‘On The Job: The Series’ and searching for Filipino prestige TV

, starring Teroy Guzman and Bela Padilla. I’m personally excited for the show because of a number of things:

1. This will be the first Filipino TV show to be produced for a subscription-based streaming service. Exclusively streaming on HOOQ, the show will also be available in other Southeast Asian countries
2. It will be the first major effort from Globe Studios—telco giant Globe’s new entertainment division that seriously wants to disrupt the local entertainment industry.
   The series will explore a six-episode format. Not often done enough on local network TV. (D5 Studio’s Sabagay Life comes to mind)
3. I can finally put my HOOQ subscription to good use!

But what really gets me excited is the idea that On The Job: The Series could possibly become the first Filipino prestige show.

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