Goin' Bulilit

Not to be confused with Goin' Bananas (TV series).

Goin' Bulilit (lit. 'goin' little'; abbreviated as GB) is a Philippine television sketch comedy show produced and originally broadcast by ABS-CBN for the first 8 seasons until 2019. Originally directed by Edgar Mortiz, Badjie Mortiz and Frasco Mortiz. It aired on the network's Sunday evening line-up from February 6, 2005, to August 4, 2019, replacing Ang Tanging Ina and was succeeded by iWant Originals and Rated K. The show returned for an all-new season on July 1, 2024, to Kapamilya Channel in the Kapamilya Gold and Yes Weekend! on the afternoon block, the show currently airs on the Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and All TV.

Goin' Bulilit
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Also known as	The Best of Goin' Bulilit
Genre	Children's show Sketch comedy Variety show Family
Created by	ABS-CBN Studios Edgar Mortiz
Written by	Victor Anastacio Sherwin Buenavenida Alex Calleja Josel Garlitos GB Labrador Badjie Mortiz Toffie Runas Ronald Allan Habon
Directed by	Edgar Mortiz (2005–present) Badjie Mortiz (2005–present) Frasco Mortiz (2005–present) Carl John Barrameda (since July 1, 2024)
Starring	Goin' Bulilit cast
Theme music composer	Mel Villena
Opening theme	"Goin' Bulilit" theme song by Goin' Bulilit cast
Ending theme	"Goin' Bulilit" theme song (instrumental)
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Filipino (main) English (secondary)
No. of seasons	all season/s: 9 2005–2019; 8 seasons 2024; 1 season
No. of episodes	684
Production
Executive producers	Eugenio G. Lopez III (2005–2013) Charo Santos-Concio (2013–2016) Carlo L. Katigbak (2016–2019, 2024–present) Cory V. Vidanes Laurenti M. Dyogi
Producer	Nomie Meraña
Production locations	Studio 5, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sgt. Esguerra Avenue corner Mother Ignacia Street, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Editor	Joseph Karl Mayshle
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	45 minutes (2005–2019) 35—40 minutes (2024–present)
Production company	ABS-CBN Studios
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	February 6, 2005 (2005-02-06) – August 4, 2019 (2019-08-04)
Network	Kapamilya Channel Kapamilya Online Live All TV
Release	July 1 (2024-07-01) – September 27, 2024 (2024-09-27) (season break)
Related
Goin' Bananas Banana Sundae Sunday 'Kada

History

Goin' Bulilit premiered on February 6, 2005. The show was a spin-off of the 1980s comedy sitcom Goin' Bananas, which starred Christopher de Leon, Edgar Mortiz, Jay Ilagan, and Johnny Delgado.

The weekly show featured various segments, such as "Palarong Pambata" which are children's games, "Use in a Sentence," and "Ano Daw" which are one-liner jokes, as well as parodies of other popular shows including Rated KKK which is a parody of the show Rated K, The Buzz, and Lovers in Pares which is a parody of Lovers in Paris.

In 2015, Goin' Bulilit celebrated its 10th anniversary with the participation of both former and current cast members.

On June 9, 2019, the show was preempted to make way for the airing of ABS-CBN's Binibining Pilipinas 2019: The Grand Coronation Night at 10 p.m.

The show aired the final episode of its first eight seasons on ABS-CBN on August 4, 2019.

The show's first 8 seasons were re-aired on A2Z, Jeepney TV and YeY! Channel on Kapamilya Channel and ABS-CBN TV Plus from 2021 to 2024.

