List of longest-running Philippine television series explained

This is a list of the longest-running Philippine television series, ordered by number of years the show has been aired. This list includes only programs aired ten years and above. Some shows listed below include the years that the show did not air.

Legend

Series shaded in light blue are currently in production.

50–59 years

Length Number of seasons Series Network First broadcast Last broadcast Number of episodes Notes
yearsN/AThe World TonightABS-CBNNovember 21, 1966September 22, 1972N/ALongest-running English-language newscast.[1]
Note: The newscast did not air from 1972 to 1986.
September 15, 1986August 13, 1999
ANCMay 1, 1996present
Kapamilya ChannelJuly 27, 2020present
51 yearsN/ADamayan Ngayon ABS-CBNOctober 20, 1969September 21, 1972N/ALongest-running public service show; previously known as Damayan.
Note: The show did not air from 1972 to 1975 and again from 2010 to 2017.
PTVDecember 1, 1975November 20, 2010
October 6, 20172020

40–49 years

Length Number of seasons Series Network First broadcast Last broadcast Number of episodes Notes
49 yearsN/AJesus Miracle CrusadeIBCFebruary 14, 19751988N/AAlso known as Oras ng Himala
GMA19882002
NBN/PTV19861995
2007present
yearsN/AKapwa Ko Mahal KoGMADecember 1, 1975presentN/ALongest-running public service show
46 yearsN/ABig News ABCMarch 19, 1962September 22, 1972N/AThe newscast did not air from 1972 to 1992.
February 24, 1992August 8, 2008
45 yearsN/AEat Bulaga!RPNJuly 30, 1979February 17, 198913,500+Longest-running noontime variety and entertainment show[2] [3]
ABS-CBNFebruary 18, 1989January 27, 1995
GMAJanuary 28, 1995January 5, 2024
TV5January 6, 2024present
42 yearsN/ANewsWatchKBS/RPNJune 1, 1970October 29, 201211,024Longest-running English-language newscast until 2012
yearsN/AAng Dating DaanIBC19831997N/ALongest-running religious program in the Philippines and in the world.
RPN19921998
RJTV19971999
PTV19992000
SBN2000July 11, 2004
UNTVJuly 12, 2004present
yearsN/AAng Iglesia ni CristoMBS/PTV
RPN
February 13, 19831990N/A2nd longest-running religious program in the Philippines
BBC/City-21983September 6, 1986
ABS-CBN19902003
IBC
Net 252000present
GEM TVJuly 21, 2005October 30, 2012
INC TVOctober 31, 2012present

30–39 years

Length Number of seasons Series Network First broadcast Last broadcast Number of episodes Notes
38 yearsN/AFamily Kuarta o Kahon ABS-CBN1962September 17, 1972N/ALongest-running game show[4]
BBC/City-2November 11, 19731984
RPN1984December 17, 2000
yearsN/AJesus the Healer GMAJune 1, 19891999N/A
2006June 2, 2019
ZOE TV/Light TV1998present
RPN20002005
QTV/QNovember 13, 2005February 20, 2011
GMA News TVMarch 6, 2011June 2, 2019
PTV20142014
A2ZOctober 10, 2020present
36 yearsN/ATawag ng TanghalanABS-CBN19531972N/AOriginal talent search show of ABS-CBN did not air from 1972 to 1986. Now a segment of It's Showtime.
March 6, 1987November 26, 1989
yearsN/ATV PatrolABS-CBNMarch 2, 1987May 5, 2020N/AAlso known as TV Patrol World (November 22, 2004–June 29, 2010). Longest-running Filipino-language newscast. Note: Program was suspended due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on May 5, 2020, but resumed after two days on May 7, 2020.
TeleRadyoMarch 12, 2007June 29, 2023
ANCMarch 17, 2020present
Cine Mo!May 8, 2020July 24, 2020
Kapamilya ChannelJuly 27, 2020present
A2ZJanuary 3, 2022present
TeleRadyo SerbisyoJune 30, 2023present
All TVApril 15, 2024present
Prime TVMay 27, 2024present
yearsN/AMotoring TodayPTV/NBNJune 7, 19872006N/ALongest-running motorsports and automotive television program in the Philippines
20082009
Solar Sports2009present
35 yearsN/AAting AlaminMBS/PTV/NBNOctober 5, 19801991N/AWhile its television debut was on October 5, 1980, Ating Alamins first incarnation was as an agricultural education show, which premiered in 1974.
2009July 10, 2016
IBC19942005
20072009
ABC20052007
UNTV20102013
31 yearsN/AIpaglaban Mo!IBCJune 13, 1988August 14, 1992N/ANote: The show did not air from 1999 to 2012 and again from 2013 to 2014; the program was suspended due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on May 2, 2020.
ABS-CBNAugust 16, 1992March 7, 1999
GMA News TVNovember 10, 2012June 16, 2013
ABS-CBNJune 7, 2014May 2, 2020
Kapamilya ChannelJune 14, 2020July 5, 2020
32 years N/AStudent Canteen ABS-CBNJuly 19581965N/A2nd longest-running noontime variety program. Note: The show did not air from 1965 to 1975 and again from 1986 to 1989.
GMAJanuary 1975June 7, 1986
RPNFebruary 20, 1989June 10, 1990
31 yearsN/APTV NewsbreakPTVMarch 13, 1989November 1, 1998N/ALongest-running hourly news program.
Note: the program did not air from 1998 to 2012.
