| “ | Hindi namin kayo tatantanan! | ” | |
—Tagline | |||
Imbestigador (English: Investigator) is an investigative show broadcast by GMA Network. The show tackles anomalies and inconsistencies in the Philippine government. It criticizes the corruption in the Philippine society, from overpriced items to arms smuggling, covering a wide variety of topics that sometimes include Filipino traditions and beliefs. It is a public service show that aims to inform the people of the current problems troubling the Philippines. Mike Enriquez hosts the show since he became the anchor of Saksi (in 1995-1998; 1999-2004) GMA Network News (1998-1999) and later, 24 Oras (in 2004-2022). The show was concluded on September 9, 2023, with a total of 731 episodes. It was replaced by Pinoy Crime Stories in its timeslot on September 16, 2023.
History[]
The show premiered on August 2, 2000 It began with very casual crime scene reports, which continues to be the usual focus. Various crimes were featured, including kidnapping, slavery, child abuse, and various drug-related crimes. The team was equipped with hidden cameras for doing entrapment operations with the help of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Commission on Human Rights (CHR), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Department of Justice (DOJ) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). A recently new format (while the program is still on the previous timeslot) similar to rival, A2Z's KBYN: Kaagapay ng Bayan, TV5's Tutok Tulfo, and Net 25's Responde: Mata ng Mamamayan.
which led to moved at its current timeslot since July 19, 2014. From crime reports, Imbestigador expanded into an all-around investigative show. It now also featured various societal problems such as corruption, problems in local governments, and illegal activities. It also has done special reports regarding poverty, honesty, cleanliness, education, wasted public funds, youths, and public health and safety. It also honored Pope John Paul II when Mike Enriquez did a special coverage regarding the pope's funeral. He also acted as a quiz master regarding the report of education, which reported the education system is weakening. On their fifth anniversary special, the show acted as "Santa Claus" by giving computers to each police station in Metro Manila. It has also featured out of the country specials (in the United States, Japan, Italy, Singapore, France, and Germany).
Tagline[]
The tagline of the show is "Hindi namin kayo tatantanan!" (We won't let up on you!) Mike Enriquez uses these words to warn answerable entities in the complaint that they will be observed with prying eyes, and that no mischief will go unnoticed.
Trivia[]
- The investigative show was spoofed in Bubble Gang under the names: "Imbalsamador" in 2002 and "Estimador" in 2005.