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Luchi Cruz Valdes retires after 15 years with TV5

Published Oct 7, 2024 02:36 am

At A Glance

  • Since 2010, Luchi's accomplishments include groundbreaking initiatives such as the 360/News5 Everywhere digital platform and Radyo5 92.3 True FM, the country's first FM radio news channel. 
(L-R)_ Atty. Rex O. Celiz (VP – Legal & Corporate Governance, Mediaquest), Menchie A. Silvestre (Executive Director, Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc.), Jana B. Manalaysay (VP_Head of On Air Presentation, TV5), Pierre S. Buhay (Chief Finan.JPG
TV5 management joins the touching tribute for News5 Chief Luchi Cruz-Valdes. From left: Atty. Rex O. Celiz (VP – Legal & Corporate Governance, Mediaquest), Menchie A. Silvestre (Executive Director, Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc.), Jana B. Manalaysay (VP/Head of On Air Presentation, TV5), Pierre S. Buhay (Chief Finance Officer, TV5), News5 Chief Luchi Cruz-Valdes, Dong S. Capinpuyan (VP/Head of Broadcast Operations, TV5), Guido R. Zaballero (President & CEO, TV5), Dino M. Laurena (Chief Operating Officer, Media 5), and Rolando S. Santos (VP – Head of Human Resources & Facilities Services Group, TV5)

Luchi Cruz-Valdes, a leading figure in Philippine broadcast journalism, has retired after 15 years of exemplary service as the head of TV5’s news organization, News5. 

In recognition of her achievements, TV5 Management, led by President and CEO Guido R. Zaballero, held a tribute assembly for her at the TV5 Media Center Studio 6 in Reliance, Mandaluyong.

Since 2010, Luchi’s accomplishments include groundbreaking initiatives such as the 360/News5 Everywhere digital platform and Radyo5 92.3 True FM, the country’s first FM radio news channel. 

She also introduced the 24/7 Filipino News Channel, AksyonTV, and played a key role in developing Cignal TV’s premium news channel, One News.

With Luchi at the helm, News5 provided comprehensive coverage of three presidential elections, each time partnering with PLDT and Smart Communications to harness cutting-edge technology that enhanced its reportage. She moderated the 2016 presidential debate, which remains one of the important turning points of that electoral contest. 

Earlier this year, Luchi received the “Best TV Public Affairs Program Host” award at the 12th Makatao Awards for Media Excellence of People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP). 

Under her leadership, News5 has developed a dynamic team of anchors, correspondents, and producers. Despite countless challenges, Luchi has helped raise the standards of journalism through numerous award-winning newscasts and public affairs programs. 

Her unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity has solidified News5’s reputation as a respected, credible, and reliable news organization.

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