July 2, 2012March 16, 2020
31 yearsN/AFamily Rosary CrusadeABS-CBNMarch 7, 1987August 30, 2003N/AOne of the longest-running Catholic Filipino TV shows
RPNOctober 8, 1987December 30, 2007
PTV/NBNMarch 7, 1987December 31, 2014
ABCFebruary 26, 1992August 3, 2008
Studio 23October 20, 1996January 12, 2014
S+AJanuary 19, 2014November 17, 2018
31 yearsN/ATV Patrol Central VisayasABS-CBN CebuAugust 29, 1988June 29, 2001N/ALongest-running TV Patrol regional television franchise; previously known as TV Patrol Cebu
July 2, 2001August 28, 2020
31 yearsN/ATV Patrol NegrosABS-CBN BacolodDecember 12, 1988May 29, 1992N/A2nd longest-running TV Patrol regional television franchise; previously known as TV Patrol 4, TV Patrol Western Visayas and TV Patrol Bacolod
June 1, 1992June 12, 1998
June 15, 1998April 4, 2007
April 9, 2007August 28, 2020
31 yearsN/ATV Patrol Southern MindanaoABS-CBN DavaoApril 17, 1989August 28, 2020N/A3rd longest-running TV Patrol regional television franchise
31 years30Maalaala Mo KayaABS-CBNMay 15, 1991May 2, 20201,348Longest-running drama anthology in the Philippines. Note: Program was suspended due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on May 2, 2020.[5]
Kapamilya ChannelJune 13, 2020December 10, 2022
A2ZOctober 17, 2020December 10, 2022
30 yearsN/AUncle Bob's Lucky 7 ClubRBS/GMANovember 4, 1961July 11, 19921,570Longest-running children's show
yearsN/AMag-Agri TayoPTV/NBN1993presentN/ALongest-running agricultural program
30 years11BatibotRPN19831991N/AThe show was also known as Batang Batibot.
The program did not air from 2001 to 2010.
19941995
MBS/PTV19841991
ABS-CBN19911994
GMA19951998
19982001
TV5November 27, 20102013

20–29 years

Length Number of seasons Series Network First broadcast Last broadcast Number of episodes Notes
yearsN/AASAPABS-CBNFebruary 5, 1995May 3, 20209,701 (as of July 21, 2024)Longest-running musical variety show. Note: Program was suspended due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on May 3, 2020, but resumed after five weeks following the launch of Kapamilya Channel on June 13.
Jeepney TVJune 17, 2018September 2, 2018
January 6, 2019present
Kapamilya ChannelJune 14, 2020present
A2ZOctober 11, 2020present
TV5January 24, 2021present
29 yearsN/ATravel TimeIBC19861989N/ALongest-running travel documentary program in the Philippines
GMA19891998
Studio 2319982007
ANC20072015
29 yearsN/AAawitan KitaRPN19771997N/A
GMA19972001
ABC20022006
28 yearsN/ATV Patrol PanayABS-CBN IloiloJune 1, 1992June 12, 1998N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Western Visayas and TV Patrol Iloilo
June 15, 1998August 19, 2011
August 22, 2011August 28, 2020
28 yearsN/ASharing in the CityRPN1979December 29, 2007N/A
28 yearsN/AEl ShaddaiIBCJanuary 8, 1992June 14, 2020N/A2nd longest-running Catholic program
yearsN/APCSO Lottery DrawPTV/NBNMarch 8, 19952003N/A2nd longest-running game show. Produced by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Note: the program did not air from 2003 until 2005, July 2019 (due to the suspension of its gaming operations after verbal order by President Rodrigo Duterte) and from March until August 2020 due to the suspension of its gaming operations due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and the COVID-19 pandemic.
2005present
yearsN/AWow MaliABCMay 25, 1996August 2, 2008N/ALongest-running reality based gag show, also known as Wow Maling Mali, Wow Meganon, Wow Mali Pa Rin, Wow Mali: Lakas ng Tama and Wow Mali: Doble Tama!
TV5February 22, 2009June 28, 2015
August 26, 2023present
yearsN/ASaksiGMAOctober 2, 1995present8,051Originally as an early evening newscast from 1995 to 2002, the program is the 2nd longest-running Filipino language late night newscast.
GMA News TVSeptember 14, 2020September 18, 2020
GTVAugust 9, 2021March 16, 2023
years21Bubble GangGMAOctober 20, 1995present1,446 (as of August 18, 2024)Longest-running sketch comedy program on Philippine television[6]
yearsN/ADateline PhilippinesSarimanok News NetworkJuly 10, 1996October 10, 1999N/A2nd Longest-running noontime newscast[7]
ANCOctober 11, 1999present
27 yearsN/AIBC HeadlinersIBCApril 4, 1994August 5, 2011N/ALongest-running hourly news program. Note: the program did not air from 2011 to 2021.
October 25, 2021November 19, 2021
27 yearsN/AOras ng KatotohananIBCOctober 18, 19911995N/A
March 12, 2001February 18, 2018
SBN2004December 30, 2007
PTVAugust 12, 2013June 29, 2018
26 yearsN/ALegal FourmRPN19922006N/A
ZOE TV/Light TV2004March 15, 2018
26 yearsN/AMaayong Buntag MindanaoABS-CBN DavaoSeptember 6, 1993August 28, 2020N/ALongest-running regional morning show
26 yearsN/AIto Ang BalitaRJTVJanuary 5, 1998January 12, 2001N/Alongest-running Filipino-language evening newscast
SBNJanuary 15, 2001July 9, 2004
UNTVJuly 12, 20042005
September 3, 2007present
25 yearsN/ATV Patrol ChavacanoABS-CBN ZamboangaJanuary 16, 1995August 28, 2020N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Zamboanga
25 yearsN/ATV Patrol North MindanaoABS-CBN Cagayan de Oro and ABS-CBN PagadianMay 1, 19952006N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Cagayan de Oro, TV Patrol Iligan and TV Patrol Northern Mindanao
2006June 29, 2018
July 2, 2018August 28, 2020
yearsN/APJM ForumZOE TV/Light TV1998 presentN/A
QTV/QNovember 16, 2005February 16, 2011
GMA20062017
GMA News TVMarch 1, 2011October 19, 2018
24 yearsN/ATV Patrol North Luzon ABS-CBN BaguioNovember 27, 1995June 29, 2018N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Baguio and TV Patrol Northern Luzon
July 2, 2018August 28, 2020
24 yearsN/ATV Patrol South Central MindanaoABS-CBN General SantosFebruary 12, 1996June 29, 2018N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Socsksagen
July 2, 2018August 28, 2020
24 yearsN/ATV Patrol BicolABS-CBN NagaJuly 1, 1996August 28, 2020N/A
yearsN/ADiyos at BayanZOE TV/Light TVAugust 21, 1998presentN/A
RPNAugust 21, 19982001
2002August 2005
GMA2006June 2, 2019
NBN20012002
QTV/QNovember 15, 2005February 19, 2011
GMA News TVMarch 5, 2011June 2, 2019
A2ZDecember 12, 2021present
yearsN/AKasangga Mo ang LangitRPNJuly 10, 1998 March 10, 2007N/AProduced by Heavenly Images Productions for Television, Inc.
