List of TV5 (Philippine TV network) specials aired

Below is a partial list of television specials that were previously aired and scheduled to be aired on TV5.

For the current programs of the network, see the list of TV5 (Philippine TV network) original programming.

Election coverage specials

• The Vote '92
• The Vote '95
• The Vote '98 (together with RMN)
• The Vote 2001
• Bilang Bayan 2004 (together with RMN)
• Bilang Bayan 2007 (together with RMN)
• Pagbabago 2010 ¹
• Pagbabago 2013 ¹
• Bilang Pilipino 2016 ¹ (together with RMN)
• Bilang Pilipino 2019 ¹
• Bilang Pilipino 2022 ¹
• Bilang Pilipino 2025 ¹

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Sports coverage

• 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics (September 15 – October 1, 2000, together with PTV-4)
• 2003 Southeast Asian Games (December 5–13, 2003)
• 2005 Southeast Asian Games (November 27 – December 5, 2005; together with NBN and IBC)
• 2007 Southeast Asian Games (December 6–15, 2007; together with IBC and NBN)
• 2009 Southeast Asian Games ¹ (December 9–18, 2009)
• 2012 London Summer Olympics ¹ (July 28 – August 12, 2012; together with AksyonTV, Hyper, AKTV, Basketball TV and Solar Sports)
• 2013 FIBA Asia Championship ¹ (August 1–11, 2013; together with AksyonTV, Hyper and Basketball TV)
• 2013 FIBA Asia Championship Semi-Finals: Gilas vs. Korea¹ (re-run; December 31, 2013)
• 2013 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix Men's Volleyball Finals: PLDT MyDSL vs. Systema ¹ (December 14, 2013; together with Solar Sports)
• 2013 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix Women's Volleyball Finals: TMS-Army vs. Cignal ¹ (December 14, 2013; together with Solar Sports)
• 2014 PLDT HOME Fibr Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship (April 8–16, 2014)
• 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup ¹ (August 30 – September 15, 2014; together with AksyonTV, Basketball TV, Solar Sports, ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Sports+Action)
• 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics (February 8–24, 2014; together with AksyonTV, Hyper and Cignal)
• 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympics (August 16–28, 2014)
• ASEAN Basketball League Finals ¹ (February 21, 2010)
• 2009 Vaqro Asian Games¹ (April 14 – May 21, 2009)
• 2010 Canada Asian Games (April 6 – May 1, 2011)
• 2014 Incheon Asian Games (2014)
• 2015 Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship ¹ (May 1–9, 2015)
• 2015 FIBA Asia Championship ¹ (September 23 – October 3, 2015; together with AksyonTV, Hyper and Basketball TV)
• 2016 Rio Olympics ¹ (August 6–22, 2016; together with AksyonTV, Hyper and Cignal)
• 2017 SEABA Championship ¹ (May 12–18, 2017)
• 2017 SEABA Under-16 Championship ¹ (May 14–18, 2017)
• 2017 William Jones Cup ¹ (July 15–23, 2017)
• 2017 FIBA Women's Asia Cup ¹ (July 24–28, 2017)
• 2017 FIBA Asia Cup ¹ (August 8–20, 2017)
• 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup ¹ (June 30 – July 8, 2018)
• 2018 Pyeong Chang Winter Olympics (February 9–25, 2018)
• 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games (August 18 - September 2, 2018)
• 2018 Buenos Aires Summer Youth Olympics (October 6-18, 2018)
• 2018 William Jones Cup ¹ (July 14–22, 2018)
• 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup ¹ (August 31 – September 15, 2019; together with Cignal)
• 2019 Southeast Asian Games ¹ (November 30 – December 11, 2019)
