Brigada (transl. brigade) is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by GMA News TV and GTV. Originally hosted by Jessica Soho, it premiered on GMA News TV on February 28, 2011. The show concluded on March 16, 2024. Kara David served as the final host.

Brigada
Title card from 2019 to 2024
GenreDocumentary
Presented by
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
Production
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time45 minutes
Production companyGMA Public Affairs
Original release
Network
ReleaseFebruary 28, 2011 (2011-02-28) –
March 16, 2024 (2024-03-16)
Related
Brigada Siete

Hosts

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Jessica Soho served as a host.

Overview

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The production was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] The show resumed its programming on September 19, 2020.[3] In February 2021, GMA News TV was rebranded as GTV, with the show being carried over.[4]

Accolades

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Accolades received by Brigada
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2011 ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Public Affairs Program "Education Special" Won [5]
25th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Public Affairs Program Brigada Nominated [6]
Best Public Affairs Program Host Jessica Soho Nominated
2012 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Magazine Show Brigada Nominated [7]
2013 ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Public Affairs Program Nominated [8]
Outstanding Public Affairs Program Host Jessica Soho Nominated
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Magazine Show Brigada Nominated [9]
2014 ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Public Affairs Program "Gintong Krudo, Sipa ng Pag-asa" Nominated [10]
Outstanding Public Affairs Program Host Jessica Soho Nominated
28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Documentary Program Brigada Nominated [11]
Best Documentary Program Host Jessica Soho Nominated
2015 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Magazine Show Brigada Nominated [12]
2016 US International Film and Video Festival Certificate for Creative Excellence (Social Issues category) “Para sa Pangarap” Won [13]
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Magazine Show Brigada Nominated [14]
Best Magazine Show Host Jessica Soho Nominated
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Documentary Program Brigada Nominated [15]
Best Documentary Program Host Jessica Soho Nominated
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Documentary Program Brigada Nominated [16]
Best Documentary Program Host Kara David Nominated
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Documentary Program Brigada Nominated [17]
Best Documentary Program Host Kara David Nominated
2023 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Documentary Program Brigada Nominated [18]
Best Documentary Program Host Kara David Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Kara David is the new host of Brigada". GMA Network. June 10, 2019. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  2. ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Brigada returns with fresh episodes beginning September 19". SunStar. September 17, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  4. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 10, 2021). "GMA News TV rebranded as Gtv following launch of entertainment programs". PEP. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  5. ^ Santiago, Erwin (November 30, 2011). "GMA-7 dominates 8th Golden Screen TV Awards; Amaya and Mara Clara win outstanding drama series". PEP. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  6. ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (October 29, 2012). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  7. ^ "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP. September 26, 2012. Archived from the original on July 11, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  8. ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 1, 2013). "2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  9. ^ "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". LionhearTV. November 24, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  10. ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 12, 2014). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees revealed; German Moreno will receive Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award". PEP. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  11. ^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  12. ^ "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  13. ^ "Kapuso wins US Intl. Film and Video Festival top award". Manila Standard. October 26, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  14. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (October 30, 2017). "31st Star Awards for TV nominees revealed; JoshLia, JakBie to receive special awards". PEP. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  15. ^ Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  16. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  17. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  18. ^ Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
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