Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko
Philippine television public service show
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Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (transl. my kindred my love / international title: My Brother's Keeper)[1] is a Philippine television public service show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Rosa Rosal, Orly Mercado and Antonio Talusan, it premiered on December 1, 1975. Produced by Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko Foundation, Inc., it was the first television show in the Philippines to use sign language interpreters. Mercado and Connie Angeles currently serve as the hosts. It is the longest running television show in the Philippines.[2]
- Orly Mercado
- Rosa Rosal (1975–86)
- Antonio Talusan (1975–76)
- Nonoy Zuñiga (1975–2001)
- Boots Anson-Roa (1975–83)
- Rosemarie Gil (1975–98)
- Helen Vela (1975–85)
- Juan Flavier (1975–92)
- Cielito del Mundo (1975–90)
- Tina Monzon-Palma (1976–77)
- Susan Valdez (1980–2003)
- Connie Angeles (since 1983)
- Mildred Ortega (1990–2003)
- Toni Rose Gayda (1990–96)
- Rose Clores (1991–2003)
- Gina de Venecia (1997–2003)
- Nonoy Zuñiga
- Eddie Ilarde
| Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | |
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Title card since 2025 | |
| Also known as | My Brother's Keeper |
| Genre | Public broadcasting |
| Presented by |
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| Theme music composer |
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| Opening theme | "Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko" by Karla Mae Rodelas |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Producer | Orly Mercado |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko Foundation, Inc. |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | December 1, 1975 – present |
Overview
It was first broadcast on GMA Network on December 1, 1975, with Rosa Rosal, Orly Mercado and Antonio Talusan serving as the hosts.[3] In 1976, the Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Foundation was established.[4] In the 1980s, Boots Anson Roa, Susan Valdez, Connie Angeles, and Cielito del Mundo joined the show as hosts. Two doctors, Susy Pineda and Nonoy Zuñiga also joined the show. In the 1990s, Mildred Ortega, Rose "Manang Rose" Clores, and Toni Rose Gayda became part of the show.
Hosts
- Orly Mercado[3]
- Connie Angeles (since 1983)[3]
- Camille Angeles (field correspondent and segment host)
- Former hosts
- Rosa Rosal (1975–86)[3]
- Antonio Talusan (1975–76)[5]
- Nonoy Zuñiga (1975–2001)[3]
- Boots Anson-Roa (1975–83)[6]
- Rosemarie Gil (1975–98)[6]
- Helen Vela (1975–85)
- Juan Flavier (1975–92)
- Cielito del Mundo (1975–90)[6]
- Tina Monzon-Palma (1976–77)
- Susan Valdez (1980–2003)[6]
- Mildred Ortega (1990–2003)[3]
- Toni Rose Gayda (1990–96)[6]
- Rose Clores (1991–2003)[3]
- Gina de Venecia (1997–2003)[3]
Production
In March 2020, production was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 1987 | 1st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | Won | |
| 1988 | 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Won | |||
| Best Public Service Program Host | Cielito del Mundo | Nominated | |||
| 1989 | 3rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | Won | |
| 1990 | 4th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Won | |||
| 1991 | 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | |||
| Best Public Service Program Host | Cielito del Mundo Nonoy Zuñiga |
Nominated | |||
| 1992 | 6th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | Nominated | |
| Best Public Service Program Host | Susy Pineda Nonoy Zuñiga |
Nominated | |||
| 2005 | Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Public Service Program | Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | Won | |
| 2008 | Serviam Award | Won | [8] | ||
| 2010 | 6th USTV Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service | Won | ||
| 2025 | 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | Nominated | [9] | |
| Best Public Service Program Host | Connie Angeles Orly Mercado |
Nominated |