IBCJanuary 5, 2008September 13, 2013
PTVSeptember 22, 2013August 31, 2019
RJDigiTVSeptember 7, 2019October 22, 2022
yearsN/ATukaanIBCOctober 31, 1998September 2, 2017N/A2nd longest-running sports program
TV5October 1, 2017July 26, 2020
One SportsAugust 2, 2020present
25 yearsN/AIBC Express BalitaIBCJuly 13, 1998August 5, 2011N/AIBC's longest-running primetime newscast note: the newscast did not air from 2011 to 2022.
October 31, 2022present
yearsN/Ai-WitnessGMAJanuary 18, 1999present932
GMA News TVJuly 24, 2020January 1, 2021
DepEd TV (GMA digital channel)July 29, 2021June 30, 2022
24 yearsSing Galing!March 6, 1998April 30, 2005N/AThe show did not air from 2005 to 2021.
TV5April 5, 2021December 22, 2022
23 yearsN/AProbeABS-CBNMarch 6, 1987December 18, 19871,141it is the 3rd longest documentary in the philippines
August 17, 2005June 30, 2010
GMAMay 20, 1988November 25, 2003
ABCMay 15, 2004April 16, 2005
23 yearsN/ATV Patrol Eastern VisayasABS-CBN TaclobanApril 7, 1997November 8, 2013N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Tacloban. Note: Newscast was suspended during Typhoon Haiyan on November 8, 2013, but resumed after six weeks following the disaster.
December 23, 2013September 7, 2018
September 10, 2018August 28, 2020
23 yearsN/ASports UnlimitedABS-CBNJune 14, 1997February 7, 20151,173Longest-running sports program; now aired as Sports U since 2015. Note: Program was suspended due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on April 29, 2020.
February 12, 2015April 29, 2020
yearsN/AOne MindanaoGMA DavaoOctober 4, 1999November 7, 2014N/APreviously known as Testigo, 24 Oras Southern Mindanao and 24 Oras Davao
November 10, 2014September 30, 2016
October 3, 2016August 25, 2017
August 28, 2017present
GMA News TV (GMA Regional TV Strip)May 21, 2020February 18, 2021
GTV (Regional TV Strip)February 25, 2021July 21, 2021
yearsN/ABalitang BisdakGMA CebuOctober 4, 1999November 7, 2014N/APreviously known as 24 Oras Central Visayas.
Note: Program was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Cebu City for two weeks, but it resumed after the city reverted their quarantine status on July 13, 2020.
November 10, 2014January 29, 2016
February 1, 2016present
GMA News TV (GMA Regional TV Strip)May 19, 2020February 16, 2021
GTV (Regional TV Strip)February 23, 2021July 20, 2021
yearsN/AANC HeadlinesANCOctober 11, 1999presentN/A2nd longest-running hourly news program
yearsN/AUnang HiritGMADecember 6, 1999present6,382 (as of August 16, 2024)2nd longest-running Filipino language morning show in the Philippines.
yearsN/ABusiness NightlyANC2000presentN/A
yearsN/ALakbayin Ang Magandang PilipinasPTV/NBN2000presentN/A
yearsN/ABiyaheng LangitRPNApril 8, 2000March 10, 2007N/AProduced by Heavenly Images Productions for Television, Inc.
IBCJanuary 5, 2008September 13, 2013
PTVSeptember 22, 2013August 31, 2019
RJDigiTVSeptember 7, 2019October 22, 2022
23 yearsN/AImbestigadorGMAAugust 2, 2000September 9, 2023731
Pinoy HitsJanuary 21, 2023September 9, 2023
24 yearsN/AStraight from the ShoulderMBC-111970September 22, 1972N/AThe show did not air from 1972 to 1987.
GMAJanuary 14, 1987September 7, 1994
23 yearsN/AOras ng HimalaIBC19962001
SBN2001December 30, 2007
UNTV2003July 9, 2004
RPN20062007
NBN/PTVDecember 10, 2007August 31, 2021
February 13, 2023present
TV5December 14, 2022present
Solar Sports, Solar FlixAugust 1, 2023present
One PHSeptember 30, 2023present
yearsN/AFamily Feud PhilippinesABCNovember 19, 2001December 28, 2002N/A3rd long running game show, the Philippine version of the American series of the same name.
GMAOctober 13, 2008July 1, 2011
March 21, 2022June 9, 2023
October 2, 2023present
ABS-CBNApril 9, 2016 May 7, 2017
21 years10WansapanataymABS-CBNJune 22, 1997February 27, 2005792Longest-running fantasy anthology television series
Note: The show did not air from 2005 to 2010.