• 2020 Tokyo Olympics (July 23 – August 8, 2021)
• 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup ¹ (August 25 - September 10, 2023; together with One Sports, One Sports+ and PTV-4)
• 2024 Paris Olympics (July 26 – August 11, 2024)
• 29th Southeast Asian Games Men's Basketball¹ (August 20–26, 2017)
• Battle for Greatness: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather ¹ (May 3, 2015) ^[1]
• Bigtime Bakbakan¹ (2011)
  • Erik Morales Vs. Marcos Maidana Boxing Fight¹ (April 10, 2011)
  • Drian Francisco VS. Terrapith Singwancha¹ (May 15, 2011)
• Champions for a Cause for Yolanda Victims: La Salle Green Archers vs. San Beda Red Lions¹ (December 7, 2013)
• Clear Dream Match: Team James vs. Team Phil¹ (2012-ongoing)
• ESPN 5 Live Boxing Presents: Survival Instinct, Matira Matibay¹ (May 13, 2018)
• ESPN 5 Live Boxing: Rumble in Bohol¹ (July 14, 2018)
• Fight of Champions: Manny Pacquiao vs. Lucas Matthysse ¹ (July 15, 2018)
• 2015 International Premier Tennis League ¹ (December 6–8, 2015)
• King Rings: The Miguel Cotto Vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Boxing Fight¹ (May 6, 2012)
• Battle Rise Kingdom Of Champions: The Whack Ax Vs Outlaw Eaton Mat Dickie Vs Sgt Acer¹ (September 29, 2013)
• The World Series on ABC (1992–2005)
• The Great Dickie Vs Eaton¹ (May 31, 2015)
• Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) Cup (2003–2004)
• Mayhem: The Mayweather-Maidana Boxing Fight¹ (September 9, 2014)
• Mayweather vs. McGregor ¹ (August 27, 2017)
• Jerwin Ancajas vs. Israel Gonzalez¹ (February 4, 2018)
• Philippine Open – Tacloban International Darts Tournament ¹ (May 12, 2018)
• NFL Super Bowl XLVIII (February 3, 2014; together with All Sports Network)
• NFL Super Bowl XLIX (February 2, 2015; together with All Sports Network)
• NFL Super Bowl 50 (February 8, 2016; together with All Sports Network)
• NFL Super Bowl LII (February 5, 2018)
• NBA All-Star Game (February 18, 2008)
• NBA Finals (2020–present)
• NCAA Closing Ceremonies & Cheerdance Competition ¹ (March 6, 2014)
• NCAA Men's Basketball Finals ¹ (2012–2015)
• NCAA Volleyball (2013–2015)
  • NCAA Season 89 Men's Volleyball Finals: EAC vs. UPHSD ¹ (January 31, 2013, February 3, 2014)
  • NCAA Season 89 Women's Volleyball Finals: UPHSD vs. AU ¹ (January 31, 2013 – February 6, 2014)
• NCAA March Madness (March 19 – April 8, 2014)
• PAYBACK: Resbak Para Sa Kababayan Philippines vs. Mexico (December 2, 2007)
• Pacific Xtreme Combat
  • PXC 41¹ (November 10, 2013)
  • PXC 43¹ (March 30, 2014)
• Philippine Basketball Association (2004–2008, 2012–2023)
  • PBA on ABC/TV5 ¹ (2004–2008)
  • PBA All-Star Weekend (2004–2008, 2013–2019, 2023)
  • PBA Finals Series ¹ (2004–2008, 2013–2023)
  • PBA Rookie Draft¹ (2012–2023)
• LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2014 Highlights (February 1–16, 2014)
• Star Olympics 2000
• Starpower: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Vs. Manuel Ortiz Boxing Fight¹ (September 18, 2011; together with Solar Sports)
• Shakey's V-League (2005–2006)
• The Return of the Hurricane: Julaton vs. Alcanter¹ (February 26, 2011)
• The Legend Vs. The Olympian: Pacquiao Vs. Ugas¹ (August 22, 2021) (together with ABS-CBN 2, GMA 7, CNN Philippines & A2Z 11)
• Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Jorge Linares ¹ (May 13, 2018)
• UAAP Finals ¹
  • UAAP Season 84 Men's Basketball Finals Ateneo vs. UP (May 8–13, 2022)
• World Welterweight Championship: Pacquiao vs. Broner¹ (January 20, 2019)