On May 21, 2024, ABS-CBN announced that Goin' Bulilit would return for a 9th season, nearly five years after the show's original run ended in 2019 and four years after its free-to-air shutdown on May 5, 2020. Auditions for the new cast members were held on May 25, 2024. It was also announced that It's Showtime Kids featuring Argus, Briseis, Enicka, Imogen, Kelsey, Kulot, and Jaze, would be joining the program. The show returned as a daily program on Kapamilya Channel, with simulcasts on Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and All TV, and co-produced by ABS-CBN and All TV respectively. The second incarnation of the show was temporarily put off-air on September 27, 2024, due to a season break, the reruns of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal temporarily replaced it on weekdays, and the extension of Kapamilya Action Sabado on Kapamilya Channel, Zine Aksyon on A2Z and Jeepney TV sa All TV on All TV on Saturdays, and TV Patrol Weekend extended to a full-hour on both weekends replacing the last 15 minutes of the show. In addition, the podcast show Kuan on One, hosted by Melai Cantiveros will now replace the show on Sundays at 4:30 PM.

Production and crew

The show was created by Edgar Mortiz, who co-directed with his sons Frasco Mortiz and Badjie Mortiz. Roderick Victoria served as the creative manager. The creative and writing team was led by head writer Sherwin Buenvenida and included writers Rolf Mahilom, Josel Garlitos, Toffie Runas, Yani Yuzon, and Badjie Mortiz.

Cast

Main article: List of Goin' Bulilit cast members

Segments

2024 revival

• "Ready, Get Set, Goin!" - featured two teams of cast members assembled to play a game. Initially, it was hosted by Miles Ocampo, but she was later replaced primarily by Dagul, with others (including Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Angelo Garcia, Belle Mariano, Bugoy Cariño, Clarence Delgado, Cessa Moncera, and CX Navarro) filling in during his absence. Dagul was replaced by Baby Giant in the second incarnation.
• "Choose Mo!" - a segment where participants answer questions based on images they need to interpret. It was originally hosted by Chunsa Angela Jung in the first incarnation but was later replaced by Sean John Bialoglovski in the second incarnation.
• "Cam&Val" - a segment featuring twin cast members Kendall and Kylie Samson. It is a parody of their previous segment, "Endo and Juan / Ahmad".
• "GB Patrol Express" and "GB Patrol Breaking News" - a spoof of the network's flagship newscasts "TV Patrol Express" and "News Patrol".
• "Hating Kapatid"
• "Saan Diyan?"
• "Ano Sa Filipino?" (formerly "Ang Meaning Mo") - a segment that humorously translates English words into Tagalog. Originally hosted by Carlo Mendoza and Jordan Lim in the first incarnation, it is now hosted by Sean Rhys Stevens in its second incarnation.
• "Dear Aling Trindeng"
• "Wais Man Says"
• "Bow"
• "Philippine Pawnstarch" - a segment featuring Argus Aspiras as the titular character. a parody of Boss Toyo and his YouTube channel show, Pinoy Pawnstars
• "Salamuch, Doc Willie Wrong" - a segment featuring Argus Aspiras as the titular character. It is a parody of Doc Willie Ong and medical show "Salamat Dok".
• "Incoguo"
• "Pinoy Small Brother" - a spoof of the reality show "Pinoy Big Brother".
• "Ex-Employee For You" - a parody of former "It's Showtime" segment, "EXpecially For You".
• "Lavandera Feels" - a spoof of the action-drama series, "Lavender Fields".
• "Tanong Ko Lang" - a segment that asks questions. The original host of this segment was Clarence Delgado as the Thinker in the first incarnation, but he was replaced by Jaze Capili in the same role in the second incarnation.
• "Salamin, Salamin..." - a segment where participants make a wish as a joke. It is a parody of the song "Salamin, Salamin" by P-pop group BINI.
• "Ang Favorite Color Ko..."
• "Bulilit Buliteen" - a spoof of the network's flagship newscasts "TV Patrol Express", "News Patrol" and "TV Patrol".
• "Pinipili Ko Ang Pilipinas!"
• "Mambobola"
• "Goin' Ulilit" - a segment where old episodes of "Goin' Bulilit" are replayed, featuring past cast members.
• "Juan / Ahmad" - a spoof of their old segment called "Endo". This segment features new cast members Stanley and Ahmad.
• "Wedding Proposal"
• "Maalala Ko Kaya, Your Honor..." - a spoof of the drama anthology series "MMK." The segment features Chastity Claire Dizon as Alice Gulo, a parody of suspended former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo.
• "Kulitin Mo Ang Pilipinas" - a song performed by Enicka Xaria Orbe and Imogen Rae Cantong. It is a parody of the song "Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas" by Angeline Quinto, which was used in Choose Philippines in 2012.
• "Filipino Ako, Of Course..." - a parody of their old segment called "Ako, Gusto Ko."
• "Baby Quiapo" - a spoof of the action-comedy drama series "FPJ's Batang Quiapo" by Coco Martin, as well as the 1986 action-comedy drama film "Batang Quiapo" by Fernando Poe, Jr.. The segment also parodies the slogan for BUHAY Party-List ("Tapagtanggol ng Sanggol"). It features Baby Giant as Sanggol Dimagiba-giba, a parody of Tanggol Dimaguiba, the character played by Coco Martin in the original drama series, in which Baby Giant is also among the cast members.
• "Magandarang Buhay" - a spoof of the morning talk show "Magandang Buhay". This segment features former "Goin' Bulilit" cast members.
• "Tag-ulan"
• "Kinikilig" - a song covered by Imogen Rae Cantong, Kendal Samson, and Kylie Samson. The original singer is Hazel Faith Dela Cruz, a female artist known for her roles in many movies.
• "Olivia Anne Ang Batang O.A."
• "Type at Hindi Type" - a spoof of their old segment "Noon at Ngayon."
• "Bakit Daw?" - a parody of their old segment called "Ano Daw?".