September 11, 2010April 7, 2019
21 yearsN/ATV Patrol Cagayan ValleyABS-CBN IsabelaJanuary 27, 1997December 31, 2004N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Tuguegarao and TV Patrol Isabela
January 3, 2005June 29, 2018
21 yearsN/AFamily TV MassIBCAugust 4, 2002July 27, 2014
January 4, 2015March 3, 2019
GMAAugust 3, 2014December 28, 2014
5 Plus/One SportsMarch 10, 2019present
21 yearsN/AFriends AgainIBC19992007N/A
RPN2003December 26, 2007
SBN2003December 26, 2007
NBNDecember 27, 2007April 2008
Studio 23April 2008January 11, 2014
Light TVJanuary 12, 2014January 18, 2014
S+AJanuary 25, 2014March 15, 2020
yearsN/AAng Tamang DaanNet 25June 11, 2001presentN/AIglesia ni Cristo's offshoot series related to Ang Dating Daan
INC TVOctober 31, 2012present
yearsN/AAuto ReviewNBN/PTVJuly 21, 2001presentN/A
yearsN/ATop StoryANC2002present
20 yearsN/ASuperstar: Beyond TimeRPN19751995N/APreviously known as Superstar, The Nora Aunor Show and Superstar: The Legend
IBCDecember 1, 19891990
20 yearsN/ATV Patrol IlocosABS-CBN LaoagSeptember 1, 1997October 24, 2008N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Laoag
October 27, 2008June 29, 2018
20 yearsN/AMaynilaGMADecember 9, 1999August 8, 2020N/ALongest-running daytime drama anthology program
yearsN/AWish Ko Lang!GMAJune 29, 2002February 15, 20202,820The show was on hiatus for five months but was revived on July 11, 2020. It serves as a replacement for the now canceled series Ilaban Natin Yan! due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
July 11, 2020present
Pinoy HitsJanuary 21, 2023present
yearsN/ABitagABCSeptember 14, 2002February 22, 2003N/AIncluding spin-off series including Bitag Live (formerly Bahala si Bitag), and Pinoy U.S. Cops Ride-Along.
Produced by Bitag Media Unlimited (formerly BST Tri-Media Productions).
IBC2003October 8, 2011
September 7, 2019November 2, 2019
January 30, 2023 (as Bitag Live)January 31, 2024 (as Bitag Live)
UNTVJuly 12, 2004 (as Bahala si Tulfo)2013 (as Bitag Live)
TV5October 14, 2011August 3, 2012
PTV (syndicated)August 11, 2012July 6, 2019
August 15, 2017 (as Bitag Live)January 6, 2023 (as Bitag Live)
AksyonTV2013June 30, 2017
yearsN/AMagpakailanmanGMADecember 2, 2002December 27, 2007N/A3rd longest-running drama anthology television series.
Note: the show did not air from 2007 to 2012.
November 17, 2012present
GTVMarch 23, 2024May 4, 2024
Pinoy HitsMarch 23, 2024present
yearsN/AKingdom UpcloseSMNI2003presentN/A
yearsN/AGive Us This DaySMNI DavaoMay 28, 2003presentN/A
20 years847RPN NewsBreakRPNApril 5, 1982October 8, 1989N/ALongest-running hourly news program. Note: the program did not air from 1989 to 1994.
October 3, 1994March 21, 2003
20 yearsN/ABalita NgayonABS-CBNFebruary 20, 1967September 22, 1972N/ANote: The newscast did not air from 1972 to 1986.
September 15, 1986February 27, 1987
20 yearsN/ACNN Philippines Sports DeskSolar Sports20042007N/APreviously known as Solar Sports Desk and 9TV Sports Desk
Solar News Channel/9TVDecember 3, 2012March 13, 2015
CNN PhilippinesMarch 16, 2015January 26, 2024
20 yearsN/AFeast TVRPN20042007N/APreviously known as Kerygma TV
SBN20042007
ABC/TV520072010
IBCAugust 7, 2011January 28, 2024
yearsN/APBA on One SportsABC/TV5February 22, 2004August 20, 2008N/APreviously known as PBA on ABC, PBA on AKTV,PBA on TV5 and PBA on ESPN 5. Note: the games did not air in 2008–2011.
AKTV (IBC)October 2, 2011October 25, 2013
AksyonTVSeptember 30, 2012July 17, 2015
TV5November 17, 2013April 22, 2023
HyperOctober 21, 2015May 18, 2016
PBA RushJuly 15, 2016present
One SportsMarch 8, 2020present
yearsN/A24 OrasGMAMarch 15, 2004present4,000+2nd longest-running Filipino-language evening newscast
GMA News TVMarch 23, 2020February 19, 2021
GTVFebruary 22, 2021present
Pinoy HitsJanuary 16, 2023present
I Heart MoviesMarch 6, 2023October 13, 2023
yearsN/AKNC ShowUNTVJuly 16, 2004presentN/A
yearsN/ATV Patrol WeekendABS-CBNFebruary 14, 2004May 3, 2020N/AOriginally known as TV Patrol Sabado (Saturdays; February 14, 2004–June 26, 2010) and TV Patrol Linggo (Sundays; May 9, 2004–June 27, 2010)
ANCMarch 29, 2020present
TeleRadyoApril 12, 2007June 27, 2010
March 21, 2020June 25, 2023
Cine Mo!May 9, 2020July 26, 2020
Kapamilya ChannelAugust 1, 2020present
A2ZJanuary 1, 2022present
TeleRadyo SerbisyoJuly 1, 2023present
All TVApril 20, 2024present
Prime TVJune 1, 2024present
yearsN/AReporter's NotebookGMAJune 1, 2004July 16, 2020637
January 7, 2021October 21, 2021
GMA News TVJuly 23, 2020December 31, 2020
GTVOctober 28, 2021present

10–19 years

Length Number of seasons Series Network First broadcast Last broadcast Number of episodes Notes
19 years19UAAP on ABS-CBN SportsStudio 23July 15, 2000January 16, 2014N/ALongest-running broadcast of a collegiate sports league by a single producer.
ABS-CBN Sports and ActionJanuary 18, 2014March 8, 2020
yearsN/AGoin' BulilitABS-CBNFebruary 6, 2005August 4, 2019684Note: The program did not air from 2019 to 2024.
