List of ABS-CBN specials aired

Below is a partial list of television specials that were previously aired on the Philippine television networks ABS-CBN, Kapamilya Channel and A2Z.

For the currently aired programs, see the List of Kapamilya Channel original programming and List of A2Z (TV channel) original programming.

Election coverage

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International events

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Sports coverage

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TV specials

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Halloween Specials

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  • Kababalaghan: Pagkagat ng Dilim (October 30, 2011 – November 3, 2019)
    • Kababalaghan 1st Edition (October 30, 2011)
    • Kababalaghan 2nd Edition (October 30, 2016)
    • Kababalaghan 3rd Edition (October 29, 2017)
    • Kababalaghan 4th Edition (November 3, 2019)

Christmas specials

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  • Pasko ng Pasasalamat: The 1992 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 19, 1992)
  • Pasko Na, Ang TV Na! (1994)
  • Grand Family Christmas: The 1995 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 16, 1995)
  • Oki Doki Doc: The Christmas Concert TV Special (December 25, 1996)
  • All-Star Christmas Celebration: The 1996 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 21, 1996)
  • Ang Pinakamaligayang Pasko ng ABS-CBN: The 1997 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 20, 1997)
  • Pasko sa Ating Puso: The Grand ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 19, 1998)
  • Pasko ay Pag-ibig: The 1999 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 18, 1999)
  • A Christmas Prayer: The 2000 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 15, 2000)
  • Sama-Sama Tayo Ngayong Pasko: The 2001 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 21, 2001)
  • Isang Pamilya, Isang Puso Ngayong Pasko: The 2002 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 20, 2002)
  • Once Upon a Christmas: The 2003 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 21, 2003)
  • Sabay Tayo, Kapamilya: The 2004 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 19, 2004)
  • Magpasaya ng Kapamilya: The 2005 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 17, 2005)
  • Tuloy na Tuloy Pa Rin ang Pasko: The 2006 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 17, 2006)
  • One Country, One Family, One Christmas: The 2007 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 16, 2007)
  • Kapamilyang Kapiling: The 2008 ABS-CBN 55th Anniversary Christmas Special (December 21, 2008)
  • Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko: The 2009 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 13 and 20, 2009)
  • Kapamilya, Isang Maningning na Pasko: The 2010 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 18–19, 2010)
  • Da Best ang Pasko ng Pilipino: The 2011 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 17–18, 2011)
  • Liwanag ng Pasko: The 2012 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 15–16, 2012)
  • Kwento ng Pasko, Pag-asa at Pagbangon, A Solidarity Concert: The 2013 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 14–15, 2013)
  • Kapamilya, Magkapiling Tayo Ngayong Pasko: The 2014 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 13–14, 2014)
  • Thank You for the Love: The 2015 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 19–20, 2015)
  • Isang Pamilya Tayo Ngayong Pasko: The 2016 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 17–18, 2016)
  • Just Love: The 2017 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 16–17, 2017)
  • Family is Love: The 2018 ABS-CBN Christmas Concert (December 15–16, 2018)
  • Family is Forever: The 2019 ABS-CBN Christmas Special (December 14–15, 2019)

