The Mega and the Songwriter

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The Mega and the Songwriter
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GenreMusical talk show
Created byTV5 Entertainment Group
Directed byBert de Leon
Presented by Sharon Cuneta
Ogie Alcasid
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producerJuel Falbon
Production locationsStudio 4, TV5 Media Center, Reliance St. Mandaluyong
Running time60 minutes
Original release
Network TV5
ReleaseSeptember 15, 2013 (2013-09-15) 
January 26, 2014 (2014-01-26)

The Mega and the Songwriter is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by TV5. Hosted by Sharon Cuneta and Ogie Alcasid, it aired from September 15, 2013 to January 26, 2014, replacing Sine Ko Singko and was replaced by Sunday Sineplex. The show features several music guests ranging from established acts to veteran singers. The show features various segments that encourages viewers to interact with the show through various social networking sites. [1]

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History

Launched on September 15, 2013, it is one of the 8 newly launched weekend programs under the "Weekend Do It Better" block of the network. [2] The show is also Alcasid's first project under the channel following his transfer from GMA Network on August 6. [3]

Last November 10, 2013, TMTS broadcast live for the first time; conducting a 5-hour live telethon special dedicated to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. TV5 through the Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. have raised P30 million pesos for the families affected by the Super Typhoon. [4]

Segments

The program features various segments where the viewers can interact with the show and its co-host.

Hosts

See also

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References

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