Retained original segments

• "Old Jokes"
• "Goin' Bulilit: The Road to Graduation" - a segment where questions are asked to cast members before they graduate.
• "Knowing Bulilit" - a segment hosted by Raikko Mateo, formerly by Izzy Canillo, that introduces the new members of "Goin' Bulilit".
• "Matandang Buhay" - a spoof of the morning talk shows "Magandang Buhay" and "The Lolas' Beautiful Show". In this segment, the cast plays elder versions of the hosts from "Magandang Buhay". John Steven de Guzman plays Lolay, which is a parody of "Melai Cantiveros", Izzy Canillo plays Jolalina, a parody of "Jolina Magdangal", and Clarence Delgado plays Karlalola, a parody of "Karla Estrada".
• "Ano Daw?"
• "Endo" - features Vito Quizon as the titular character.
• "Experi-Men" - a science experiment segment presented by John Steven "Josh" de Guzman, Justin James "JJ" Quilantang, and Vito Quizon, with various alternates including Raikko Mateo & CX Navarro.
• "Failon Ganern" - hosted by Raikko Mateo, the segment is a spoof of "Failon Ngayon".
• "GB Digital Shorts"
• "GB Patrol" - a spoof of the network's flagship newscast, TV Patrol. When it returned in 2024, it became a pre-programming segment for TV Patrol, albeit in a spoofed format.
• "Hitback" - a segment that features past music videos performed by former cast members.
• "This Is Eat" - a spoof of former GMA's "Diz Iz It!" and TV5's "Eat Bulaga!".

