MANILA, Philippines — ABS-CBN’s Sunday variety show “ASAP XP” will begin airing on TV5 on October 18, expanding its reach to more viewers.
The announcement was made during a ceremonial signing at an “ASAP XP” event in Pampanga, formalizing a co-production agreement between ABS-CBN and TV5 for the weekly musical program.
ABS-CBN was represented by chairman Mark Lopez, president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, chief operating officer Cory Vidanes and chief partnership officer Bobby Barreiro. TV5 was represented by chairman Manuel Pangilinan, MediaQuest president and CEO Victorico Vargas, and TV5 officer-in-charge Chaye Cabal-Revilla.
The partnership will bring performances by ABS-CBN stars to TV5 viewers, with artists from the latter's Star Worx talent roster also joining the show’s lineup.
Among those present at the event were Ogie Alcasid, Piolo Pascual, Erik Santos, Darren Espanto, Alexa Ilacad, Robi Domingo, Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan. Representing Star Worx were Dylan Menor, Carmela Lorzano, Selina Griffin and Nico Matugas.
“ASAP XP” will air on TV5 every Sunday, alongside its broadcasts on ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube and Facebook, iWant and TFC.