PROBE signs off after 24 years on Philippine Television
The award-winning program that pioneered investigative journalism on Philippine television is bidding goodbye for now after almost a quarter of a century in investigating the top issues and personalities in the country.
Probe is going full circle as it celebrated its remarkable run, which began during the presidency of Corazon Aquino, with a two-part series about the ascent to presidency of Cory’s son, President-elect Benigno Aquino III.
In the two-part special, Cheche Lazaro featured life in the Malacañang Palace with a series of interviews with presidential offsprings Nini Quezon, Ilocos Norte Governor-elect Imee Marcos, and former Sen. Jun Magsaysay, former presidents Joseph Estrada and Fidel V. Ramos, and even Palace employees and servants who will bare the secrets of Malacañang.
On June 30, Cheche zeroed in on Sen. Noynoy Aquino’s march to the presidency beginning with the grueling 2010 election campaign to his inauguration, getting the inside story behind the issues in his candidacy and the transition to his administration straight from his campaign manager Butch Abad, incoming presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, and the Aquino sisters.
Despite the exit of Probe Profiles, Lazaro said Probe Productions Inc. will continue churning up brave and quality projects and might return to television, while she will still be seen as anchor of “Media in Focus” on ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel.
Lazaro said, “for as long as Filipinos look at the nation with probing eyes and minds, the Probe legacy lives on.”
July 1st, 2010 at 8:23 am
So sad to hear that your signing off. I always try to watch your show when I have time. Very informative and relevant. I learned a lot from your show. I really do hope that this won’t be the last. God bless The Probe Team.
July 1st, 2010 at 7:14 pm
One of the best shows in Philippine TV for more than 2 decades. I will miss it so much. I hope that you’ll come back soon.
July 1st, 2010 at 11:15 pm
I will miss this show.You’re a great help to me in deciding the candidate i voted last election. i will wait for your comeback, hopefully on an early time slot.
July 1st, 2010 at 11:47 pm
I’ve grown up watching your show since I begin to be aware of our society. I didn’t care what network station you ran the program. I hope there’s an available archives of all your episodes.
If St. Paul leave today, he maybe one your correspondents.
God bless and protect you and your team!
July 3rd, 2010 at 4:48 am
that’s really sad. I thought there’d be just some sort of a reformat that will take place and that they’d be back next week. All the probe programs have made an impact big time especially with my generation. I am hoping that PROBE will be back on TV really soon. Thank you Probe.
July 4th, 2010 at 7:27 am
So sad to hear that your signing off. I always try to watch your show when I have time. Very informative and relevant. I learned a lot from your show. I really do hope that this won’t be the last. God bless The Probe Team.
July 5th, 2010 at 11:32 am
goodbye to Cheche Lazaro
it’s never the same again knowing that my weekend usually begins with the ProbeTv. now i need to think of an alternative. farewell Probe team, til we meet again:-(
July 8th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
I was in high school when I started watching Probe Team. it molded an informed consciousness for me as a filipino, to the point of wanting to pursue a study in journalism in college and be part of the kind of conviction The Probe have. Thank you for the years of fearless pursuit of the TRUTH. I know that we haven’t lost a WARRIOR, The WARRIOR is Just gaining strength of the next round of fight. We will be waiting! Cheers!!!
July 9th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
goodbye to Cheche and the Probe Team. yours was such a straight shooting, candid and engaging show that it will terribly be missed. without a doubt, one of the best shows on phil TV. i hope the Probe legacy will live on and we’ll see you again. good luck, god bless and good innings …
July 10th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
one of the best tv programs in the philippines. i’ve been watching probe programs since it started and i’ll surely miss it. Good luck and thank you for all those wonderful years!
July 12th, 2010 at 11:00 am
i guess the relevance of probe in history is generational and they helped our generation to define our relevance. In the critical times of our country, it is only the probe who initiated the time of critique. This role in media practice is priceless and indeed an unconditional way of showing love for the country. I am sad that probe will already be off the air, but i am hoping that this is just temporary and i am confident that the probe will once again find vigor to reshape to contour of this generation. Kudos and thank you very much for bein part of my social vigilance. YOur transformative intervention in creating critical public opionion will definitely resonate and reverberate in media practice and social transformation. That i guess is probe’s critical inheritance ; )
July 18th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Probe is definitely one of the best and most critical programs that television had ever offered us. It is sad that they have to sign off especially in this “transition time” of the country. Probe was one of my inspirations to dip myself in the field of journalism. I have always wished to work for this show after graduation. Thanks for the inspiration Ms. Cheche and rest of the Probe Team. Good Luck and God bless!
July 18th, 2010 at 10:45 am
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July 18th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
sayang mam cheche lazaro, dahil sa inyo naging aware ako sa pilipinas, sana bumalik kayo marami akong natutunan… nasubaybayan ko khit buhay ni victor mula rugby boys hangang nagka asawa at anak…
July 18th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
wala n akong makitang alternative informative t.v. like you guys…
July 19th, 2010 at 4:43 am
thank you. Ms Che Che Lazaro and Probe Team.. ngaun 25 na aq kinalakihan ko na lhat ng mga show nyo. magmamarka ang iyong mga contribute sa media ng pilipinas.. kita po tayo sa susunud aabangan ko po yan.. salamat probe team special slamat kay Ms. Che che mmis ko probe. uh-uh,god bless u po to ol..
July 20th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Kahit nasa UK na ako, I always watch the programme through TFC subscription. It is very informative yet entertaining and it brings me closer to home. I will surely miss the show at walang makakapantay o makakahigit dito. Cheers to all the staff and crew… well done to Ms. Che Che!
July 20th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Hello Ms. Cheche! I was able to catch Boy Abunda’s show yesterday on Studio 23 and was so sad to learn that you decided to end Probe. On the other hand, I was impressed when you mentioned to Mr. Abunda your reason for doing so — your grandkid. I loved your answer that you would like to see the child grow and be there every step of the way. Awww… what a lucky kid! Wish you & all your staff all the best… Mabuhay kayo PROBE TEAM! I will be forever be a…(as I’ve heard from Boy Abunda & the other commentators in his show) Chechemon!
July 20th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Hi Mam Cheche,
I just would like to say that you are one big inspiration for me as a broadcaster myself. I am a station manager of an FM station here in Isabela and I have watched your program while I was growing up. Thank you for raising the standards of journalism in our country. You have made it possible for all of us to continue to strive for excellence in our craft by aspiring to be like you: upright, fair and brave. God bless you po Mam Cheche. Isa kang bayani sa larangan ng journalismo.
Sana marami pang dumating na katulad ninyo para dumami pa ang magpakita ng katotohanan sa publiko.
July 25th, 2010 at 5:21 am
Ms. Cheche, your legacy lives on!!!! I’ve already bookmarked your site so I can easily access ProbeTV. You are an inspiration! God Bless you and your family.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:58 am
i remember staying up late just to watch Probe, which became a weekly routine since the late part of my high school years. it was a good thing that i was nocturnal. LOL. i really look up to you, MS. CHECHE LAZARO, and the PROBE TEAM. your program has molded my social awareness and really helped me become a responsible citizen. you inspire me so much! THANK YOU!
i am now a graduating college student and i promise to look at the nation with probing eyes and mind.
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