Former segments

• "Amazing Bert" - a spoof of the network's "Matanglawin" and GMA's "Amazing Earth".
• "Ang Parokyano" - a spoof of the action drama series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.
• Asianovela Parodies
  • "Lovers in Pares" - a spoof of the 2004 Korean drama Lovers in Paris.
  • "Princess Lululu" - a spoof of the 2005 Korean drama Princess Lulu.
  • "Hana Kiyeme" - a spoof of the 2006 Taiwanese drama Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (known as Hana Kimi).
  • "Three Wives" - a spoof of the trailer of the local version of the 2009 Korean drama Two Wives.
• "Ay, Chuchay!" - featured Chunsa Angela Jung as the titular character.
• "Auntie Patty" - featured Mutya Orquia as the titular character.
• "Barrio Siesta"
• "Barubal: Bagong Rumaragasang Balita"
• "Bow" - a skit that originated from the defunct show TVJ: Television's Jesters on Islands TV 13.
• "✓✓✓: Tseklusibong Tsekplusibong Tsekposé" a spoof of an affairs program called "XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé".
• "Cute and A"
• "Da Bus" - a parody of talk show styles.
• "Dag's Amusing Short Stories" - a spoof of GMA Network's defunct informative show Kap's Amazing Stories. It was hosted by Dagul.
• "Dyesebella of Desire" - a spoof crossover of three drama series from 2014: Dyesebel, Mirabella, and Moon of Desire.
• "Ektertainment Live!" - a spoof of the defunct showbiz-oriented talk shows "Entertainment Konek" and "Entertainment Live".
• "EmoJim"
• "Esmyuskee!" - a skit that originated from the defunct show Ang TV.
• "Fashion de Amor" - a spoof of the 2003 Colombian telenovela Pasión de Gavilanes (also known in the Philippines as Pasión de Amor).
• "Fliptop"
• "Ginto't Pilak"
• "GB Comics"
• "Happy and Wacky"
• "Hay Tatay!" - featured Clarence Delgado and Mutya Orquia.
• "Heneral Puna" - played by Clarence Delgado, is a spoof of the 2015 film Heneral Luna, which depicts Antonio Luna.
• "How How I Know Haw with Islaw"
• "Huli Kaw" - a segment hosted by Raikko Mateo where people are pranked, such as by scaring them with a fake horror nun.
• "I Love Betty La Pieta" - a spoof crossover of two drama series from 2008: I Love Betty La Fea, and Pieta.
• "I'm Corny" - a segment based on the song "Horny '98" by Mousse T., Hot 'n' Juicy, and Inaya Day.
• "Isang Talong, Isang Sagot" - hosted by Chunsa Angela Jung.
• "Ismol T3" - a spoof of TV5's public service program T3.
• "Ipaglaban Mwah!" - a spoof of the legal drama anthology series Ipaglaban Mo!. It is hosted by Atty. Jose Sison and Jopet Sison, portrayed by Miguelito de Guzman and Izzy Canillo, respectively.
• "Juan and Ted"
• "Kulilats" - a spoof of the defunct children's show Kulilits.
• "Kwelaserye Parodies"
• "Magic Mike"
• "May Brains KNB?" - a spoof of the game show Game Ka Na Ba?.
• "MYX MYX MYX: Myxklusibong Myxplosibong Musyx" - is a combined parody of the music channel Myx and the current affairs program XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé.
• "TrabaHoldap" - a spoof of It's Showtime’s segment TrabaHula.
• News and Current Affairs Parodies
  • "Kursunada" - a spoof of reality drama program Krusada.
  • "Mantika" - a spoof of the late-night newscast Bandila.
  • "Mutyatya ng Masa" - a spoof of Mutya ng Masa.
  • "Rated KKK" - a spoof of the magazine show Rated K, using the name of the Katipunan. It features Sharlene San Pedro as Korina K. Kanchez, a parody of Korina Sanchez.
  • "Red Haller" - a spoof of Red Alert.
  • "Salamat Joke" - a spoof of the medical show Salamat Dok.
  • "Umagang Kay Bongga" - a spoof of the morning talk show and news program Umagang Kay Ganda.
  • "Nagbabalibagang Balita" - a spoof of Nagbabagang Balita/ABS-CBN News Patrol.
  • "Dos Por Dos Por Santo" - a spoof of the DZMM (now DZRH) news and commentary program Dos por Dos.
• "Isumbong Mo Kay Jeff Tolpu" - a spoof of public service program Isumbong Mo Kay Tulfo.
• Tiagong Ang-Kyut - a spoof of teaser of TV adaptation of Tiagong Akyat.
• "Nora the Explorer" - a spoof of Nickelodeon's educational cartoon series Dora the Explorer. It featured Chacha Cañete as the titular character.
• "Not Not Palusot" - featured Justin James "JJ" Quilantang as the titular character, a stubborn and sarcastic child.
• "Oh May Guest"
• "Payabangan"
• "Pauso Mo, Jessica So Cute/i-Post Mo, Miss So Cute" - featured Chunsa Angela Jung as the titular character. It is a spoof of GMA Network's magazine show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.
• "Perla Patola"
• "Ping vs. Pong"
• "Q&A"
• "Reneboy"
• "Sinetch Itey" - presented by three male cast members wearing dresses and wigs.
• Talk Show Parodies
  • "Gandang Gabi, ‘Bai!" - a spoof of the comedy talk show Gandang Gabi, Vice!.
  • "La Buzz" - a spoof of the showbiz-oriented talk show The Buzz.
• Teleserye Parodies
  • "Ginulunang Palad" - a spoof of Gulong ng Palad.
  • "Kinadenang Pinto" - a spoof of the afternoon drama series "Kadenang Ginto". It featured Justin James Quilantang as Lassie, a parody of Cassie, Raikko Mateo as Varga, a parody of Marga, Cessa Moncera as Janiela, a parody of Daniela, and Ashley Sarmiento as Robina, a parody of Romina.
  • "Maria Flordeluha" - a spoof of Maria Flordeluna.
  • "Ysabellat" - a spoof of Ysabella.
  • "May Butas Pa" - a spoof of May Bukas Pa.
  • "Nagsimula sa Nguso" - a spoof of Nagsimula sa Puso. It featured Mika dela Cruz as the titular character.
  • "Haba Ng Buhay" - a spoof of Habang May Buhay. It featured Sharlene San Pedro as the titular character.
  • "Powder at Langis" - a spoof of the Tubig at Langis trailer.
  • "Praningning" - a spoof of Ningning. It featured Mutya Orquia as the titular character.
  • "Till I Met Chu" - a spoof of the Till I Met You trailer. As a result, this skit promoted the augmented reality mobile game Pokémon Go.
  • "Nang Ngumiti ang Pangit" - a spoof of Nang Ngumiti ang Langit.

