Is Philippine Idol coming back?

Philippine Idol ended on December 10, 2006, on TV5. The show aired from July 30, 2006, to December 10, 2006, and was part of the international Idol franchise. It was the first version of the Idol series in the Philippines and the sixth in Asia, aiming to find the country's top singer who could be considered a "national" artist. The program was hosted by local television personality Ryan Agoncillo and featured a panel of judges including Pilita Corrales, Ryan Cayabyab, and Francis Magalona. The show was broadcast as a music competition designed to discover and showcase Filipino singing talent through a series of auditions and performances.