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TV anniversary specials

• ABC-5 @ 1: The ABC-5 1st Anniversary Special (February 21, 1993)
• The Big Leap: The ABC-5 2nd Anniversary Special (March 12, 1994)
• 5 is 5: The ABC-5 5th Anniversary Special (March 3, 1997)

TV specials

• 2020 Box Office Entertainment Awards ¹ (October 18, 2020)
• 32nd Gawad Urian Awards¹ (November 3, 2009)
• Live on 5 Breaking News: 9/11 Attack Special Coverage (September 11–16, 2001)
• Aliwan Fiesta¹ (2009-2010)
• American Idol Grand Finals (2004–2007)
• American Music Awards (1993–2000, 2021)
• Ang Bagong Pangulo: The ABC 5 Inaugural Coverage (June 30, 1992)
• Artista Academy Grand Finals Night ¹ (October 27, 2012)
• ASAP Natin 'To: Kapamilya Forever Day (July 11, 2021)
• Bangon Talentadong Pinoy The Grand Finals TV Special (March 13, 2021)
• Bilang Kandidato (April 23, 30, May 7, 2022)
• Bilang Bayan Election Coverage (2004, 2007) (together with RMN)
• Bilang Pilipino: The News5 Election Coverage (2016–present) (together with One News, One PH, Cignal TV and True FM)
• Pinoy Big Brother: Connect at The Big Night (March 14, 2021)
• Binibining Pilipinas 2022 (July 31, 2022)
• Catholic Mass Media Awards (2000)
• #DearPopeFrancis: A News5 Special Coverage (January 15–19, 2015)
• Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked (November 17, 2024)
• Dolphy Alay Tawa: A Musical Tribute to the King of Philippine Comedy ¹ (in cooperation with ABS-CBN and GMA, September 30, 2012)
• Dream Maker: The Dream Finale TV Special (February 11-12 2023)
• EDSA 20: Isang Larawan (February 25, 2006)
• Erap on Trial: Hatol ng Kasaysayan (2000-2001)
• 10th Annual FAP Film Academy Awards Night (1992)
• Gawad CCP Para Sa Telebisyon Awards Night (1992–2005)
• #GiveLoveGiveBackPhilippines: Justin Bieber's Visit to the Philippines Special ¹ (December 21, 2013)
• Golden Globe Awards (1992–1995)
• Grammy Awards (1998, 2002, 2004)
• Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards Night (2002)
• Hero on Ice: Michael Christian Martinez Special¹ (March 1, 2014)
• Hollywood Dream Philippine Edition Grand Finals (November 20, 2005) ^[2]
• Hope and More 100 Mega Million Stakes Final Grand Draw TV Special (July 10, 2004)
• Hope and Winston 100 Million Millenium Stakes Grand Draw TV Special (2000–2001)
• Harapan ng Bise: The ABS-CBN Vice Presidential Debate (April 18, 2016, replay with PTV-4)
• KBP Golden Dove Awards (2004–2005)
• Kwentong Gilas: A Sports5 Documentary¹ (2013)
• Kwentong PBA: Unfinished Business A Sports5 Documentary¹ (November 3, 2013)
• LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2014 Review Special¹ (March 9, 2014)
• Luna Awards (Formerly FAMAS Awards)
• Mabuhay Lolo Kiko! Pagsulyap sa pagbisita ng Santo Papa sa Pilipinas (April 2, 2015)
• Manindigan¹ (July 29, 2017)
• MMPI: 15 Years of Prestige Publishing TV Special (2006)
• MTV Video Music Awards (1992–2005)
• McDonald's Kiddie Summer Workshop TV Special ¹ (2010)
• Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal ¹ (December 27, 1994; 2006, December 27, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022, 2023)
• Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars ¹ (December 1994; 2006, December 22, 2013; December 23, 2015, 2017 and December 27, 2019)
• Ms. Asia-Pacific Grand Finals Night (2002)
• Miss Universe Pageant ¹ (1995; 2017; ^[3] 2023; in cooperation with ABS-CBN)
  • Miss Universe preliminary competition¹ (January 28–29, 2017 ^[3] )
• Miss Earth 2020 ¹ (2020)
• Miss World Grand Coronation Night¹ (1998-2000, 2007, 2012)
