Pinoy Big Brother, more popularly known by its abbreviated title
PBB, is the Philippine version of
Big Brother. The word
Pinoy in the title is a colloquial term used to describe the
Filipino people. The show first aired on August 21, 2005 on
ABS-CBN,
Studio 23, and its international channel,
TFC in various countries worldwide. The uncut
24/7 version of the series can also be seen on the
internet through paid-online
streaming video subscription via TFCNow, and through cable network
SkyCable. The show is currently hosted by
Toni Gonzaga,
Mariel Rodriguez,
Bianca Gonzalez,
Robi Domingo and
Enchong Dee.