'Unang Hirit sa Holy Land' scored 1.8% versus ABS-CBN's 'UKG's 1.5% in AGB Nielsen's People Ratings measurements.
The channel will be available exclusively on Cignal TV.
Sources tell us that the seasoned journalist has been in talks with the local CNN station to become its newest on-air talent.
The Filipino news veteran died over the weekend from an apparent heart attack.
In his new role, the veteran broadcaster will oversee the sports division's online news coverage on all things sports.