5 best TV shows in the Philippines
While watching universal television shows can be fun from time to time, there is nothing more satisfying than kicking back with a good Filipino show. The film and television industry in the Philippines is extensive and has provided a platform for various successful actors, producers, and directors to showcase their talent. Whether you are looking for lighthearted genres like drama, romance, comedy, or wish to watch some informative shows, there is always something waiting for you.
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho
One of the most-watched TV programs in the country, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho is a weekly news and lifestyle show produced by GMA News and Public Affairs. Also known as KMJS, the show has won several awards and is hosted by Jessica Soho, an award-winning journalist. The show covers a wide variety of topics and gives you the latest updates on pop culture, current events, celebrities, health tips, food, internet trends, and more.
Eat Bulaga!
Eat Bulaga! is another show broadcast by the GMA Network and produced by TAPE Inc. It is one of the longest-running variety shows in the Philippines and has aired over 12,000 episodes since its premiere in 1979 with Radio Philippines Network. The show has several segments, such as Bawal Judgmental!, Social Dis-Dancing, Pamilya Nunal, and Bida Voice: Shy Singing Contest, each run by a different host. It also features a recurring segment called Lenten Special, where the hosts pick a lucky winner from among their callers and visit their houses to surprise them.
Pepito Manaloto
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento is an award-winning live sitcom series aired on GMA Network. So far, the show has had five seasons. It narrates the story of Pepito Manoloto and his family after he wins the national lottery and takes home ₱700 million. His family, including wife Elsa, children Chito and Clarissa, their helpers Patrick, Maria, Robert, Baby, as well as their neighbors Tommy, Deedee, and Mimi, go through different hurdles in each season and are shown to find their way around. The show is hilarious and will have you giggling in no time.
Ang Probinsyano
Ang Probinsyano is a Filipino drama and action series which airs on the ABS-CBN network. The series is based on a 1997 film of the same name and is also titled “Brothers.” It is the longest-running drama series on Philippine television and has aired 1,300 episodes so far. The cast features Coco Martin in the lead role, accompanied by Susan Roces, Albert Martinez, Angeline Quinto, and Bela Padilla. The plot revolves around the story of identical twins Ricardo Dalisay and Dominador de Leon as they reunite after being separated at a young age, only to be separated once again.
Make It With You
If you are looking for some good, old-fashioned romance, you should definitely watch Make It With You. The show is aired in the Philippines on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel. The lead cast includes Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano, one the country’s hottest on-screen couples. The story is set in Croatia, where the two are constantly running into each other and, despite having priorities outside of love, it seems as if love keeps finding them in the end.