MANILA, Philippines — GMA Network and TV5 Entertainment are bringing their upcoming television series to streaming audiences ahead of their respective free-to-air premieres, with Delivery Boi arriving on GMA Play on October 17 and Mommy Guard debuting on Netflix on October 16.
The two networks are expanding their programs’ reach through digital platforms, giving viewers an opportunity to watch the new comedy offerings before their scheduled television broadcasts.
‘DELIVERY BOI’ TO PREMIERE ON GMA PLAY
GMA Network’s lighthearted comedy series Delivery Boi will be available on GMA Play starting Saturday, October 17, ahead of its television debut on GMA-7 two days later.
The series stars Will Ashley in his first leading role as Roberto “Boi” Ragasa, a resourceful delivery rider who works tirelessly to provide for his family. Despite life’s difficulties, Boi remains kindhearted, encourages his fellow riders, and searches for the truth about his biological father.
The advance release will mark a first for GMA Play, making Delivery Boi the first Kapuso program to premiere on the streaming service before its television broadcast since the platform launched on February 8.
The series will begin airing on GMA-7 on Monday, October 19, at 3:20 p.m.
‘MOMMY GUARD’ HEADS TO NETFLIX
Meanwhile, TV5 Entertainment’s family romantic comedy Mommy Guard will have an early streaming release on Netflix beginning Friday, October 16.
The series reunites 1990s love team partners Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal, with Magdangal portraying Tina, a devoted mother who takes a job as a school security guard to provide a better future for her son, Happy.
Her new role brings her back into the life of Pio, played by Agustin, the school’s principal. Their frequent disagreements gradually give way to friendship, opening the possibility of a new romance.
Following its Netflix debut, Mommy Guard will premiere on free television on Monday, October 19, at 2:30 p.m. on TV5.
The series will also air simultaneously on ABS-CBN platforms Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and ALLTV2, as part of the content partnership between ABS-CBN and TV5.
With their advance streaming releases, Delivery Boi and Mommy Guard highlight the networks’ efforts to make their new entertainment offerings accessible to viewers across both digital and traditional television platforms.