Pinoy True Stories

*Pinoy True Stories*
Pinoy True Stories
Genre	News magazine, Documentary
Directed by	various
Presented by	various
Opening theme	various
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
Production
Executive producer	various
Running time	30 minutes
Production company	ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN ; DZMM TeleRadyo (early broadcast); Jeepney TV (encore broadcast);
Release	December 3, 2012 –; May 4, 2020

Last updated January 20, 2025

Pinoy True Stories is a collective title of five docu-news magazine programs broadcast by ABS-CBN. The network's news journalists will tackle real-life accounts of Filipinos and help in solving problems that affect the communities and families nationwide. The five programs of Pinoy True Stories currently airs every Mondays to Saturdays on ABS-CBN, with an encore telecast on Jeepney TV. It also airs worldwide via TFC.

Hosts

Final hosts

Dyan Castillejo (for Sports U)
Julius Babao (for Mission Possible; formerly for Busted)
Karen Davila (for My Puhunan; formerly for Encounter and 3-in-1)
Jeff Canoy (for #NoFilter; formerly for Red Alert)
Chiara Zambrano (for #NoFilter)
Abner Mercado (for #NoFilter)
Raphael Bosano (for #NoFilter)
Kori Quintos (for #NoFilter)
Jacque Manabat (for #NoFilter)
Jeck Batallones (for #NoFilter)
Kevin Manalo (for #NoFilter)
Sherrie Ann Torres (for #NoFilter)

Former hosts

Doris Bigornia (for Pearl of People)
Maan Macapagal (for Help)
Dominic Almelor (for Help)
K Brosas (for 3-in-1)
Atty. Claire Castro (for 3-in-1)
Atom Araullo (for Red Alert; formerly for Mystery and RealiTV)
Anthony Taberna (for TNT: One-on-One with Tunying; formerly for Accuse)

Final programs

Mission Possible

In Mission Possible, Julius Babao seeks out the inspirational stories of ordinary Filipino people with love, and how their dreams will turn into possible. The segment currently airs every Saturdays, with replays on Monday mornings and late nights. It premiered on February 9, 2015, replacing Bistado.

My Puhunan

In My Puhunan (My Investment, stylized as my PUHUNAN), Karen Davila talks about various types of business and employees. The segment currently airs every Saturdays, with replay on Tuesday late nights and on Thursday mornings. It premiered on July 17, 2013, replacing Saklolo it ended on February 4, 2015, and returned on July 7, 2015.

#NoFilter

#NoFilter talks about the daily life of every Filipino individual through a point-of-view by a documentarist. The segment airs every Wednesdays with a replay every Friday mornings. It premiered on May 1, 2019, replacing Red Alert.

Sports U

Sports U is a sequel to the long-running Sports Unlimited . Dyan Castillejo will profile the lives of Filipino athletes from various sports. The segment airs every Thursdays. It premiered on February 12, 2015, replacing the Thursday timeslot of TNT: Tapatan ni Tunying.

Local Legends

Local Legends talks about the unique heritages of local foods, arts, musics, and cultural icons. The segment airs every Fridays with a replay every Tuesday mornings. It premiered on May 3, 2019, replacing TNT: Tapatan ni Tunying.

Previous programs

Bistado

In Bistado (Busted), Julius Babao opens the action-packed week 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 formerly aired every Monday. It premiered on December 3, 2012, and ended on February 2, 2015.

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 aired every Tuesday. It premiered on December 4, 2012, and ended on July 9, 2013.

Saklolo

In Saklolo (Help!), news reporters Maan Macapagal and Dominic Almelor lend a hand to people stuck in accidents, calamity or the cycle of maltreatment. The segment formerly aired every Wednesday. It premiered on December 5, 2012, and ended on July 10, 2013.

Demandahan

In Demandahan (Accuse), Anthony Taberna provides public legal help and advice to help solve the most problematic disputes in court. The segment formerly aired every Thursday. It premiered on December 6, 2012, and ended on July 11, 2013.

Hiwaga

In Hiwaga (Mystery), Atom Araullo explores mysterious phenomena as he unmasks the truth behind supernatural occurrences. The segment formerly aired every Friday. It premiered on December 7, 2012, and ended on March 14, 2014.

Mutya ng Masa

In Mutya ng Masa (Pearl of People), Doris Bigornia talks about simple interests, problems and difficulties, and easy sources of happiness that every normal Filipino encounters every day. The segment formerly aired every Tuesday. It premiered on July 16, 2013, replacing Engkwentro and ended on February 3, 2015.

3-in-1

In the live talk show 3 in 1, Karen Davila, K Brosas and Atty. Claire Castro discussed a wide variety of topics, from news to general interest stories. The segment formerly aired every Tuesday. It premiered on February 10, 2015, replacing Mutya ng Masa, and ended on June 30, 2015.

RealiTV

In RealiTV, Atom Araullo will feature death-defying home videos from various parts of the world. The segment formerly aired every Wednesday. It premiered on February 11, 2015, replacing My Puhunan and ended on July 1, 2015.

Red Alert

In Red Alert (stylized as REDALERT), Atom Araullo/Jeff Canoy provides tips on how to survive in life-threatening situations such as crimes, accidents, and natural disasters. The segment formerly aired every Friday, and later Wednesday. Araullo left the program (after he transferred to GMA Network) and was replaced by Jeff Canoy onwards. It premiered on March 21, 2014, replacing Hiwaga and ended on February 6, 2015. It returned on July 8, 2015.

TNT: Tapatan ni Tunying

In Tapatan ni Tunying (One-on-One with Tunying), Anthony Taberna interviews personalities and politicians. The segment formerly aired every Thursday, and later Friday. It premiered on July 18, 2013, replacing Demandahan and ended on April 27, 2019.

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