
Pinoy Idol is the second franchise of Idol series in the Philippines (the word Pinoy is the colloquial form of the word Filipino).
GMA Network promoted Pinoy Idol as "the first Idol competition in the Philippines" during its New Year's Eve 2007 Presentation, and does not recognize Associated Broadcasting Company's Philippine Idol and its winner Mau Marcelo. It is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, with Ogie Alcasid (singer, songwriter, and record producer), Jolina Magdangal (singer and actress), and Wyngard Tracy (retired talent manager) as judges. The winner will receive P1 million, a house and lot, brand new car, a recording contract with Sony BMG Music Philippines, a television contract with GMA Network among other prizes. The show premiered on April 5, 2008