Kapamilya ChannelJuly 1, 2024 present
A2Zpresent
All TVpresent
19 yearsN/ATalkbackANCOctober 31, 20002020N/ALongest-running current affairs and talk show
19 years19GMA SupershowGMAMay 7, 1978January 26, 19979902nd longest-running musical variety show; previously known as Germside and then as Germspesyal
19 years21StartalkGMAOctober 8, 1995September 12, 20151,024Longest-running weekly entertainment news and talk show
19 yearsN/AWalang Tulugan with the Master ShowmanGMAFebruary 8, 1997February 13, 2016977Longest-running late night variety show
19 yearsN/ATV Patrol North Central LuzonABS-CBN DagupanJanuary 18, 1999October 13, 2006N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Dagupan
October 16, 2006June 29, 2018
19 yearsN/ATV Patrol Central MindanaoABS-CBN CotabatoApril 12, 1999June 29, 2018N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Cotabato
18 yearsN/AABS-CBN News AdvisoryABS-CBNSeptember 15, 1986September 4, 2005N/A3rd longest-running hourly news program
18 yearsN/ATV Patrol CaragaABS-CBN ButuanJuly 5, 1999June 29, 2018N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Butuan
19 yearsN/AD'X-ManUNTVOctober 11, 2004July 2, 2017N/ANote: the show went on hiatus following the finale of the first incarnation on July 2, 2017, but resumed with the new incarnation after eight weeks on August 22, 2017.
August 22, 2017September 17, 2023
19 yearsN/AKapuso Mo, Jessica SohoGMANovember 7, 2004presentLongest-running news magazine show
Pinoy HitsJanuary 22, 2023present
GTVFebruary 5, 2023present
yearsN/AExecutive ClassANC2005presentN/A
yearsN/APTV SportsNBN/PTVApril 17, 2006December 30, 2016N/AAlso known as Teledyaryo Sports from 2006 to 2008 again from 2010 to 2012 then NBN Sports from 2008 to 2010. The show did not air from 2016 to 2017 again from September 8 to October 14, 2023
October 16, 2017 September 8, 2023
October 14, 2023present
18 yearsN/AStop, Look, & ListenABS-CBNSeptember 28, 1968February 18, 1972originally as noon time television of ABS-CBN hosted by Eddie Mesa before it was Revived and reformat as talk show on GMA. The Show did not aired 1972 to 1983
GMA19831986
yearsN/AAsenso Ka PinoyABCJuly 3, 2005August 2. 2008N/ALongest running lifestyle program, produced by Radyo Pilipino (formerly known as Radio Corporation of the Philippines (RCP/RadioCorp) until 2019) And Spotlight Media Services, Inc. Formerly Known as Asenso Pinoy From 2005 to 2023.
Note: the program was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on March 14, 2020, but resumed after eight months on November 14, 2020, a month following the launch of A2Z on October 10.
IBC20062011
NBN/PTV20082014
Studio 232013January 11, 2014
S+AFebruary 15, 2014March 15, 2020
A2ZNovember 14, 2020January 7, 2023
PTVDecember 2, 2023present
17 yearsN/AJohn en MarshaKBS/RPNMay 1973July 30, 1990405Longest-running sitcom television series
17 yearsN/APBA on Vintage SportsCity-2March 7, 1982December 1, 1983N/AProduced by Vintage Television, production later absorbed and transferred by Viva Entertainment as PBA on Viva TV from 2000 to 2002
MBS/PTVMarch 25, 1984December 19, 1995
IBCFebruary 18, 1996December 12, 1999
17 yearsN/AChikiting PatrolABS-CBNApril 2, 19881989Longest running news program for children, known as Chikiting Patrol: At Home Ako Dito.
IBC19891990
GMA1990July 14, 2002
ABCOctober 19, 20022006
17 yearsN/AMagandang Gabi... BayanABS-CBNAugust 21, 1988December 31, 2005898
17 years17NCAA on ABS-CBN SportsStudio 23June 29, 2002March 2, 2012N/ABroadcast rights were transferred to Sports5 from 2012 to 2015.
S+AJune 27, 2015January 10, 2020
years15Pinoy Big BrotherABS-CBNAugust 21, 2005August 4, 2019N/ALongest-running reality show and longest-running show based on a format
Kapamilya ChannelDecember 6, 2020present
A2ZDecember 6, 2020present
TV5March 8, 2021March 14, 2021
July 20, 2024present
18 yearsN/ANews PatrolABS-CBNSeptember 5, 2005May 5, 2020N/ALongest-running hourly news program.
Note: Program was suspended due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on May 5, 2020, but resumed after three days on May 8, 2020.
TeleRadyoMay 8, 2020June 12, 2020
Kapamilya ChannelJune 15, 2020present
A2ZJune 20, 2022present
Jeepney TVJanuary 2023December 22, 2023
yearsN/ABalitanghaliQTV/QNovember 11, 2005February 18, 2011N/A3rd longest-running noontime newscast, also known as Balita Ko from September 4 until November 10, 2023.
GMA News TVFebruary 28, 2011February 19, 2021
GTVFebruary 22, 2021present
Heart of AsiaSeptember 19, 2022October 6, 2023
I Heart Movies
Pinoy HitsJanuary 16, 2023present
years12Asian Air SafariANC2006presentN/A
16 years16Lovingly Yours, HelenGMASeptember 7, 198019848472nd longest-running drama anthology
March 23, 1986September 1, 1996
BBC1984March 16, 1986
16 years847RPN NewsBreakRPNApril 5, 1982October 8, 1989N/ALongest-running hourly news program. Note: the program did not air from 1989 to 1994.
October 3, 1994March 21, 2003
16 yearsN/ARatsada 24 OrasGMA IloiloOctober 4, 1999November 7, 2014N/APreviously known as Ratsada and 24 Oras Western Visayas
November 10, 2014July 17, 2015
July 20, 2015November 13, 2015
16 yearsN/AConvergenceNet 25July 23, 20002016N/A
yearsN/AMomentsNet 252007presentN/A
yearsN/AThe Healing EucharistABS-CBNOctober 28, 2007May 3, 2020N/A
TeleRadyoMay 10, 2020June 28, 2020
May 9, 2021June 25, 2023
Kapamilya ChannelJune 14, 2020present
16 yearsN/AMake My Day with Larry HenaresUNTV2004March 13, 2020N/A
15 yearsN/AGMA News LiveGMAJanuary 5, 1987July 14, 2002N/ALongest-running hourly news program
15 yearsN/ASalamat DokABS-CBNApril 24, 2004March 15, 20201,244Note: Program was eventually cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on March 15, 2020.