Annual segments

• "12 Days of Christmas" - a spoof of the popular Christmas song performed by the cast, featuring current events from the previous year. When the show began broadcasting in high definition in 2016, the skit was revamped with an interactive version. After the first iteration of the show ended in 2019 and following the ABS-CBN's free-to-air terrestrial shutdown in 2020, the skit was temporarily moved to Sunday 'Kada of Brightlight Productions for TV5, although a version from that year is available on YouTube.
• "Mga Bagong Programa" - a segment that features temporary changes to the titles of ABS-CBN-produced shows for Holy Week.
• "What's In, What's Out" - a segment that features changes or comparisons of various people, places, foods, objects, and pop culture from the previous year to the next. It originated from Goin' Bananas.
• "Ngayong [Year]" - a segment where cast members predict what might happen in that particular year. It is followed by the Grim Reaper singing "Ngayong [Year]" (e.g., "Ngayooong 2019!") to the tune of the ABS-CBN Jingle. The main anchor then asks viewers if these predictions will come true and instructs them to text their answers to a given number. The Grim Reaper, often holding a cellphone, concludes by singing "Text to [number]" (e.g., "Text to 2-0-1-9").
• "Balitang [Seasonal]" - a news segment covering various topics related to each season (e.g., "Balitang Monito Monita").

Special episodes

Goin' Bulilit has aired special full-story episodes featuring the kids in place of the regular episodes.

