Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko

Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (international title: My Brother's Keeper / transl. my kindred my love)^[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]

Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko
Title card since 2023
Also known as	My Brother's Keeper
Genre	Public broadcasting
Presented by	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)
Theme music composer	Nonoy Zuñiga Eddie Ilarde
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 (1975-12-01) – present

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[3]

Overview

Orly Mercado serves as a host.

It was first broadcast on GMA Network on December 1, 1975, with Rosa Rosal, Orly Mercado and Antonio Talusan serving as the hosts.^[4] In June 1976, the Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Foundation was established. 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^[4]
• Connie Angeles (since 1983)^[4]
• Camille Angeles (field correspondent and segment host)

Former hosts

• Rosa Rosal (1975–86)^[4]
• Antonio Talusan (1975–76)^[5]
• Nonoy Zuñiga (1975–2001)^[4]
• 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)^[4]
• Toni Rose Gayda (1990–96)^[6]
• Rose Clores (1991–2003)^[4]
• Gina de Venecia (1997–2003)^[4]

Production

In March 2020, production was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[7]

Accolades

Accolades received by Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
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

References

1. "Japan Prize International Contest for Educational Media 2006". NHK.
2. "Top 10 Longest-Running TV Shows in the Philippines". LionhearTV. October 29, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
3. "Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
4. Lapeña, Carmela G. (December 22, 2010). "Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko celebrates 35th anniversary". GMA Network. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
5. "Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko: Going strong at 42". The Manila Times. June 3, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
6. "Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko, celebrates 35th anniversary". PEP. December 21, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
7. Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
8. "Winners of 2008 Catholic Mass Media Awards revealed". GMA Network. October 30, 2008. Retrieved April 27, 2020.

External links

• Official website
• Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko at IMDb