Year-end specials

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  • ABS-CBN Yearender: 1987 (December 27, 1987)
  • 1997 in Review: The ABS-CBN Current Affairs Special (December 28, 1997)
  • Under Fire: The ABS-CBN Yearend Special (December 31, 2000)
  • Dos Mil Dos: The ABS-CBN Yearend Special (December 29, 2002)
  • Banta at Paghamon: The ABS-CBN Yearend Special (December 28, 2003)
  • Kumusta Ka Na, Kaya Pa Ba? The ABS-CBN Yearend Special (December 26, 2004)
  • Bagong Taon, Bagong Buhay: The ABS-CBN Yearend Special (December 25, 2005)
  • Ako ang Simula: The ABS-CBN Yearend Special (December 31, 2006)
  • Ang Bayan Ko: The ABS-CBN Yearend Special (December 30, 2007)
  • 2008 Upload: The ABS-CBN Yearend Special (December 28, 2008)
  • Shoutout 2009: Wagi o Sawi? The ABS-CBN Yearend Special (December 27, 2009)
  • Si Juan at ang mga Kuwento ng Bayan: The 2010 ABS-CBN Yearend Special (December 26, 2010)
  • Dos Mil Onse: ABS-CBN News Year End Special (December 31, 2011 – January 1, 2012)
  • Sandosenang Balita ng 2012: Yearender ng Bayan: The 2012 ABS-CBN Yearend Special (December 30, 2012)
  • Ulo ng mga Balita 2013: The ABS-CBN News Yearend Report (December 29, 2013)
  • #Trending2014: The ABS-CBN News Year-End Report (December 28, 2014)
  • #2015Yearender: The ABS-CBN News Year-End Special (December 27, 2015)
  • Usapang Bayan: 2016 ABS-CBN News Year-End Special (December 31, 2016)
  • Paglayang Minamahal: 2017 ABS-CBN News Year-End Special (December 31, 2017)
  • Sa Likod ng Balita: 2018 ABS-CBN News Year-End Special (December 28, 2018)
  • Sa Likod ng Balita: The ABS-CBN 2019 Year-End Special (December 29, 2019)

New Year specials

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  • Happy New Year 1996 (December 31, 1995 – January 1, 1996)
  • Welcome the Philippine Tiger: Happy New Year 1997 (December 31, 1996 – January 1, 1997)
  • Expo Pilipino Bingo: The 1998 Filipino Extravaganza (December 31, 1997 – January 1, 1998)
  • Happy New Year 1999 / Countdown to 1999 (December 31, 1998 – January 1, 1999)
  • ABS-CBN Worldwide Celebration of the New Millennium TV Special (December 31, 1999 – January 1, 2000)
  • Countdown to 2001: The Weekend News Special Edition (December 31, 2000 – January 1, 2001)
  • Countdown to 2002: The Correspondents Special Edition (December 31, 2001 – January 1, 2002)
  • Countdown to 2003: Pipol and Dong Puno Nightly Special Crossover Edition (December 31, 2002 – January 1, 2003)
  • Countdown to 2004: A Special New Year Assignment (December 31, 2003 – January 1, 2004)
  • Countdown to 2005 (December 31, 2004 – January 1, 2005)
  • Maligayang Bagong Taon 2006 / Salubong sa Taong 2006: The ABS-CBN News Patrol Special Edition (December 31, 2005 – January 1, 2006)
  • Pagsalubong sa 2007 (December 31, 2006 – January 1, 2007)
  • Bandila New Year's Countdown Special Edition
  • Countdown to 2008: (December 31, 2007 – January 1, 2008)
  • Countdown to 2009: (December 31, 2008 - January 1, 2009)
  • Bida Best sa Bagong Taon Special Coverage Countdown 2011: (December 31, 2010 – January 1, 2011)
  • Countdown to 2013: (December 31, 2012 – January 1, 2013)
  • Salubong sa Bagong Simula: ABS-CBN Countdown to 2010 (December 31, 2009 – January 1, 2010)
  • Salubong sa 2012: The ABS-CBN New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2011 – January 1, 2012)
  • Salubong sa 2014: The ABS-CBN New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2013 – January 1, 2014)
  • Salubong 2015: The ABS-CBN New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2014 – January 1, 2015)
  • Salubong 2016: The ABS-CBN New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2015 – January 1, 2016)
  • Salubong 2017: The ABS-CBN New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2016 – January 1, 2017)
  • Salubong 2018: The ABS-CBN New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2017 – January 1, 2018)
  • Salubong 2019: The ABS-CBN New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2018 – January 1, 2019)
  • 2020 Rising: The BGC Taguig New Year Countdown Live @ ABS-CBN (December 31, 2019 – January 1, 2020)

