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The video features the eleventh week of the fourth season of K-Check, a brain power challenge hosted by Attorney Gabby Concepcion and Jules Gillang. Four contestants compete to determine who will advance to the semifinals: Ace, a mechanical engineering student from UP Diliman with hobbies in acting and astronomy; Thea, a business administration student from NTC who is a fan of K-pop group Twice; Gwen, an electrical engineering student from Iris College; and Hillary, a business administration student from St. Jude College. They are guided by a panel of experts including Professor Neil Santillan, Assistant Professor Sophia Gillmo, and Professor Ricky Nelius. The competition begins with the first round where correct answers earn ten points each, testing general knowledge ranging from cooking terms like poaching to geography questions about Istanbul and Rome, as well as pop culture trivia involving K-pop groups and movies.
Following the initial round, the show highlights the unique personalities and interests of the contestants before moving into the second round, which increases the stakes with twenty-point rewards for correct answers and a ten-point penalty for mistakes. Ace takes an early lead in this segment by correctly answering questions about historical figures like General Emilio Aguinaldo, international organizations such as the IMF, and scientific concepts like parasitism. The panel also quizzes the contestants on Filipino history regarding Policarpio Mabini, global events concerning Blackpink's Wembley headline, and geographical facts about Israel. Despite Gwen falling behind due to incorrect answers in this high-pressure round, Ace maintains his dominance with a significant point advantage over his competitors.
The competition intensifies during the ultimate round, where correct answers are worth thirty points while wrong answers result in a fifteen-point deduction. This section features multiple-choice questions covering diverse topics such as Buddhist traditions, traditional Filipino architecture like the Bahay na Bato, scientific materials like calcium carbonate in chalk, and historical figures including Michael Faraday. The panel challenges the contestants with questions about the Silk Road merchants, folklore by the Brothers Grimm, static electricity in plastic wrap, and mathematical contributions of Archimedes. Throughout this intense phase, Ace continues to demonstrate superior knowledge, securing correct answers on complex topics while other contestants struggle with specific details like the origin of "The Little Mermaid" story or the province containing Alaminos.
In the final tally, Ace emerges as the clear winner of the day's episode with a total score of 295 points, significantly outscoring Thea, Hillary, and Gwen who accumulated far fewer points due to errors in the ultimate round. The hosts congratulate Ace on his victory and announce that he will compete against other daily winners from previous episodes for a spot in the semifinals during the upcoming Friday episode. The program concludes with acknowledgments to the expert panelists for their insightful questions and guidance throughout the challenge, setting the stage for the next installment of K-Check where the competition continues to test the brain power of its participants.
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And it's time [music] once again to put
that power to the test here on
>> K. [music]
Hello everyone. I'm Jules Gillang.
Attorney Gabby Conception and this is
Kche.
>> The search continues
brain power challenge contestants
viewers at home until the final week of
competition to find out who our next
check will be.
Contestants
we have Ace. Ace is a gradating
mechanical engineering student from UP
Delean. He is also a theater actor and
an active member of student
organizations such as the UP reporatory
company and UP astronomical society. In
his free time, he enjoys gaming, [music]
crocheting, and singing karaoke. So nam,
we have Thea. Thea is a student from NTC
taking up business administration. Her
hobbies are singing, dancing, and
watching Kdramas. [music]
She's also a fan of K-pop group Twice
and her ultimate bias is Gi Ho. And next
we have Gwen. Gwen is a Bachelor of
Science in Electrical Engineering
student from Iris. When she's not
solving circuits, she's dancing, jamming
to her favorite tunes, or catching up on
anime. And finally, we have Hillary.
Hillary is a business administration
student of St. Jude College, Manila. Her
hobbies are watching movies, drawing,
and customizing clothes. She also
listens to R&B and OPM songs. These four
will be competing under the watchful
eyes of today's [music] Kcheek panel of
experts.
Professor Neil Santillan, former chair
of the department of history, UP
Dimanito
UPAN, Department of Arts Studies Chair,
Assistant Professor Sophia [music]
Gillmo.
And of course, we have Ched, technical
panel chairperson for chemistry and
executive director of the UP Intelligent
System Center, Professor Ricky Nelius of
the UP Diman Institute of Chemistry.
Contestants [music] Hana for our first
round. In this round, correct answers
are 10 points each. So, get ready to
buzz in and collect those points because
it's time.
>> Let's begin.
>> [music]
>> This is round one. Question number one.
Which term that describes the illegal
hunting of animals may also be applied
to a cooking method?
