Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko

Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko
Genre	Public service
Created by	Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko Foundation, Inc. and GMA Network
Developed by	GMA News and Public Affairs
Starring	Orly Mercado
Theme music composer	Nonoy Zuniga
Opening theme	Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Theme Song sung by Aiza Seguerra
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language(s)	Filipino
No. of episodes	N/A (airs every Saturday Mornings)
Production
Producer(s)	Orly Mercado
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30 minutes
Release
Original network	GMA Network
Picture format	480i SDTV
Original release	December 1, 1975 (1975-12-01) – present
External links
Website

Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (English: My Kind My Love) is a public service program aired every Saturday mornings by GMA Network. The show is recognized as the first and longest running public service program in Philippine television. It is currently hosted by Orly Mercado, Connie Angeles and Camille Angeles.

History

Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko was first broadcast on GMA Network on December 1, 1975, with original hosts, Rosa Rosal (a longtime Red Cross volunteer), Orlando "Orly" Mercado (later to become a Senator and Defense Secretary) and Dr. Antonio Talusan, a nephrologist. In the '80's, actress Boots Anson Roa, Susan Valdez, Connie Angeles, Cielito del Mundo all co-anchored the TV program. Two doctors, Susy Pineda (who would later become Orly's wife) and Nonoy Zuñiga (also a popular singer) were both added to the roster. In the '90's, Mildred Ortega and Rose Clores, 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 sung and revived by Aiza Seguerra, which was originally sung by Ric Manrique, Jr.

In 2010, the show moved to its current time slot at 5:30 am every Saturday.

In 2015, the show recently celebrated its 40th Year Anniversary as a longest public service program on Philippine TV history.

Current hosts

• Orly Mercado

Former Hosts

• Nonoy Zuñiga
• Boots Anson-Roa
• Rosa Rosal
• Toni Rose Gayda
• Helen Vela†
• Juan Flavier†
• Cielito del Mundo†

Rose Clores†

Awards and recognitions

• 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

See also

• Damayan
• List of programs broadcast by GMA Network