Face to Face (talk show)

Face to Face
Title card since 2024
Also known asFace to Face
Face 2 Face (F2F)
Face to Face: Harapan
Face to Face with Ate Koring
GenreTabloid talk show
Public service
Created byTV5 Network, Inc.
Directed by
  • Conci Flores (2010–2013)
  • Frank Lloyd Mamaril (2023–24)
  • John Paul Panizales (2024–25)
  • Don Cuaresma (2025–present)
Presented by
Opening theme
"Face to Face"
by Leah Patricio
(2010–13; 2023–24)
"Face to Face"
by Marimar Tua
(2024–26)
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes1,219
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Sienna G. Olaso
  • Vicente R. del Rosario Jr.
  • Valerie S. del Rosario
  • Peter Edward G. Dizon
Production locations
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time45 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkTV5
ReleaseMarch 22, 2010 (2010-03-22) –
present
NetworkKapamilya Channel
All TV 2
ReleaseJune 29, 2026 (2026-06-29) –
present

Face to Face (formerly known as Face 2 Face and by its abbreviation F2F) is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by TV5, Kapamilya Channel, and All TV 2. Originally hosted by Amy Perez, it aired from March 22, 2010, to October 11, 2013, on the network's daytime line up. A revived version of the show aired from May 1, 2023 to October 18, 2024. A reformat of the program titled Face to Face: Harapan aired from November 11, 2024 to March 13, 2026. A revamped version of the program titled Face to Face with Ate Koring premiered on March 16, 2026. Korina Sanchez-Roxas currently serves as the host.

A spin-off drama anthology Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face aired from September 2010 to September 2012.

Overview

The program aims to make a televised Barangay Hall, a small local government office where people take arguments to be heard by Tanods (Peacekeepers). It also aims to give its audience lessons by showing the complainant's problems that the hosts and the counselors try to solve.

Any citizen in the Philippines who is fluent in Tagalog can file a complaint about someone in the barangay halls, which will become the basis for an episode. The production crew then sorts through the available records to choose which case to present and will interview the two parties to provide background about the problem.[1]

An episode begins with the host taking to the complainant, who is on the puti or white side, in-person to describe the problem. The Sawsaweros (male studio audience) and Sawsaweras (female studio audience) may ask questions or make statements, along with the persons originally involved.[1] After an interview with the complainant, the opponent is brought on stage at the pula or red side, often resulting in an argument or even a fight on-stage. As the show progresses, both sides may bring in additional witnesses, to persuade the live audience. Before the guests appear on stage, they must undergo a security inspection for the safety of both arguing parties. In the first run, at most key points in the show, the host will ask the audience which side they are on, which is answered by the audience by raising signs with the colors for each side. In the second run, the host will ask the audience, and the audience uses a phone to vote on which side they are on, and the result shows on the screen. The stage crew are always prepared for confrontations and interdicted by two bouncers[2], while a production crew and security unit provide backup if more than two people are involved. In most cases, fight scenes are censored from the daytime edition of the show, but are shown in the primetime edition which is a 60-minute replay. The evening edition is inspected by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) before the broadcast and paramedics are available in case of serious injuries.

There are also three advisers, also known as Trio Tagapayo (or Harapang Tagapayo), who give guidance and advice to prevent fights. The panel is composed of a lawyer, a psychologist, and a priest, who give legal, psychological and spiritual advice to the two respective parties.[1][3] Occasionally, the show invites an appropriate guest expert depending on the conflict involved.

The show sometimes ends with statements from the involved parties that they are willing to resolve the problem. Whether or not a resolution is given, the host provides her final comment on the issue. The show also conducts a follow-up to confirm if there is progress or not.[1]

History

Face to Face originally aired on TV5 on March 22, 2010. Amy Perez was the original host of the show. Actress Gelli de Belen also served as a substitute host during Perez's absence.

In July 2013, Perez resigned from the show due to personal reasons. The program would later be developed into a different show, Face the People, which aired from October 2013 to November 2014.[4]

Ten years later, the program was revived in 2023, with Cignal TV, Inc. producing the show. Karla Estrada served as the lead host. The revival version of the show aired on TV5 and One PH from May 1, 2023, to October 18, 2024.[5][6] A reformatted version of the show, featuring broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez as the lead host, premiered on November 11, 2024.[7] In March 2026, the program was reformatted as an informative talk show.

On June 29, 2026, the program expanded its airing to ABS-CBN Corporation's Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live, along with AMBS' All TV.[8][9]

Hosts

An image of Amy Perez.
Amy Perez
An image of Korina Sanchez.
Korina Sanchez

Main

Former

Segments from Face to Face with Ate Koring

  • 5K For You
  • Baby Bibo
  • Murayta Avenue
  • Saan Tayo Next?
  • K-arawan, K-siyahan
  • Misis Wais
  • Alagang Ate Koring
  • Ate Koring's Sur-prize
  • Ihain Na Yan

Spin-off

Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face (transl. Untold Stories From Face to Face) is a docudrama anthology broadcast by TV5. It is a dramatized re-enactment of actual stories that featured on Face to Face. The show aired from September 9, 2010, to September 29, 2012.[1][10]

Critical response

In reviewing the program, STIR Editor in Chief Edgar O. Cruz said "the back-of-the-mind thought is that joiners are acting since they are paid" and described portions as "not very believable" and "not realistic". He added that "the show gains more credibility points by being more spontaneous."[11] While critics claim that the show is scripted, host Amy Perez claims that it is not.[1][12]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Face to Face with Amy Perez
  2. ↑ "Lourd de Veyra gets down and dirty on TV5's Face to Face". Archived from the original on July 21, 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2010.
  3. ↑ San Diego, Bayani Jr (June 2010). "Amy Perez deals with poorest of the poor, and mad men, too, on TV5 show". Archived from the original on June 19, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2010.
  4. ↑ Marfori, MJ (September 21, 2013). "Amy Perez leaves TV5 'due to personal reasons', network wishes her well". Inter-Aksyon. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  5. ↑ de Leon, Richard. "Tropang LOL, babu na sa ere; Face to Face, babalik at si Karla Estrada ang host?" (in Tagalog). Balita. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Karla bibida sa 'Face To Face'" (in Tagalog). Abante. March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  7. ↑ Tomada, Nathalie (November 10, 2024). "Korina Sanchez comes full circle with 'Face to Face'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  8. ↑ Pasajol, Anne (June 19, 2026). "ABS-CBN, TV5 renew ties for airing of 'Sigabo,' 'Face to Face with Ate Koring'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  9. ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (June 20, 2026). "Sigabo, Someone, Someday head to TV5 under new ABS-CBN deal". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Untold Stories mula sa Face to Face ilalantad na!" (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on November 1, 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2010.
  11. ↑ RE/VIEW: "Juicy," TV5's biggest gain!
  12. ↑ "Amy Perez has no regrets on making a "face to face choice" when she Moved to TV5". Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 23, 2010. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019.
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