IBilib

{{Short description|Philippine television infotainment show}} {{Use Philippine English|date=May 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Lowercase title|italic=yes}}{{Infobox television | italic_title = no | image = IBilib title card.jpg | alt = An image with a blue background, with several objects surrounding the show title. The show title is displayed on the center of the image. The texts "Featuring All the Answers" are written below the show title. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the upper right side of the image. | caption = Title card since 2024 | genre = Infotainment | writer = {{Plainlist| * Ferdie Aguas * Joseph Balboa * Mike Rivera}} | director = Rico Gutierrez | presenter = {{Plainlist| * Chris Tiu * Moymoy Palaboy * Shaira Diaz (since 2020)}} | country = Philippines | language = Tagalog | executive_producer = Agnes T. Suriaga | location = Studio 4, GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines | editor = Den Valenzuela | camera = Multiple-camera setup | runtime = 30 minutes | company = GMA Entertainment Group | network = GMA Network | first_aired = {{Start date|2012|1|29}} | last_aired = present }}

'''''iBilib''''' ({{Translation|iBelieve}}) is a Philippine television infotainment show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Chris Tiu and Moymoy Palaboy, it premiered on January 29, 2012. Tiu and Shaira Diaz currently serve as the hosts.

==Premise== The show features scientific experiments and showcases scientific facts and theories surrounding everyday events presented in a similar manner as seen on Japan's science television show ''Wonders of Horus''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/7545/explore-the-wonders-of-science-in-new-gma-infotainment-program-ibilib/story |title=Explore the wonders of science in new GMA infotainment program, ''iBilib'' |website=GMA Network |access-date=January 19, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/14542/eric-quizon-refuses-to-take-sides-in-lolit-piolo-sam-controversy |title=Eric Quizon refuses to take sides in Lolit-Piolo-Sam controversy |author=Datu, Alex |date=November 24, 2007 |website=PEP |access-date=August 1, 2025}}</ref>

==Hosts== Chris Tiu serves as a host.|thumb|150px|left|alt=An image of Chris Tiu.

* Chris Tiu<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/32661/basketball-star-chris-tiu-hosts-science-experiment-show |title=Basketball star Chris Tiu hosts science experiment show |author=Benavidez, Kathleen |date=January 20, 2012 |website=PEP |access-date=August 1, 2025}}</ref> * Moymoy Palaboy<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/32658/comedy-duo-moymoy-palaboy-dreams-of-making-lipsynch-video-with-congressman-manny-pacquiao |title=Comedy duo Moymoy Palaboy dreams of making lipsynch video with Congressman Manny Pacquiao |author=Llanes, Rommel R. |date=January 20, 2012 |website=PEP |access-date=August 1, 2025}}</ref> * Shaira Diaz {{small|(since 2020)}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/556884/chris-tiu-on-shaira-diaz-ea-guzmans-celibate-relationship-i-agree |title=Chris Tiu on Shaira Diaz, EA Guzman's celibate relationship: 'I agree' |author=Evangelista, Jessica Ann |date=May 18, 2024 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=August 4, 2024}}</ref>

;Recurring hosts {{Div col}} * Angel Guardian * Chariz Solomon * Joyce Ching * Ayra Mariano * Jan Manual * Ashley Ortega * Heart Evangelista * Alodia Gosiengfiao * Solenn Heussaff * Devon Seron * Kyline Alcantara * Therese Malvar * Thea Tolentino * Isabelle Daza<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/735/ibilib-pictorial/photo |title=''iBilib: Wonders of Horus'' Pictorial |date=January 18, 2012 |website=GMA Network |access-date=June 2, 2025}}</ref> {{Div col end}}

==Production== Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.interaksyon.com/trends-spotlights/2020/03/17/164497/abscbn-gma-top-rating-shows-comeback-covid19-quarantine/ |title=Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs |author=Adel, Rosette |date=March 17, 2020 |website=Interaksyon |access-date=May 6, 2020}}</ref> The show resumed its programming on September 27, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wte9pDSUIw |title=''iBilib'': 'Iron Man' themed sponge gloves hacks |date=September 27, 2020 |website=YouTube |access-date=September 10, 2025}}</ref>