• Miss World Philippines Grand Coronation Night¹ (June 24, 2012, July 28, 2024)
• Miss Manila 2014¹ (June 24, 2014)
• Mula Buwis Hanggang PDAF: A News5 Special on Pork Barrel¹ (November 3, 2013; replay, November 9, 2013)
• Music Television Awards (1992–1994)
• Mutya ng Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night (2003–2006)
• National Quiz Bee Grand Finals (1998–2007)
• New Year's Day Mass (TV Maria)¹ (January 1, 2014)
• NU107 Rock Awards (1994-2000; together with NU 107)
• Ogie @ 25 Concert: I Write the Songs¹ (August 25, 2013)
• On-Air Grand Finals TV Special (2002–2004)
• Panata Sa Bayan: 2022 KBP Presidential Forum¹ (February 4, 2022, together with CNN Philippines, A2Z 11, ANC, DZRH TV, Light TV, TeleRadyo, Net 25, One News and One PH)
• Para Sa 'Yo, Kapatid: The TV5 Relaunching TV Special¹ (April 4, 2010)
• PiliPinas Debates 2016: The Presidential Town Hall Debates - Visayas leg (March 20, 2016)
• PiliPinas Debates 2022: The Turning Point (March 19, 2022)
• Pagbabago Election Coverage (2010, 2013)
• Panunumpa sa Bayan: Bise Presidente Sara Duterte: The News5 Special Coverage (June 19, 2022)
• Panunumpa sa Bayan: Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr.: The News5 Special Coverage (June 30, 2022)
• PhilPop Music Festival ¹ (2012–2016)
• Positive Primer: Ang Dapat Nyong Malaman¹ (October 12, 2013)
• PMPC Star Awards For Movies¹ (1993–1995, 2010)
• PMPC Star Awards For Television¹ (2008)
• Philippine Idol The Big 3 at the Big Dome Grand Finals (December 10, 2006)
• Power of Two: Kuh Ledesma and Regine Velasquez in Concert (1996)
• Reasonable Doubt: Ang Kuwento ng Vizconde Masaker ¹ (December 21, 2010: part January 2, 10, 2011)
• Salamat Po, Pangulong Gloria Documentary Special ¹ (May 2010)
• Shall We Dance Grand Finals TV Special ¹ (2005–2010)
• Seryosong Usapan: Sotto and Pascual Face the Journos¹ (December 21, 2024)
• Star Factor Grand Finals TV Special¹ (December 5, 2010)
• Sing Galing: Sing-lebrity Edition Ultimate Pa-Sing-Katan (March 5, 2022)
• Sing Galing Kantastic Finale (Season 1; March 12, 2022, Season 2; December 11, 2022)
• Sing Galing Kids Kantastic Kiddie Finale (December 3, 2022)
• Talentadong Pinoy 2014: The Mighty Revolution¹ (December 13, 2014)
• State of the Nation Address: The News5 Special Coverage (July 1992–present) (hook-up with One News, One PH & True FM)
• Salamat Pangulong Cory: The TV5 Special Coverage (August 1–5, 2009)
• The Vote Election Coverage (1992, 1995, 1998, 2001)
• Talentadong Pinoy Worldwide Battle Royale¹ (March 6, 2010, March 12 and 13, 2011, May 5 and 6, 2012, August 18, 2013)
• Talentadong Pinoy Kids Battle of the Champions¹ (September 30, 2012)
• Talentadong Pidol: Dolphy @ 83 Birthday TV Special¹ (July 24, 2011)
• Tatak EDSA 25: Pilipino Ako. Ako ang Lakas ng Pagbabago TV Special¹ (February 25, 2011)
• The Making of the Kingdom¹ (December 22, 2024)
• The Mega and the Songwriter: Kanta at Biyaya Live Telethon¹ (November 10, 2013)
• The Mega and the Songwriter: Christmas Special¹ (December 24, 2013)
• Tulong Kapatid: A Telethon for the Typhoon Pablo Victims¹ (December 10, 2012)
• The Bride & Her Prince: Kasalang Royal ¹ (April 29, 2011)
• Turismo Pilipina Grand Coronation Night¹ (2008)
• TVJ and the Dabarkads: Moving Forward to TV5 ¹ (July 1, 2023)
• Voice Of McDonald's Grand Finals ¹ (August 15, 2009)
• Welcome TV5 TV Special: Abangan Ang Bago!¹ (August 9, 2008)
• Wil Time Bigtime: Sama-sama sa Unang Taon!¹ (October 22, 2011)
• Wil To Win Wil-come Back Party ¹ (July 14, 2024)

