This marks Hontiveros' return to the format that made her a star at the ABS-CBN News Channel.
We caught up with the young reporter to talk about his move to the local CNN station.
The anchor swap will be just among the changes at the local CNN station this third quarter of 2018.
Hosted by its resident business analyst Michael Alimurung, the program will have its initial telecast on July 6 at 4:30PM.
Her hiring is effective immediately and she will begin at the local CNN station in the coming days.