Pinoy True Stories

Pinoy True Stories
Genre News magazine, Docudrama
Created by ABS-CBN News & Current Affairs
Directed by various
Presented by
Theme music composer Reev Robledo
Opening theme
  • "3-in-1 Theme" by K Brosas (3-in-1)
  • "Tapatan Ni Tunying Theme" (Tapatan ni Tunying)
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino
No. of episodes 521 (as of December 1, 2014)
Production
Executive producer(s) Myra Afable-Chavez
Karen Pasion-Namora
Joseph Ryan Aquino
Donna Cueto
Choi Recaido
Running time 30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel ABS-CBN
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Original run December 3, 2012 – present

Pinoy True Stories is a collective title for the five different afternoon docu-news magazine programs airing on ABS-CBN. ABS-CBN’s broadcast journalists will tackle real-life accounts of Filipinos and help in solving problems that affect the communities and families nationwide.[1][2] Each of the five programs airs every Weekdays Fated to Love You and before Kapamilya Deal or No Deal [3]

Hosts

Current
Former

Programs

Current

Mission Possible

In Mission Possible discover inspiration stories of ordinary people with hearts as big as their dreams and the determination to make it happen. Join Julius Babao as he seeks out stories of people who have managed to make their wild and seemingly unachievable goals a reality on Mission Possible.

3-in-1

In 3 in 1 will discuss a wide variety of topics, from news to general interest stories. The talk show will be seen live every week.

RealiTV

In RealiTV: Mga Bidyong Nakakabilib will feature death-defying home videos from various parts of the world. Warning: this program is not for the faint of heart.

Sports U

In Sports U will profile the lives of Filipino athletes from various sports. The program will be a spinoff to the long-running ‘Sports Unlimited’.

Tapatan ni Tunying

In Tapatan ni Tunying (One-on-One with Tunying), Anthony Taberna interviews politicians and personalities. Formerly airing every Thursday, the segment now airs every Friday.

Former

Bistado

In Bistado (No Longer Secret), Julius Babao opens the week action-packed to uncover cases of abuse, neglect or cruelty, as well as corrupt practices in the government and the various modus operandi of criminals. The segment airs every Monday.[1][2][4]

Engkwentro

In Engkwentro (Encounter), Karen Davila mediates between clashing parties in relationships, families and neighborhoods to help them resolve their conflicts and reach an agreement. The segment formerly airs every Tuesday.[1][2][4]

Saklolo

In Saklolo (Help/Rescue), news reporters Maan Macapagal and Dominic Almelor, meanwhile, lend a hand to people stuck in accidents, calamity or the cycle of maltreatment. The segment formerly airs every Wednesday.[1][2][4]

Demandahan

In Demandahan (Accusing Each Other in Court), Anthony Taberna provides the public legal help and advice to help solve the most problematic disputes in court. The segment formerly airs every Thursday.[1][2][4]

Hiwaga

In Hiwaga (Mystery), mysterious phenomena are explored with Atom Araullo, where he unmasks the truth behind supernatural occurrences. The segment formerly airs every Friday.[1][2][4]

Mutya ng Masa

In Mutya ng Masa (Pearl of the Masses), Doris Bigornia talks about simple interests, problems and difficulties, and easy sources of happiness that a normal Filipino encounters everyday. The segment airs every Tuesday.[5]

My Puhunan

In My Puhunan (My Investment), Karen Davila talks about business and employees. The segment airs every Wednesday.

Red Alert

In Red Alert, Atom Araullo provides tips on how to survive in life-threatening situations, such as crime, accidents, and natural disasters. The segment airs every Friday.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Pinoy True Stories today on ABS-CBN". The Philippine Star. December 3, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "ABS-CBN launches 5 new shows via 'Pinoy True Stories'". ABS-CBN News. November 30, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  3. ↑ Salve Asis (December 2, 2012). "Asian Music Awards dineklarang best Asian artist si Sarah!" (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Kuwento ng kababalaghan ibubunyag" (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. December 7, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Mutya ng Masa bagong katuwang sa buhay ng masang Pilipino" (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. July 16, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2013.

See also