Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko
| Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | |
|---|---|
 Title card since 2018 | |
| Genre | Public service |
| Presented by |
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| Theme music composer | Nonoy Zuniga |
| Opening theme | "Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko" by Aiza Seguerra |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Orly Mercado |
| Production location(s) | Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko Foundation, Inc. |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | December 1, 1975 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (international title: My Brother's Keeper / lit. My Kindred, My Love/I Love My Fellowmen)[1] is a Philippine television public service show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Orly Mercado, Connie Angeles and Camille Angeles, it premiered on December 1, 1975. The show is the first longest running public service program in Philippine television. It is also the country's first television program to use sign language interpreters for the deaf.
History
It was first broadcast on GMA Network on December 1, 1975, with hosts, Rosa Rosal, Orly Mercado and Antonio Talusan.[2] In June 1976, a foundation was established. In the 1980s, Boots Anson Roa, Susan Valdez, Connie Angeles, Rose Clores and Cielito del Mundo all co-anchored the TV program. Two doctors, Susy Pineda (who would later become Orly's wife) and Nonoy Zuniga (also a popular singer) were both added to the roster. In the '90's, Mildred Ortega and Toni Rose Gayda, were part of the show. Dr. Susy's public health expertise helped redirect and rationalize the ever-growing scope of work of the foundation. Since 2004, Connie Angeles has been the public face of the show specially during Orly's teaching stint in Kobe, Japan. Orly continues to be involved in the foundation as its president.
In 2005, the show's theme song was covered by Aiza Seguerra, which was originally sung by Ric Manrique, Jr. for the celebration of its 30th anniversary.
The show moved to its current time slot at 5:30 am from 2010 every Saturday and also celebrated its 35th anniversary
In 2015, the show celebrated its 40th anniversary as a longest running public service program on Philippine TV history.
Hosts
- Orly Mercado
- Connie Angeles
- Camille Angeles (field correspondent)
- Former hosts
- Nonoy Zuniga (1975–2001)
- Boots Anson-Roa (1975–1983)
- Antonio Talusan (1975–1976)
- Rosa Rosal (1975–1986)
- Tina Monzon-Palma (1976–1977)
- Toni Rose Gayda (1990–1996)
- Helen Vela (1975–1985)
- Juan Flavier (1975–1992)
- Cielito del Mundo (1975–1990)
- Rose Clores (1983–2003)
Accolades
- Winner, Best Public Service Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television 1986-1990
- Winner, Best Public Service Program - Catholic Mass Media Awards 2005
- Winner, Serviam Award for Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Foundation - Catholic Mass Media Awards 2008
- Winner, Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service - 6th USTV Awards 2010
References
- ↑ Japan Prize International Contest for Educational Media 2006
- ↑ Carmela G. Lapeña (December 22, 2010). "'Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko' celebrates 35th anniversary". GMA News.