Y Speak

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FieldValue
imageYspeaklogo.jpg
captionTitle card
genreTalk show
Debate
cameraMultiple-camera setup
executive_producerKaren Almeida-Pedrealba
Bianca Gonzales
creatorABS-CBN Corporation
developerABS-CBN News and Current Affairs
presenterBianca Gonzalez
countryPhilippines
languageFilipino
networkStudio 23
first_aired
last_aired
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| image = Yspeaklogo.jpg | caption = Title card | genre = Talk show Debate | camera = Multiple-camera setup | executive_producer = Karen Almeida-Pedrealba Bianca Gonzales | creator = ABS-CBN Corporation | developer = ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs | presenter = Bianca Gonzalez | country = Philippines | language = Filipino | network = Studio 23 | first_aired = | last_aired =

Y Speak is a youth-oriented debate show that discussed Philippine issues. The show was aired on ABS-CBN and Studio 23. Originally hosted by Ryan Agoncillo and Karen Davila, it premiered on September 8, 2004. The show concluded in 2005. Bianca Gonzalez served as the final host.

To date, it is one of Studio 23's most awarded local shows. Aside from the CMMA victory as Best TV Talk Show, it is also a recipient of the UST Students' Choice Award for Best Public Affairs Talk Show, the Gandingan (UPLB Students' Choice Award) for Best Panel Discussion Show, the Anak TV Seal, and endorsements from the Department of Education and the National Youth Commission.

A reboot has been announced for 2026 in partnership with Caritas Philippines, as confirmed by its executive director Tito Caluag. It is expected to be hosted by Elijah Canlas, KD Estrada, River Joseph, and Ralph de Leon, with two more female hosts yet to be announced.

Format

Featuring hosts Ryan Agoncillo, Karen Davila, and Bianca Gonzalez, the youth debate about the current and relevant issues of the day. The debate is adjudicated by Father Carmelo Caliuag, SJ and a pair of celebrity guest judges in front of a weekly live audience from different schools. By Season 4, Y Speak was reformatted as an all-English youth-oriented documentary program with occasional debates.

History

Y Speak was originally broadcast on ABS-CBN, hosted by Agoncillo and Davila. Gonzalez also started out as a segment host. Father Carmelo Caliuag, SJ was also a part of the show as its resident judge. Its first season premiered on September 8, 2004 with guest judges Senator Mar Roxas and Bernadette Sembrano. Initially, it aired on Wednesday nights after Special Assignment. The show later moved to Studio 23 and a Saturday timeslot. By Season 4, Y Speak was reformatted as an all-English youth-oriented documentary program with occasional debates. Gonzalez was also made executive producer.

Hosts

Main hosts

Y Speak Squad

Guest hosts

Awards and recognitions

  • Winner, Best Public Affairs Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television 2007, 2009-2010
  • Winner, Ryan Agoncillo, Best Public Affairs Program Host - KBP Golden Dove Awards 2005
  • Winner, Ryan Agoncillo, Outstanding TV Host - Gawad Amerika Awards 2006
  • Winner, Best TV Talk Show - Catholic Mass Media Awards 2006
  • Winner, Best Public Affairs Talk Show - UST Students Choice Awards 2006
  • Winner, Best Public Affairs Talk Show - UST Students Choice Awards 2008
  • Winner, Best Public Affairs Program - UST Students Choice Awards 2009
  • Winner, Best Panel Discussion Show - The Gandingan UPLB Students Choice Awards
  • Winner, Anak TV Seal Awards (2005-2010)
  • Winner, Best Public Affairs Program - 6th Gawad Tanglaw Awards
  • Winner, Best Educational TV Program - 9th Gawad Tanglaw Awards
  • Winner, Best Public Affairs Program - KBP Golden Dove Awards 2010
  • Special Award for Promoting Education - 2009 MTRCB TV Awards
  • Special Award - Department Of Education
  • Special Award - National Youth Commission
  • Nominee, Best Celebrity Talk Show - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2004-2006)
  • Nominee, Best Public Affairs Program - PMPC Star Awards for Television 2008
  • Nominee, Best Public Affairs Program - KBP Golden Dove Awards (2004-2006)
  • Nominee, Bianca Gonzalez, Best Public Affairs Program Host - KBP Golden Dove Awards 2005
  • Nominee, Bianca Gonzalez & Atom Araullo, Best Public Affairs Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for Television 2008
  • Nominee, Bianca Gonzalez, Best Public Affairs Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for Television 2010
  • Nominee, Bianca Gonzalez, Kim Atienza, and Sam Concepcion, Best Public Affairs Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for Television 2007

References

References

  1. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTS-fIHExVE/?igsh=bW9ud3R5eXhrM3Fm
  2. Abunda, Boy. (September 17, 2004). "Why sleep when you can speak up?".
  3. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. (September 1, 2007). ""Y Speak" celebrates its fourth anniversary on Studio 23 this September".
  4. (June 6, 2020). "'Your opinion matters': Bianca Gonzalez recounts learnings from hosting 'YSpeak'".
  5. Samio, Veronica R.. (August 28, 2004). "'Huling Birhen' ratsada sa foreign filmfest!".
  6. Rosario, Chinkai. (November 15, 2006). "Joaqui and Mikee describe life after 'Pinoy Big Brother'".
  7. (October 21, 2007). "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television".
  8. Navarro, Mell T.. (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"".
  9. Abunda, Boy. (April 7, 2006). "Laughing with Jaja".
  10. Balbuena, Vanessa A.. (June 25, 2010). "BAM AQUINO: humbled by constant comparison to his".
  11. Lo, Ricky. (January 17, 2008). "Body Talk with Chris Tiu".
  12. Reyes, William R.. (December 3, 2008). "ABS-CBN wins 26 trophies while GMA-7 gets 19 trophies during 22nd Star Awards for TV".
  13. Reyes, William R.. (November 14, 2010). "ABS-CBN bags 29 trophies at 24th Star Awards for TV; Maricel, Dingdong, Gerald, and Gretchen win top acting honors".
  14. Lanot, Marra PL. "Host With More".
  15. (November 14, 2006). "Ryan Agoncillo named 'Outstanding TV host'".
  16. (February 21, 2008). "ABS-CBN bags 14 awards while GMA-7 got 8 in the 4th USTv Students' Choice Awards".
  17. Santiago, Erwin. (February 21, 2009). "ABS-CBN and GMA-7 shows and personalities honored at the 5th USTv Students' Choice Awards".
  18. Santiago, Erwin. (December 4, 2008). "Anak TV Seal Award 2008 winners announced".
  19. Santiago, Erwin. (December 9, 2009). "Anak TV Seal Awards 2009 winners announced".
  20. (December 13, 2010). "Stars brighten up the morning at Anak TV Seal Awards 2010".
  21. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. (March 4, 2008). "ABS-CBN named Best Station by Gawad TANGLAW".
  22. (March 3, 2011). "Complete list of 9th Gawad Tanglaw winners unveiled".
  23. Sancon, Allan. (November 26, 2010). "ABS-CBN wins 22 trophies at the 19th Golden Dove Awards".
  24. Godinez, Bong. (September 5, 2009). "MTRCB hands out its first TV Awards; Michael V and Bea Alonzo win acting trophies".
  25. Reyes, William R.. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared".

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