''Game ng Bayan'' (abbreviated as GNB, lit. ''Game of the Nation'') was a short-lived

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hosted by Robin Padilla and Alex Gonzaga, with Eric Nicolas, Mary Jean Lastimosa and Negi. It premiered on

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and worldwide on

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, replacing ''

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''. It aired weekday afternoons at 5:00-5:45pm (timeslot may vary in some areas nationwide). This was the fourth localized Kapamilya game show after ''

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'', '' Panahon Ko 'to!: Ang Game Show ng Buhay Ko'' and '' Celebrity Playtime''. Each of the game show's episode is held in a different barangay where contestants are usually residents of the selected locality. ''Game ng Bayan'' was debuted on March 7, 2016 as part of the ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block, and aired around the same time as

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's ''

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''. The program cancelled with its last episode on April 15, 2016. Following the end of the game show's run, Robin Padilla focused on his commitment on the fifth season of ''Pilipinas Got Talent'', while the rest of his co-castmates got other projects. The show, along with the Korean drama '' My Love Donna'', were both replaced by '' My Super D''.

Hosts

Main hosts

* Robin Padilla * Alex Gonzaga * Eric Nicolas * Mary Jean Lastimosa * Negi

Guest co-host

* Angelica Panganiban (substitute host for Gonzaga)

Game Segments

* Koloreta * Ang Dami Mong Alam * Buksan Ang Plato * Storya ng Buhay * Barangay Games * Barangay Ultimate Showdown (Friday)

Competition

Because of its timeslot, Game ng Bayan faced its first and last rival show,

's ''

''. Despite the all-star cast, they failed to topple their rival show. This is the reason why Game ng Bayan was axed after a month since its debut.

Ratings

References

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