Emergency (Philippine TV program)

Philippine television documentary show

Emergency

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Genre| Documentary
Presented by|

* Edu Manzano
* Arnold Clavio

Country of origin| Philippines
Original languages|

* English (1995–96)
* Tagalog (1996–2009)

No. of episodes| 635
Production
Camera setup| Multiple-camera setup
Running time| 42 minutes
Production company| GMA News and Public Affairs
Original release
Network| GMA Network
Release| October 4, 1995 (1995-10-04) –
March 6, 2009 (2009-03-06)

Emergency is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Edu Manzano, it premiered on October 4, 1995. Arnold Clavio served as the host from 1996 to 2009. The show concluded on March 6, 2009 for 13 years with a total of 635 episodes.[1]

## Premise

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The show features reports on natural calamities, man-made disasters, diseases, advancements in the medical field, successful operations of men in uniform, rescue operations of emergency response teams, safety tips, stories on heroic deeds of ordinary people and institutions and numerous other life-threatening situations.[2] It also featured anniversary specials [3] and reports regarding major issues, such as child labor.[4]

## Hosts

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* Edu Manzano (1995–96)
* Arnold Clavio (1996–2009)

## Accolades

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Accolades received by Emergency Year  | Award  | Category  | Recipient  | Result  | Ref.

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1997  | New York Festivals  | "Isang Gabing Impiyerno, the Ozone Disco Tragedy"  | Finalist  |
1998  | Philippine AIDS-STD Media Awards  | Best TV Reportage  | "Salot ng Siglo"  | Won
2003  | 17th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program  | Emergency | Won
Best Public Service Program Host  | Arnold Clavio | Nominated
2004  | 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program Host  | Nominated
2006  | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program  | Emergency | Nominated
Best Public Service Program Host  | Arnold Clavio  | Nominated
2007  | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program  | Emergency | Nominated  | [5]
Best Public Service Program Host  | Arnold Clavio  | Nominated
2008  | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program  | Emergency | Nominated  | [6]

## References

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1. ^ "Emergency's final episode". GMA Network. March 5, 2009.
2. ^ "Emergency". GMA Network. March 3, 2001. Archived from the original on March 3, 2001.
3. ^ "Emergency celebrates 13th anniv with two-part special". PEP. October 21, 2008.
4. ^ "Child labor". GMA Network. January 18, 2008.
5. ^ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
6. ^ Navarro, Mell T. (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". PEP. Retrieved May 3, 2020.

## External links

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* Emergency at IMDb

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