Pinoy Explorer
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| Pinoy Explorer | |
|---|---|
 Title card from 2013 to 2014 | |
| Genre | Infotainment |
| Created by | ABC Development Corporation |
| Written by | Benjou Elgincolin Elmer L. Gatchalian |
| Directed by | Rowell L. Santiago |
| Presented by | Aga Muhlach |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Ma. Theresa Rodriguez |
| Editors | Edward Alegre Clyte Aldys Luis |
| Running time | 1 hour (incl. commercials) |
| Original release | |
| Network | TV5 |
| Release | September 18, 2011 – March 15, 2014 |
Pinoy Explorer is a Philippine infotainment show hosted by Aga Muhlach and aired on TV5.[1] It airs every Saturdays at 6:45-7:45 pm after Magic Gimik: Revealed. It debuted on September 18, 2011, and features clips from the “Clash of the Titans” series and BBC's “Walking with Dinosaurs.”[2]
It is an edutainment program wherein Aga Muhlach, the host travels to many different places around the globe with an aim to educate the Filipino viewers in discovering the wonders of the world: places, people, artifacts, and history.[3] The program not only showcases trips to other places but it also educates viewers and takes them on journeys of discovery using cutting-edge technology. The show ended on May 4, 2013 as Aga runs for congressman for the 4th district of Camarines Sur.
Pinoy Explorer returned on-air on TV5 by September 15, 2013[4] and aired its last episode on March 15, 2014, with its last destination is in Russia, coinciding the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Host
- Aga Muhlach
- Klariz Magboo (trivia voice-over)
Trivia
According to reports, Pinoy Explorer got the highest pilot rating when it was aired last Sunday at 6:30 pm compared to other TV shows in other networks based on the Neilsen Media Research.[3] It posted an impressive 8.3% AMR or a total of 1,975,813 absolute viewers – 84,295 more than ABS-CBN’s TV Patrol Weekend’s 1,891,518 (7.9% AMR); and 465,543 viewers more than GMA’s 24 Oras Weekend’s 1,510,270 (6.3% AMR).[2]
Destinations
- Episode 1: Thermopolis, Wyoming, USA
- Episodes 2–3: Cody, Wyoming, USA
- Episodes 4–5: Arcata, Humboldt County, California, USA
- Episodes 6–7: Alaska, USA
- Episodes 9–10: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Episodes 11–12: Nepal
- Episode 13: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Episode 14: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Episodes 15–16: Hong Kong SAR, China
- Episode 17: Shenzhen, China
- Episodes 22–23: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Episode 23: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Halong Bay, Vietnam
- Episode 24: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Albay, Philippines
- Episode 26: Camarines Sur
- Episode 27: Donsol, Sorsogon, Philippines
- Episode 28: Rome, Italy
- Venice, Italy
- Milan, Italy
- Batanes, Philippines
- Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
- Anilao, Batangas, Philippines
- Cavite, Philippines
- Korea
- Sydney, Australia
- Russia
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 34th Catholic Mass Media Awards[5] | Best Adult Educational/Cultural Program | Cast and crew | Special Citation |
See also
References
- ^ "TV5 livestreams Pinoy Explorer press launch Monday night - Interaksyon.com". www.interaksyon.com. Archived from the original on 2011-09-25.
- ^ a b "Showbiznest: TV5's 'Pinoy Explorer' Pilot Episode Posts High Ratings, Beats Competition". showbiznest.blogspot.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-01.
- ^ a b "Aga Muhlach's "Pinoy Explorer" on TV5 | Philippine Showbiz News | Pinoy Entertainment News". www.dailypinoyshowbiz.com. Archived from the original on 2011-09-24.
- ^ Chinese yoyo master is Talentadong Pinoy’s last grand champion retrieved August 20, 2013
- ^ ABS-CBN rules 34th Catholic Mass Media Awards