Salamat Dok (lit. 'Thanks Doc') was a Philippine medical television program broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally hosted by Cheryl Cosim and it aired on ABS-CBN from April 24, 2004 to May 3, 2020, replacing Magandang Umaga, Bayan Weekend. The program which provides information on diseases and medical concerns. The show also provides free on-air consultation with guest physicians. The program also conducts regular free medical/dental missions within the ABS-CBN complex in the Philippines. Bernadette Sembrano and Alvin Elchico served as the final hosts. It was replaced by JIL Live Worship and Healing Service on A2Z on its timeslot.
| Salamat Dok | |
|---|---|
 Final title card used from 2017 to 2020 | |
| Genre | Informative |
| Directed by | Arnel Jacobe |
| Presented by | |
| Theme music composer | Vehnee Saturno |
| Opening theme | "Salamat Dok" by KEMis 3 |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Marielle Gaceta-Catbagan |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | April 24, 2004 – May 3, 2020 |
History edit
The program premiered on April 24, 2004 with Cheryl Cosim as its host alongside ABS-CBN reporter Pier Pastor as one of its segment hosts. It won several awards from prestigious award-giving bodies like the Anak TV Seal in 2006 and 2007, KBP Golden Dove in 2007 and the USTv Students' Choice 2008 as Best Public Service program. It celebrated its 4th anniversary with their anniversary episodes, which featured recent scandals and controversies that rocked the medical community.[1]
In March 2010, Bernadette Sembrano permanently replaced Cheryl Cosim, who had moved to TV5. This rivalry is due to GMA launch its own program, Pinoy M.D.
In August 2011, Alvin Elchico joins Sembrano as the new host of the show.
Veteran news personality and celebrity mom, Jing Castañeda, also joined the team as Program Host in December 2012, taking care of family issues/health, as well as the show's medical missions and healthy cooking segment.
On March 30, 2019, it aired its final episode on Saturday to give way for the 2 News and Current Affairs programs of ABS-CBN, namely: Mission Possible and My Puhunan.
From March 22 to June 21, 2020, the program temporarily suspended airings due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it was temporarily replaced by the live simulcast of ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC)'s coverage on the enhanced community quarantine as provisional programming on its timeslot until the temporary closure of ABS-CBN because of the cease and desist order of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), following the expiration of the network's 25-year franchise granted in 1995.
The show resumed thru online and social media platforms as Thank You, Doc! on November 24, 2020.
Hosts edit
Final hosts edit
- Bernadette Sembrano (2010–2020)
- Alvin Elchico (2011–2020)
- Jing Castañeda (2012–2020)
Final Segment hosts edit
- Pier Pastor (2004–2020)
- Bryan Termulo (2016–2020)
Former hosts edit
- Cheryl Cosim (2004–2010)
- Sol Aragones (2011–2012)
Awards and nominations edit
- 6th UPLB Gandingan Awards Best Public Service Program Host (2012)
- 7th USTv Students’ Choice Awards Awards Best Public Service Program (2011)
- Winner, Best Public Service Program: 8th Gawad Tanglaw (2010)
- Winner, Best TV Public Affairs Program (2010) 19th Golden Dove Award
- Winner, Best TV Public Affairs Program (2009) 18th Golden Dove Award
- Winner, Best Public Service Program: 7th Gawad Tanglaw (2009)
- 5th USTv Students’ Choice Awards Awards Best Public Service Program (2009)
- Winner, Best TV Public Affairs Program (2008) 17th Golden Dove Award
- Winner, Best TV Public Affairs Program (2008) 16th Golden Dove Award
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Salamat Dok celebrates 4th anniversary". ABS-CBN News. May 5, 2008.
