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Battle of the Brains
GenreQuiz show[1][2]
Written byTisha Rosales
Directed byJose Chito Cabatuando
Presented by
  • David Celdran (1992-2000),
  • (alternates: Cathy Santillan, Anthony Suntay)
  • Chiqui Roa-Puno (2000-2001)
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
Original release
Network
ReleaseJuly 18, 1992 (1992-07-18)[3] –
July 14, 2001 (2001-07-14)

Battle of the Brains is a Philippine quiz show[2] that aired on RPN and PTV from July 18, 1992 to July 14, 2001. Considered one of the most culturally influential locally produced shows of the 1990s,[1] Battle of the Brains was open to all elementary, high school and college students nationwide.[2][1]

It was hosted for almost all episodes by David Celdran, with various alternates (including Cathy Santillan, and Anthony Suntay) taking over in his absence.[2] And later, Chiqui Roa-Puno replaced Celdran as the Host. It was primarily sponsored by Uniwide Sales, Inc.—a major budget retailer of that time—from Years 1 (1992–1993) to 7 (1998–1999).[3] It was then sponsored by AMA Computer College from Years 8 (1999–2000) to 9 (2000–2001).

Hosts

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Main hosts

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  • David Celdran (1992-2000)
  • Chiqui Roa-Puno (2000-2001)

Alternate hosts

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  • Cathy Santillan
  • Anthony Suntay

Tournament format

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  • Competitors usually join by contacting Focal Media Arts by telephone, and are directly slotted for the televised Weekly Finals. However, there are also reports that non-televised provincial rounds have been held.[4]
  • Each year determines its elementary, high school, and college level Grand Champions in a single-elimination tournament with 4 rounds (called the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Grand Finals). Only the top competitor advances to the next round.
  • The Weekly and Quarterly Finals feature 4 competitors each, while the Monthly and Grand Finals each field 3 competitors. However, there have been exceptions to this allocation for rounds prior to the Grand Finals.
  • Each competing elementary and high school is represented by 2 students (except for elementary teams from Years 1 and 2, which fielded 3 students each). The college competition featured an individual representing the school, except from Year 8 (1999–2000) onwards, when 2-person teams were adopted.
  • Alternates were allowed for elementary and high school competitors. But once used in competition, the alternate must continue to compete, taking the displaced student's place, for the rest of the competition.
  • In Year 9 (2000–2001), the format for the college level was changed to the returning-champion format similar to that of Jeopardy!. The winner will return on the next episode to face a new set of challengers until they get defeated.

Episode format

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  • A panel of judges is present at every round, whose members are usually professors from top Philippine universities. Their primary function is to oversee and settle any disputes or complaints. Some of the competition's judges have been:
Name of Judge Affiliation Subject Expertise Years Active
Milagros Ibe University of the Philippines Diliman Mathematics 1992-1999?
Ma. Assunta Caoile-Cuyegkeng Ateneo de Manila University Chemistry 1992-?
Manuel Dy Jr. Ateneo de Manila University Philosophy 1992-1999?
Marcelino Foronda De La Salle University History 1992-?
Oscar Evangelista[5] University of the Philippines Diliman, National Historical Commission of the Philippines History ?
Lou Bolinao University of the Philippines Diliman History 1994-?
Rechilda Villame ? Mathematics ?
Doris Montecastro[6] ? ? ?-?
Francis Ted Limpoco[7] Ateneo de Manila University Science 1998-2000
John Bulaong[8] Ateneo de Manila University Arts and Culture ?-?

