The News was formed originally 4 piece band active since 2003 to 2010 in Manila Philippines, by Ricky Mutya on Vox,guitar and the band's main composer, with Bryan Baltazar on drums, Carl Miranda on Lead guitar and Lennon Reputana on Bass, the band released there first and only Indie album Musikero in 2009 , 2021 The News remaining member Ricky Mutya is currently The News as a solo artist.