Reunions (formerly Sana'y Muling Makapiling) is a Philippine television public affairs show broadcast by QTV/Q. Hosted by Jessica Soho, it premiered on November 15, 2005. The show concluded on February 20, 2011.
| Reunions | |
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| Also known as | Sana'y Muling Makapiling |
| Genre | Public broadcasting |
| Presented by | Jessica Soho |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Public Affairs |
| Original release | |
| Network | Q |
| Release | November 15, 2005 – February 20, 2011 |
Overview
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The show aimed to reconnect families with their long-lost loved ones with the help of the government and private groups.[2][3] Often, the cases involved young children or senior citizens. The series searches for missing persons by looking over the COMELEC's voting list or the National Statistics Office records for data on the person. Then they flash the missing person’s name and photo on air. Aside from searching for missing persons, the series also advises televiewers on how they can avoid these situations.[3]
The idea for the show came back when Jessica Soho was still hosting the late-night magazine show Jessica Soho Reports before she was moved to primetime with Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho. During one slow news week, Soho came up with the idea of reporting on a story about missing children. Their first episode with that concept showed three missing children. A day after the episode aired, all three children were reunited with their families.[4]
From that episode, a weekly program locating missing persons was launched. It was first known as Sana'y Muling Makapiling and later changed its title to Reunions. The show aired on Tuesdays at 10 p.m., primetime.[3][5] By 2007, more than 200 reunions were featured.[5]
In six years, by the time show ended, 800 families were reunited.[4] When the show ended, the concept lived on in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.[4]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | Sana'y Muling Makapiling | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Public Service Program Host | Jessica Soho | Nominated | |||
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | [7] | ||
| Asian TV Awards | Best Reality Program | Reunions | Nominated | [8] | |
| 2009 | US International Film & Video Festival (USIFVF) | Certificate for Creative Excellence | Included | [9] | |
| 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | Nominated | [10] | ||
| Best Public Service Program Host | Jessica Soho | Nominated | |||
| 2010 | Sisa Media Awards | Outstanding Public Service Program | Reunions | Included | [11] |
| 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program Host | Jessica Soho | Nominated | [12] |
References
edit- ^ "Sana'y Muling Makapiling | Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ "Reunions (full episodes)". GMA Network. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c "On the look out for missing persons". The Philippine Star. December 14, 2006. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c Soho, Jessica (August 29, 2018). "Jessica Soho: The reason for our being is to get The Story and to keep getting it right". GMA Network. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Carballo, Bibsy M. (April 30, 2007). "Q is for queer, quaint, quixotic?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "21st Star Awards for TV nominees announced". The Philippine Star. October 28, 2007. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ Navarro, Mell T. (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". PEP. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "Philippines bags eight nominations in Asian TV Awards 2008". PEP. December 3, 2008. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "Q-11 shows win in international fest". The Philippine Star. June 15, 2009. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Halili-Jao, Nina (October 12, 2014). "Sisa Media Awards 2014: Affairs of the mind". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Reyes, William R. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
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