Goin' Bulilit (lit. 'goin' little'; abbreviated as GB) is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Edgar "Bobot" Mortiz, Badjie S. Mortiz and Frasco S. Mortiz, it aired on ABS-CBN's Yes Weekend! line up from February 6, 2005 to August 4, 2019, replacing Ang Tanging Ina and was replaced by iWant Originals. The show aired on Kapamilya Channel's Kapamilya Gold and Yes Weekend! line up, A2Z's Zuper Hapon and weekend line up and All TV's All-Time Saya line up from July 1 to September 27, 2024, replacing the rerun of Minute to Win It: Last Man Standing and Ipaglaban Mo! and was replaced by the rerun of fifth season of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal and Kuan on One.
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History
Goin' Bulilit premiered on February 6, 2005. The show was a spin-off of the 1980s comedy sitcom Goin' Bananas, which starred Christopher de Leon, Edgar Mortiz, Jay Ilagan, and Johnny Delgado.
The weekly show featured various segments, such as "Palarong Pambata" which are children's games, "Use in a Sentence," and "Ano Daw" which are one-liner jokes, as well as parodies of other popular shows including Rated KKK which is a parody of the show Rated K, The Buzz, and Lovers in Pares which is a parody of Lovers in Paris.
In 2015, Goin' Bulilit celebrated its 10th anniversary with the participation of both former and current cast members.
On June 9, 2019, the show was preempted to make way for the airing of ABS-CBN's Binibining Pilipinas 2019.
The show aired the final episode of its first eight seasons on ABS-CBN on August 4, 2019.
The show's first 8 seasons were re-aired on A2Z, Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel (until October 21, 2023) from October 9, 2021 to June 16, 2024.
On May 21, 2024, ABS-CBN announced that Goin' Bulilit would return for a 9th season, nearly five years after the show's original run ended in 2019 and four years after its free-to-air shutdown on May 5, 2020. Auditions for the new cast members were held on May 25. It was also announced that It's Showtime Kids featuring Argus, Briseis, Enicka, Imogen, Kelsey, Kulot, and Jaze, would be joining the program. The show returned as a daily program on Kapamilya Channel, with simulcasts on Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and All TV on July 1, and co-produced by ABS-CBN and All TV respectively. The second incarnation of the show ended on September 27, 2024, due to the lowest television ratings, the show replaced by the rerun of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal on Weekdays, and the extension of Kapamilya Action Sabado on Kapamilya Channel, Zine Aksyon on A2Z and Jeepney TV sa All TV on All TV on Saturdays, and TV Patrol Weekend extended to a full-hour on both weekends replacing the last 15 minutes of the show with reruns from March 10 to June 27, 2025. In addition, the Sunday timeslot was replaced by Kuan on One which later also airs on All TV since January 4, 2026.
Production and crew
The show was created and directed by Edgar "Bobot" Mortiz, who co-directed with his sons Frasco Mortiz and Badjie Mortiz. Roderick "Ricky" Victoria served as the creative manager. The creative and writing team was led by head writer Sherwin Buenvenida and included writers Rolf Mahilom, Josel Garlitos, Toffie Runas, Yani Yuzon, and Badjie Mortiz.
Cast
The original cast consisted of Alfred Labatos, EJ Jallorina, Carl John Barrameda, Trina "Hopia" Legazpi, Kiray Celis, Eliza Pineda, Kristel Fulgar, John Manalo, Julia Montes (credited as Mara Montes), Steven Fermo, Mikylla Ramirez,
Jane Oineza, CJ Navato, Igi Boy Flores, Miles Ocampo, Yong An Chiu, Nikki Bagaporo, Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Basty Alcances, Kobi Vidanes, and Dagul, with Angel Sy and Aaron Junatas joining the cast around the later months of 2005, with the former getting regularized as early as October while the latter joined the cast on Mid 2007.
