S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives (also known as SOCO) is a Philippine television investigative docudrama show broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Hosted by Gus Abelgas, it aired from November 23, 2005, to October 17, 2020, replacing Private I and was replaced by the third season of I Can See Your Voice in Kadenang Ginto: The Golden Comeback moved to afternoon timeslot. The program primarily aims to find answers to serious crimes with the help of forensic investigators and the local police.[1][2][3] The show did not eventually return as Abelgas transferred to TV5 on July 13, 2023.
| S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Crime Investigative news Docudrama |
| Created by | ABS-CBN Corporation |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs |
| Directed by | JV Noriega |
| Presented by | Gus Abelgas |
| Narrated by | Gus Abelgas |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 721 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Ferdinand Enriquez |
| Editors | Edwin Hidalgo Joanas Pineda Joemar Sarabia |
| Production company | ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | November 23, 2005 – May 2, 2020 |
| Network | Kapamilya Channel |
| Release | June 13 – October 17, 2020 |
| Related | |
| Gus Abelgas: Nag-Uulat True Crime Gus Abelgas Forensics (One PH) | |
Overview
editThe program originally aired on Wednesday late nights before it was eventually transferred to Thursday late nights in August 2006. before it was eventually transferred to Friday late nights in March 2009. before it was eventually transferred to Saturday afternoons in July 2012.[4][5]
On March 21 to May 2, 2020, S.O.C.O. was temporarily suspended when it temporarily stopped airing new episodes due to the quarantine caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ABS-CBN stopped its free-to-air broadcast operations as ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) due to the lapsing of the network's legislative franchise. As a result, the program released new episodes through its social media accounts.[6]
The program returned via thru online with a new episodes and pay television network Kapamilya Channel from June 13 to October 17, 2020, to give way to the third season of I Can See Your Voice.[7]
S.O.C.O. was also aired on DZMM TeleRadyo initially as first-run on September 8, 2011, every Thursday at 9:15 PM. This edition ran for eleven months until July 6, 2012. On April 20, 2017, the program returned to DZMM TeleRadyo as a rerun of its previous episodes, which airs every Thursday at 2:00 PM and Friday at 1:00 AM.
Radio program
editS.O.C.O. sa DZMM was also aired every Saturdays at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 and DZMM TeleRadyo. The program was anchored by Gus Abelgas and David Oro.
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient / Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | |
| Best Public Service Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | |||
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Public Service Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | |||
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | [9] |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | [10] |
| 2nd Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Crime/Investigative Program | S.O.C.O.: Cainta Massacre | Nominated | [11] | |
| Outstanding Crime/Investigative Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | [12] |
| Best Documentary Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | |||
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Documentary Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | [13] |
| Best Documentary Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | |||
| 11th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Investigative Program | S.O.C.O. | Won | [14] | |
| 4th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Crime/Investigative Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | [15] | |
| Outstanding Crime/Investigative Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | 22nd KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best TV Public Affairs Program | S.O.C.O. | Won | [16] |
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | [17] | |
| Best Public Service Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | |||
| 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Investigative Program | S.O.C.O. | Won | [18] | |
| 5th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Crime/Investigative Program | S.O.C.O.: Hustisya | Won | [19] | |
| 1st PUP Mabini Media Awards | Best Television Public Affairs Program | S.O.C.O. | Won | [20] | |
| Philippine Public and Safety and Order Support Group | Most Appreciated Safety and Crime Prevention TV Program in the Country | S.O.C.O. | Won | [21] | |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | [22] |
| Best Public Service Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | |||
| 13th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Investigative Program | S.O.C.O. | Won | [23] | |
| 6th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Crime/Investigative Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | [24] | |
| Outstanding Crime/Investigative Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | [25] |
| Best Public Service Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | |||
| 14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Investigative Program | S.O.C.O. | Won | [26] | |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | [27] |
| Best Public Service Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | [28] |
| 1st Dangal ng Bayan Media Excellence Awards | Media Excellence Award for Criminology | S.O.C.O. | Won | [29] | |
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | S.O.C.O. | Nominated | [30] |
| Best Public Service Program Host | Gus Abelgas | Nominated | |||
| 2nd Dangal ng Bayan Media Excellence Awards | Media Excellence Award for Criminology | S.O.C.O. | Won | [31] | |
| 2020 | 3rd Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Public Affairs Show | S.O.C.O. | Won | [32] |
| Most Outstanding Public Affairs Show Host | Gus Abelgas | Won |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ The Standard Showbitz (February 2, 2020). "ABS-CBN named most outstanding TV network". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "Gus Abelgas flirts with danger on 'SOCO'". ABS-CBN News. September 25, 2009. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ Abelgas, Gus (November 26, 2015). "SOCO, isang dekada na !". Pang Masa. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (March 19, 2009). "Gus Abelgas thrives on the action, suspense of "crime reporting"". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "'SOCO' moves to earlier timeslot". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- ^ Corporation, ABS-CBN. ""UKG,""Mission Possible," and other shows deliver new stories online | ABS-CBN Corporate". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- ^ "Everything you need to know about Kapamilya Channel | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- ^ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "Complete list of Nominees for 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Rod Magaru Show. October 29, 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky L. "Nominees for the 2011 Golden Screen TV Awards". philstar.com. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "PMPC announces the nominees of the 27th Star Awards for Television". LionhearTV. November 8, 2013. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "ABS-CBN dominates 11th Gawad Tanglaw". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "ABS-CBN wins big at KBP Golden Dove Awards - YouTube". www.youtube.com. April 29, 2014. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "ABS-CBN wins big at 12th Gawad Tanglaw". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ Rappler.com (March 22, 2014). "Full list: Winners at the 5th Golden Screen TV Awards". Rappler. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "ABS-CBN wins big at 1st PUP Mabini Media Awards - YouTube". www.youtube.com. February 13, 2014. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "ABS-CBN SOCO". Twitter. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Nominees for the 29th Star Awards for TV bared; Kapuso Alden Richards competes against six Kapamilya stars for Best Drama Actor". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "13th Gawad Tanglaw winners for TV and Radio announced; Angel Locsin and Julia Montes tied for Best Actress". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "6th Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared; Angel Locsin, Marian Rivera snubbed for Best Actress". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "Heart, Jennylyn, Kim, Julia, Liza, Nadine, Dawn nominated for Best Drama Actress at Star Awards for TV". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "ABS-CBN wins big at 14th Gawad Tanglaw". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "31st Star Awards for TV nominees revealed; JoshLia, JakBie to receive special awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ ABS-CBN. "ABS-CBN TRIUMPHS AT 1ST DANGAL NG BAYAN MEDIA EXCELLENCE AWARDS". ABS-CBN Careers. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP.ph. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ Corporation, ABS-CBN. "ABS-CBN programs and anchors honored at NCST Dangal ng Bayan Awards | ABS-CBN Corporate". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ Corporation, ABS-CBN. "ABS-CBN named as Most Outstanding TV Network by Gawad Lasallianeta | ABS-CBN Corporate". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
External links
edit- S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives at IMDb
- S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives on Facebook
- S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives on Twitter
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