The statement says that "Bandila" will now be seen in an earlier time slot and that TV host Boy Abunda will be added as one of the news program's anchor as "Showbiz News Ngayon" goes off the air.
Here is the statement from ABS-CBN:
"The most trusted programs and personalities have joined forces. The nationalistic news delivery of Bandila will be strengthened and expanded, and will now broadcast in an earlier time slot.
"Award-winning and seasoned ABS-CBN news anchors Karen Davila, Julius Babao, and Ces Orena-Drilon will be joined by Boy Abunda starting October 3.
"Boy is a cross-over artist who has been honed in news and current affairs with programs like Etcetera, Kontrobersyal, Conversations with Boy Abunda and The Bottomline.
"In the SNN tradition, Boy brings with him the hottest and most interesting news stories in Bandila.
"Bianca Gonzales will be given another assignment."