Ace
>> poaching.
>> Let proceed. A cooking method that
involves gently simmering food, usually
with eggs. You said poaching. That is
correct. They check.
Question number two. Istanbul, a city
that straddles Europe and Asia and is
famous for Haya Sophia and Bosphorus
Strait is located in which country? Ace?
>> Turkey.
>> Turkey is correct. Okay, check.
Question number three. In visual arts,
what term describes an artwork created
by combining cutout pictures? Is
>> mosaic.
>> Mosaic is wrong. Let me proceed. cutout
pictures, newspaper clippings, and other
materials. Hillary
>> Collage.
>> Collage is correct. Okay, check.
Question number four. Which K-pop boy
group that debuted in 2012 is known for
hits like Growl, Call Me Baby, and Mama?
Is
>> EXO.
>> EXO is correct. Okay, check.
Question number five. What type of
doctor are you most likely to consult if
[music] you have carries, broxism or
periodontitis?
The correct answer is dentist. Question
number six, which country produces the
most coconuts in the world alongside the
Philippines and India?
is
>> Indonesia.
>> Indonesia is correct. Okay, check.
Question number seven. Who starred as
the Human Torch in the 2005 and 2007
Fantastic 4 movies before portraying
Captain America in the movies?
Thea
>> Chris Evans.
>> Chris Evans is correct. Okay, check.
Question number eight. Known as the
queen city of the south, what provincial
capital is? Cebu.
Let me proceed. Provincial capital is
served by the Maktan International
Airport. Cebu is correct. Okay, check.
Question number nine. In what European
capital can you find catacombs and the
fountain of Trevy?
is
>> Paris.
>> Paris is wrong. Anyone can answer.
>> Thea
>> Italy.
>> Italy is wrong.
Anyone can answer.
So the question is European capital. So
it should be Rome. Okay. Question number
10. Which British band famous for the
hit song Wonder Wall has a name taken
from the fertile spot in a desert?
Correct answer is oasis. Question number
11. What is the capital of Wisconsin
state which is named after the fourth US
president?
Correct answer is Madison.
Last question for this round number 12.
The super duo Silk Sonic which won
Grammy Awards for Leave the Door Open is
composed of Anderson Pack and which
other male singer? Hillary
>> Bruno Mars.
>> Bruno Mars is correct. Okay, check. That
ends round number one.
And after that first round, we have Ace
in the lead with 50 points, followed by
Hillary with 20 points, Thea with 10,
and Gwen with a little catching up to do
segment
Easy
up repatory.
The astronomical society
stardone
crocheting course
engineering. Mechanical engineering.
Mechanical engineering.
Oh,
>> the Renaissance man. [laughter]
Oh,
interest in astronomy
although interesting mechanical
engineering. Why astronomy?
Uh, I really find comfort po in looking
up in the skies cuz I feel like I feel
free every time.
And then as a mechanical engineer, I
would like to also travel in space by
spaceship. Um I'm really curious about
space travel specifically interstellar
movie. It's very inspiring to meal
or right now sir
maybe in the future if opportunity to do
so
today. Yes po
are you planning to sell those then?
Actually yes sir.
Okay
first customer. [laughter]
Okay sa naman
K-pop J-pop and Pop artist Twice and
Gio. I really find them uh interesting.
Very uh it promotes women empowerment
and perfect for uh a girl like me.
Uh aiming for uh to encourage every
woman
twice.
>> Once po once.
>> Yeah.
>> Twice. Once vowels
once ka after one.
[laughter]
>> Okay. Ace and
contestants. So we'll talk to you again
later and we'll talk to Gwen and Hillary
later. In the meantime,
roundabs,
[music]
followed by Hillary with 20, Thea with
10, and Gwen
rounds and as promised
remaining contestants
segment.
So now Gwen, it's your turn.
Circuit solverize
personality. Very electrifying.
Shocking.
Hillary
customizover
of customizing clothes. I'm into fashion
field
and other um um art field
business. Um yes po.
>> So plan ba ano apply business concepts
in the future to expand your passion
interest?
>> Yes po for more experience po.
So ano ultimate goal mo in life, what do
you want to be?
>> Um I wanted to be a model po or um
fashion designer po.
>> Well, I'm sure your business ad know how
will be important.
>> Thank you so much, Gwen and Hillary.
It's time for round two. So contestants,
get ready to buzz in, but make sure you
strategize. Correct answers are worth 20
points each, but you lose 10 points if
you answer incorrectly.
Let's begin.
