Y Speak
Filipino TV series or program
Y Speak, currently known on-air as Y Speak 2.0, is a Philippine television public affairs debate show broadcast by ABS-CBN, Studio 23, and Kapamilya Channel. Originally hosted by Ryan Agoncillo and Karen Davila, it aired from September 8, 2004 to September 11, 2010 and was previously hosted by Bianca Gonzalez. A reboot premiered on May 9, 2026 and is currently hosted by Elijah Canlas, Robbie Jaworski, KD Estrada, River Joseph, Ralph de Leon, and Aya Fernandez.
To date, it is one of Studio 23's most awarded local shows. Aside from the CMMA victory as Best TV Talk Show, it is also a recipient of the UST Students' Choice Award for Best Public Affairs Talk Show, the Gandingan (UPLB Students' Choice Award) for Best Panel Discussion Show, the Anak TV Seal, and endorsements from the Department of Education and the National Youth Commission.
Format
Featuring hosts Agoncillo, Davila, and Gonzalez; later Estrada, Canlas, Fernandez, de Leon, and Joseph; the youth debate about the current and relevant issues of the day. The debate is adjudicated by Father Carmelo Caliuag, SJ and a pair of celebrity guest judges in front of a weekly live audience from different schools. By Season 4, Y Speak was reformatted as an all-English youth-oriented documentary program with occasional debates.
History
Y Speak was originally aired on ABS-CBN, hosted by Agoncillo and Davila. Gonzalez also started out as a segment host.
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