IBilib
Philippine television infotainment show
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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.
- Ferdie Aguas
- Joseph Balboa
- Mike Rivera
- Chris Tiu
- Moymoy Palaboy
- Shaira Diaz (since 2020)
| iBilib | |
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Title card since 2024 | |
| Genre | Infotainment |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Rico Gutierrez |
| Presented by |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Agnes T. Suriaga |
| Production locations | Studio 4, GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Editor | Den Valenzuela |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | January 29, 2012 – present |
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
- Chris Tiu[3]
- Moymoy Palaboy[4]
- Shaira Diaz (since 2020)[5]
- 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
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 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] | |
| 2025 | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Educational Program | Pending | [19] | |