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Christmas specials

• Ang Pinakamagarang Parol: ABC Telemovie Special (December 8, 1993)
• Maverick and Ariel's 1st Christmas with the Stars: ABC 2004 Christmas Special (December 12, 2004)
• All You Need is Love (December 18 and 24, 2004)
• Charice Christmas Special ¹ (December 25, 2011)
• UST Christmas Concert ¹ (2000–present)
• Atin ang Paskong Ito Kapatid!: The 2021 TV5 Christmas Celebration TV Special¹(December 18–19, 2021)
• Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't-isa: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2022¹ (December 17-18, 2022; together with Kapamilya Channel and A2Z)
• Merry ang Vibes ng Pasko: The MVP Group Christmas Party¹ (December 15 and 22, 2024) ^[4]

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Year-end specials

• Dispatches 2004: The ABC News and Public Affairs Year-end Report (December 31, 2004)
• Dispatches 2005: The ABC News and Public Affairs Year-end Report (December 31, 2005)
• Dispatches 2006: The ABC News and Public Affairs Year-end Report (December 30, 2006)
• Dispatches 2007: The ABC News and Public Affairs Year-end Report (December 29, 2007)
• The Big TEN: The Evening News Yearender Special 2008¹ (December 31, 2008)
• The Big TEN: The Evening News Yearender Special 2009¹ (December 31, 2009)
• Dokumentado 2010: Balota, Barilan at mga Bigating Balita¹ (December 31, 2010)
• Dokumentado 2011: The News5 Yearend Special¹ (January 1, 2012)
• Lima sa 2012: The News5 Year-End Report¹ (December 31, 2012)
• Lima sa 2013 kasama si Luchi Cruz-Valdes: The News5 Year-End Report¹ (December 31, 2013)
• Lima sa 2014: A Kaya Year-End Report ng News5¹ (December 27, 2014)
• #SakalamSa2021, Atin 'To 2022: The News5 Year-End Special¹ (December 31, 2021)
• #Forda2023: A News5 Year-End Special¹ (December 31, 2022)
• Frontliners: News5 Year-End Review 2023¹ (December 31, 2023)
• Lima Para sa 2024: The News5 Year-End Special¹ (December 29, 2024)

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New Year specials

• ABC Millennium TV Special (in cooperation with PTV 4) (December 31, 1999 – January 1, 2000)
• Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration (January 1, 2000)
• Smart New Year Countdown Concert (December 31, 2004 – January 1, 2005) until (December 31, 2007 – January 1, 2008)
• TEN (The Evening News): Countdown to 2009¹ (December 31, 2008 – January 1, 2009)
• TEN (The Evening News): Countdown to 2010¹ (December 31, 2009 – January 1, 2010)
• Aksyon JournalisMO: Countdown to 2011 Special¹ (December 31, 2010 – January 1, 2011)
• Aksyon Sabado: Countdown to 2012 Special¹ (December 31, 2011 – January 1, 2012)
• Pilipinas News: Countdown to 2013 Special¹ (December 31, 2012 – January 1, 2013)
• Pilipinas News 365: Countdown to 2014 Special¹ (December 31, 2013 – January 1, 2014)
• Happy sa 2015: The Philippine New Year Countdown¹ (December 31, 2014 – January 1, 2015)
• Bagong Taon, Bagong Saya (Follow Me 5): 2016 New Year Countdown¹ (December 31, 2015 – January 1, 2016)
• Game Tayo sa 2017: New Year Countdown at Quezon Memorial Circle¹ (December 31, 2016 – January 1, 2017)
• Re/Set 2021 New Year Countdown¹ (December 31, 2020 – January 1, 2021)
• #SakalamSa2021, Atin 'To 2022: The News5 Special Coverage¹ (December 31, 2021 –January 1, 2022)
• Frontline Tonight: #Forda2023¹ (December 31, 2022 – January 1, 2023)
• Frontline Tonight: Salubong sa 2025¹ (December 31, 2024 – January 1, 2025)

