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As a culmination of the longest Christmas campaign on Philippine television, TV5 wrapped up its four-month long parade of presents with "Atin Ang Paskong Ito: The 2021 TV5 Christmas Celebration", a two-part television special aired on December 18 and 19 packed with joyful treats and spectacular performances from the country's brightest stars and encapsulates the network's message of hope and unity along with everything that makes this merry season so meaningful to Filipinos.
TV5 kicked off the BER-months this year with its ceremonial Christmas Tree Lighting, followed by a series of surprises for Kapatid viewers across the country, most notably the Himig ng Ating Pasko: Guess the Lyrics promo, which let viewers enjoy Christmas carols every day for a chance to win exciting prizes. Last month, the network successfully launched its inspiring Christmas Station ID, “Atin ang Paskong Ito, Kapatid,” enjoining Filipinos to celebrate this most-loved time of the year despite these challenging times. For the two-part holiday special, TV5 celebrated the season with lots of singing and dancing, life-changing prizes and surprises, and the promise to continue uplifting the Filipino spirit in every home. Anchored on the theme “Ako, Ikaw, Tayo, hanggang sa pagtatapos ng selebrasyon!”, the Yuletide celebration spreads TV5’s 5 Pillars of Pag-asa, Kasiyahan, Kapatiran, Pagbabalik-tanaw, and Pasasalamat.
The spirit of Pag-asa rises above the difficulties endured by so many Filipinos — because when there’s hope, there’s happiness, which has always been at the heart of what TV5 does. For the ultimate Kasiyahan, TV5’s Christmas Special featured outstanding production numbers by “Her Majasty” Maja Salvador, Popinoy winners Versus and Yara, the Lunch Out Loud crew, Sing-Galing team, Niña Niño cast, Zephanie, the Mandaluyong Children’s Choir, OPM icons Dulce, Rey Valera, Marco Sison, Radha, Hajji Alejandro, and more. The TV special was also presented by seasoned hosts Randy Santiago, K Brosas, Bayani Agbayani, Isabelle Daza, and co-hosts Zendee and MJ Marfori.
Another Filipino value that’s naturally in the DNA of TV5 is Kapatiran. For over a year now, this has been embodied by the network’s remarkable collaboration with a slew of artists and talents and unique partnership with different production companies, including ABS-CBN, all of whom were welcomed like family. For the very first time, both Kapamilya and Kapatid stars have shared the stage for a Christmas number, led by no less than ASAP mainstays Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, Martin Nievera, and Gary Valenciano to truly capture the magic of the holidays. Taking stock of the challenging year of 2021, the TV5 Christmas Special also offered viewers a Pagbabalik-tanaw, as the momentous event marked the first-ever national TV tribute for the Philippines’ recent victories. Ms. Intercontinental Cinderella Faye Obenita and Miss Globe Maureen Montagne, with the special participation of Jose Mari Chan, helped recall how Filipinos, despite facing countless hardships, rose to new heights and garnered wins, both big and small.
The winners of TV5's Himig Ng Ating Pasko: Guess The Lyrics promo were announced as the network's way of expressing its gratitude or Pasasalamat to Kapatid viewers across the country. Flordeliza Lansangan of Manila, Jean Jean Ostria of Cebu, and Anelia Zambas of Misamis Oriental were the lucky winners of Php100,000 cash each while Russell Ruiz of Malabon bagged the Php1 million grand cash prize. Verlyn Reynes of Davao City was eventually chosen to win a brand new House And Lot from Camella Homes. As the holiday season is about to conclude, Kapatid viewers should look forward to what's in store from the Kapatid network in 2022 including new seasons of Niña Niño, Sing-Galing, Sing-Galing Celebrity Edition, Rolling In It Philippines, and Masked Singer Pilipinas as well as new shows and series that would delightfully capture the tastes of the Filipino viewing audience in the new year.