Anniversary / produced specials

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  • Quirino's Garden Party (October 23, 1953)
  • We're Back!!: The ABS-CBN Homecoming (September 14, 1986)[6]
  • The Star Network: Ang Pagbabalik Ng Bituin (March 1, 1987)
  • Eat Bulaga's 10th Anniversary Special live! at the Araneta Coliseum (September 23, 1989)
  • Eat Bulaga's 11th Anniversary Special (1990)
  • Eat Bulaga's 12th Anniversary Special live! at the Folk Arts Theater (August 12, 1991)
  • Eat Bulaga's 13th Anniversary Special (1992)
  • Eat Bulaga's 14th Anniversary Special (1993)
  • Eat Bulaga's 15th Anniversary Special (1994)
  • Ang TV: Isang Taon Na! (TV Special) (1993)
  • ABS-CBN @ 40: The ABS-CBN 40th Years TV Special (October 23, 1993)
  • A Grand Salute: 40 Years of Philippine Television and ABS-CBN (December 18, 1993)
  • Oki Doki Doc's 1st Anniversary TV Special (1994)
  • Oki Doki Doc: Best of Comedy TV Special (June 12, 1996)
  • ABS-CBN 50 Golden Years Along da Riles (June 13, 1996)
  • ABS-CBN Homecoming Special (August 30, 2003)
  • Sa Mata Ng Balita (October 12, 2003)
  • Limampung Taong Ligawan: The Pinoy TV Story (October 19, 2003)
  • Kapamilya: ABS-CBN @ 50 2-Part Extravaganza (October 26 – November 2, 2003)
  • Happy 50 TV: The Concert (December 7, 2003)
  • Isang Mundo, Isang Estasyon, Isang Kapamilya: ABS-CBN @ 55 2-Part Special (October 23, 2008)
  • Kapamilyang Kapiling: The ABS-CBN 55th Anniversary Christmas Special (December 2008)
  • It's Showtime: ABS-CBN 60 Years of Philippine Television Special (October 5, 2013)
  • ASAP 18: ABS-CBN 60 Years of Philippine Television Special (October 6, 2013)
  • Kanta Natin 'To!: A Celebration of 60 Years of Music (October 5–6, 2013)

