After nearly sixteen years, the youth-oriented program “YSpeak” is set to make its long-awaited comeback.
Originally airing on ABS-CBN’s free-to-air channel Studio 23 from 2005 to 2010, YSpeak was known for encouraging young Filipinos to engage in meaningful discussions about social issues, values, and nation-building.
Its revival was confirmed by Father Tito Caluag, executive director of Caritas Philippines and resident priest of the Kapamilya Network, who shared that ABS-CBN Studios and Caritas Philippines are once again joining forces to bring back the program that helped awaken youth involvement in societal development.
The revived YSpeak will be hosted by a new generation of “YSpeakers,” led by former Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab housemates River Joseph and Ralph de Leon, alongside multi-talented performer KD Estrada and award-winning actor Elijah Canlas. Together, they are expected to bring fresh perspectives while staying true to the program’s advocacy-driven roots.
Two additional female hosts are also expected to be announced to complete the hosting lineup.
The comeback of YSpeak is scheduled to air later this year across various platforms of the Kapamilya Network and Caritas Philippines, signaling a renewed commitment to empowering Filipino youth through dialogue, awareness, and purposeful storytelling.
With its return, YSpeak aims to once again serve as a platform where young voices are heard — and where conversations lead to action.