MANILA, Philippines – One of GMA 7’s longest-running Public Affairs flagship programs, Imbestigador has truly gone a long way — reaping several awards and becoming known as one of the most credible investigative programs in the country.
Hosted by Mike Enriquez, Imbestigador took investigative reporting to the next level by providing tangible and immediate solutions to victims of injustices, mostly ordinary Filipinos who have lost hope.
Today’s special episode, A Decade of Imbestigador, celebrates 10 unforgettable years of fine investigative reporting. From the time the show was launched, the phrase “Hindi ka namin tatantanan!” has been the show’s famous battle cry. Since then, it has also become Imbestigador’s mission: To relentlessly help victims of exploitation and bring those accountable to justice.
Because of the increasing number of persons who turn to Imbestigador, the show established its own Action Center, now known as Sumbungan ng Bayan Office. The center is open five days a week to receive complaints, which in turn are channeled to different agencies. Free legal clinics all over the country are also organized by the Sumbungan ng Bayan office in order to augment the program’s public service.
With more than 500 episodes, 2,000 stories and over 100,000 people helped, Imbestigador made true to its promise. With the help of different agencies, infamous characters were caught red-handed and put to jail, big-time syndicate groups busted, and countless women and children spared from danger and exploitation.