026)

Mata ng Agila Weekend

Originally anchored by Gel Miranda and Onin Miranda, the weekend edition of Mata ng Agila premiered on June 30, 2012, on the network's Saturday evening lineup, replacing Eagle News Weekend Edition. Weng dela Fuente currently serves as the anchor.

Anchors

  • Weng dela Fuente (since 2025)

Substitute anchors

  • Mar Gabriel (since 2025)
  • Rikki Mathay (since 2025)

Former anchors

  • Gel Miranda (2012–18)
  • Onin Miranda (2012–18)
  • Judith Llamera (2018–22)
  • Gerald Rañez (2018–22)
  • Wej Cudiamat (2019-2026)
  • Louisa G. Erispe (2022)
  • Mar Gabriel (2022)
  • Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores (2025)
  • Gem Pason (2025)

Segments

  • #Pasyalan
  • Arts & Culture
  • Business News
  • Balitang Probinsya
  • Environment News
  • Health News
  • Lighter Side
  • Liwanagin Natin
  • Metro News
  • News Abroad
  • News Bullets
  • News School
  • Odd Di 'Ba?
  • Police Beat
  • Showbiz News
  • Sports News
  • Sulyap sa Kasaysayan
  • Technology News
  • Weather News
Defunct
  • Answers and Questions
  • #Fundemic
  • Eagle News Sports
  • Entertainment News
  • New Normal Learning
  • Science and Technology

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mata ng Agila". Net25.tv. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  2. ^ "Mata Ng Agila - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved March 19, 2022.