Jiggy Manicad

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Defeo and the surname or paternal family name is Manicad.

Jiggy Manicad
Manicad at the 73rd Annual Peabody Awards
Born	Rodrigo Defeo Manicad Jr. (1974-11-15) November 15, 1974 (age 50) Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Education	University of the Philippines Los Baños (B.A.)
Occupations	Television newscaster journalist reporter politician
Years active	1995–present
Employers	ABS-CBN Corporation GMA News and Public Affairs (1995–2018) News5 (2023–present)
Political party	PDP–Laban
Other political affiliations	Independent (under Hugpong ng Pagbabago)
Spouse	Marnie Pulumbarit ​ (m. 2008)​
Children	3
Website	https://www.jiggymanicad.com/

Rodrigo Defeo "Jiggy" Manicad Jr. (/məˈniːˌkæd/ (Tagalog: [ˈdʒigi mɐˈnɪkad]) mə-NEE-kad; born November 15, 1974) is a Filipino television news producer, reporter and broadcast journalist.

During his stint in GMA Network, he was a presenter in Reporter's Notebook, and anchored news programs 24 Oras Weekend and News TV Quick Response Team. Manicad is currently serving as an anchor of TV5's newscast Frontline Pilipinas.

Early life and career

Rodrigo Defeo Manicad Jr. is the son of Rodrigo Manicad Sr. and Lusviminda Defeo Manicad. He was born on November 15, 1974. He finished elementary and secondary in San Pablo Colleges. He took Communication Arts at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.^[1] As a kid, he loved animals especially dogs. His dog Tikboy was chosen as one of the K-9 dogs of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). He worked as assistant editor of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Years later, he found himself back in Manila, becoming one of the writers of the popular show Magandang Gabi... Bayan in ABS-CBN.^[2]

He later transferred to GMA Network as he wanted to become a newscaster and reporter, and soon became a presenter for the documentary show Reporter's Notebook, alongside Maki Pulido. While reporting on the May 1, 2001 riot along Mendiola, San Miguel, Manila, he was injured by a rock that hit his head in the middle of the riot between the protesters and police authorities.^[3][4][5]

His stories include insurgency and extremism in Mindanao, disasters, and the illegal arms trade. In 2004, he was awarded the British Chevening Scholarship Award. He then took a postgraduate course in International Broadcast Journalism at Cardiff University in Wales. He was chosen from 800 applicant journalists from all over the country. As part of the program, he had his practicum at the BBC in Norwich, England. He is also an awardee of Ten Outstanding Young Men for 2012 for journalism.^[6][7][8]

On February 21, 2010, Manicad anchored the 24 Oras Weekend, alongside Pia Arcangel.^[4]

On August 1, 2011, he served as the anchor of GMA News TV's first ever on-location newscast QRT: Quick Response Team.^[9][10]

On April 20, 2018, Manicad announced his departure from GMA Network and his resignation from media service during the closing of Quick Response Team, after the prospective senatorial candidate under the ruling PDP–Laban political party for 2019 senatorial election.^{[11][12][13][14]} Following his exit, Manicad was eventually replaced by Emil Sumangil on Quick Response Team,^[15] Jun Veneracion on Reporter's Notebook,^[16] and then Ivan Mayrina on 24 Oras Weekend.

After losing in the elections, he returned to GMA Network by airing his show AgriPreneur, which is produced by his wife's company, Marnie Manicad Productions International (MMPI) until 2023.^[17]

On December 7, 2023, Manicad marked his return to journalism as he signed a contract with TV5 to become an anchor of Frontline Pilipinas, joining Cheryl Cosim and Julius Babao on January 8, 2024.^[18] He then became the host of investigative show Budol Alert on September 22, 2024, replacing Luchi Cruz-Valdes.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Note	Network
2024–present	Budol Alert[19]	Host	TV5
	Frontline Pilipinas	Anchor
2019–23	AgriPreneur	Host	GMA Network
2018	The Working Class
2011–18	News TV Quick Response Team	Anchor	GMA News TV
2010–18	24 Oras Weekend		GMA Network
2004–18	Reporter's Notebook	Host

Awards and nominations

Year	Award Giving Body	Category	Nominated Work	Network	Results	Source
2017	Gandingan Awards	Best News Anchor	24 Oras Weekend	GMA Network	Won	[20]
		Best Investigative Program Host	Reporter's Notebook		Won

References

1. Interview with Jiggy Manicad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irO_QYslLDA
2. "Jiggy Manicad: the accidental journalist". PEP.ph. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
3. Gumban, Neil (May 4, 2001). Emergency: Naipit sa Gulo! [Emergency: Caught in the Fray!]. YouTube (in Filipino). Event occurs at 22:06. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
4. "Two for the weekend news". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
5. "Ivan Mayrina is in the running to become GMA-7's next top male news anchor". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. May 24, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2024. On May 1, 2001, [Mayrina] was given the task to deliver tapes to Jiggy Manicad, an on-cam reporter caught in the middle of a chaotic EDSA III rally. A rock had hit Jiggy's head, rendering the reporter unconscious.
6. Del Mundo, Ida Anita Q. (January 13, 2013). "2012 TOYM Awardees: Aspiration and Inspiration". philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
7. Medina, Andre (December 12, 2012). "Apl.de.ap, Jiggy Manicad among 2012 TOYM awardees". gmanetwork.com/news/. GMA News and Public Affairs. GMA Network. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
8. Burgonio, TJ (January 10, 2013). "Azkals' Caligdong, apl.de.ap lead 2012 TOYM awardees". inquirer.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
9. "Jiggy Manicad to anchor GMA News TV's ?on-location? Quick Response Team; afternoon newscast starts airing August 1 | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
10. "GMA News and Public Affairs wins three USIFVF awards". PEP.ph.
11. Adel, Rosette (April 22, 2018). "Jiggy Manicad leaves media for 'next level' of public service". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
12. "Watch: Jiggy Manicad announces his departure from the media". Media Newser Philippines. April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
13. Gabinete, Jojo (April 20, 2018). "Jiggy Manicad, nagpaalam na sa mga programa niya sa GMA News". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 26, 2018.
14. Baltan, Angela (April 24, 2018). "JIGGY MANICAD BIDS FAREWELL TO HIS SHOWS ON GMA NETWORK". www.lionheartv.net. LionHeartTV. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
15. Tomada, Nathalie. "Emil Sumangil gets first solo program in GMA". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
16. "Jun Veneracion napiling kapalit ni Jiggy Manicad sa Reporter's Notebook". INQUIRER.net. May 20, 2018. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
17. Lopes, James. "Jiggy Manicad returns to TV to promote agripreneurship". metronewscentral.net. Metro News Central.
18. Baylon, Khryzztine Joy (December 7, 2023). "From Kapuso to Kapatid: Jiggy Manicad joins TV5 as anchor of Frontline Pilipinas". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Metro News Central. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
19. "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
20. "OFFICIAL LIST OF WINNERS (GENERAL AWARDS)". University of the Philippines Los Baños. May 11, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2017.

External links

• Jiggy Manicad at IMDb