Henry Omaga-Diaz (Tagalog: [ˈhɛnɾi ʔɔˈmaga ˈdɪas]; born Henry Omaga; January 9, 1961) is a Filipino journalist, news anchor, radio newscaster and commentator. He was the news anchor of TV Patrol and Bandila on ABS-CBN, where he was widely known, and various radio programs on DZMM and DWPM.[1]
Henry Omaga-Diaz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Henry Omaga January 9, 1961 |
| Other names | H.O.D. |
| Education | Lyceum of the Philippines University (BA) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 1979–2024 |
| Employers |
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| Spouse |
Gigi Cabigon (m. 1998) |
| Children | 1 |
Background
editOmaga-Diaz came from the town of Guinobatan, Albay, but was raised and grew up in Manila. He is a graduate of BA Journalism from the Lyceum of the Philippines University.
Career
editOmaga-Diaz began his journalism career as a news writer for Radio Veritas 846 from 1979 to 1991. He later joined ABS-CBN's radio station DZMM in 1991 as a Radyo Patrol reporter before becoming a field reporter on television. In 1996, he became an anchor of The Weekend News, serving as such until 2004. In 2001, he became an anchor for ABS-CBN's flagship evening news program TV Patrol, serving on the weeknight edition from 2001 to 2003, the weekend edition from 2004 to 2006, and again on the weeknight edition from 2020 to 2024. He also anchored the late-night newscast Bandila from 2006 to 2010.
Omaga-Diaz left ABS-CBN in 2024 to migrate to Canada, where he would continue his journalism career.[2][3]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2004 | The Weekend News | Anchor | ABS-CBN |
| 1991–2001 | TV Patrol | Reporter / Substitute Anchor | ABS-CBN All TV A2Z Kapamilya Channel TeleRadyo Serbisyo |
| 2001–2003; 2020–2024 | Anchor | ||
| 1997–2001 | Hoy Gising! | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2006 | Magandang Gabi... Bayan | ||
| 2004–2006 | TV Patrol Sabado/Linggo | Anchor | |
| 2006–2009 | XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé | Host | |
| 2006–2010 | Bandila | Anchor | |
| 2009–2014 | Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Kwatro Sabado | TeleRadyo | |
| 2009–2014 | Pasada Sais Trenta Sabado | ||
| 2014–2023 | Omaga-Diaz Reports | ||
| 2022 | Pepsi, Where's My Jet? | Interviewee | Netflix |
| 2023–2024 | HOD: Headline of the Day (formerly On Point) | Anchor | TeleRadyo Serbisyo |
Radio
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2014 | Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Kwatro Sabado | Anchor | DZMM |
| 2009–2014 | Pasada Sais Trenta Sabado | ||
| 2014–2020 | Omaga-Diaz Report | ||
| 2023–2024 | HOD: Headline of the Day (formerly On Point) | DWPM |
Recognition
editOmaga-Diaz was awarded a spot among the Ten Outstanding Media Personalities by the International Media Associates, Inc.[4]
Personal life
editOmaga-Diaz married to Gigi Cabigon and has a son and three grandchildren.[3] His family currently lives in Canada.[2]
References
edit- ^ "READ: Seasoned journalist Henry Omaga-Diaz joins 'TV Patrol'". ABS-CBN News. October 4, 2020. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ a b de Castro, Isagani Jr. (August 30, 2024). "ABS-CBN's Henry Omaga-Diaz bids 'TV Patrol' goodbye". Rappler. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "Matapos ang 4 dekada: Henry Omaga-Diaz magpapaalam na sa TV Patrol". ABS-CBN News. August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ http://telebisyon.net/Henry-Omaga-Diaz/artista/ Archived January 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved November 19, 2010
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