The Correspondents (TV program)

The Correspondents is a Philippine weekly investigative documentary show aired on ABS-CBN. Originally hosted by Mari Kaimo, Jim Libiran, Aljo Bendijo, Erwin Tulfo, Cheryl Cosim, Cherie Mercado and Korina Sanchez, it aired from November 10, 1998 to October 19, 2010, replacing The Inside Story and was replaced by Patrol ng Pilipino. Karen Davila, Abner Mercado, Bernadette Sembrano 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 show's show episode. The show aired for 11 years and 11 months, making it the longest-running weekly investigative documentary show in the Philippines.

Main and Final hosts

 * Karen Davila (2000–2010)
 * Abner Mercado (2000–2010)
 * Bernadette Sembrano (2007–2010)
 * Alex Santos (2010)

Guest hosts

 * Dominic Almelor (now anchored Ulat Bayan Weekend)
 * Sol Aragones
 * Atom Araullo (now hosting i-Witness and anchored State Of The Nation)
 * Adrian Ayalin
 * Jeff Canoy
 * Ricky Carandang
 * Jorge Cariño
 * Jing Castañeda
 * Dyan Castillejo
 * Niña Corpuz
 * Alvin Elchico
 * Zen Hernandez
 * Gretchen Malalad
 * Henry Omaga-Diaz
 * Nadia Trinidad
 * Tony Velasquez
 * Ron Cruz
 * Anthony Taberna (now hosting Kuha All! and Dos por Dos)
 * Ted Failon
 * Julius Babao (and anchored Frontline Pilipinas)
 * Pinky Webb
 * Gus Abelgas
 * Rico Yan

Previous hosts

 * Mari Kaimo
 * Ces Drilon
 * Erwin Tulfo
 * Jim Libiran
 * Ed Lingao
 * Jade Lopez
 * Patrick Paez
 * Anne Torres
 * Aljo Bendijo (2000-2004 is now anchored Ulat Bayan)
 * Cheryl Cosim (1998–2010 is now anchored Frontline Pilipinas)
 * 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)