Damdaming Bayan Explained

Show Name:	Damdaming Bayan
Format:	News, Commentary, Public service
Runtime:	2 hours (including commercials)
Starring:	Deo Macalma Elaine Apit
First Aired:	1991
Narrated:	Nick de Guzman
Last Aired:	present
Num Episodes:	n/a (airs daily)

Damdaming Bayan is a socio-commentary public service program of AM station DZRH in the Philippines, aired every weekdays at 8:00–10:00 am. The program is also simulcast over DZRH News Television nationwide.

History

The format of the program has been the tackling of latest issues. In the early years, the program, while interviewing government officials in the station, allowed listeners to join the discussion through a phone call.^[1] At present, the opinions or reactions from the listeners and viewers are shared.

Since 2011, Damdaming Bayan added a new commentary segment called "Punto Bonito" with Nino Padilla as segment host.

In 2012, Karen Golfo^[2] 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 Department of Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Dr. Cesar Chavez became the anchor of the show until June 28, 2019.

In July 2019, Deo Macalma replaced Dr. Cesar Chavez and became the new permanent anchor of the show. He was joined a year after by Elaine Apit, also known as 'Sister L.'

Hosts

Current hosts

• Deo Macalma (2019–present)
• Robin Sienna (also with Love Radio Manila) (2023-present; fill-in anchor)
• DJ Nick (also with 96.3 Easy Rock) (2020-present; fill-in anchor)
• Cheska San Diego Bobadilla (also with Radyo Natin Nationwide) (2023-present; fill-in anchor)
• Elaine Apit (2020–present)
• Lyka Barista (also with 101.1 Yes The Best) (2022-present; fill-in anchor)
• Rey Sibayan (2016-present; fill-in anchor every Friday)

Former hosts

• Joe Taruc^[3] (1991–2017)
• Nick de Guzman
• Ali Sotto ^[4]
• Jay Sonza (2000–2004)^[5]
• Milky Rigonan (2016–2018)
• Angelo Palmones (2017–2018)
• Cesar Chavez (2018–2019)
• Regi Espiritu (2014-2023; fill-in anchor every Friday)
• Dennis Antenor, Jr. (1998-2022; fill-in anchor every Friday)
• Nino Padilla (2011-2016)
• Karen Galfo (2012-2016)

Awards

• Best Public Affairs Program (16th KBP Golden Dove Awards, 2007)^[6]

See also

• DZRH

External links

• Damdaming Bayan Online

Notes and References

1. News: Red . Isah . July 1, 1996 . Amanda's Page(r) . . . November 22, 2023 . . 40B.
2. Web site: Joe Taruc and Sexy Terry together in radio news show. 4 June 2007. Telebisyon.net. 11 December 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20120310193319/http://telebisyon.net/balita/Joe-Taruc-and-Sexy-Terry-together-in-radio-news-show/artikulo/27172/ . 10 March 2012. dead.
3. News: Jimenez . Alex . November 18, 1996 . Tandems and trios are here to stay . . . November 22, 2023 . . 42B.
4. News: October 19, 1996 . Ali Sotto meets her match . . . November 22, 2023 . . 34B.
5. News: February 13, 2000 . DZRH advertisement . . . November 22, 2023 . . 9.
6. News: December 22, 2007 . Brodkaster of the Year . . . November 22, 2023 . . G4.