Mechanics for elimination rounds prior to Grand Finals, year 3 onwards:[9]

  • Competition in each level was composed of 30 questions in total, grouped into 2 rounds of 15 questions each. Each round involved an equal number of questions asked in 5 subject areas: Science, Mathematics, History, General Information, and Arts/Literature.
  • The host reads the question twice, and is given some freedom to paraphrase the question. Contestants may answer as soon as the question is first read.
  • Contestants answered by buzzing in first, which when performed is accompanied by a unique light and sound display. The rostra are rigged with a lockout buzzing system: contestants buzzing in late will not generate the light and sound display. After buzzing, the host acknowledged the school and were given 5 seconds to answer correctly. If not, they forfeit the question and the other teams are given the chance to answer, subject to the same time constraints. For each question given, a team may only attempt to answer once. All contestants are given a chance to answer.
  • If no contestant attempts to buzz within 5 seconds (or within 30 seconds for math questions) after a question has been asked, the host announces the correct answer.
  • Points allotted for each question have varied, but generally the harder-category questions carry more points.
  • At the end of each round, the host recaps the scores and announces round leaders or winners.
  • In case of a tie for the winner, sudden-death questions were asked. The first team to answer correctly became the winner.
  • The winner of each round prior to the Grand Finals had the opportunity to answer 10 bonus questions within 1 minute and earn PHP 600 for each correct answer. From Years 7 onwards the bonus round involved a 3-ring pattern board.

Difference in mechanics for elimination rounds prior to Grand Finals, Years 1-2:

  • 3 students per team in the elementary round, reduced to 2 students in Year 3 but with total prizes unchanged.
  • Same 30 questions in total, but grouped into easy, average and difficult rounds of 10 questions each.
  • Only two contestants out of four are given the chance to answer. To prevent two contestants blocking the chances of the remaining two contestants, a score penalty is imposed in the difficult round for the second & subsequent wrong answers made. This penalty is waived after Year 2 as all contestants get a chance to answer.

Mechanics for the Grand Finals and the ASEAN Invitational Finals are modified as follows:[10][11]

  • Written-answer format with correct spelling required, and with no buzzers involved so all contestants can simultaneously score on each question.
  • No more bonus round after the winner is announced.
  • Still 30 questions in total, grouped in the same manner as in the eliminations, equally weighted in the 5 subject areas mentioned above, and with sudden-death questions employed in case of a tie for the winner.
  • The competition also has a list of reference books which are used in settling disputes which are given to Grand Finalists. Since year 7 the books themselves are sometimes part of the Grand Prize.

In the 3-ring pattern board, the contestant chooses 1 of 3 concentric rings to accomplish, with the questions in each ring having a common theme (such as all answers beginning with the same letter, or of people from a particular field). Rings with more questions are found at the outermost portion of the set, and are generally easier to answer per question, while rings with fewer questions are at the center of the set are usually harder per question. Each question adds points to the total, while completing a ring merits extra prizes from show sponsors.

  • Complaints against questions, which may lead to score changes, are allowed during the actual taping of the show and are resolved with the decision of a panel of judges. But the actual protestations are not shown on air: the host simply summarizes the complaint and explains the score change.

Eligibility rules

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  • Any school recognized by the Philippine Department of Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS; now known as DepEd) was eligible to compete. It must field students who are enrolled at the school at the designated level at the time the year starts. It is unknown whether Philippine schools abroad which are recognized by DECS were technically eligible.
  • For the elementary and high school levels, 1 alternate may be designated who will participate for the duration of the tournament once they are activated.
  • For the elementary and high school levels, a school may be represented only once during the entire tournament. At the college level, a school may be represented as often as possible, provided it has not yet reached the Grand Finals. Once a competitor from a school makes the Grand Finals, other contestants from the same school will not be allowed to compete.
  • As is common in televised academic quiz formats in the Philippines, which promote the 'give-chance-to-others' concept, an individual can become Grand Champion only once per level. This means that, for example, winning the elementary Grand Championship twice is not allowed, but winning 1 elementary and 1 high school Grand Championship is.