Segments
Final
"Ready, Get Set, Goin!" - featured two teams of cast members assembled to play a game. It was first hosted by Alfred Labatos in February 2006. After Labatos graduated, he was replaced by Katrina Legaspi (replaced by CJ Navato during Legaspi's absence and John Manalo, when Legaspi is participating). In 2007, Julia Montes takes over as the host and was replaced by Miles Ocampo in 2009. Since Ocampo's departure from the show, she was replaced primarily by Dagul, with others (including Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Angelo Garcia, Belle Mariano, Bugoy Cariño, Clarence Delgado, Cessa Moncera, and CX Navarro) filling in during his absence. Dagul was replaced by Baby Giant in the second incarnation.
"Choose Mo!" - a segment where participants answer questions based on images they need to interpret. It was originally hosted by Chunsa Angela Jung in the first incarnation but was later replaced by Sean John Bialoglovski in the second incarnation.
"Cam&Val" - a segment featuring twin cast members Kendall and Kylie Samson. It is a parody of their previous segment, "Endo" and "Juan / Ahmad".
"GB Patrol Express" and "GB Patrol Breaking News" - a spoof of the network's flagship newscasts "TV Patrol Express" and "News Patrol".
"Hating Kapatid"
"Saan Diyan?"
"Ano Sa Filipino?" (formerly "Ang Meaning Mo") - a segment that humorously translates English words into Tagalog. Originally hosted by Carlo Mendoza and Jordan Lim in the first incarnation, it is now hosted by Sean Rhys Stevens in its second incarnation.
"Dear Aling Trindeng"
"Wais Man Says"
"Bow"
"Philippine Pawnstarch" - a segment featuring Argus Aspiras as the titular character. a parody of Boss Toyo and his YouTube channel show, Pinoy Pawnstars
Retained original segments
"Old Jokes"
"Goin' Bulilit: The Road to Graduation" - a segment where questions are asked to cast members before they graduate.
"Knowing Bulilit" - a segment hosted by Raikko Mateo, formerly by Izzy Canillo, that introduces the new members of "Goin' Bulilit".
"Matandang Buhay" - a spoof of the morning talk shows "Magandang Buhay" and "The Lolas' Beautiful Show". In this segment, the cast plays elder versions of the hosts from "Magandang Buhay". John Steven de Guzman plays Lolay, which is a parody of "Melai Cantiveros", Izzy Canillo plays Jolalina, a parody of "Jolina Magdangal", and Clarence Delgado plays Karlalola, a parody of "Karla Estrada".
"Ano Daw?"
"Endo" - features Vito Quizon as the titular character.
"Experi-Men" - a science experiment segment presented by John Steven "Josh" de Guzman, Justin James "JJ" Quilantang, and Vito Quizon, with various alternates including Raikko Mateo & CX Navarro.
"Failon Ganern" - hosted by Raikko Mateo, the segment is a spoof of "Failon Ngayon".
"GB Digital Shorts"
"GB Patrol" - a spoof of the network's flagship newscast, TV Patrol. When it returned in 2024, it became a pre-programming segment for TV Patrol, albeit in a spoofed format.
"Hitback" - a segment that features past music videos performed by former cast members.
"This Is Eat" - a spoof of former GMA's "Diz Iz It!" and TV5/RPTV's "Eat Bulaga!".
Former segments
"Amazing Bert" - a spoof of the network's "Matanglawin" and GMA's "Amazing Earth".
"Ang Mahiwagang Dagul" - a spoof of GMA Network's drama fantasy anthology "Ang Mahiwagang Baul".
"Ang Parokyano" - a spoof of the action drama series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.
Asianovela Parodies
"Lovers in Pares" - a spoof of the 2004 Korean drama Lovers in Paris.
"Princess Lululu" - a spoof of the 2005 Korean drama Princess Lulu.
"Hana Kiyeme" - a spoof of the 2006 Taiwanese drama Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (known as Hana Kimi).
