Wowowee is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Hosted by Willie Revillame, the show was aired from February 5, 2005 to February 4, 2006 replacing MTB: Ang Saya Saya and was replaced by Alay sa Kapamilya. The show returned from March 11, 2006 to July 30, 2010 replacing Alay sa Kapamilya and was replaced by Pilipinas Win Na Win.
MTB, fully spelled as Magandang Tanghali Bayan and Masayang Tanghali Bayan, and later known as MTB Ang Saya Saya, is a Philippine noontime variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. It aired from November 30, 1998, to February 4, 2005, replacing 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila and replaced by Wowowee. The program was also broadcast worldwide through The Filipino Channel.
Wilfredo "Willie" Buendia Revillame, is a Filipino television host, comedian, drummer, singer, songwriter, actor, and businessman. He has hosted numerous variety shows including Magandang Tanghali Bayan, Wowowee, Willing Willie, Wil Time Bigtime, and Wowowin. He has signed contracts with four Philippine television networks including ABS-CBN, GMA Network, TV5, and ALLTV. Revillame returned to TV5 on April 26, 2024, signing a new co-production deal with MediaQuest after leaving All TV on February 10, 2023.
Eduardo "Edu" Barrios Manzano is a Filipino actor, television presenter, and politician. He hosted the game shows The Weakest Link, Pilipinas, Game KNB?, 1 vs. 100, Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!, and Game 'N Go.
"Nandito Akó" is a Filipino song written by Aaron Paul del Rosario and originally sung by Ogie Alcasid in 1989.
Wil Time Bigtime is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by TV5. Hosted by Willie Revillame. It aired from October 23, 2010 to January 5, 2013, replacing 5 Max Movies and Oplan Zero Tambay and was replaced by Super Sine Prime and Aksyon Weekend. The show commemorated its first anniversary held at the Araneta Coliseum on October 22, 2011.
Shalani Carla San Ramón Soledad-Romulo, better known simply as Shalani Soledad-Romulo, is a Filipina politician and TV personality. Soledad was a member of Valenzuela City council from Valenzuela's 2nd congressional district from 2004 to 2013. From November 12–18, 2010, she is the second most searched personality on the internet in the Philippines next to the former Kate Middleton, and topped the list of "Filipina personalities who grabbed the greatest online mindshare in 2010" according to Google. She ran for a seat in the House of Representatives in 2013, but narrowly lost the election.
T3: Alliance is a news magazine and public service show broadcast by TV5. Hosted by the Tulfo Brothers: Ben, Raffy, & Erwin. It aired from September 5, 2011 to April 30, 2016.
The Biggest Game Show in the World (Asia) is an Asian reality game show based on the French TV game shows, The Biggest Game Show in the World. It is broadcast on Filipino television channel TV5, as well as the Indonesian television channel RCTI.
The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto is a Philippine comedy series on TV5 starring Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and Vic Sotto.
Nandito Ako is a 2012 television mini-series in the Philippines. It was produced by TV5, and was broadcast from February 20 to March 23, 2012, replacing P. S. I Love You.
Kapitan Awesome is the first comedy fantasy afternoon series to be aired on TV5 from February 19, 2012, to May 5, 2013, replacing Bagets: Just Got Lucky. Lead actors are Andrew E., Martin Escudero and Empoy Marquez.
Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by TV5. Hosted by Sharon Cuneta, it aired from May 14, 2012 to January 4, 2013, replacing Public Atorni: Asunto o Areglo and was replaced by Jeepney Jackpot: Pera o Para!.
Kidlat is a 2013 weekly Philippine television drama that broadcast by TV5. It aired from from January 7 to May 3, 2013, replacing Enchanted Garden and was replaced by Cassandra: Warrior Angel. It stars Derek Ramsay and Gene Castro.
Wowowillie is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by TV5. Hosted by Willie Revillame. It aired from January 26 to October 12, 2013, replacing Sinetanghali and Sine Ko Singko and was replaced by Sine Ko Singko and Sabado Sinerama. The show earned the distinction of being the only noontime program to have a Strong Parental Guidance rating from the MTRCB, which was imposed due to the dancers' provocative outfits.
In the Philippines, variety television shows have become mainstays of the noontime slot for network programming since 1958. The first Philippines noontime variety television shows were influenced by the popularity of bodabil (vaudeville) in the first half of the 20th century. Since then, the format has evolved with the changing times, with elements of reality television also incorporated as well since the 2000s. Majority of the noontime variety shows that aired on television were produced independently by blocktimers that pay a certain amount of time to television networks to air their program. Some TV networks though have managed to solely produce these kind of programs, with moderate success in terms of ratings and advertising revenues.
One Balita Pilipinas is the rolling newscast service of One PH, the 24/7 Filipino-language cable news channel of Cignal TV.
Happy Time was a Philippine noontime variety show broadcast by Net 25. The program premiered on September 14, 2020, and was presented by comedian Anjo Yllana. The noontime variety show on Philippine television before TV5's Lunch Out Loud joined the ranks of established programs such as Eat Bulaga!, It's Showtime, Wowowee, and Wowowin. It incorporated tried-and-tested elements while crafting its own unique identity to attract and support the viewing public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunday 'Kada is a Philippine sketch comedy variety show broadcast on TV5. Originally directed by Edgar Mortiz, Frasco Mortiz and Badjie Mortiz, it stars Jayson Gainza, Ritz Azul, Wacky Kiray, and many others. It aired from October 18, 2020 to January 17, 2021. On June 13, 2021, the pilot episode of the show became available on Brightlight Productions' programming affiliate ABS-CBN's iWantTFC and worldwide on TFC.
Sunday Noontime Live! is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by TV5. Hosted by Piolo Pascual, Maja Salvador, Catriona Gray, Donny Pangilinan, Ricci Rivero and Jake Ejercito, it aired from October 18, 2020 to January 17, 2021. Veteran television director and former Star Magic head Johnny Manahan takes the helm as director, following his longtime stint directing the longest-running Sunday variety show ASAP for over 25 years.