Venues

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All rounds prior to the Grand Finals were recorded in Broadcast City, Quezon City. However, the Grand Finals were usually held at different venues, including the following:

Year Number Years Covered Venue
1 1992–1993 Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay[12]
2 1993–1994
3 1994–1995
4 1995–1996
5 1996–1997
ASEAN Invitational 1997-08-08
6 1997–1998
7 1998–1999 Teatro Aguinaldo, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City
8 1999–2000 Broadcast City, Quezon City
9 2000–2001 Due to the change in competition format, no Grand Finals event was held

Prizes

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For all rounds prior to the Grand Finals, points earned were paid out in Philippine peso for all contestants.

From Years 1 to 6, Grand Champions were awarded the following (in units of Philippine pesos, before 20 % tax on prizes):

Level Student/s School Coach Total
Elementary 300,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
High School 400,000 100,000 100,000 600,000
College 500,000 0* 0* 500,000
  • - No coaches are formally recognized or awarded. Schools are recognized but are not given a separate prize. However, in reality, certain college competitors are given support or formal recognition by coaches and school officials.

In Years 7 and 8, the Grand Finals total prize for each level was PHP 500,000 (combination of cash and in kind (household appliances, encyclopedia sets and other books, and travel packages to destinations within the Philippines. The travel destination for the students may be different from that of the coaches (except again for College Level, which has no awards for school or coach)).

From Years 1 through 7, all Grand Finalists were awarded plaques prior to taping, with the eventual Grand Champion getting another trophy at the conclusion of the Grand Finals. On Year 8, certificates were given for each round win prior to the Grand Finals, and a Grand Champion trophy was given at the conclusion of the Grand Finals.

Special editions/portions

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  • Prior to the start of the elementary, high school, and college tournaments, the show sometimes aired Celebrity Edition episodes, where competitors are each composed of a television personality (usually female) and a college-level contestant (usually male). It may be observed during parts of the Celebrity Edition that the college contestant presses the buzzer and whispers the answer to the celebrity, who in turns provides the response to the host. The Celebrity Edition is not part of any tournament format.
  • In 1997, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of ASEAN, an ASEAN Invitational Battle of the Brains was aired on RPN 9, pitting the Year 5 Grand Champions against students from Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.[13][12] The Philippine champions won at all levels.
  • From 1995 to 1997, a Mind Master portion was added to the program, in which college graduates (some of whom have previously competed as students) compete as individuals in a 2-competitor, returning-champion format. The winner gets to compete in the next episode until he or she gets defeated. Leonardo Gapol (Year 1 College Grand Finalist) was well known for winning 18 consecutive matches.

Grand Champions and Finalists

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Year Number Dates Covered Elementary Grand Champion Other Elementary Grand Finalists High School Grand Champion Other High School Grand Finalists College Grand Champion 2nd and 3rd College Grand Finalists
1 1992–1993[14][15] Georgie Anne Liad
Aimee Marie Alcera
Javier Gil Montemayor
Aurora Aragon Quezon Elementary School, Manila
Jay Kim Del Mundo
George Ongkeko, Jr.
Carlo Lopez
St. John's Academy, San Juan, Metro Manila

Jerome Senen
Eugene Cunanan
Harold John Santos
Notre Dame of Greater Manila, Caloocan
Novito Magsino
Froilan Mendoza
Pasig Catholic College
Christian Vasquez
Christopher Quilalang
Roosevelt College, Marikina

Leila Castañeda
Allan Carlos Hizon
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, Muntinlupa
Ferdinand Makalinao
1st Year INTARMED
University of the Philippines Manila
Orion Perez Dumdum
2nd Year B.S. Computer Science
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City


Leonardo Gapol
2nd Year B.S. Nursing
Pamantansan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Manila
2 1993–1994[10][11][16][17] John Paul Bayhon
Patrick Libranda
Faith Victory Mejor
Colegio San Agustin, Biñan, Laguna
?
?
?

