, Philippines \u2013 It\u2019s definitely goodbye for a popular daily noontime show as the television network that launched it decided to replace it starting on July 31, 2010. <\/p>\n
In an official statement, ABS-CBN said that \u201cPilipinas For The Win (PFTW) would take the place of \u201cWowowee.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new program was described as a \u201cgame and variety show that would give Filipinos happiness and hope,\u201d network officials said.<\/p>\n
It added that former \u201cWowowee\u201d host Willie Revillame has been informed of the development through his manager. <\/p>\n
“Si Willie Revillame, sa pamamagitan ng kanyang manager, ay nasabihan na tungkol sa pagbabagong ito,\u201d ABS-CBN said.<\/p>\n
The management of ABS-CBN added that hosting of the new program would be given to Revillame at the right time. <\/p>\n
The new show will have action star Robin Padilla and Kris Aquino as its hosts, along with former mainstays of \u201cWowowee\u201d Mariel Rodriguez, Valerie Concepcion and comedian Pokwang.<\/p>\n
Padilla became a temporary host of \u201cWowowee\u201d for a week following Revillame\u2019s sudden departure from the show after a much-publicized dispute with showbiz radio commentator Jobert Sucaldito.<\/p>\n
At the helm of PFTW are Director Johnny Manahan, creative Director Edgar Mortiz, Business Unit Head Jay Montelibano, Executive Producers Phoebe Anievas and Rancy Recato.<\/p>\n
\u201cWowowee\u201d first went on air in 2005. In 2006, 71 people were killed in a stampede at the Ultra Stadium in Pasig City during the first year anniversary show of the popular noontime program. (Radio Inquirer) ?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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