Emil Sumangil

Emil Sumangil
A man sitting on chair is using a cellphone
Sumangil in 2024
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • News anchor
  • journalist
Years active2002–present
Employers
Children2

Emil Sumangil is a Filipino journalist and broadcaster. Known primarily for his work on scoops about criminal activities, he first anchored the newscast News TV Quick Response Team in 2018 before co-hosting the magazine show Dapat Alam Mo! three years later. In 2023, Sumangil joined the newscast 24 Oras as a regular anchor and had his own investigative public service show, Resibo: Walang Lusot ang May Atraso.

Career

Sumangil became a production assistant and researcher of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs in 2002. He moved to GMA Network in 2005 as a writer and producer of GMA Public Affairs programs' segments.[1][2] Sumangil eventually reassigned to a field journalist covering criminal activities exclusively,[3][4] drawing inspiration from then-GMA Integrated News reporter Michael Fajatin.[2] His scoops particularly included the newscast 24 Oras's "Justiis: Condominium Behind Bars", which focused on Santa Rosa City District Jail's crowds. It received a nomination for a Golden Nymph Award.[4] In 2017, Sumangil contributed the "Sa Pusod ng Digmaan" documentary in i-Witness.[5]

News TV Quick Response Team, a newscast in which an anchor was "on-the-scene" within the present-day events, marked Sumangil's first anchoring stint in 2018. With his blessing, he replaced Jiggy Manicad.[6][7][8] Sumangil co-hosted the magazine program Dapat Alam Mo! from 2021 to 2023, alongside Kim Atienza and Patricia Tumulak.[9][10] Program manager Mon Torres assigned Sumangil after News TV Quick Response Team was ended due to GMA News TV's programming changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[11][12] Drawing from his music hobby, as well as given his traditional occupation, Sumangil stated that he had a unique persona for the program.[13]

In May 2023, Sumangil hosted the investigative public service show Resibo: Walang Lusot ang May Atraso. As his first solo program, it focuses on giving a resolution of community problems in the Philippines. Sumangil had doubts about becoming a successor to broadcaster Mike Enriquez.[a] He joined 24 Oras as a regular anchor in November 2023.[1] During Enriquez's medical leave before his death, Sumangil temporarily worked on the newscast,[15] and thought that this could prepare him for an opportunity to pursue it permanently. He accepted the offer after having newscasting lessons.[16] Sumangil described his position on 24 Oras as an aspiration during his early career.[4]

Personal life

Sumangil is married with his wife, and have two children. He serves as a reader in a parish in Mandaluyong.[2]

Television programs

Emil Sumangil's television credits
Year Title Notes Ref.
2017 i-Witness Episode: "Sa Pusod ng Digmaan" [5]
2018–2021 News TV Quick Response Team [7]
2020–present Super Balita sa Umaga Nationwide Saturday Edition, part of Dobol B TV
2021–2023 Dapat Alam Mo! [9]
2023–present Resibo: Walang Lusot ang May Atraso [3]
2023 Secret Slaves: A Jessica Soho Special Report on Human Trafficking Television special [17]
2023–present 24 Oras [1]

Notes

  1. ^ Attributed to multiple references:[2][3][8][14]

References

  1. ^ a b c Evangelista, Jessica Ann (November 21, 2023). "Veteran journalist Emil Sumangil is the new anchor of 24 Oras". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Tomada, Nathalie (May 7, 2023). "Emil Sumangil gets first solo program in GMA". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Requintina, Robert (May 4, 2023). "Emil Sumangil on being groomed as next Mike Enriquez: 'Parang suntok sa buwan'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Donato, Jerry (January 5, 2024). "Emil Sumangil's dream that came early in his career". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "'Sa Pusod ng Digmaan,' dokumentaryo ni Emil Sumangil ngayong Sabado sa I-Witness". GMA Integrated News. August 11, 2017. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Mendoza, Abby (July 29, 2011). "Jiggy Manicad to anchor GMA News TV's 'on-location' Quick Response Team; afternoon newscast starts airing August 1". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Emil Sumangil now anchors GMA News TV's QRT". GMA Network. August 5, 2018. Archived from the original on August 5, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Gonzales, Rommel (May 6, 2023). "Kapuso reporter Emil Sumangil unfazed by death threats; hosts new investigative public service show". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 4, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Policarpio, Allan (November 1, 2022). "Dapat Alam Mo hosts' advocacy: 'Bawal ang' fake news . . . content is still king". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 31, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  10. ^ "Dalawang weekly programs, nanganganib magpaalam sa ere" [Two weekly programs, in danger of saying goodbye to the air]. Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). March 20, 2023. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  11. ^ Garcia, Rose (October 22, 2021). "Kim Atienza pabirong isiniwalat ang sikreto sa boses ni Emil Sumangil: 'Lambanog!'" [Kim Atienza jokingly revealed the secret in Emil Sumangil's voice: 'Lambanog!']. Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  12. ^ "Labing-isang GMA News TV shows, nanganganib tuluyang mawala sa ere" [Eleven GMA News TV shows are in danger of disappearing from the air]. Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). September 11, 2020. Archived from the original on September 13, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  13. ^ Balbuena, Vanessa (November 11, 2022). "Broadcasting tips from veteran journo Emil Sumangil". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  14. ^ Policarpio, Allan (May 6, 2023). "'Suntok sa buwan': Emil Sumangil on succeeding Mike Enriquez". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  15. ^ Serato, Arniel C. (November 20, 2023). "Emil Sumangil officialy [sic] joins 24 Oras as main anchor". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on November 20, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Policarpio, Allan (January 5, 2024). "New 24 Oras anchor Emil Sumangil recalls lessons from Mike Enriquez". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  17. ^ Pasajol, Anne (September 9, 2023). "Secret Slaves documentary aims to raise awareness on human trafficking". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2024.