Holy Week specials

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  • The 700 Club Holy Week Special (1995)
  • A.D. The Bible Continues (April 20, 2019)
  • Adoration/Veneration of the Cross (produced by The Healing Eucharist Inc., 2009–2020)
  • Animazing Tales (April 17–19, 2014; April 13–15, 2017)
  • Agua Bendita: Lenten Special (April 1–3, 2010)
  • Ang Aming Mga Sala (produced by JESCOM, April 2–3, 2010)
  • Ang Mabuting Pastol: Pope Francis sa Pilipinas (March 25, 2016)
  • Ang Makabagong Disipulo (produced by JESCOM, April 5, 2012)
  • Ang Pinakabanal Na Tao Ng Simbahan: A Jesuits Lenten TV Special (April 11, 2009)
  • Ang Pitong Huling Wika ni Hesus (March 21, 2008)
  • Ako at ang Santo Papa (March 25, 2016)
  • Awa, Unawa, Gawa: Reflections and Stories on the Corporal Works of Mercy (produced by JESCOM, March 24, 2016)
  • Bagong Buhay: Mga Kwento Ng Pagbabalik-Loob (produced by JESCOM, March 28, 2013)
  • Be Careful with My Heart Marathon (March 28–30, 2013)
  • Catholicism Series by Robert Barron (April 2–4, 2015)
  • Charity Man (April 21–22, 2011)
  • Come Follow Me: Moments with Fr. Jerry Orbos Special (March 29, 2018)
  • Dyesebel: The Tale of the Tail, A Special Marathon (April 19, 2014)
  • Eat Bulaga!: Lenten Drama Specials (1989–1994, produced by TAPE Inc.)
    • Nang Si Hudas ay Nadulas (March 25–27, 1991)
    • Angkan ni David (April 13–15, 1992)
    • Tatlong Makasalanan (April 5–7, 1993)
  • Experiencing the Holy Land (April 17, 2014)
  • Faithwalk: A Pilgrimage to Egypt, Jordan and Holy Land (April 18, 2014 (nationwide), April 19, 2014 (Channel 3 Cebu))
  • Found By Love: A Jesuits Lenten TV Special (April 11, 2009)
  • Goin Bulilit Lenten Special Presents: The Prodigal Son (April 2014)
  • Greater Love: In Memory of Richie Fernando: A Jesuits Lenten TV Special (2005)
  • Ikaw Lamang: Special Marathon (April 19, 2014)
  • In My Father's Arms (produced by CBN Asia, April 14, 2017)
  • It's Showtime: Holy Week Drama Specials (2013–2020)
  • Jesus In The Heart Of Mary Two-part Documentary (produced by Moments with Father Jerry Foundation, 2011)
  • Journey to God's Heart with Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD (produced by Moments with Father Jerry Foundation, April 17–18, 2014)
  • Forgiveness: The Heart of Grace and Transformational Power of Receiving: Fr. Jerry Orbos (March 24–25, 2016)
  • Francisco: Pray For Us (April 13, 2017)
  • Fully Alive: Fr. Jerry Orbos (April 13, 2017)
  • I Am Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland (Produced by CBN Asia, April 10, 2020)
  • Kalatog Pinggan Holy Week Specials (1987–1988)
  • Kalbaryo: Saan patungo ang iyong pagdurusa? (produced by JESCOM, April 17, 2014)
  • Kunin Mo, O Diyos: A Jesuits Lenten TV Special (2006)
  • Lenten Recollection (April 5, 2015)
  • Lenten Special: On A Road Less Travelled (April 5, 2012)
  • Liwanag Sa Dilim: A Jesuits Lenten TV Special (April 22, 2011)
  • Kwento ng mga Peregrino: A Jesuits Lenten TV Special (April 10, 2009)
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Holy Week Specials (1999–2015)
  • Magandang Tanghali Bayan: Holy Week Drama Specials (1999–2004)
  • Maging Akin Muli (produced by JESCOM, 2005, re-aired 2016)
  • May Bukas Pa: Lenten Special (April 9–11, 2009)
  • Mga Kuwento Mula sa Lupang Pangako: Ang Makabagong Desipulo (produced by JESCOM, April 6, 2012)
  • Mga Kuwento Mula sa Lupang Pangako: Sa Mga Yapak ni Hesus (produced by JESCOM, April 5, 2012; re-aired 2015)
  • Mga Huling Sandali sa Buhay ni Hesus: A Jesuits Lenten TV Special (2005)
  • Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin: Marathon Special (April 21–23, 2011)
  • Mula sa Puso: Lenten Special (April 21–23, 2011)
  • My Suffering is My Offering (produced by Moments with Father Jerry Foundation, April 18, 2019)
  • My Love, Donna Catch-Up Marathon Special (March 26, 2016)
  • New Life: Fr. Jerry Orbos (April 14, 2017)
  • Oh My G!: Special Marathon (April 4, 2015)
  • Ordination of the Priest Centennial Documentary Special (April 21, 2011)
  • Panata: A Jesuits Lenten TV Special (April 6, 2007)
  • PasaSALAMAT: Stories Of People, Paying It Forward (produced by JESCOM, April 2, 2015)
  • Pope of the Century (April 19, 2014)
  • Pope of The People (April 23, 2011)
  • Preacher in Blue Jeans (April 5, 2007)
  • Sang Linggo nAPO Sila Holy Week Drama Special (1995–1998)
  • Sangandaan: Paghahanap kay Hesus sa Camino Ignaciano (produced by JESCOM, March 30, 2018)
  • San Pedro Calungsod Documentary Special (March 29, 2013)
  • Seven Last Words (Good Friday, 1960–1972, 1987–2004; produced by MCFI, 2006–2020)
  • Stations of the Cross: Lenten Recollection On Air (produced by The Healing Eucharist Inc., 2012–2016)
  • Sumasampalataya Ako: Pagninilay sa Ganda ng Ating Pananampalataya (produced by JESCOM, April 19, 2019)
  • The Bible (April 17–19, 2014; April 13–15, 2017; March 29–31, 2018; April 18–19, 2019; April 9–11, 2020)
  • The Chronicles of Narnia Trilogy (April 9–11, 2020)
  • The Healing Eucharist
    • Celebration of the Lord's Supper (2009–2020)
    • Veneration of the Cross (2009–2020)
    • Easter Vigil (2009–2020)
  • The Hobbit Trilogy (April 18–20, 2019)
  • The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (March 29–31, 2018)
  • The Pope from the End of the World (April 3, 2015)
  • The Story of Us Marathon (March 25, 2016)
  • We Will Survive Marathon Special (March 24, 2016)
  • Wanda's Wonderful World (produced by CBN Asia, March 30, 2018)
  • Wansapanataym: Holy Week Marathon (March 28–30, 2013)
  • Wansapanataym: Petrang Peminta Marathon (March 26, 2016)
  • Witnessing The Light (2010)