• Palibhasa Lalake (September 7, 2008; ABS-CBN's 55th Anniversary Special)
• Taguan Pung (February 21, 2010; 5th Anniversary Horror Special)
• Prom the Bottom of My Heart (February 28, 2010; 5th Anniversary Musical Special)
• Langit Lupa (October 31, 2010; Halloween special)
• Sa Araw ng Pasko (November 28, 2010; Christmas Drama Special based on the song "Sa Araw Ng Pasko")
• Huwag Mo Akong Galitin (December 5, 2010; Fernando Poe Jr. tribute Special)
• Juan Kontra (December 26, 2010; Christmas fantasy Special)
• Dance Upon A Time (January 9, 2011; post-New Year Special)
• Inkredibulok (January 16, 2011; a spoof of Incredible Hulk)
• In My Dreams (March 6, 2011, post-Valentine Special based on the song "In My Dreams")
• 18 Goin' 8 (September 8, 2013; ABS-CBN's 60th Anniversary Special)
• Kalaro (October 27, 2013; Halloween Special)
• House for Sale (February 23, 2014; 9th Anniversary Special)
• The Prodigal Son (April 13 and 20, 2014; Lenten Drama Special)
• Noong Unang Panahon, Panahon ng Hapon (June 8, 2014; Independence Day Philippines)
• 10th Anniversary Live Concert (February 22 and March 1, 2015; 10th Anniversary Special)
• Do Not Enter (October 25, 2015; Halloween Special)
• Yaya Maring (April 1, 2018; Easter Special)
• Pamilya Cruz (May 14, 2018; Summer Drama Special)
• 14th Floor (February 24, 2019; 14th Anniversary Special)
• Abangan ang Susunod na Kongressman (March 24 and 31, 2019; pre-reformat special and as part of the network's Halalan 2019: Ipanalo: Boses ng Pilipino, title based on Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata)
• Sister Mia (April 28, 2019; horror story played by Miles Ocampo (former Goin' Bulilit cast) and Goin' Bulilit cast)

Merchandise

DVD

The Best of Goin' Bulilit was released on December 27, 2007, featuring highlights from the first 100 episodes of Goin' Bulilit. The DVD includes the show's best segments, spoofs, gags, and sketches, such as "Rekolilit," "Noon at Ngayon," "Hinulugang Taktak," "Mahal Mo Ba Ako?", "Lovers in Pares," "Rated KKK," "Ginulungang Palad," and "GB Patrol." It also features a bonus section with bloopers, a "Best Funny Faces" compilation, and interviews with the kids.

The show also features videos of kids who auditioned for it. Makisig Morales was among those who auditioned for Batch 3 but did not make it.

Accolades

Year	Award-Giving Body	Category	Result
2005	PMPC Star Awards for TV 2005 Winners	Best Gag Show (tied with Bubble Gang)	Won
2006	12th KBP Golden Dove Awards	Best Comedy Program	Won
2007	29th Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best Comedy Show	Won
	21st PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Nominated
2008	6th Gawad TANGLAW (Gawad Tagapuring mga Akademisyan ng Aninong Gumagalaw)	Best Comedy Program	Won
	22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Won
		Best Comedy Actress (Sharlene San Pedro)	Nominated
2009	7th Gawad TANGLAW (Gawad Tagapuring mga Akademisyan ng Aninong Gumagalaw)	Best Comedy Program	Won
	23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress (Sharlene San Pedro)	Nominated
2010	8th Gawad TANGLAW (Gawad Tagapuring mga Akademisyan ng Aninong Gumagalaw)	Best Comedy/Gag Show (tied with Banana Split)	Won
2011	25th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Nominated
2012	26th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Nominated
		Best New Male TV Personality (Harvey Bautista)	Nominated
2013	27th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Nominated
		Best New Female TV Personality (Aaliyah Belmoro)	Nominated
		Best New Female TV Personality (Ashley Sarmiento)	Nominated
2014	22nd KBP Golden Dove Awards	Best TV Comedy Program	Won
	28th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Won
		Best Comedy Actor (Harvey Bautista)	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actor (Bugoy Cariño)	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actor (Clarence Delgado)	Nominated
2015	29th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actor (Clarence Delgado)	Nominated
		Best Comedy Actress (Mutya Orquia)	Nominated
2016	30th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Won
	24th KBP Golden Dove Awards	Best TV Comedy Program	Won
2017	31st PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Won
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gag Show	Won
2024	2024 Trusted Business Awards	Best Longest Running Kids Comedy Show	Won

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• Sunday 'Kada
• Banana Sundae
• Goin' Bananas

External links

• Official website
• Goin' Bulilit on Facebook
• Goin' Bulilit at IMDb