Anthony Taberna
| Anthony Taberna | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 16, 1975 Nueva Ecija, Philippines |
| Other names | Tunying, Ka Tonying |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Religion | Iglesia ni Cristo |
| Spouse(s) | Rossel Velasco-Taberna |
| Children | 2 |
Antonio Talens Taberna, Jr., also known as Anthony Taberna or Ka Tunying, (born January 16, 1975) is a Filipino broadcast journalist and radio commentator.[1]
At ABS-CBN, Taberna has hosted television and radio programs covering news and public affairs. He is one of the host of Umagang Kay Ganda (where he gained popularity in the segment "Punto por Punto") and XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé.[2] As a DZMM commentator, Taberna is one of the lead anchors for Dos Por Dos, a daily morning and late afternoon show, along with Gerry Baja. He is also the former anchor of Iba-Balita and Mano Mano former in Studio 23 now later anchor of News+ in ABS-CBN Sports+Action.
Career
Taberna is a Mass Communication graduate of New Era University. He started his career as a part-time news writer at DZEC, operated by Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. In 1997, he transferred to DZMM, a radio network owned by ABS-CBN, where he became a Radyo Patrol reporter. In January 2000, he joined Gerry Baja in "Ito Ang Radyo Patrol" (lit. This is Radio Patrol). The tandem then moved on to Gising Pilipinas in 2002, before they were given their own show, "Dos Por Dos" (lit. Two by Two), which airs every weekday mornings and late afternoons.
As a television host, Taberna was featured in the morning show Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas and in the documentary program Kalye: Mga Kwento ng Lansangan.
Iglesia Ni Cristo Controversies
On August 30, 2015, Anthony Taberna announced that he will take a leave of absence from his two shows on ABS-CBN,citing "conflict of interest" due to the ongoing controversy surrounding the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). Taberna is one of the personalities surfaced in the recent INC members' peaceful assembly in EDSA last August 30.[3]
Personal life
Taberna is married to former broadcast journalist Rossel Velasco, they have two daughters named Zoey and Helga Taberna. He's a member of Iglesia ni Cristo. During the 2015 Iglesia ni Cristo leadership controversy, Taberna's coffee shop was shot down by the 3 unknown men.[4]
Filmography
Radio
| Title | Role | Network | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Por Dos | Co-Host | DZMM | 2001–present |
| Gising Pilipinas | Anchor | DZMM | 2001–2005 |
| Ito ang Radyo Patrol | Host | DZMM | 2000–2002 |
Television
| Title | Role | Network | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas | Host/segment host | ABS-CBN | 2001–2007 |
| Umagang Kay Ganda | Host | ABS-CBN | 2007–present |
| Dos Por Dos | Co-Host | DZMM TeleRadyo | 2007–present |
| Kalye: Mga Kwento ng Lansangan | Host | ABS-CBN | 2008–2009 |
| TV Patrol | Senior correspondent | ABS-CBN | 1997–present |
| XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Expose | Host | ABS-CBN | 2010–2013 |
| Iba-Balita | Anchor | Studio 23 | 2010–2014 |
| Ako Ang Simula | Host | ABS-CBN | 2011–2013 |
| Pinoy True Stories - Demandahan | Host | ABS-CBN | 2012–2013 |
| Mano Mano | Host | Studio 23 | 2012–2013 |
| Tapatan ni Tunying | Host | ABS-CBN | 2013–present |
| News+ | Anchor | ABS-CBN Sports+Action | 2014 |
References
- ↑ Cruz, Marinel (July 25, 2009). "Point for point with Anthony Taberna". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
- ↑ "'XXX': Anthony Taberna exposes P3M scam". ABS-CBN News.com. July 5, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
- ↑ "Anthony Taberna takes leave of absence from TV, radio show". Rappler. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.rappler.com/nation/104207-anthony-taberna-leave-absence-abs-cbn-shows