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XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé

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XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé
Title screen from 2006 to 2009
Genre
Created byABS-CBN Corporation
Developed byABS-CBN News and Current Affairs
Directed byJimmy Dasal
Presented by
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes360
Production
Executive producerMyra Afable-Chavez
EditorAlvin John Capiz
Running time45 minutes
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseMarch 4, 2006 (2006-03-04) –
February 18, 2013 (2013-02-18)
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Final hosts
Julius Babao served as the host.
Pinky Webb served as the host.
Anthony Taberna served as the host.

On Studio 23 and ANC

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  • 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

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  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ "About XXX". Archived from the original on January 16, 2013.