PIE (Pinoy Interactive Entertainment), also known on-air as PIE Channel, is a Philippine

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co-owned by

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(operates as its main content provider),

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and 917Ventures, in partnership with

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. The name is derived after

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, a baked pastry dish made of dough casing that contains various sweet or savory filling ingredients, which consists of different traditional and digital (known as "tradigital") entertainment programs for games, talk and variety shows mixed with real-time interaction format that can be viewed at any devices, dubbed as the country's first multiscreen and real-time interactive entertainment channel. It broadcast nationwide on television via digital terrestrial through

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on its flagship station Channel 31, cable and satellite providers, as well as worldwide via online through PIE's YouTube channel, its official website and

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's GLife (since May 28, 2022), which operates daily from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.

Background and history

On April 6, 2022,

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-owned

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ventured into media and entertainment industry by launching a multi-platform innovative tradigital entertainment company,

(formerly Sphere Entertainment) through 917Ventures Retirement Fund, which primarily owns

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. On the same day, Kroma Entertainment announced its co-ownership with

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for its new offering Pinoy Interactive Entertainment or PIE, with ABS-CBN served as its main content productions provider while Kroma Entertainment as its technological innovative interaction format backed by 917Ventures, and can be accessible to reach 11 million households in partnership with

for digital terrestrial broadcast and 85 million digitally-connected online users. It started its test broadcast on April 25, 2022, showcasing unprompted daily questions each day until May 15, followed by a seven-day "Countdown to TagumPIE" special on May 16–22, and made its official launch on May 23, 2022. Following the implementation of changes in PIE Channel's programming on September 12, 2022, the channel has been made available to international viewers through its YouTube channel.

Programming

Programming blocks

The programming is divided into various programming blocks:

Current

* Barangay PIE Silog (a consolidation of PIE Silog and Barangay PIE) – the channel's lifestyle and public service block. It airs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. * PIE Borito – the channel's anthology, drama, romance and music block. It airs daily from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. with replays from 8:15 to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays. * PIE Galingan – the channel's unique talent variety block. Since September 12, 2022, it currently airs from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Mondays to Saturdays. * PIEnalo: Pinoy Games (formerly PIEnalo) – the channel's instant wins and recognition block. Since September 12, 2022, it currently airs from 6:00 to 8:15 p.m. on weekdays and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. * PIE Night Long – the channel's talk, narrative and music block. Since September 12, 2022, it currently airs from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Former

* PIE Silog – the channel's morning lifestyle and music block. It formerly aired from 5:00 a.m. to 11:30am * Barangay PIE – the channel's off-centered news and human interest block. It formerly aired from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Current programs

Block-exclusive

=Barangay PIE Silog

= * ''Dr. Care'' * ''Eto Na Nga'' * ''Life Guro'' * ''Pasok Mga Suki'' * ''Sumpungan HQ''

=PIE Borito

= * '' On the Wings of Love'' * ''PIE Extra Slice'' * ''The Chosen One Catch-up'' * ''Playlist Natin''

=PIE Galingan

= * ''BB Gurlz: The Search for the PIEbansang Girl Group'' * ''Ekstra Ordinaryo''

=PIEnalo: Pinoy Games

= * ''Dagdag Bawas'' * ''Matching Matching'' * ''Pera o Bayong'' (PoB) ** ''PoB: Sana All'' * ''Sino'ng Manok Mo?''

=PIE Night Long

= * ''Basta Ka-Feeling Ka'' * ''How To Be U?'' * ''Moments'' ** ''Connecting Moments'' ** ''Hu-Quote Of The Night'' ** ''Moment Mo'' ** ''PIE Night Out'' ** ''Tender, Love & Karen'' * ''PNL Sessions'' * ''Uzi''

Non-block exclusive

* ''The Chosen One'' * ''Pak! Palong Follow'' * ''Playlist''

Former programs

Block-exclusive

=PIE Silog

= * ''Almusal All G'' * ''G Tayo'' * ''Gscovery'' * ''Stalk''

=Barangay PIE

= * ''Barangay PIE Clearance'' * ''Barangayan'' * ''Lokal'' * ''Oohlascope'' * ''Oohlat'' * ''Oohlat Weather'' * ''Sumpungan'' * ''Team Slapsoil'' ** ''Slapsoil D.I.Y.'' ** ''Slapsoil Kusina'' ** ''Slaptrip'' * ''Umpukan'' * ''Wanted Tanod''

=PIE Borito

= * ''Best of Barangay PIE'' * ''Uzi Presents: Iba''

=PIE Galingan

= * ''Best of Ekstra Ordinaryo'' * ''Bida Body Part'' * ''Ekstra Ordinaryo'' ** ''Ekstra Ordinaryo: Next Level'' * ''Galing Reveal'' * ''Nu Ginagawa Mo?'' * ''PIE Exam'' * ''PIE Game''

=PIEnalo

= * ''Palong Follow'' * ''Pera o Bayong'' (PoB) ** ''PoB Jackpot'' * ''Swerteng Sulpot''

Non-block exclusive

* ''Pera o Bayong'' (PoB) ** ''PoB Bonus'' ** ''PoB Pambato'' * ''Swerteng Sulpot Jr.''

