Salamat Dok

Salamat Dok

The old logo used since 2011-2015.
Developed by ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs
Directed by Arnel Jacobe
Starring Main Hosts:
Cheryl Cosim (2004–2010)
Bernadette Sembrano (2010–present)
Alvin Elchico (2011–present)
Segment Hosts:
Pier Pastor (2004–present)
Jing Castañeda (2012–present)
Bryan Termulo (2016–present)
Opening theme "Salamat Dok" by Kemis3
Country of origin Philippines
No. of episodes 1,246 (as of July 31, 2016)
Production
Executive producer(s) Marielle Gaceta-Catbagan
Running time 1 hour
Release
Original network ABS-CBN
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original release April 24, 2004 (2004-04-24) – present
Website

Salamat Dok (lit. Thanks Doc) is a Philippine medical television program hosted by Bernadette Sembrano, which provides information on diseases and medical concerns. The show also provides free on-air consultation with guest physicians. The program also conducts regular free medical/dental missions within the ABS-CBN complex in the Philippines. It is aired LIVE every Saturday 6:00-7:00 a.m. and Sunday 7:30-8:30 a.m. on ABS-CBN and ANC.

Salamat Dok aired its maiden telecast on April 24, 2004 with Cheryl Cosim as its host alongside ABS-CBN reporter Pier Pastor as one of its segment hosts. It won several awards from prestigious award-giving bodies like the Anak TV Seal in 2006 and 2007, KBP Golden Dove in 2007 and the USTv Students' Choice 2008 as Best Public Service program. It celebrated its 4th anniversary with their anniversary episodes, which featured recent scandals and controversies that rocked the medical community.[1]

On March 6, 2010, Bernadette Sembrano permanently replaced Cheryl Cosim, who had moved to TV5.

Since August 6, 2011, Alvin Elchico joins Bernadette as the new host of the show.

Veteran news personality and celebrity mom, Jing Castaneda, also joined the team as Program Host in December 2012, taking care of family issues/health, as well as the show's medical missions and healthy cooking segment.

Awards and Nominations

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Notes

  1. ↑ ABS-CBN Interactive, Salamat Dok celebrates 4th anniversary
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