15 yearsN/AThe Police HourRPN1992December 28, 2007N/A
15 yearsN/AThe BuzzABS-CBNJune 13, 1999April 5, 20158352nd longest-running weekly entertainment news and talk show
15 yearsN/AMaayong Buntag KapamilyaABS-CBN CebuMarch 7, 2005August 28, 2020N/A
15 yearsN/ASwak na SwakABS-CBNAugust 22, 2006May 3, 2020N/ANote: Program was suspended due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on May 3, 2020, but it was resumed after four weeks on June 4.
ANCJune 7, 2020April 25, 2021
Kapamilya ChannelOctober 3, 2020September 26, 2021
15 yearsN/AABS-CBNNovember 23, 2005May 2, 2020659Longest-running investigation documentary drama. Note: Program was suspended due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on May 2, 2020.
Kapamilya ChannelJune 13, 2020October 17, 2020
15 yearsN/AAng PinakaQTV/QNovember 13, 2005February 20, 2011N/A
GMA News TVMarch 6, 2011March 15, 2020
yearsN/AGood Morning KuyaUNTVJuly 23, 2007presentN/A
yearsN/ABorn to Be WildGMANovember 28, 2007presentN/A
Pinoy HitsJanuary 22, 2023present
14 yearsN/ATell The People... NowRPN19831997N/APreviously known as Tell The People
14 yearsN/AConey Reyes on CameraRPNMay 19, 1984February 11, 1989N/A
ABS-CBNFebruary 25, 1989December 26, 1998
14 yearsN/APenpen de SarapenRPN19872001N/A
14 yearsN/ATV Patrol Northwestern MindanaoABS-CBN Pagadian19952008N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Pagadian
20082009
14 yearsN/AEmergencyGMAOctober 4, 1995March 6, 2009635
14 yearsN/AFlash ReportGMAJuly 15, 2002March 27, 2016N/ALongest-running hourly news program
14 yearsN/APanay SikatABS-CBN IloiloJanuary 16, 2006August 28, 2020N/ALongest-running regional morning show.
Previously known as Sikat Ka! Iloilo from 2006 to 2018.
14 yearsN/AMagandang Umaga South Central MindanaoABS-CBN General Santos and ABS-CBN CotabatoJune 19, 2006July 30, 2010N/ALongest-running regional morning show.
Previously known as Magandang Umaga Socsksargen.
August 2, 2010August 28, 2020
14 years18Square OffANC2006March 13, 2020N/A
yearsN/AOne North Central LuzonGMA DagupanMay 5, 2008 November 7, 2014Previously known as 24 Oras North Central Luzon, 24 Oras Amianan and Balitang Amianan
November 10, 2014August 28, 2015
August 31, 2015January 29, 2016
February 1, 2016September 2, 2022
September 5, 2022present
GMA News TV (GMA Regional TV Strip)May 18, 2020February 15, 2021
GTV (Regional TV Strip)February 22, 2021July 19, 2021
yearsN/AThe Word ExposedTV5August 10, 20082010Longest running Bible-based religious program for Catholics, produced by Jesuit Communications Foundation
NBN/PTV20102011
Studio 23February 20, 2011January 12, 2014
ANCFebruary 20, 2011present
S+AFebruary 9, 2014May 3, 2020
Solar FlixNovember 13, 2011present
13 yearsN/ABuhay PinoyRBS/GMA1962September 1972N/A
19731975
13 yearsN/AIskul BukolIBCOctober 3, 19781988N/A
13 yearsN/ASOPGMAFebruary 2, 1997February 28, 20106723rd longest-running musical variety show
13 yearsN/AAdyendaZOE TVAugust 23, 2005August 30, 2005N/A
GMA2005March 17, 2018
QTV/QNovember 11, 2005February 18, 2011
ZOE TV / Light TVMarch 13, 2008March 15, 2018
GMA News TVMarch 4, 2011March 19, 2018
13 yearsN/ADay OffQTV/QNovember 12, 2005February 19, 2011584
GMA News TVMarch 5, 2011May 25, 2019
13 yearsN/ABandilaABS-CBNJuly 3, 2006March 17, 2020N/ANote: Program was suspended and later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on March 17, 2020.
12 yearsN/AUmagang Kay GandaABS-CBNJune 25, 2007May 5, 20203,424Note: Program was suspended due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on May 5, 2020, a day following their resumption on May 4, 2020.
12 years7Talentadong PinoyTV5August 16, 2008August 18, 2013N/AThe program was also known as Talentadong Pinoy 2014 and Bangon Talentadong Pinoy.
August 16, 2014December 13, 2014
August 15, 2020March 13, 2021
yearsN/AIt's ShowtimeABS-CBNOctober 24, 2009January 28, 2012Previously known as Showtime. Note: Program was suspended due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on May 5, 2020, but resumed after five weeks, coinciding with the launch of Kapamilya Channel on June 13.
February 6, 2012May 5, 2020
Jeepney TVJune 11, 2018April 5, 2024
Kapamilya ChannelJune 13, 2020present
A2ZOctober 10, 2020present
TV5July 16, 2022June 30, 2023
GTVJuly 1, 2023present
GMAApril 6, 2024present
All TVJune 17, 2024present
yearsN/A24 Oras WeekendGMAFebruary 21, 2010present
GMA News TVMarch 21, 2020February 7, 2021
GTVMarch 13, 2021present
Pinoy HitsJanuary 21, 2023present
yearsN/AHeadstart with Karen DavilaANCMarch 1, 2010presentN/A
years4Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang KuwentoGMAMarch 28, 2010present448Previously known as Pepito Manaloto: Unang Kuwento, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento, and Pepito Manaloto: Kuwento Kuwento.
Pinoy HitsJanuary 21, 2023present
13 yearsN/AExtra Challenge GMAFebruary 15, 1999May 26, 2006N/Ais a Philippine television news magazine and reality competition show Formerly Known As Extra Extra From 1999 to 2003.the program did not air from 2006 to 2012.
October 27, 2012January 20, 2013
12 years N/AHataw BalitaUNTVSeptember 26, 20052013N/ANote: the program did not air from 2013 to 2016.
