Battle of the Brains (Philippine game show)

*Battle of the Brains*
Battle of the Brains
Genre	Quiz show
Written by	Tisha Rosales
Directed by	Jose 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 composer	Yanni Chip Lewis / Middle "C" Productions
Opening theme	Santorini
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	English; Filipino;
No. of episodes	460+?
Production
Executive producers	Theresa Reyes Alvarez; Tonnette Reyes;
Production locations	Broadcast City, Quezon City (1992-2001); PTV 4 Broadcast Complex, Quezon City (2001)
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	90 Minutes (1992-2000); 60 Minutes (2000-2001)
Production companies	Focal Media Arts, Inc.; RPN Entertainment Group (1992-2001); Uniwide Sales, Inc. (1992-1999); AMA Computer College (1999-2001);
Original release
Network	RPN 9; (1992–2001); NBN 4; (2001);
Release	July 18, 1992 –; July 14, 2001

Battle of the Brains is a Philippine television quiz show broadcast by New Vision 9/RPN and PTV. Originally hosted by David Celtran, it aired on New Vision 9/RPN from July 18, 1992 to 2001. The show moved to PTV from 2001 to July 14, 2001. Chiqui Roa-Puno served as the final host. Considered one of the most culturally influential locally produced shows of the 1990s, Battle of the Brains was open to all elementary, high school and college students nationwide. It was primarily sponsored by Uniwide Sales, Inc.—a major budget retailer of that time—from Years 1 (1992–1993) to 7 (1998–1999). It was then sponsored by AMA Computer College from Years 8 (1999–2000) to 9 (2000–2001).