ABS-CBN journalists wrap up the controversial and leading stories of the year as they share their personal experiences and reflections on covering major events and personalities that shaped 2024 this Sunday (December 29) on “Sa Likod ng Balita 2024: The ABS-CBN Year-End Special.”
Kapamilya journos Karen Davila, Sherrie Ann Torres, Viviene Gulla, Johnson Manabat, Katrina Domingo, RG Cruz, Dennis Datu, and other ABS-CBN reporters delve deep into the top headlines of the year beginning with the controversial dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, whose connections and involvement to Chinese Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) operations brought her under scrutiny by Senate and House of Representatives.
The list of this year’s top stories is followed by Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s issue of extrajudicial killings and the war on drug campaigns during his tenure that sparked various discussions after hearings at the House of Representatives supported by testimonies of alleged scheme for suspect’s killings.
Next in line is the breakup of the BBM-Sara tandem and the fallout of their UniTeam alliance, resulting in Vice President Sara Duterte stepping down as the Department of Education secretary along with her strong remarks against President Bongbong Marcos.
Natural calamities plaguing the country this year also made the headlines such as Taal and Kanlaon volcanoes showing signs of activity and the barrage of typhoons that severely affected people’s lives and livelihoods.
Finally, despite controversies and calamities, Filipino’s remarkable perseverance and triumphs shine in this year’s top stories such as the Nation’s Girl Group BINI’s influence beyond the Philippines through their music and the historic double win of Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo.
Revisit the major news events of the year that made an impact on the lives of Filipinos this Sunday (December 29) on “Sa Likod ng Balita 2024: The ABS-CBN Year-End Special” at 8:30 p.m. on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, ABS-CBN News’s Youtube Channel, at iWantTFC. For other updates, follow @ABSCBNPR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads, or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.