?
?
?
Garry Ng
Rommel Go
St. Stephen's High School, Manila
Bernard Chan
Allan Yu
Grace Christian High School, Quezon City


?
?
St Mary's Academy, Baliuag, Bulacan
Alfonso Gonzales III
1st year B.S. Applied Mathematics
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna
Oliver Tungol
4th year B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa, Manila


Giovanni Archibal Claveria
3rd year B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering
Don Bosco Technical School (now Don Bosco Technical College), Mandaluyong
3 1994–1995[18][19] Germaine Lisa Ang
Ellyson Ting
Philippine Academy of Sakya, Quezon City
?
?
?

?
?
?
Paulo David Javier
Joseph Joemer Perez
San Jose Academy, Navotas
?
?
?

?
?
?
Richard Pante
5th year Electronics and Communications Engineering
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa, Manila
Jessie Antonio
Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila

Christian Vasquez
University of the Philippines Manila
4 1995–1996[20][21] Ma. Ailil Alvarez
Rosemarie Amodia
St. Paul College of Parañaque
Christian Paolo Pestelos
Edward Jay Salao
La Consolacion College - Caloocan

?
?
?
Mel Anthony Cruz
Jasper Hendrick Cheng
Chiang Kai Shek College, Manila
Andrie Jeremy Formanez
Bobit Gaviola
Cebu City National Science High School

?
?
?
Jose Rizal Coteng
4th Year Physical Therapy
University of Santo Tomas, Manila

?
?
?


Emmanuel Simbulan
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa, Manila
5 1996–1997[13][22][23][24] Mark Anthony Salud
Anthony Jefferson Atienza
Holy Rosary Academy, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Sir Martin Cortez
Jerome Canlas
Notre Dame of Greater Manila, Caloocan

Melina Mel Moran
Christina Anne Hernandez
San Geronimo Emiliani School, San Pedro, Laguna
Marie Grace Mappala
Ron Emil Castro
Bloomfield Academy, Las Piñas
Allen Perez
Jonil Julian Bautista
St. Mary's Academy, Baliuag

Sharon Lyn Jalac
Alexis Ryan Razon
Rizal High School, Pasig
Pierre Cantillero
B.S. Industrial Psychology
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa, Manila
Joebert Ramos
University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City

Edric Andrey Cruz
Lyceum of the Philippines
ASEAN Invitational[25][26] 1997-08-08 Mark Anthony Salud
Anthony Jefferson Atienza
Holy Rosary Academy, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Theodric Lee Jun
Pates John Richard Pau Yi
?, Singapore

Nguyen Thu Tang
Nguyen Linh Dan
?, Vietnam

Bhawin Sirithanaratanakul
Karan Bhuripanyo
?, Thailand
Marie Grace Mappala
Ron Emil Castro
Bloomfield Academy, Las Piñas
Lila Kurniasari
Mellisa Efiyanti
?, Indonesia

Natalie Koh Si Fa
Hong En Ping
?, Singapore

Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao
Ho Huong Giang
?, Vietnam

Chomppunut Asava-Aree
Suchanan Tambunlertchai
?, Thailand
Pierre Cantillero
B.S. Industrial Psychology
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa, Manila
Alfred Pang Kah Meng
?, Singapore

Le Xuan Thang or Dang Cam Tu
?, Vietnam

Wan Azrin Izani bin Wan Mohamad Zin or Rafidah bt Mohammad
?, Malaysia

Sutayut Osornprasop
?, Thailand
6 1997–1998[27][28][29][30] ?
?
La Salle Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila
?
?
?