June 13, 2016October 13, 2017
12 yearsN/AChika Chika ChicksIBC1979February 25, 1987N/APreviously known as Chicks to Chicks
ABS-CBNMarch 4, 19871991
12 yearsN/ABBC/City 2 BalitaBBC/City-2November 5, 1973September 5, 1986N/ALongest-running primetime newscast
12 yearsN/ABBC/City 2 Balita Late-Night EditionBBC/City-2November 5, 1973September 5, 1986N/ALongest-running late-night newscast
12 yearsN/AMid-day ReportIBCFebruary 3, 1975February 27, 1987N/A1st Longest-running noontime newscast
12 yearsN/AThis Week TonightRPN19771989N/A
12 yearsN/AGMA BalitaGMAMay 19, 1986April 8, 1998N/A1st longest-running Filipino language evening newscast of GMA Network
12 yearsN/AOh No! It's Johnny!ABS-CBNOctober 7, 1987August 15, 1999N/A
12 yearsN/ABalitang BalitaABCFebruary 24, 1992April 7, 2004N/ALongest-running primetime news program
12 yearsN/ALive on 5ABCFebruary 24, 1992April 7, 2004N/ALongest-running hourly news program
12 yearsN/AMagandang Umaga, PilipinasABS-CBNJune 5, 1995June 22, 2007N/APreviously known as Alas Singko Y Medya and Magandang Umaga, Bayan
12 yearsN/AAng Pangarap Kong JackpotRPN19952007N/A
12 yearsN/ANews CentralStudio 23September 21, 1998October 1, 2010
12 yearsN/AThe CorrespondentsABS-CBNNovember 10, 1998October 19, 2010622Longest-running investigative documentary show in the Philippines
12 yearsN/ANews Patrol KapampanganABS-CBN PampangaOctober 23, 2006June 29, 2018N/APreviously known as TV Patrol Pampanga
July 2, 2018May 17, 2019
12 yearsN/AMarhay na Aga KapamilyaABS-CBN NagaJanuary 7, 2008August 28, 2020N/A
12 yearsN/AMatanglawinABS-CBNMarch 24, 2008May 3, 2020652Note: Program was suspended due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on May 3, 2020.
years N/AAha!GMAApril 4, 2010present
Pinoy HitsJanuary 22, 2024present
yearsN/AFace 2 FaceTV5March 8, 2010October 11, 2013Note: The show did not air from 2013 to 2023.
May 1, 2023present
One PHMay 1, 2023present
yearsN/APinoy M.D.GMAJune 12, 2010present
yearsN/AKabayanTeleRadyoJuly 12, 2010June 29, 2023Teleradio version of the DWPM Radyo 630 program
ABS-CBNJuly 12, 20102010
March 18, 2020May 1, 2020
Kapamilya ChannelJune 15, 2020June 29, 2023
TeleRadyo SerbisyoJune 30, 2023present
Prime TVMay 27, 2024present
yearsN/AWanted sa RadyoAksyonTVFebruary 21, 2011January 11, 2019Teleradio version of the 92.3 Radyo5 True FM program, spinoff series including Wanted, Wanted: Ang Serye and Idol in Action
One PHFebruary 18, 2019present
RPTVFebruary 1, 2024present
TV5February 21, 2024April 5, 2024
True FM TVMay 1, 2024present
yearsN/ACristy FerMinuteAksyonTVFebruary 21, 2011January 11, 2019Teleradio version of the 92.3 Radyo5 True FM program, a revival of the 1995–1999 ABS-CBN series.
One PHFebruary 18, 2019present
True FM TVMay 1, 2024present
yearsN/AState of the NationGMA News TVFebruary 28, 2011February 19, 2021Formerly known as State of the Nation with Jessica Soho
GTVFebruary 22, 2021present
13 yearsN/ASeeing Stars With Joe QuirinoIBC19731986
13 yearsN/AGet It Straight with Daniel RazonUNTVJuly 5, 2010September 15, 2023
yearsN/AiJuanderGMA News TVFebruary 28, 2011February 21, 2021
GTVFebruary 28, 2021present
yearsN/ADobol B TVGMA News TVFebruary 28, 2011September 7, 2012Formerly known as Dobol B sa News TV, teleradio version of Super Radyo DZBB programming. Note: the program did not air from 2012 to 2017.
April 24, 2017February 21, 2021
GTVFebruary 22, 2021present
GMAMarch 19, 2020April 8, 2020
12 yearsN/ANews LiveGMA News TVFebruary 28, 2011February 21, 2021Formerly known as News TV Live
GTVFebruary 22, 2021March 26, 2023
13 yearsN/ABrigadaGMA News TVFebruary 28, 2011February 20, 2021A revival of the 1993–2001 GMA Network series Brigada Siete
GTVFebruary 27, 2021March 16, 2024
Pinoy HitsJanuary 21, 2023March 16, 2024
yearsN/AGood News Kasama si Vicky MoralesGMA News TVMarch 6, 2011February 15, 2021
GTVFebruary 22, 2021present
Pinoy HitsJanuary 21, 2023present
12 yearsN/ASharonABS-CBNSeptember 6, 1998May 23, 2004538A continuation of the 1986–97 series The Sharon Cuneta Show.
Note: The program did not air from 2004 to 2006.
February 26, 2006October 3, 2010
yearsN/ABiyahe ni DrewGMA News TVFebruary 1, 2013February 19, 2021N/A
GTVFebruary 26, 2021August 1, 2024
GMAAugust 3, 2024present
yearsN/AABS-CBNJuly 17, 2013April 28, 2020300+Originally known as My Puhunan (July 17, 2013–April 28, 2020). Note: Program was eventually cancelled on ABS-CBN due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on April 28, 2020. It resumed broadcast on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z on July 16, 2023.
Note: The program did not air from 2020 to 2023.
