ABS-CBN journalists reflect on the most controversial and impactful stories of the year in “Sa Likod ng Balita 2024: The ABS-CBN Year-End Special” this Sunday (December 29). Join them as they share personal insights and experiences covering the events and personalities that shaped 2024.
Kapamilya reporters Karen Davila, Sherrie Ann Torres, Viviene Gulla, Johnson Manabat, Katrina Domingo, RG Cruz, Dennis Datu, and others dive into this year’s top headlines, starting with the dismissal of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo. Her alleged ties to Chinese Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) sparked Senate and House investigations that kept the nation riveted.
Also on the list is the renewed focus on Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial war on drugs. Hearings at the House of Representatives, backed by testimonies, reignited debates about extrajudicial killings during his administration.
Another headline-grabber was the political fallout from the breakup of the BBM-Sara tandem. Vice President Sara Duterte’s resignation as Department of Education Secretary came with pointed criticisms of President Bongbong Marcos, shaking the foundation of the UniTeam alliance.
The year also saw Filipinos facing natural disasters, with heightened activity at Taal and Kanlaon volcanoes and a series of devastating typhoons that tested the nation’s resilience.
Amid the controversies and calamities, stories of Filipino perseverance and success stood out. Highlights include the global rise of BINI, the Nation’s Girl Group, and their impact beyond Philippine shores, as well as the historic achievements of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, who brought pride to the country.
Revisit the moments that defined 2024 on “Sa Likod ng Balita 2024: The ABS-CBN Year-End Special” this Sunday (December 29) at 8:30 p.m. on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, ABS-CBN News’s YouTube Channel, and iWantTFC.
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