==Ratings== According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''iBilib'' earned a 19% rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/32831/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-people--household-ratings-jan-27-31-a-mad-scramble-to-the-finish-line |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Jan. 27-31): A mad scramble to the finish line |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=February 2, 2012 |website=PEP |access-date=September 2, 2024}}</ref>

==Accolades== {| class="wikitable" |+ Accolades received by ''iBilib'' ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | rowspan=2 | 2012 | Anak TV Seal Makabata Awards | Most Well-Liked Program | ''iBilib'' | {{Won}} ! |- | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Educational/Children's Program Host | Chris Tiu | {{Nominated}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/35795/pmpc-bares-nominees-for-26th-star-awards-for-tv |title=PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV |date=September 26, 2012 |website=PEP |access-date=September 10, 2025}}</ref> |- | 2013 | US International Film and Video Festival | Certificate for Creative Excellence, Children's Entertainment category | rowspan=2 | ''iBilib'' | {{Won}} | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/06/19/955578/gma-network-wins-2013-us-filmvideo-fest |title=GMA Network wins in 2013 US film/video fest |date=June 19, 2013 |newspaper=The Philippine Star |access-date=May 15, 2025}}</ref> |- | rowspan=3 | 2014 | rowspan=2 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Educational Program | {{Nominated}} | rowspan=2 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/13387/golden-screen-tv-awards-nominees-revealed-german-moreno-will-receive-gawad-dolphy-lifetime-achieveme |title=Golden Screen TV Awards nominees revealed; German Moreno will receive Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award |author=Calderon, Ricky |date=February 12, 2014 |website=PEP |access-date=September 10, 2025}}</ref> |- | rowspan=4 | Outstanding Educational Program Host | Chris Tiu | {{Nominated}} |- | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Chris Tiu{{hr}}Moymoy Palaboy | {{Nominated}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/14764/28th-star-awards-for-television-nominees-revealed |title=28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed |date=November 5, 2014 |website=PEP |access-date=September 10, 2025}}</ref> |- | 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Chris Tiu{{hr}}Moymoy Palaboy | {{Nominated}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/114712-winners-pmpc-star-awards-television-2015/ |title=Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV |date=December 4, 2015 |website=Rappler |access-date=April 26, 2020}}</ref> |- | 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Chris Tiu | {{Nominated}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/150088-winners-pmpc-star-awards-2016-television/ |title=List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television |date=October 10, 2016 |website=Rappler |access-date=April 26, 2020}}</ref> |- | rowspan=2 | 2017 | rowspan=2 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Educational Program | ''iBilib'' | {{Nominated}} | rowspan=2 | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/8183/in-photos-kapuso-winners-at-the-31st-pmpc-star-awards-for-television/photo |title=In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television |author=Soriano, Gia |date=November 13, 2017 |website=GMA Network |access-date=September 10, 2025}}</ref> |- | Best Educational Program Host | Chris Tiu | {{Nominated}} |- | 2019 | colspan=2 | Anak TV Seal Awards | rowspan=3 | ''iBilib'' | {{Won}} | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://dailyguardian.com.ph/gma-network-dominates-2019-anak-tv-awards/ |title=GMA Network dominates 2019 Anak TV Awards |date=December 11, 2019 |newspaper=Daily Guardian |access-date=April 27, 2020}}</ref> |- | 2024 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Children's Programme | {{Won}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/116373/gma-network-programs-and-personalities-shine-in-asian-academy-creative-awards/story |title=GMA Network Programs and Personalities Shine in Asian Academy Creative Awards |date=October 1, 2024 |website=GMA Network |access-date=October 6, 2024}}</ref> |- | 2025 | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Educational Program | {{Pending}} | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/595670/pmpc-star-awards-for-television-bares-list-of-nominees |title=PMPC Star Awards for Television bares list of nominees |author=Mallorca, Hannah |date=February 2, 2025 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=February 3, 2025}}</ref> |}

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/ibilib}} * {{IMDb title|3283882|iBilib}}

Category:2012 Philippine television series debuts Category:Filipino-language television shows Category:GMA Network infotainment shows Category:Television productions suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic Category:Television series by GMA Entertainment Group