Rakista is a weekly Philippine television comedy/musical series that centers on the exploits of a newly formed rock band composed of five Filipino college students. It aired from August 14, 2008 to November 20, 2008, replacing PBA Classics and was replaced by Rescue Mission. The program aired every Thursday nights (with a rerun on Sunday afternoons) on TV5. It was among the new shows unveiled by the network (formerly known as ABC5) upon its relaunch on 9 August 2008.