We take a break from the countdown to give way to this special list.
Before revealing the Top 10 Philippine TV and Streaming Programs of 2025 as part of our annual Best Shows countdown, we first unveil the programs that deserve to have special citations.
These programs might have not made it to our Top 40 list, but they have displayed promising performances in line with their respective genres, as well as the local television and streaming scene.
The following productions have been listed in no particular order.
Happy Crush (Netflix)
Starring: Maymay Entrata, Kelvin Miranda
An 8-episode series that sees Maymay’s character Carla return to her hometown following the death of her mother. During that visit, she remembers her first crush and relives her memories in high school.
Frontline Express AM (TV5)
Anchor: Nikki de Guzman
Delivering the biggest news headlines and developing stories of the day just before lunchtime on TV5.
Philippines’ Most Shocking Stories (ABS-CBN News YouTube Channel)
Hosts: Jeff Canoy, Lyza Aquino, MJ Felipe, Jeff Caparas, Jessie Cruzat
Tackling the most controversial and scandalous crimes and tragedies in the country over the past decades.
The B Side Season 2 (Cinema One)
Host: Bianca Gonzalez and MJ Felipe
Speaking directly to the celebrity guests to discover more of them show their other side rarely shown to their fans and the public.
Morning Matters (One News)
Anchor: Gretchen Ho
Starting the day with a sip of coffee and interviews with the newsmakers and other personalities to make mornings matter to its audience.
The Daily Dish (Bilyonaryo News Channel)
Hosts: Mai Rodriguez, Ferdi Salvador, Monique Tuzon, and Chal Chang Lontoc-del Rosario
A noontime program that dishes out the biggest news headlines with conversations with the people that make them.
The Newsmakers (Newswatch Plus)
Hosts: Tristan Nodalo, Eimor Santos, Lois Calderon
Speaking directly to the source or the people at the center of the national issues and major headlines of the day.
Kuan On One Season 3 (ABS-CBN Studios)
Host: Melai Cantiveros-Francisco
The entertaining Bisaya talk show on national television is back for its third season with Kuantie Melai.
The A List (ANC)
Host: Sam Sadhwani
A look into the lives of guest personalities and experiences in and around the metro.
Para Sa Isa’t Isa (TV5)
Starring: Jerome Ponce, Krissha Viaje
A weekly romantic time-slip drama starring one of Viva’s trending love teams today on the Kapatid network.
Those were the programs that receive special citations for this year’s Best Shows countdown.
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Stay tuned for the revelation of the Top 10 TV and streaming programs and the full version of the list in the New Year.
Trendrod wishes everyone a happy and prosperous 2026!