Biyahe ni Drew (transl. Trip of Drew / international title: Drew's Travel Adventure) is a Philippine television travel documentary show broadcast by GMA News TV, GTV and GMA Network. Hosted by Drew Arellano, it premiered on GMA News TV on February 1, 2013.

Biyahe ni Drew
An image of Drew Arellano standing in a transport station, with three orange suitcases displaying his picture. The show title is displayed on the left center of the image. The text "Sa" is displayed below the title. The logo of GMA Network is displayed below the text "Sa".
Title card in 2024
Also known asDrew's Travel Adventure[1]
GenreTravel documentary
Presented byDrew Arellano
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
Production
Executive producerDeanna P. Bibat
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time27–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Public Affairs
Original release
Network
ReleaseFebruary 1, 2013 (2013-02-01) –
present (present)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]

Premise

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Drew Arellano shows viewers that with a limited budget, people could have a vacation in the Philippines and abroad for a couple of days.[3]

Overview

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The production was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The show resumed its programming on November 13, 2020.[5] In February 2021, GMA News TV was rebranded as GTV, with the show being carried over.[6] The show premiered on GMA Network on August 3, 2024 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up replacing Pinoy Crime Stories.[7]

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the first episode of Biyahe ni Drew on GMA Network, earned a 5.5% rating.[8]

Accolades

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Accolades received by Biyahe ni Drew
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Travel Show Biyahe ni Drew Won [9]
Best Travel Show Host Drew Arellano Nominated [10]
2014 ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Lifestyle Program "Biliran" Nominated [11]
Outstanding Lifestyle Program Host Drew Arellano Nominated
28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Travel Show Biyahe ni Drew Won [12]
Best Travel Show Host Drew Arellano Nominated
2015 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Travel Show Biyahe ni Drew Won [13]
Best Travel Show Host Drew Arellano Won
2016 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Travel Show Biyahe ni Drew Won [14]
Best Travel Show Host Drew Arellano Won
2017 1st Philippine Tourism Industry Awards Travel Oriented TV Show Biyahe ni Drew Won [3]
31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Travel Show Host Drew Arellano Won [15]
2018 1st Dangal ng Bayan Awards Media Excellence Award for Tourism Biyahe ni Drew Won [16]
32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Travel Show Nominated [17]
Best Travel Show Host Drew Arellano Nominated
2019 41st Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Adult Educational and Cultural Program Biyahe ni Drew Won [18]
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Travel Show Nominated [19]
Best Travel Show Host Drew Arellano Nominated
2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Lifestyle Entertainment Host/Presenter Won [20]
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Travel Show Biyahe ni Drew Nominated [21]
Best Travel Show Host Drew Arellano Nominated
2024 6th Gawad Lasallianeta Most Outstanding Travel/Lifestyle Show Host Won [22]
Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Lifestyle Program "Let's Go to Oriental Mindoro Won [23]

References

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  1. ^ "GMA Worldwide Program Catalogue 2018-2019". Issuu. October 8, 2018. p. 75. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  2. ^ "Biyahe ni Drew (Full Episodes)". YouTube. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Biyahe ni Drew wins awards". Tempo. November 26, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  4. ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  5. ^ "Abangan ang inyong weeknight hangout tuwing gabi sa GMA News TV | Teaser". YouTube. November 8, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  6. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 10, 2021). "GMA News TV rebranded as Gtv following launch of entertainment programs". PEP. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  7. ^ "Biyahe Ni Drew, mapapanood na sa GMA ngayong August 3". YouTube. July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  8. ^ Mia, Ron (August 12, 2024). "Byahe Ni Drew makes stellar debut on its new GMA Network timeslot". LionhearTV. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  9. ^ "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". LionhearTV. November 24, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  10. ^ "ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television". PEP. November 8, 2013. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  11. ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 12, 2014). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees revealed; German Moreno will receive Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  12. ^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". PEP. November 5, 2014. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  13. ^ "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  14. ^ "List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  15. ^ Garcia, Leony (November 15, 2017). "GMA wins lion's share of PMPC TV awards". BusinessMirror. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  16. ^ "GMA Network wins Media Excellence Award". Tempo. January 29, 2018. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  17. ^ "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  18. ^ "Kapuso programs, personalities win at 41st Catholic Mass Media Awards". Manila Standard. November 21, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  19. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  20. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (October 16, 2020). "Asian Academy Creative Awards 2020 releases national winners; ABS-CBN has 13 wins". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  21. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  22. ^ "GMA Network wins 26 awards at the 6th Gawad Lasallianeta". GMA Network. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  23. ^ "GMA Network Programs and Personalities Shine in Asian Academy Creative Awards". GMA Network. October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
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