At long last, dreadful taxi rides just got a bit better. If you happen upon this lucky cab, that is!
AXN, the number one general entertainment channel in Asia, is delivering an awesome gift to viewers this festive season with the premiere of Cash Cab Philippines, the only gameshow on wheels!
The Emmy-award winning format, created especially for Filipino audiences, will premiere in a double episode on Tuesday, December 22, at 8.50pm with an encore on Thursday, December 24, at 9.15pm. During the show, a specially fitted out Cash Cab will navigate the busy streets of Manila while picking up unsuspecting passengers. The Cash Cab will appear as a regular taxi service. However, upon entering the car passengers will find themselves as contestants on a truly mobile game show. The show will be hosted by none other than Ryan Agoncillo.
Ang Hui Keng, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia said:
“Cash Cab Philippines is a localized adaptation of AXN’s very successful Cash Cab Asia so the show will immediately resonate with our Filipino viewers. The show continues our commitment to high quality original productions and sustains the momentum gained from The Amazing Race Asia, The Apprentice Asia, and the record-breaking Asia’s Got Talent. AXN’s proven track record of hit series demonstrates a strong demand amongst viewers for shows that are smart, intense, unexpected, and locally relevant.”
Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia commissioned leading independent production company activeTV to produce Cash Cab Philippines. activeTV also produced AXN’s Cash Cab Asia and The Amazing Race Asia.
Cash Cab Philippines is supported by its exclusive partner, Starcom Mediavest Group, presented by McDonald’s, Sun Cellular, and PSBank, and sponsored by Petron and Toyota Abad Santos, provider of the Cash Cab vehicle.
Catch Cash Cab Philippines on AXN at SkyCable Ch 49, Cable Link C 38, Cignal TV Ch 61, Destiny Cable Ch 61, Dream Ch 20, and GSAT Ch 51.
