XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé ( transl. XXX: exclusive, explosive, exposé) is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally hosted by Julius Babao, Karen Davila, and Henry Omaga-Diaz, it aired from March 4, 2006, to February 18, 2013, replacing Magandang Gabi... Bayan and was replaced by Banana Nite. Babao, Pinky Webb, and Anthony Taberna served as the final hosts.
About
XXX is a public affairs program that exposed illegal activities from the government down to the streets of the Philippines. XXX coordinated with local law enforcement agencies to help bring to justice people or entities that exploit individuals. Using hidden cameras, XXX documented the schemes and modus operandi used in alleged criminal activities.[1]
2006–2008: Babao-Davila-Omaga-Diaz era
The show was launched on March 4, 2006, and was hosted by Julius Babao, Karen Davila, and Henry Omaga-Diaz. It was aired on a Saturday primetime time slot.
2008–2009: Babao-Webb-Omaga-Diaz era
On May 3, 2008, Pinky Webb replaced Davila as host, who left the show to host Wonder Mom. The show slightly changed its opening billboard to include Webb.
2009–2010: Babao-Webb-Santos era
On February 28, 2009, Alex Santos replaced Omaga-Diaz as host, and the opening theme/billboard, title card, graphics and filming set were changed.
On September 26 and October 3, XXX held two special episodes on Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng.
On October 12, 2009, following the premiere of Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up, XXX moved its timeslot from its Saturday primetime airing to a late night Monday airing after Bandila, replacing Kalye.
2010–2013: Babao-Webb-Taberna era
On June 28, 2010, Anthony Taberna replaced Santos as host, and the opening billboard was slightly changed. The show aired its final episode on February 18, 2013, being replaced by Bistado, while Banana Nite took over its timeslot.
Hosts
- Julius Babao (2006–13)
- Karen Davila (2006–08)
- Henry Omaga-Diaz (2006–09)
- Pinky Webb (2008–13)
- Alex Santos (2009–10)
- Anthony Taberna (2010–13)
On Studio 23 and ANC
- XXX was aired on Studio 23 on Thursday 9:30 p.m. and also was aired on ABS-CBN News Channel every Saturday 2 p.m. as replay from Monday episode on ABS-CBN 2.
On DZMM TeleRadyo
- XXX aired in DZMM TeleRadyo on September 5, 2011, at 9:15 p.m. It was announced on August 30, 2011, in DZMM's Dos por Dos. This was seen only in DZMM TeleRadyo.
See also
References
- ^ "About XXX". Archived from the original on January 16, 2013.
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