1 via Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z
2 via Kapamilya Channel and A2Z
3 via Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live
4 via A2Z
5 via Kapamilya Channel
6 via Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z and TV5
7 via Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and TV5

Christmas specials

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  • Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2020 (December 20, 2020)1
  • Andito Tayo Para sa Isa't Isa: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2021 (December 18, 2021)1
  • Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2022 (December 17–18, 2022)6
  • Forever Grateful: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2023 (December 16–17, 2023)1

Holy Week specials

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  • Seven Last Words (April 2, 2021–present)
  • The Healing Eucharist
    • Celebration of the Lord's Supper (April 1, 2021–present)
    • Easter Vigil (April 3, 2021–present)
    • Veneration of the Cross (April 2, 2021–present)

International events

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Election coverage

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New Year specials

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  • Salubong 2023: The ABS-CBN New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2022 – January 1, 2023)1
  • Salubong 2024: The ABS-CBN New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2023 – January 1, 2024)1

Sports coverage

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Specials

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Halloween Specials

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  • Kababalaghan: Pagkagat ng Dilim (October 30, 2022–present)1

TV specials

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Year-end specials

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  • Sa Likod ng Balita: The ABS-CBN 2020 Year-end Special (December 27, 2020)3
  • Sa Likod ng Balita: The ABS-CBN 2021 Year-end Special (December 26, 2021)3
  • Sa Likod ng Balita: The ABS-CBN 2022 Year-end Special (December 31, 2022 – January 1, 2023)1
  • Sa Likod ng Balita: The ABS-CBN 2023 Year-End Special (December 30, 2023 – December 31, 2023)1

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Simulcast on Metro Channel
  2. ^ Simulcast on Metro Channel
  3. ^ Also aired on Metro Channel
  4. ^ Also aired on Metro Channel
  5. ^ Also aired on Metro Channel
  6. ^ Also aired on TeleRadyo and ANC
  7. ^ Highlights only via TV Patrol
  8. ^ Also simulcast on All TV since 2024[7]

References

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  1. ^ "ABS-CBN signs deal to air 65th Miss Universe". ABS-CBN News. December 22, 2016.
  2. ^ Luarca, Roy (March 27, 2015). "Historic joint broadcast for Pacquiao-Mayweather". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 30, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  3. ^ "A glimspse of Martial Law rule in documentary 'Batas Militar'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  4. ^ "'Being first is not so important as being right'—and other credos of ABS-CBN News' early days". ANCX. July 6, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  5. ^ "One Night with Regine Velasquez".
  6. ^ "ABS-CBN: Watch Us Do It Again (1986)". YouTube.[dead link]
  7. ^ "ABS-CBN News airs the live special coverage of 'SONA 2024' on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and ALLTV". ABS-CBN PR. ABS-CBN Corporation. July 20, 2024. Retrieved August 25, 2024.