Digital LG Quiz
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The Digital LG Quiz was a Philippine
quiz show
that aired on GMA Network
from 1999 to 2004. The hosts were Paolo Bediones
and Regine Tolentino, who was replaced by Bernadette Allison and Pia Guanio
. On 2003, the program was reformated and retitled as Digital LG Challenge, with Bediones and Bianca Araneta as hosts. The program was co-produced by the GMA Network-owned ALTA Productions and LG Electronics
.
sends a representative (and an alternative), either a sophomore or a junior to the television program. The alternative would only come to play if the original contestant would not be able to make it on the school's first appearance each season. For example, if the original contestant qualified for the monthly final, but the contestant can't be available, the school forfeits its monthly final spot. But if the school sends its alternate and qualifies for the monthly final, but the original becomes available for the monthly final, the alternate would be the one that will represent the school. The season runs from October to July.
In order to be the season's champion, a contender must qualify for the monthly and quarterly finals, and to win in the quarterly finals.
In the weekly finals, four schools would be represented (the manner of selection depends on the available schedule). The contender with the highest points at the end of the program wins the weekly final. The winner receives a cash prize of PHP
12,000, and the winner's school receives an LG
television.
Another two weekly finals will be held, and on the fourth week, a monthly final will be held, where the three weekly champions, and the second-placer with the highest total points (the wildcard) qualifies. The monthly winner receives a cash prize of PHP24,000, with the winner's school receiving an LG television.
If there are two contenders with the same number of points for the wildcard spot, a written test will be administered (first season) or the contender with the higher number of buzz-ins (succeeding seasons) would qualify.
The process will be repeated until there are three monthly champions. On the fourth month, the three monthly champions, plus the second-placer with the highest total points earned in the monthly finals, contests a spot for the quarterfinals. The winner receives PHP96,000 in scholarships.
The process will be repeated until there are four quarterly champions (note that there is no wildcard). The quarterly champions would meet in the grand final, where a scholarship worth PHP1.2 million would be contested.
Philippines
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that aired on GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
from 1999 to 2004. The hosts were Paolo Bediones
Paolo Bediones
Paolo Bediones is a Filipino commercial model, television host, journalist, newscaster, and radio announcer.Bediones started his career as a commercial model, and later transitioned to television show hosting. He is best known for hosting GMA Network's Extra Challenge and Survivor Philippines...
and Regine Tolentino, who was replaced by Bernadette Allison and Pia Guanio
Pia Guanio
Liana Pia Coronado Guanio-Mago, better known as Pia Guanio, is a Filipino television presenter. She is currently a one of the hosts of Eat Bulaga and is head anchor for the entertainment program Showbiz Central. She is also the showbiz segment anchor for the GMA Network primetime newscast 24...
. On 2003, the program was reformated and retitled as Digital LG Challenge, with Bediones and Bianca Araneta as hosts. The program was co-produced by the GMA Network-owned ALTA Productions and LG Electronics
LG Electronics
LG Electronics is a global electronics and telecommunications company headquartered in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. The company operates its business through five divisions: mobile communications, home entertainment, home appliance, air conditioning and business solution...
.
Format
A high schoolHigh school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
sends a representative (and an alternative), either a sophomore or a junior to the television program. The alternative would only come to play if the original contestant would not be able to make it on the school's first appearance each season. For example, if the original contestant qualified for the monthly final, but the contestant can't be available, the school forfeits its monthly final spot. But if the school sends its alternate and qualifies for the monthly final, but the original becomes available for the monthly final, the alternate would be the one that will represent the school. The season runs from October to July.
In order to be the season's champion, a contender must qualify for the monthly and quarterly finals, and to win in the quarterly finals.
In the weekly finals, four schools would be represented (the manner of selection depends on the available schedule). The contender with the highest points at the end of the program wins the weekly final. The winner receives a cash prize of PHP
Philippine peso
The peso is the currency of the Philippines. It is subdivided into 100 centavos . Before 1967, the language used on the banknotes and coins was English and so "peso" was the name used...
12,000, and the winner's school receives an LG
LG
LG may refer to:*LG Corp., a South Korean electronics and petrochemicals conglomerate*LG Electronics, an affiliate of the South Korean LG Group which produces electronic products* Lawrence Graham, a London headquartered firm of business lawyers...
television.
Another two weekly finals will be held, and on the fourth week, a monthly final will be held, where the three weekly champions, and the second-placer with the highest total points (the wildcard) qualifies. The monthly winner receives a cash prize of PHP24,000, with the winner's school receiving an LG television.
If there are two contenders with the same number of points for the wildcard spot, a written test will be administered (first season) or the contender with the higher number of buzz-ins (succeeding seasons) would qualify.
The process will be repeated until there are three monthly champions. On the fourth month, the three monthly champions, plus the second-placer with the highest total points earned in the monthly finals, contests a spot for the quarterfinals. The winner receives PHP96,000 in scholarships.
The process will be repeated until there are four quarterly champions (note that there is no wildcard). The quarterly champions would meet in the grand final, where a scholarship worth PHP1.2 million would be contested.
Awards
- Best Game Show by the PMPC Star Awards for Television (2001)
- Best Game Show Hosts (for Paolo Bediones and Regine Tolentino) by the PMPC Star Awards for Television (2001)
Season champions
- 2000 – Brian C. Lagazon (Regional Science HS, Olongapo City)
- 2001 – Andrew John Lena (Manila Science High SchoolManila Science High SchoolManila Science High School is the Pilot Science High School in the Philippines. It is located on Taft Avenue at the corner of Padre Faura Street in Ermita, Manila, and was established on October 1, 1963.- History :...
) - 2002 – Laurence Lloyd Parial (Nueva Ecija Univ. of Science & Technology San Isidro Br)
- 2003 – Jon Sithli Mendoza (Makati Science High SchoolMakati Science High SchoolThe Makati Science High School is a special public secondary school located in Osias cor. Gabaldon Streets, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City, 1200, Philippines.-References:*...
) - 2004 – Joseph Sy (La Salle Green HillsLa Salle Green HillsLa Salle Green Hills is a private Catholic school exclusively for boys located on Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is run by the Roman Catholic Brothers of the Christian Schools- Philippine District. It was established in 1959 by the De La Salle Brothers led by the...
)
Season finalists
- 2000 – Benjo Delarmente (La Salle Greenhills), Mark Andrew Lim (Manila Science HS), Celeste Castro (Nueva Ecija Univ. of Science & Technology)
- 2001 – Bojit Herrera (Philippine Science HS), Jayjay Atienza (Mary Immaculate Parish Special School), Jeb Bersana (Elizabeth Seton School)
- 2002 – J-ren Salonga (Makati Hope Christian School), Jed Yabut (Colegio de San Juan de Letran), Renz Caliguia (St. Vincent Academy of Apalit, Pampanga)
- 2003 – Carmen Fernandez (OB Montessori), Miguel Karlo De Jesus (Manila Science High School)
- 2004 – Milli Pangilinan (St. Paul University QC), Emir T. Hembrador (Novaliches High School)