Family Matters (Philippine TV series)

Family Matters is a Philippine TV Show and it airs Saturdays 5:30 am on TV5. Family Matters features discussions about issues, challenges and learning of married life, great stories of simple families that inspire other and alternative activities for the family.

Family Matters is a production of the Family Rosary Crusade and follows a magazine talk show format with segments that center on family and married life, written and directed by Pie Mabanta-Fenomeno

Family Matters has presented several special programs during Holy Week and the Papal Visit last January 2015.

Hosts

• Rev. Fr. Allan Samonte (2010–present)
• Shiela Dizon-Carlos (2010–present)
• Chi Bocobo (of News5) (2010–2016)
• Nova Arias (2010-2012)

Segments

Lessons of Love

Every week at the beginning of the program are reflections and inspirations based on the Sunday gospel as explained by Fr. Vic Robles.

Hirap At Ginhawa

Hosted and moderated by Fr. Allan Samonte and Sheila Dizon-Carlos. Features common issues encountered by married couples. Husband and wife discuss these issues and offer insights on how they experienced and overcame them. Fr. Allan provides theological insight while Sheila provides lay and wives' perspective on the discussions.

Isang Araw Sa Buhay Mo

Little stories from little people. Ordinary lives which gives an extraordinary message about life and living. This segment is a reality-docu of 2–3 different people connected by a common theme. As the camera follows the subjects going through the routines of their day, viewers learn about their insights on life, reflections on their situation and connect with them emotionally.

St. Gianna's Corner

Hosted by the bubbly mom Sheila Dizon-Carlos, Sheila tells lessons on life and issues for working mothers.

Children's Rosary Club

Hosted by the bubbly mom and singer Chi Datu - Bocobo and participated by children ages 3–10. Ate Chi tells the stories from the Bible, makes a simple reflection based on experience of children and use art to emphasize that learning. At the end of the segment, children come up with beautiful art works on their own interpretation of the mystery's lesson. The segment was discontinued in 2012 when the program was moved to an early morning slot and replaced by Lessons of Love.

Leaf

Leisure and Entertainment Alternatives for the Family. Nova Arias offers suggestions and makes reviews for family activities. Whether a book or movie review, a cultural event or a place to visit for the weekend. Nova Arias leave the show in 2012 and they replaced by Chi Datu - Bocobo, The segment was discontinued in 2016 when the program trimmed to a half-hour.

See also

• List of programs broadcast by TV5
• List of programs broadcast by People's Television Network

External links

• Official site of Family Rosary Crusade: Philippines
• Official site of the Holy Cross Family Ministries