Y Speak

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Y Speak
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Genre Talk show
Debate
Created by ABS-CBN Corporation
Developed by ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs
Presented by Bianca Gonzalez
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
Production
Executive producersKaren Almeida-Pedrealba
Bianca Gonzales
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Original release
Network ABS-CBN
ReleaseSeptember 8, 2004 (2004-09-08) –
2005 (2005)
Network Studio 23
Release2005 (2005) –
2010 (2010)

Y Speak is a youth-oriented debate show that discussed Philippine issues. The flagship show of Studio 23, it was hosted by Bianca Gonzalez which aired every Saturday.

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To date, it is one of Studio 23's most awarded local shows. Aside from the CMMA victory as Best TV Talk Show, it is also a recipient of the UST Students' Choice Award for Best Public Affairs Talk Show, the Gandingan (UPLB Students' Choice Award) for Best Panel Discussion Show, the Anak TV Seal, and endorsements from the Department of Education and the National Youth Commission.

A reboot has been announced for 2026 in partnership with Caritas Philippines, as confirmed by its executive director Tito Caluag. It is expected to be hosted by Elijah Canlas, KD Estrada, River Joseph, and Ralph de Leon, with two more female hosts yet to be announced. [1]

Format

Featuring hosts Ryan Agoncillo, Karen Davila, and Bianca Gonzales, the youth debate about the current and relevant issues of the day. The debate is adjudicated by Father Carmelo Caliuag, SJ and a pair of celebrity guest judges in front of a weekly live audience from different schools. [2] By Season 4, Y Speak was reformatted as an all-English youth-oriented documentary program with occasional debates. [3]

History

Y Speak was originally broadcast on ABS-CBN hosted by Agoncillo and Davila. A 21-year old Bianca Gonzales also started out as a segment host. [3] [4] Father Carmelo Caliuag, SJ was also a part of the show as its resident judge. Its first season premiered on September 8, 2004 with guest judges Senator Mar Roxas and Bernadette Sembrano. [5] Initially, it aired on Wednesday nights after Special Assignment. [2] The debate show later moved to Studio 23 and a Saturday timeslot. By Season 4, Y Speak was reformatted as an all-English youth-oriented documentary program with occasional debates. Gonzales was also made executive producer beginning in Season 4. [3]

Hosts

Main hosts

Y Speak Squad

[3] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

Guest hosts

Chris Tiu was also offered to be one of the hosts on the show but turned down the offer. [11]

Awards and recognitions

References

  1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/DTS-fIHExVE/?igsh=bW9ud3R5eXhrM3Fm
  2. 1 2 Abunda, Boy (September 17, 2004). "Why sleep when you can speak up?". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 1, 2007). ""Y Speak" celebrates its fourth anniversary on Studio 23 this September". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  4. ↑ "'Your opinion matters': Bianca Gonzalez recounts learnings from hosting 'YSpeak'". ABS-CBN News. June 6, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  5. ↑ Samio, Veronica R. (August 28, 2004). "'Huling Birhen' ratsada sa foreign filmfest!". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  6. ↑ Rosario, Chinkai (November 15, 2006). "Joaqui and Mikee describe life after 'Pinoy Big Brother'". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  7. 1 2 "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". Pep.ph. October 21, 2007. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 Navarro, Mell T. (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  9. ↑ Abunda, Boy (April 7, 2006). "Laughing with Jaja". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  10. ↑ Balbuena, Vanessa A. (June 25, 2010). "BAM AQUINO: humbled by constant comparison to his". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  11. ↑ Lo, Ricky (January 17, 2008). "Body Talk with Chris Tiu". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  12. ↑ Reyes, William R. (December 3, 2008). "ABS-CBN wins 26 trophies while GMA-7 gets 19 trophies during 22nd Star Awards for TV". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  13. ↑ Reyes, William R. (November 14, 2010). "ABS-CBN bags 29 trophies at 24th Star Awards for TV; Maricel, Dingdong, Gerald, and Gretchen win top acting honors". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  14. ↑ Lanot, Marra PL. "Host With More". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  15. 1 2 "Ryan Agoncillo named 'Outstanding TV host'". Pep.ph. November 14, 2006. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  16. ↑ "ABS-CBN bags 14 awards while GMA-7 got 8 in the 4th USTv Students' Choice Awards". Pep.ph. February 21, 2008. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  17. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (February 21, 2009). "ABS-CBN and GMA-7 shows and personalities honored at the 5th USTv Students' Choice Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  18. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (December 4, 2008). "Anak TV Seal Award 2008 winners announced". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  19. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (December 9, 2009). "Anak TV Seal Awards 2009 winners announced". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Stars brighten up the morning at Anak TV Seal Awards 2010". Pep.ph. December 13, 2010. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  21. ↑ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (March 4, 2008). "ABS-CBN named Best Station by Gawad TANGLAW". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Complete list of 9th Gawad Tanglaw winners unveiled". Pep.ph. March 3, 2011. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  23. ↑ Sancon, Allan (November 26, 2010). "ABS-CBN wins 22 trophies at the 19th Golden Dove Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  24. ↑ Godinez, Bong (September 5, 2009). "MTRCB hands out its first TV Awards; Michael V and Bea Alonzo win acting trophies". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  25. ↑ Reyes, William R. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Pep.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
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