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''Bitag'' (literally Trap) is an investigative and public service program hosted by Ben Tulfo and produced by BST Tri-Media Productions that airs in the Philippines. Launched on September 14, 2002, it first aired on Associated Broadcasting Company (now TV5) before moving the following year to Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) before returning again to TV5. It is currently aired in syndication on the government-owned People's Television Network. During its launch, Ben described it as an investigative show like no other that strays away from the "packaged" aggressive image that the Tulfo clan is known for by adopting a more cut-throat, in-your-face approach. Its success also spawned a recap (later talk) show that aired during weekday mornings on UNTV as ''Bitag Live'', and simulcast on radio through DZME and DWUN. As of February 2013, ''Bitag Live'' is currently aired on AksyonTV and simulcast on DWFM.〔(BITAG Live sa Aksiyon TV 41 ) (Pang-Masa ) February 14, 2013〕 ''Bitag'' is also a segment of the TV5 public service program ''T3: Reload'', where Ben co-hosts with brothers Erwin Tulfo and Raffy Tulfo. ==Format== An episode usually contains 3 different cases set to stock film, music and industrial sound effects sardonically narrated by Ben before wrapping it up with an educational segment sponsored by PAGCOR. Bitag operates semi-autonomously, conducting reconnaissance and surveillance and deploys their own agents as undercovers. When enough intelligence is gathered, Ben coordinates with the local authorities to plan the manner of arrest and follows them with his convoy of security back-ups and camera men to document the entire procedure and its aftermath. In accordance with Ben's eschewal of "drama" and production in favor of "real reality", most cases air days after the shoot with minor cuts and editing used only to fit the documented footage under 10 minute segments. This is further proven by Ben's occasional absence in his AksyonTV show Bitag Live on weekdays, when he personally oversees certain case operations. There are times where government agencies themselves invite BITAG to document an impending operation, popularly with drug raids. This has occurred several times in the show, and one instance united the four Tulfo broadcasters together. The programs segments are classified according to their nature: * Operations, which document actual Bitag operations in coordination with law enforcement elements. * Updates, or follow-up reports on the status of successful Bitag operations. * ''Kilos Pronto'' segments, which showcase immediate action or assistance on complaints or concerns. * ''Akto'' segments, usually depicting irregularities or "questionable" situations unexpectedly encountered by Bitag (caught in the act). * Wanted, a new segment featuring the apprehension of a "wanted" criminal. * Rewind, replays of existing episodes, often as reminders to the public. For safety reasons, the Bitag strike force is fully armed and trained in self-defense disciplines (including Tulfo himself) and comprises professional security personnel. They are also allowed to carry their firearms in airplanes and vessels provided they surrender it prior to departure. However, the team still makes it a point to request assistance from the local authorities when dwelling in unfamiliar territory in accordance with the law. Bitag was originally pitched to other TV networks but an unidentified "Tulfo" was opposed to it 〔(Regines Toronto Concert Cancelled?; The Other Tulfo ) (The Philippine Star ). September 2, 2002〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Bitag」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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