?
?
?
Jose Roi Avena
Rogaciano Pasion III
Claret School of Quezon City
Mark Noel Mabanglo
Jayson Arvin Salazar
Makati Science High School, Makati

Philip Kimpo, Jr.
Juan Paolo Samontañez
Lourdes School of Quezon City
Joseph Joemer Perez
B.A. Political Science
University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City
Marcelino S. Javier, Jr.
B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering
Computronix College (now Colegio de Dagupan), Dagupan, Pangasinan


Jonil Julian Bautista
1st Year B.S. Economics
Ateneo de Manila University
7 1998–1999[31][32][33][34][35][36] Joseph Michael Vitug
Victor Joel Ayson
Lourdes School of Quezon City
Cherry Ignacio
Renelson Alvarez
Divine Light Academy, Las Piñas City

Patricia Rimando
Rashell Cabrera
St. Scholastica's Academy, Marikina
Patrick Gerard de Guzman
Neil Tristan Yabut
Manila Science High School
Anthony Belmonte
Emmanuel Vargas
Sisters of Mary School (Adlas Campus), Silang, Cavite

Samuel Verzosa, Jr.
Michael Gerald Dealino
Angelicum College, Quezon City
Ronald Bautista
B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering
Computronix College (now Colegio de Dagupan), Dagupan, Pangasinan
Almario Roxas
University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City

Lingwi Valguna
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa, Manila
8 1999–2000[37] ?
?
?
Bernard Vic Mendoza
?
Ateneo de Manila Grade School

?
?
?
Wiko Kabiling
David Dy
La Salle Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila
?
?
?

?
?
?
Neil Tristan Yabut
Stanley Kristoffer Cabrera VI
1st Year B.S. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and
1st Year B.S. Business Administration and Accountancy
University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City
Christopher E. Lopez
Rey Reyes, Jr.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa, Manila

Christian Anthony Reyes
Francis Rino Alegado
University of Santo Tomas, Manila
9 2000–2001 None None None None None Roy Ragutana
Rossbert Chua
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa, Manila
(undefeated for 10 episodes until show's cancellation)

† - a change to the returning-champion format meant that there was no overall champion at the end of the year.

Mind Master

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1996 10 Weeks - Kenneth Plamenco

1996 18 weeks? - Leonardo Gapol
1997-10-? - Richie Velasquez[38]
1997 2 weeks Jose (Bong) Cruz, Jr.

1998 2 weeks - Ian Ceasar Vicente

Records and notable events

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Most grand championships

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School

  • Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa - 1995, 1997
  • University of the Philippines Diliman - 1998, 2000
  • La Salle Greenhills - 1998, 2000

Individual

  • Joseph Joemer Perez - 1995, 1998
  • Neil Tristan Mejia Yabut - 1999, 2000

Both attended the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Youngest grand champions respective to year level

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  • Ferdinand Makalinao (1993) - freshman (year 1 of 7-year course)
  • Alfonso Gonzales III (1994) - freshman (year 1 of 4-year course)
  • Stanley Kristoffer Cabrera VI (2000) - freshman (year 1 of 5-year course)
  • Neil Tristan Mejia Yabut (2000) - freshman (year 1 of 4-year course)

All attended campuses of the University of the Philippines System.

Most Grand Finals appearances

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Years in bold denote Grand Championship

School

  • Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000
  • University of the Philippines Diliman - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
  • University of the Philippines Manila - 1993, 1995
  • Ateneo de Manila University - 1993, 1998
  • Lourdes School of Quezon City - 1998, 1999
  • Computronix College/Colegio de Dagupan - 1998, 1999
  • University of Santo Tomas - 1996, 2000
  • La Salle Greenhills - 1998, 2000

At different levels

  • Lourdes School of Quezon City - 1998 (High School), 1999 (Elementary)
  • La Salle Greenhills - 1998 (Elementary), 2000 (High School)

Individual

  • Christian Vasquez - 1993 (High School), 1995 (College)
  • Joseph Joemer Perez - 1995 (High School), 1998 (College)
  • Jonil Julian Bautista - 1997 (High School), 1998 (College)
  • Neil Tristan Mejia Yabut - 1999 (High School), 2000 (College)

Most points

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In 1 Episode

Total Points School Show Year Level Taping Date
11,000 Manila Science High School 7 Weekly Finals 1999-05-22[39][40]
10,700 Manila Science High School 7 Monthly Finals 1999-05-29[41][42]
10,350 Lourdes School of Quezon City 7 Monthly Finals 1998-11-28[43]
10,000 Manila Science High School 7 Quarterly Finals 1999-06-05[44][45]
9,900 Ateneo de Manila University (Orion Perez Dumdum) 1 Weekly Finals 1992-11-?

