State of the Nation with Jessica Soho
| State of the Nation | |
|---|---|
| Genre | News |
| Created by |
Sheila Paras Nessa Valdellon |
| Developed by | GMA News and Public Affairs |
| Directed by | Joel San Luis |
| Presented by | Jessica Soho |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| Production | |
| Location(s) |
GMA Network Studios Quezon City |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time |
75 minutes Monday-Friday 21:00-22:15 (PST |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA News TV |
| Picture format | 480i NTSC |
| Original release | February 28, 2011 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | News on Q (Q) |
| External links | |
| Website | |
State of the Nation is the flagship nightly news program of GMA News TV, first premiering on February 28, 2011. It is anchored by Jessica Soho, a Peabody Award-winning journalist and former head of news programs of GMA News and Public Affairs and writer, producer and host television documentaries, and is one of the Philippines' most awarded journalists. It also aired worldwide via GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International.
Background
The program is described as a more comprehensive newscast than 24 Oras, which is the flagship news program of its sister channel GMA Network. State of the Nation with Jessica Soho currently airs on weeknights at 21:00-22:15 (PHT). It features several guests to analyze the country's issues deeply in segments, as well as featuring exclusive reports and the insights and rundown of the day’s top news stories.
On its 5th year anniversary, State of the Nation unveils their new intro led to their new title card, and a flat graphic package for the first time. This is the third GMA News TV newscast updated their on-air graphics and OBB, after Balitanghali and News TV Live.