Kapamilya ChannelJuly 16, 2023present
A2Z
11 yearsN/ANewsdayIBCFebruary 3, 1975July 11, 1986N/A
11 yearsN/APangunahing Balita Ala-UnaPTVOctober 26, 1987October 30, 1998N/A
11 yearsN/APalibhasa LalakeABS-CBNMarch 2, 1987November 9, 1998N/A2nd longest-running sitcom television series
11 yearsN/ADial MPTV/NBN19951999N/A
20032010
IBC20102010
11 yearsN/ANews BitesStudio 2319992010N/A
yearsN/ASarap, 'Di Ba?GMAOctober 6, 2012present N/AFormerly Known as Sarap Diva With Regine Velasquez-Alcasid From 2012 to 2018.
11 yearsN/AThe Rafael Yabut ShowRBS-719611972N/A
11 yearsN/ABanana SundaeABS-CBNOctober 11, 2008April 5, 2020N/ANote: Program was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on April 5, 2020.
yearsN/AMata ng AgilaNet 25October 24, 2011presentN/A
yearsN/AiBilibGMAJanuary 29, 2012present596 (as of August 18, 2024)
Pinoy HitsJanuary 22, 2024present
10 yearsN/AThe News with Uncle BobRBSOctober 30, 1961September 22, 1972N/A
10 yearsN/ASpin-A-WinRPN19751985N/A
10 yearsN/AGMA News DigestGMANovember 1, 1976January 4, 1987N/ALongest-running hourly news program
10 yearsN/ASuerte sa SieteGMA19761986N/A
10 yearsN/AKahapon LamangGMA19761986N/A
10 yearsN/AViewpointGMAAugust 21, 1984November 1994N/A
10 yearsN/AThat's EntertainmentGMAJanuary 6, 1986May 3, 19963,200
10 yearsN/AThe Sharon Cuneta ShowIBCSeptember 14, 1986February 28, 1988562
ABS-CBNMarch 6, 1988June 15, 1997
10 years N/AOkay Ka, Fairy Ko! IBCNovember 26, 1987February 16, 1989N/ALongest-running fantasy situational comedy television series.
ABS-CBNFebruary 23, 1989January 26, 1995
GMAMarch 16, 1995April 3, 1997
10 yearsN/AMartin After DarkGMAJuly 30, 1988October 1993N/A
ABS-CBNOctober 1993November 28, 1998
10 yearsN/ABusiness ClassRPN19912001N/A
10 yearsN/AGMA Network NewsGMAJanuary 6, 1992July 14, 2002N/AOriginally as an English language newscast from 1992 until 1999, the show was the longest-running late night evening newscast and the longest-running late night evening newscast of GMA Network.
10 yearsN/A5 and UpABCMay 16, 19921994N/A
GMA1994July 14, 2002
10 yearsN/AHome Along Da RilesABS-CBNDecember 23, 1992August 10, 20035313rd longest-running sitcom television series, including spin-off series Home Along Da Airport
10 yearsN/ASine'skwelaABS-CBNJune 13, 19942004N/ALongest-running children's educational series
10 yearsN/ATeledyaryoNBN/PTVJuly 16, 2001June 29, 2012N/A
10 yearsN/ASerbisyo PublikoUNTV20042014N/A
10 yearsN/AMornings @ ANCANCJuly 3, 2006February 24, 2017N/A
10 yearsN/AKapamilya, Mas Winner Ka!ABS-CBN Cebu, ABS-CBN Bacolod and ABS-CBN DavaoOctober 27, 2007June 30, 2018547Previously known as Kapamilya Winner Ka!
10 yearsN/AMag TV NaABS-CBN (only aired on all regional stations)April 6, 2008June 24, 2018N/A
10 yearsN/AFailon NgayonABS-CBNOctober 24, 2009May 2, 2020Note: Program was eventually cancelled due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on May 2, 2020.
10 yearsN/AThe Bottomline with Boy AbundaABS-CBNNovember 28, 2009May 2, 2020Note: Program was suspended due to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy on May 2, 2020.
10 yearsN/ABalitanghali WeekendQFebruary 6, 2010February 20, 2011N/A4th Longest-running noontime newscast
GMA News TVMarch 5, 2011March 15, 2020
10 yearsN/ATonight with Arnold ClavioQApril 5, 2010February 18, 2011
GMA News TVFebruary 28, 2011March 11, 2020
10 yearsN/AFront RowGMA News TVMarch 5, 2011February 8, 2014
July 20, 2020December 28, 2020
GMAFebruary 10, 2014July 13, 2020
January 4, 2021March 8, 2021
10 yearsN/APop TalkGMA News TVMarch 1, 2011February 20, 2021
GTVFebruary 27, 2021October 5, 2021
10 yearsN/ASMNI Newsline PhilippinesSMNIJune 5, 2006December 30, 20162,749
10 yearsN/ATunay na BuhayGMAJanuary 21, 2011July 15, 2020N/A
January 6, 2021October 13, 2021
GMA News TVJuly 22, 2020December 30, 2020
GTVOctober 27, 2021January 12, 2022
10 yearsN/AAno Ang BalitaMBC-11April 16, 1962September 22, 1972N/ALongest-running primetime newscast

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: The World Tonight@50: From Channel 2 to ANC. ABS-CBN News. December 24, 2016.
  2. Web site: Longest running television shows. Godinez. Bong. October 24, 2007. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.. July 22, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150722230157/http://www.pep.ph/features/14178/longest-running-television-shows. July 22, 2015.
  3. Web site: Noontime TV landscape: The battle heats up. Policarpio. Allan. San Diego Jr.. Bayani. Cruz. Marinel. February 2, 2013. Inquirer.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.. July 22, 2015.
  4. News: 'Kuarta o Kahon' host Pepe Pimentel dies . January 24, 2013 . ABS-CBN News.
  5. Web site: Piolo stars MMK Father's day episode . abs-cbnnews.com. June 16, 2011.
  6. Web site: Longest running television shows . Philippine Entertainment Portal . October 24, 2007 . August 18, 2013 . Godinez, Bong . https://web.archive.org/web/20151125175648/http://www.pep.ph/celeb/14178/longest-running-television-shows/1/2 . November 25, 2015 . dead .
  7. News: News station resurrects old current affairs show. Business World. October 11, 2011.