Viewers and netizens are in for more of today’s hottest news, insightful information, human interest stories, and public service in GMA Public Affairs’ daily news magazine show “Dapat Alam Mo!,” hosted by Susan Enriquez and Kim “Kuya Kim” Atienza, airing weekdays at 5:30 p.m. on GTV.

Since its launch in 2021, “Dapat Alam Mo!” has been part of the public’s afternoon viewing habit. It showcases not just the latest news but also informs and entertains viewers with its wide array of human interest stories. At the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards, Dapat Alam Mo! emerged as the National Winner in the Best Single News Story category for covering South Korea’s Itaewon Tragedy.

The show has likewise cemented its online presence. The program’s official Facebook page continues to grow, with more than 800,000 followers as of this writing. On TikTok, the show’s official handle now has 2.5M likes and over 150,000 followers.

Hosts Susan and Kuya Kim – fondly called SuKi – share their thoughts on the show’s success.

“Bukod sa naghahatid tayo ng mga balita at impormasyon, na-e-entertain ka pa dahil naglalagay tayo ng mga portion or segment na [nakaka-relate] ang ating mga viewers, bata man o matanda,” says Susan.

“Ang Dapat Alam Mo! ay informative yet entertaining,’’ points out Kuya Kim. “‘Madali kasi ‘yung informative eh, pwede tayo mag-straight news. Ngunit, papanoorin ba [ng lahat]? Ang Dapat Alam Mo!, habang natututo ka ay naaaliw ka, nalilibang ka. At [ito ay] very diverse, it’s not just a straight news show or infotainment show, it’s actually a magazine show. So bukod sa mga hard news na nakikita natin sa mga features natin, meron pa tayong mga guests… A lot of things are outside the box. Kumbaga, hindi expected at ‘pag napanood mo rito, maaaliw ka at matututo ka – ‘yun ang maganda rito.”

Debunking Fake News

Beyond news, trivia, features, and public service, “Dapat Alam Mo!” has also been the public’s ally against the proliferation of fake news.

Susan says the advent of gadgets and technology has also paved the way for misinformation and disinformation. “Dapat Alam Mo!” upholds the “Tatak Public Affairs” brand amid misinformation.

“Talagang ang bilis ng paglipana ng mga maling impormasyon. Sa panahon ngayon ng paglipana ng fake news sa social media, ‘yun ang ating ginagawa dito – mai-correct ang mga maling lumalabas na impormasyon. Sa pamamagitan ng ating programa, naitatama natin at naibibigay ang tamang balita at kaalaman sa ating mga manonood,” explains Susan.

Kuya Kim can only agree to this. “Sa panahon ngayon, ang information, super highway. Lahat na lang ng tao journalists. Lahat na lang ng tao ay opinion writer. Dito sa Dapat Alam Mo!, bago namin ibalita ito, talagang dumadaan sa napakatindi at napakahigpit na journalistic process. Meron po tayong desk dito, like any other news room. May mga editors tayo dito.”

“Waging wagi ang mas maraming alam!”

This July, viewers and netizens can only expect more from the show and hosts Susan and Kim are more than excited to share the good news to their loyal supporters.

“‘Starting July 1, mas hitik na mga balita, impormasyon, kung ‘yan man ay nakaka-entertain, kung ‘yan man ay mga pagkain, mga bagay na dapat ay malaman pa natin at ituwid – ‘yan ang maasahan pa ng ating mga manonood na maihahatid natin sa kanila,” shares Susan.

“Eto pong tatlong taon natin sa Dapat Alam Mo!, masasabi nating nagsisimula pa lamang ang karera. Kung kayo po ay naaliw, natuwa, na-inform ng maganda, mas gagalingan po namin ni Susan at ng buong team ng Dapat Alam Mo! Magkakaroon tayo ng mga bagong segments, mas magiging masinsin ang pagbabalita at research, at mas nakakaaliw na information na ibibigay namin ngayong darating na July. Abangan n’yo po ‘yan,” he adds.

Join Su-Ki (Susan and Kim) as they give their suki viewers and online followers more news and information with their expertise in delivering news complemented by their undeniable rapport and charisma.

Wagi ang may alam. Catch Dapat Alam Mo! weekdays at 5:30 p.m. on GTV. Global Pinoys can catch it via international channel GMA Life TV.

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