In 1 Year

  • Manila Science High School (Year 7) - 11,000 + 10,700 + 10,000 + 8,800 = 40,500

During this scoring run, Manila Science perfected all 3 of their bonus rounds, and exceeded the combined score (4,100 + 3,100) of their rivals in the Grand Finals.[46][47]

Other notables

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  • Ferdinand Makalinao of UP Manila (Year 1 College Grand Champion) was known to perform math computations without using pen and paper.[48]
  • Alfonso Gonzales of UPLB (Year 2 College Grand Champion) invested PHP 300,000 (~ USD 7,500) of his championship prize in an equity mutual fund which has since grown to PHP 2.9 million (~ USD 70,000) as of Nov. 2012.[49][50]
  • All of the Year 5 Grand Champions also won their respective levels at the 1997 ASEAN Invitational.[51]
  • The Year 5 competitors from Ramon Magsaysay High School - Manila included Roselle Ambubuyog, the visually impaired student achiever. They made it as fas as the Monthly Finals.
  • Edmond Robert (Grade 6) and Louis Allen (Grade 5) Ortal were the only sibling team to join. They made it as far as the Year 6 Quarterfinals representing Divine Light Academy - Bacoor[52]

Sponsorship

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Influence and legacy

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Throughout its run, Battle of the Brains has become one of the most familiar and legendary quizbowl show in Philippine television, especially for students and trivia enthusiasts. In fact, the name of the show has been synonymous to any quiz competition in the Philippines, regardless of content and degree of TV coverage. Theresa Reyes Alvarez holds the copyright of "Battle of the Brains" with registration no. M 97-353.

Its level of fame during its time can be compared to those of the Kilometrico Quiz Date and Student Canteen's IQ7 in the 1960s-1970s, and the Digital LG Quiz in 1999–2004. It has also served as the model for various quiz competitions, televised or not, in the Philippines.

David Celdran's name has become strongly associated with the show. Winners at the show, especially in later stages and as Grand Champions, are known to have gotten celebrity attention within their school campuses.

The comedy show Tropang Trumpo parodied the show in a segment called Battle of the Brainless.[53] In each episode, the competitors are said to come from schools whose names sound very similar to those of actual Philippine schools. Each question given by host is usually met by incorrect and humorous responses from competitors. The episode mostly ends in a tie for all schools. The host (usually portrayed by Ogie Alcasid) is also known to wear shorts, which is revealed as he moves away from his rostrum.

In David Celdran's recollection published March 2021 he expressed surprise at how people actually remember Battle of the Brains. He initially thought it will not survive the 1990s TV ratings competition since it was serious and scholastic, lacked showbiz gimmickry, was akin to a 90-minute IQ marathon, and had 30-second math problems which he joked as "television suicide". But what made the show entertaining, he recalled, were the geniuses onstage who became stars in their own right. He described the competition as a level playing field where “anyone could beat anyone” and many lesser known schools can challenge the elite schools and win the championships, "and that made it exciting because it wasn’t one-sided. It’s not like Ateneo wins basketball every year".[2]

Awards

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Year Award Category Individual Winner Citation
1994? PMPC Star Awards Best Game Show Host David Celdran
1995? PMPC Star Awards Best Game Show Host David Celdran
1996? PMPC Star Awards Best Game Show Host David Celdran
1996 Catholic Mass Media Awards Lorenzo Ruiz Award for Television Entertainment for "inspiring its youthful audience to strive for excellence in school and in everything they do"[54]

See also

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