Cebu-based broadcaster dotTV is expanding its original programming with the launch of “Higans Tols the Wind,” a Cebuano fantasy series starring veteran comedian and actor Bonel Balingit, as the regional network steps up efforts to produce locally made content for a national audience.
The series, created by Juniño Padilla and written and directed by Sam Costanilla, VF, blends fantasy, comedy and adventure with family-oriented storytelling, according to dotTV Studios, the network’s content production arm.
“Higans Tols the Wind” follows the adventures of a towering giant and his band of small but determined companions as they set out on a journey filled with challenges and life lessons. The production carries the tagline: “He’s 7 feet tall, they’re 7 feet small. Together, they’ll move mountains.”
The project marks the latest original offering from dotTV Studios, which is part of dotTV, billed as the first digital television network established outside Metro Manila. The network has been building a portfolio of Cebuano-produced programs aimed at bringing regional stories to a broader Philippine audience.
The fantasy series is scheduled to air on dotTV Channel 107 on Cignal, giving the Cebuano-language production nationwide reach.
The launch comes as regional media companies increasingly invest in original content to cater to audiences seeking programming rooted in local culture and language. Industry players have also been exploring digital and pay television platforms to expand the market for locally produced shows beyond their traditional geographic base.
Bonel Balingit, one of Cebu’s best-known comedians and actors, headlines the cast, adding star power to the production as dotTV seeks to strengthen its entertainment lineup.
While the network has yet to announce an official premiere date, it said “Higans Tols the Wind” will be coming soon to viewers across the country.
The new series underscores Cebu’s growing creative industry, with local producers, writers and performers developing original content capable of competing on the national stage while promoting Cebuano culture and storytelling traditions.
