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Korina Sanchez on renewed partnership with ABS-CBN: ‘I never really left’

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<p>Veteran broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez penned a touching message after she signed a contract with ABS-CBN.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuUkiBupwbK/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A235172%2C%22ls%22%3A234716.39999997616%2C%22le%22%3A234721.29999995232%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="0" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><blockquote class=" instagram-media-registered" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuUkiBupwbK/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" id="instagram-media-payload-0" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 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THANK YOU.” </p><p>The 58-year-old host also acknowledged the training she received from ABS-CBN, saying she hopes to make significant contributions not just to her original home but also to her newfound home outside the Kapamilya network.</p><p>“You can take the girl out of ABS-CBN. But you can&#x27;t take that ABS-CBN training out of the girl. And this is the experience I hopefully bring to my other broadcast homes and make a contribution as best I can, while I can, in whatever ways made possible to me,” she remarked.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/2/22/look-korina-sanchez-s-rescued-dogs-are-up-for-adoption-125"><strong>READ: Korina Sanchez’s rescued dogs are up for adoption</strong></a></div><p>She shared how she felt over the genuine welcome she received, saying: “The ‘welcome back home’ is still in my ear, and my heart.”</p><p>Karen Davila, who worked with Korina for several years, noted that Korina is already a pillar of the network.</p><p>“Wooohooo! You never left K! You are forever etched in the history of ABS!” Karen said.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/6/9/did-rosalinda-star-fernando-carrillo-ever-date-a-filipina-2303"><strong>READ: Did ‘Rosalinda’ star Fernando Carrillo ever date a Filipina?</strong></a></div><p>Several others shared their excitement over Korina’s new chapter, with one saying: “Beyond happy for you ... can&#x27;t wait for the amazing things you will do in this next chapter ❤️❤️❤️ Miss you sis!”</p><p>“Congratulations korina! Miss you and see you soon,” another said.</p>

<p>Korina Sanchez marks the beginning of a new chapter in her life as a Kapamilya. </p>

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Korina Sanchez on renewed partnership with ABS-CBN: ‘I never really left’

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Published July 06, 2023 04:40 PM PHT

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