>> This is round two. Question number one.
What revolutionary leader, also known as
Henel Mong, was the head of the Magdalo
faction of the Katipunan?
>> Ace.
>> General Emilio Agaldo.
>> General Emilio Agaldo is the correct
answer. Kch check.
Question number two. The IMF works
closely with the World Bank focusing on
economic growth and poverty reduction.
What does IMF stand for?
The IMF stands for the International
Monetary Fund.
Question number three. What word may
refer to a person who claims to
communicate with spirits or may also
refer to the material or technique used
to create an artwork?
>> Ace.
>> Medium.
>> Medium is the correct answer. Kch check.
Question number four. The Taliban
commemorated four years in power in
August 2025 in which Asian nation?
The correct answer is Afghanistan.
Question number five. Which British pop
girl group formed in 1994 [music]
consists of scary?
Yes. Ace.
>> Spice Girls.
>> The Spice Girls are composed of scary,
ginger, posh, sporty, and baby. The
answer is correct. K. Check.
Question number six. What is the term
for a symbiotic relationship in which
one organism benefits at the [music]
expense of another?
>> Yes, Ace.
>> Parasetism.
>> Parasetism causes harm to the host like
fleas [music] on a dog. Parasetism is
the correct answer. K check.
Question number seven. Which Filipino
hero known as the true decalogue wrote
the constitutional plan for the first
Philippine Republic and is depicted on
the Philippine 10 peso coin.
The true decalogue is a polinario
mabini.
Question number eight. What group became
the first K-pop girl group to headline
Wembley in London in August 2025?
>> When?
>> Twice.
>> Twice is incorrect.
Dea
>> Blackpink.
>> Blackpink is the correct answer. K
check.
Question number nine. What word
literally meaning outstretched arms can
mean to understand something deeply or
can also mean a nautical length of six
feet?
The correct answer is Fathom. Question
number 10. And which Portuguese explorer
sailing under the Spanish crown led the
first expedition to circumn the globe in
the 16th century? Ace?
>> Ferdinand Magellan.
>> Ferdinand Magellan is the correct
answer. Kch check.
Question number 11. In what sport can
you use clubs called spoon? Mashy nibck
the wedge and the putter
is
>> golf. Golf is the correct answer. Kch
check. Question number 12 in the last
question for this round. In what Middle
Eastern country can you find the cities
of Tel Aviv and Hifa?
Ace
>> Israel.
>> Israel is the correct answer. Kch check.
And that's it for our second round.
>> Thank you attorney for that round. Let's
do a points recap.
Ace with 190 points, followed by Teao
with 30, Hillary with 20, and
[music]
>> [music]
>> Welcome back to K Check points recap to
see Ace with 190 points followed by
Theoa with 30, Hillary with 20 and Gwen
with 10 at the moment.
Ultimate round. Correct answers are
worth 30 points each per 15 point
deduction for wrong answers. Also
contestants for this multiplechoice
round we will accept the answer itself
or the letter N answer but not the
letter only. So let's go for those
points and for the win remember surround
panel of experts.
Let's begin.
[music]
And to kick off our ultimate pagalingan
round profil
of Buddhism is prominent in China,
Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
A Mahayana,
B. Tantric,
C. Terravada
B. Tibetan
E. Vajrana.
Letter A. Mahayana.
Profil. And for her first question for
this round, Prof. Sophie
>> in Marina architecture.
This structure served as the residence
of the Datu along with his servants and
their families. Traditionally built
without using nails, the wooden
structure is supported by 25 to as many
as 56 columns each made out of a single
huge tree trunk. What is this structure
called?
A bah nab,
B. Mosque, C. Okir, D. Panolong,
E. Turogan.
Um, when you think about it's the it's
the home of the dat. No, it's the place
where they rest or sleep. No. So, the
correct answer is
Prof. Sophie, Prof. Ricky,
>> here's your question.
What material makes up ordinary chalk
inside the classrooms?
A calcium carbonate?
B. Sodium chloride.
C. Silica.
D. T. E. Gypsum.
A.
Calcium carbonate.
>> Chalk is mainly calcium carbonate, a
soft mineral that leaves marks easily on
surfaces. The correct answer is letter
A. Calcium carbonate. K. Check.
Prof. Ricky. For our second round, Prof.
Neil. This colonizer promoted an open
door policy in colonial Asia but
effected a domestic legislation entitled
the Oriental Exclusion Act. A. England.
B. France.
C. The Netherlands. B. Spain.
E. United States.
Exclusion.
