Netizens React to the Rare Encounter of Jessica Soho and Korina Sanchez at the Vatican
JESSICA SOHO and KORINA SANCHEZ – Two of the Philippines’ most iconic broadcasters, recently crossed paths at the Vatican while covering the historic Papal Conclave, where a new Pope was elected following the passing of Pope Francis. The encounter was shared on Jessica Soho’s Instagram on May 7, where she excitedly posted, “HANDA NA BA KAYO?! I-KMJS NA ‘YAN! Korina Sanchez at Jessica Soho sa coverage ng Papal conclave sa Vatican.”
Korina was in the Vatican for her special coverage on Bilyonaryo News Channel, while Jessica was also covering the event for her award-winning program, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS), on GMA Network. The sight of these two legends from rival networks together in one frame sparked excitement among netizens, with many expressing their joy on social media.
Commenters shared their admiration, noting the rarity of the two media icons being seen together. One comment read, “This proves how journalists, regardless of the competing networks they represent, can unite in the pursuit of truth and accuracy.” Others reminisced about their long-standing rivalry, as both had Sunday night magazine shows that aired simultaneously from 2012 to 2019—Jessica’s Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho on GMA and Korina’s Rated K on ABS-CBN, which was later renamed Rated Korina.
Many fans joked about the possibility of a collaboration between the two, asking if it was a sign of future partnerships. The post sparked a wave of nostalgia and respect for both women, who have been pillars of Philippine broadcast journalism for over two decades.
Meanwhile, Jessica Soho began her media career after graduating with a degree in Broadcast Communication from the University of the Philippines. She started as a reporter at GMA Network in the 1980s and later became the host of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS), a highly influential news magazine show. On the other hand, Korina Sanchez started at ABS-CBN in the late 1980s as a reporter, later becoming a news anchor. She gained fame as the host of Rated K, a popular news magazine show known for its human-interest segments.