Personalities

The following list are well-known celebrities and online influencers that served as the channel hosts in their respective programming blocks, dubbed as "PIE Jocks":

Barangay PIE Silog

Migs Bustos Miguel Carlos Lim Bustos (born December 4, 1988), better known as Migs Bustos, is a Filipino sports television news anchor, forecaster, commentator and reporter and model working for ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN Sports and Action and ANC. Early life and ed ...

* Frances Cabatuando (Mayora) *

Nicole Cordoves Nicole Ignacio Cordoves (; born April 15, 1992) is a Filipino model, host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2016 page ...

Gretchen Fullido Gretchen Marie Gumabao Fullido (; born June 4, 1984) is a Filipina anchor and model. She rose to prominence after hosting and having guest appearances on several talk shows, televised competitions and sports events. Fullido is the current anch ...

* Daisy Lopez (Madam Inutz) * Omar Punzalan (Mayor TV) *

Tristan Ramirez BoybandPH (also known as BPH) is a Filipino boy band composed of Neil Murillo, Russell Reyes, Ford Valencia, Tristan Ramirez, and Joao Constancia. The group was formed on December 11, 2016 after winning ABS-CBN's reality show ''Pinoy Boyband Super ...

* Abby Trinidad

PIE Borito

Janine Berdin Patricia Janine Dusaran Berdin (born January 28, 2002), simply known as Janine Berdin, is a Filipino singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to fame when she was crowned as the Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 2), second season grand champion at ''T ...

* Raco Ruiz

PIE Galingan

* Eris Aragoza *

Samantha Bernardo Samantha Mae Adaliga Bernardo (born November 10, 1992) is a Filipino television personality and beauty pageant titleholder who was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2020. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Grand Int ...

Ralph Malibunas ''Pinoy Big Brother: Connect'' was the ninth main and fifteenth season of '' Pinoy Big Brother'' which premiered on A2Z and Kapamilya Channel from December 6, 2020 to March 14, 2021. The show was also simulcast and digitally streamed via ABS-CB ...

Anji Salvacion Angie Kristine Allen Salvacion Gorbulev (; born September 24, 2002) better known as Anji Salvacion, is a Filipino singer, actress and television personality best known for winning the Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10, tenth season of ''P ...

Pak! Palong Follow

Vivoree Esclito Maria Vivoree Niña Matutes Esclito ( ; ; born August 3, 2000), professionally known as Vivoree, is a Filipino singer, actress, television personality and model. She came to prominence after joining '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7'' for which sh ...

Jeremy Glinoga Jeremy Eriq Glinoga, also known by the name Jeremy G (born September 14, 1999), is a Filipino musician, host and occasional actor. He rose to fame when he joined and became a finalist in the first season of the Filipino reality singing competit ...

* Gello Marquez * Reign Parani

PIEnalo: Pinoy Games

Nonong Ballinan Walter Mark Ballinan (born March 3, 1987, in Davao City, Philippines), professionally known as Nonong Ballinan, is a Filipino actor and comedian. He was first known as a contestant in ''Walang Tulugan with Master Showman German Molina Moreno'', ...

* Inah Evans * Jackie Gonzaga *

Sela Guia Marsela Mari Dela Cruz Guia (born April 28, 2000), also known as Sela Guia, is a Filipino people, Filipino actress, host and singer who is under ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She is a former member of the all-girl Filipino idol group MNL48. After leav ...

* Iyah Mina * Uldario Molina, Jr. (Negi) * Kevin Montillano * Nicki Morena * Ruth Paga * Eian Rances * Patsy Reyes * Kid Yambao

The Chosen One

Melai Cantiveros Melisa "Melai" Bunayog Cantiveros Francisco (; born April 6, 1988) is a Filipino actress, comedian, and host. She came to prominence in 2009, after winning '' Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up''. In 2015, she won the first season of the Filipino ...

Jhong Hilario Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976), professionally known as Jhong Hilario, is a Philippines, Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is part of the Filipino dance group ''Streetboys''. He is currently servin ...

PIE Night Long

* Karen Bordador * Reneé Dominique * Vivoree Esclito *

Elmo Magalona Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona (born 27 April 1994) is a Filipino actor and singer. He is currently an artist of ABS-CBN and Star Magic. He is the child of Francis Magalona and Pia Magalona. Biography 2009–2010: Early career Magalona's first app ...

* Aaron Maniego

Unassigned

* Coco Cordero * Eryka Lucas * Jae Miranda * Ryan Morales Reyes (Ninong Ry) * Sunshine Teodoro

Notes

References

External links

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Background and history

Programming

Programming blocks

Current

Former

Current programs

Block-exclusive

=Barangay PIE Silog

=PIE Borito

=PIE Galingan

=PIEnalo: Pinoy Games

=PIE Night Long

Non-block exclusive

Former programs

Block-exclusive

=PIE Silog

=Barangay PIE

=PIE Borito

=PIE Galingan

=PIEnalo

Non-block exclusive

Personalities

Barangay PIE Silog

PIE Borito

PIE Galingan

Pak! Palong Follow

PIEnalo: Pinoy Games

The Chosen One

PIE Night Long

Unassigned

See also

Notes

References

External links