Battle of the Brains (Philippine game show)

Battle of the Brains is a Philippine quiz show that aired on RPN 9 from 1992 to 2001 and on PTV 4 in 2001. Considered one of the most culturally influential locally produced shows of the 1990s, Battle of the Brains was open to all elementary, high school and college students nationwide.

Battle of the Brains
GenreQuiz show
Written byTisha Rosales
Directed byJose Chito Cabatuando
Presented by
  • David Celdran,
  • (alternates: Chiqui Roa-Puno, Cathy Santillan, Anthony Suntay)
Narrated by
  • Andy Santillan (1992-2001)
  • Beng Chua (2001)
Theme music composerYanni Chip Lewis / Middle "C" Productions
Opening themeSantorini
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
  • English
  • Filipino
No. of episodes460+?
Production
Executive producers
  • Theresa Reyes Alvarez
  • Tonnette Reyes
Production locationsBroadcast City, Quezon City (1992-2001)
PTV 4 Broadcast Complex, Quezon City (2001)
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time90 Minutes (1992-2000)
60 Minutes (2000-2001)
Production companies
  • Focal Media Arts, Inc.
  • RPN Entertainment Group (1992-2001)
  • Uniwide Sales, Inc. (1992-1999)
  • AMA Computer College (1999-2001)
Original release
Network
  • Radio Philippines Network
  • (1992–2001)
  • People's Television Network
  • (2001)
ReleaseJuly 18, 1992 (1992-07-18) 
July 14, 2001 (2001-07-14)

It was hosted for almost all episodes by David Celdran, with various alternates (including Chiqui Roa-Puno, Cathy Santillan, and Anthony Suntay) taking over in his absence. It was primarily sponsored by Uniwide Sales, Inc.—a major budget retailer of that time—from Years 1 (1992–1993) to 7 (1998–1999). It was then sponsored by AMA Computer College from Years 8 (1999–2000) to 9 (2000–2001).

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