Asia.
Open door,
United States.
Okay, Prof Sophie, it's your turn. Um
the manongul jar dating from 890 to 710
BCE was used for a burial
b cooking c fermenting fish d storing
grain e storing water
>> is
a burial
>> okay um specifically secondary burial
So, it's the bones now that were placed
in the jars. So, a burial is correct. K
check.
>> Braicky, it's your turn.
>> Here's your question.
What 19th century scientist discovered
electromagnetic induction leading to the
invention of the electric generator?
A. Andre Marray Ampier. B. James Clerk
Maxwell. C. Michael Faraday. D.
Alexandro Vulta. E. George Om.
Key to modern electricity. Faraday's
experiment showed how a magnetic field
could produce electric current. The
correct answer is letter C. Michael
Faraday.
>> And that marked the end of our second
round, the first half. So maybe you can
give us a points recap partner.
>> Sure. So
I see Ace Pin with 250 points followed
by Theoa with 30, Hillary with 20 and
Gwen with -10. But don't worry last half
with
180 points.
>> So to begin the second half of our
ultimate pagalingan round, Prof. Neil.
So the principal merchants of the silk
road between the fourth and 9th
centuries
belong to this ethnic group. A Chinese,
B Mongols,
C Indians,
B Zans,
E T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T
T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T
Turks
is A Chinese.
Sorry Mala.
>> Anyone can answer.
Gwen
>> Indians.
>> Sorry Mallea.
>> B Mongols.
>> Sorry Malle Hillary.
>> E Turks.
>> Sorry. Okay.
Excitement.
Okay.
Tan republics. So Iranian civilization
tan republic central Asiaistan
at Kazakhstan
letter D. Soian
profil Sophie the brothers Grim, Jacob
and Willm were German scholars who
collected and published folklore. Their
first collection of folktales entitled
Children's and Household Tales was first
published in 1812,
which is not a story retold in this
collection. A. Cinderella.
B. Hansel and Gretle. C. Little Red
Riding Hood. D. The Little Mermaid. E.
Snow White.
Hillary.
>> See, Little Red Riding Hood Malipo,
>> anyone can answer.
Okay. Um, all no. All well, four out of
the five were retold. No, in by the Grim
Brothers Grim, but one, The Little
Mermaid, very popular, was actually
written by
>> Hans Christian. and Christian Anderson,
Prof. Sophie, Prof. Ricky.
>> Thank you, Attorney.
Okay. Why does plastic wrap cling
tightly to bowls or plates?
A glue coating. B magnetism.
C static electricity.
D wax finish. E capilliary action.
>> E capilliary uh action.
>> Sorry, Malia.
>> Anyone can answer.
>> Plastic wrap builds static charges when
unrolled, which helps it cling to smooth
surfaces. The correct answers, letter C,
static electricity.
>> Thank you, Proficky. And now this is our
last round for today's
ultimate round
profil.
>> Alaminos,
San Carlos and Urdaneta
are cities of this province located in
northern Philippines.
A Kagayan
B. Ilkos Norte
C. Iloilosur
D. Isabella
E Pangasan
Eangasan. Okay.
48 LGUs
letter Ech.
Thank you, Prophet Sophie. This time,
>> in the month of May, many Thanksgiving
festivals are held in [music] honor of
San Eidro Labrador, the patron saint of
farmers. One of the most popular
festivals features decorating houses
with colorful leafshaped wafers made
from rice flour. What is this festival?
A. Morion.
B. mascara
cas.
>> Okay, so the leaf shaped wafers are
called keeping and the answer is c pas k
check.
>> Thank you. And for the last question,
>> here's your last question related to
math.
Which ancient Greek mathematician
wrote on the sphere and cylinder and is
considered one of the greatest minds of
antiquity? A Uklid,
B. Archimedis,
C. Pythagoras,
D. Hipparcus, E. Aristotle.
Archimedis contributed to physics,
mathematics and engineering including
principles of buoyancy and levers.
Correct answers letter B. Archimed.
And that's it for our Kche ultimate
pagalingan round. Congratulations to
Ace, our Kche daily winner with a final
score of 295
points. We'll see Ace again on Friday
when he competes with our other daily
winners for a spot in our semifinals.
Katha, Gwen, and Hillary for joining.
And to the members of our panel of
experts, Prof. Neil, Prof. Sophie, and
Prof. Ricky, thank you.
Attorney Gabby Conception. Join us again
tomorrow for another round here on K
>> Check.
Heat. Heat.
Heat.