"Three Wives" - a spoof of the trailer of the local version of the 2009 Korean drama Two Wives.
"Ay, Chuchay!" - featured Chunsa Angela Jung as the titular character.
"Auntie Patty" - featured Mutya Orquia as the titular character.
"Barrio Siesta"
"Barubal: Bagong Rumaragasang Balita"
"Bow" - a skit that originated from the defunct show TVJ: Television's Jesters on Islands TV 13.
"✓✓✓: Tseklusibong Tsekplusibong Tsekposé" a spoof of an affairs program called "XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé".
"Cute and A"
Annual segments
"12 Days of Christmas" - a spoof of the popular Christmas song performed by the cast, featuring current events from the previous year. When the show began broadcasting in high definition in 2016, the skit was revamped with an interactive version. The following year, they changed the instrumental of the song and became the popular version. After the first iteration of the show ended in 2019 and following the ABS-CBN's free-to-air terrestrial shutdown in 2020, the skit was temporarily moved to Sunday 'Kada of Brightlight Productions for TV5, although a version from that year is available on YouTube.
"Mga Bagong Programa" - a segment that features temporary changes to the titles of ABS-CBN-produced shows for Holy Week.
"What's In, What's Out" - a segment that features changes or comparisons of various people, places, foods, objects, and pop culture from the previous year to the next. It originated from Goin' Bananas.
"Ngayong [Year]" - a segment where cast members predict what might happen in that particular year. It is followed by the Grim Reaper (portrayed by Yong An Chiu, Carl Camo, and later passed on to Clarence Delgado) singing "Ngayong [Year]" (e.g., "Ngayooong 2019!") to the tune of the ABS-CBN Jingle. The main anchor then asks viewers if these predictions will come true and instructs them to text their answers to a given number. The Grim Reaper, often holding a cellphone, concludes by singing "Text to [number]" (e.g., "Text to 2-0-1-9").
"Balitang [Seasonal]" - a news segment covering various topics related to each season (e.g., "Balitang Monito Monita").
Special episodes
Goin' Bulilit has aired special full-story episodes featuring the kids in place of the regular episodes.
Palibhasa Lalake (September 7, 2008; ABS-CBN's 55th Anniversary Special)
Taguan Pung (February 21, 2010; 5th Anniversary Horror Special)
Prom the Bottom of My Heart (February 28, 2010; 5th Anniversary Musical Special)
Langit Lupa (October 31, 2010; Halloween special)
Sa Araw ng Pasko (November 28, 2010; Christmas Drama Special based on the song "Sa Araw Ng Pasko")
Huwag Mo Akong Galitin (December 5, 2010; Fernando Poe Jr. tribute Special)
Juan Kontra (December 26, 2010; Christmas fantasy Special)
Dance Upon A Time (January 9, 2011; post-New Year Special)
Inkredibulok (January 16, 2011; a spoof of Incredible Hulk)
In My Dreams (March 6, 2011, post-Valentine Special based on the song "In My Dreams")
18 Goin' 8 (September 8, 2013; ABS-CBN's 60th Anniversary Special)
Kalaro (October 27, 2013; Halloween Special)
House for Sale (February 23, 2014; 9th Anniversary Special)
The Prodigal Son (April 13 and 20, 2014; Lenten Drama Special)
Merchandise
DVD
The Best of Goin' Bulilit was released on December 27, 2007, featuring highlights from the first 100 episodes of Goin' Bulilit. The DVD includes the show's best segments, spoofs, gags, and sketches, such as "Rekolilit," "Noon at Ngayon," "Hinulugang Taktak," "Mahal Mo Ba Ako?", "Lovers in Pares," "Rated KKK," "Ginulungang Palad," and "GB Patrol." It also features a bonus section with bloopers, a "Best Funny Faces" compilation, and interviews with the kids.
The show also features videos of kids who auditioned for it. Makisig Morales was among those who auditioned for Batch 3 but did not make it.