IBilib

iBilib
An image with a blue background, with several objects surrounding the show title. The show title is displayed on the center of the image. The texts "Featuring All the Answers" are written below the show title. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the upper right side of the image.
Title card since 2024
GenreInfotainment
Written by
  • Ferdie Aguas
  • Joseph Balboa
  • Mike Rivera
Directed byRico Gutierrez
Presented by
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
Production
Executive producerAgnes T. Suriaga
Production locationsStudio 4, GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines
EditorDen Valenzuela
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseJanuary 29, 2012 (2012-01-29) –
present

iBilib (transl. iBelieve) is a Philippine television infotainment show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Chris Tiu and Moymoy Palaboy, it premiered on January 29, 2012. Tiu and Shaira Diaz currently serve as the hosts.

Premise

The show features scientific experiments and showcases scientific facts and theories surrounding everyday events presented in a similar manner as seen on Japan's science television show Wonders of Horus.[1][2]

Hosts

An image of Chris Tiu.
Chris Tiu serves as a host.
Recurring hosts

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] The show resumed its programming on September 27, 2020.[8]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of iBilib earned a 19% rating.[9]

Accolades

Accolades received by iBilib
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2012 Anak TV Seal Makabata Awards Most Well-Liked Program iBilib Won
26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational/Children's Program Host Chris Tiu Nominated [10]
2013 US International Film and Video Festival Certificate for Creative Excellence, Children's Entertainment category iBilib Won [11]
2014 ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Educational Program Nominated [12]
Outstanding Educational Program Host Chris Tiu Nominated
28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Chris Tiu
Moymoy Palaboy 		Nominated [13]
2015 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Chris Tiu
Moymoy Palaboy 		Nominated [14]
2016 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Chris Tiu Nominated [15]
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program iBilib Nominated [16]
Best Educational Program Host Chris Tiu Nominated
2019 Anak TV Seal Awards iBilib Won [17]
2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Children's Programme Won [18]

References

  1. ^ "Explore the wonders of science in new GMA infotainment program, iBilib". GMA Network.
  2. ^ "Eric Quizon refuses to take sides in Lolit-Piolo-Sam controversy". PEP. November 24, 2007. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "Basketball star Chris Tiu hosts science experiment show". PEP. January 20, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "Comedy duo Moymoy Palaboy dreams of making lipsynch video with Congressman Manny Pacquiao". PEP. January 20, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  5. ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (May 18, 2024). "Chris Tiu on Shaira Diaz, EA Guzman's celibate relationship: 'I agree'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  6. ^ "iBilib: Wonders of Horus Pictorial". GMA Network.
  7. ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  8. ^ "iBilib: 'Iron Man' themed sponge gloves hacks". YouTube. September 27, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  9. ^ Santiago, Erwin (February 2, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Jan. 27-31): A mad scramble to the finish line". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  10. ^ "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP. September 26, 2012. Archived from the original on July 11, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  11. ^ "GMA Network wins in 2013 US film/video fest". The Philippine Star.
  12. ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 12, 2014). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees revealed; German Moreno will receive Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  13. ^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  14. ^ "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  15. ^ "List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  16. ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". GMA Network. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  17. ^ "GMA Network dominates 2019 Anak TV Awards". Daily Guardian. December 11, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  18. ^ "GMA Network Programs and Personalities Shine in Asian Academy Creative Awards". GMA Network. October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
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