Scams Impacting the Philippines and the Global Scene
Scams have become a growing concern globally, with the US experiencing $10.1 billion in losses in 2022 and the Philippines facing a hefty P1 billion stolen by scammers in the same year. In 2023, the Philippines was ranked 5th worldwide for scamming incidents.
Introducing Budol Alert by TV5
TV5 has launched “Budol Alert,” a news and public affairs show aimed at addressing various scams and schemes in the Philippines. Led by veteran broadcast journalist and News5 Head Luchi Cruz-Valdes, the program airs every Sunday with the battlecry “Maging Alerto, Huwag Magpabudol,” urging Filipinos to stay vigilant against scams.
Key Features of Budol Alert
- Focuses on scams including phishing, smishing, and fraudulent online shopping tactics
- Comprehensive news gathering and storytelling by News5 journalists
- Features a mix of seasoned journalists and young reporters
The Team Behind Budol Alert
Veteran broadcast journalist Luchi Cruz-Valdes leads a team of dedicated journalists on Budol Alert, including Gio Robles, Shyla Francisco, Reiniel Pawid, Dave Abuel, Briane Basa, Jes Delos Santos, Nikki De Guzman, Mon Gualvez, MaeAnne Los Baños, and Marianne Enriquez.
Meet the Budol Alert Team
- Gio Robles: Covers major stories and events
- Shyla Francisco: Award-winning reporter
- Reiniel Pawid: Recognized for development-oriented news stories
- Dave Abuel: Brings 12 years of experience as a news producer
- Briane Basa: Hosts digital explainers on various topics
- Jes Delos Santos and Nikki De Guzman: News anchors for TV5 programs
- Mon Gualvez: Seasoned news veteran with multiple awards
- MaeAnne Los Baños: Senior correspondent with extensive experience
- Marianne Enriquez: Reporter and producer with notable awards
Empowering Filipinos Against Scams
Through Budol Alert, the team aims to empower Filipinos with knowledge to protect themselves from frauds and scams, both physical and online. The commitment is to provide insightful stories and information to make Filipinos smarter in dealing with scammers.
Watch Budol Alert
Budol Alert airs every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on TV5.