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Holy Week specials

• Ang Aming Mga Sala¹ (produced by JesCom Foundation, 2010)
• Ang Katapusan: A TV5 News and Information Special¹ (2012)
• Ang Pagtanggap: A Journey of Faith¹ (2007–2010)
• Ang Mga Pinakabanal Na Tao Ng Simbahan¹ (produced by JesCom Foundation, 2010, 2012)
• Ang Pitong Hapis ni Maria: A Black Saturday Special¹ (produced by Family Rosary Crusade, April 11, 2009)
• Ang Pitong Huling Wika ni Hesus (produced by JesCom Foundation, 2008)
• Babaeng Hampaslupa: Ang Engrandeng Pagtatanghal¹ (April 23, 2011)
• Buhay ni Kristo¹ (produced by Family Rosary Crusade, April 5, 2012)
• Celebration Of The Lord's Supper (2007–2008)
• Confessions of a Torpe: The Torpe Throwback (April 17, 2014)
• Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama Specials (2024–present, together with RPTV/RPN)
• Easter Vigil TV Mass (2007–2008)
• Found By Love: A Jesuits Lenten TV Special¹ (produced by JesCom Foundation, 2009)
• Gabing Kulimlim (2008)
• Huling Habilin (produced by JesCom Foundation, 2007)
• Huwag Mangamba (produced by JesCom Foundation, 2007)
• Jesus (2007)
• Kerygma TV Holy Week Special¹ (2007, 2012)
• Kunin Mo O Diyos (produced by JesCom Foundation, 2007)
• Kwento ng mga Peregrino: A Jesuits Lenten TV Special¹ (produced by JesCom Foundation, 2009)
• Liwanag sa Dilim¹ (produced by JesCom Foundation, 2012)
• Mass at the Gesu (2007–2008)
• Paghilom¹ (produced by JesCom Foundation, 2009)
• Panata¹ (produced by JesCom Foundation, 2008–2009)
• Paano ang Pangako?: Finale Marathon (April 3, 2021)
• Preacher In Blue Jeans¹ (produced by Shepherd's Voice Foundation, Inc., 2008–2009)
• Siete Dolores¹ (2012)
• Siete Palabras sa Sto. Domingo(Live at Sto. Domingo Church, Quezon City) (March 21, 2008)
• Senakulo (2008)
• Stations of the Cross (2007–2008)
• Sugo¹ (produced by Family Rosary Crusade, April 17, 2014)
• The 8th Word: Kerygma TV Lenten Special¹ (2013)
• Tubig Ng Buhay (2008)
• Unstoppable Nick: A News5 Documentary Special ¹ (2013)
• Unos¹ (produced by Family Rosary Crusade, April 17, 2014)
• Veneration Of The Cross (2007–2008)
• Visita Iglesia: Mapagnilay sa Paglalakbay¹ (produced by Family Rosary Crusade, April 5, 2012)
• Way Of The Cross: Live At The Vatican (2007–2008)
• Word Exposed (2007–2008)
• You Can Have A Wonderful Life (2008)

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See also

• List of programs broadcast by TV5 (Philippine TV network)
• List of programs aired by TV5 (Philippine TV network)

References

1. Luarca, Roy (March 27, 2015). "Historic joint broadcast for Pacquiao-Mayweather". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Archived from the original on March 30, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
2. "Hollywood Dream champion known tonight". The Philippine STAR .
3. "2016 Miss Universe". Archived from the original on February 11, 2019.
4. "Feel the joy of Christmas with 'Merry Ang Vibes ng Pasko: The MVP Group Christmas Party'". News5 . December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.