Henry Omaga-Diaz

In this Philippine name, the family name is Omaga-Diaz.
Henry Omaga-Diaz
Born
Henry Omaga

(1961-01-09) January 9, 1961 (age 63)
Tabaco, Albay, Philippines
Other namesH.O.D.
EducationLyceum of the Philippines University (BA)
OccupationJournalist
Years active1979–2024
Employers
  • Radyo Veritas (1979–91)
  • ABS-CBN (1991–2024)
Spouse
Gigi Cabigon
​
(m. 1998)​
Children1

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]

Background

Omaga-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

Omaga-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

Television

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

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

Omaga-Diaz was awarded a spot among the Ten Outstanding Media Personalities by the International Media Associates, Inc.[4]

Personal life

Omaga-Diaz married to Gigi Cabigon and has a son and three grandchildren.[3] His family currently lives in Canada.[2]

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ a b de Castro, Isagani Jr. (August 30, 2024). "ABS-CBN's Henry Omaga-Diaz bids 'TV Patrol' goodbye". Rappler. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Matapos ang 4 dekada: Henry Omaga-Diaz magpapaalam na sa TV Patrol". ABS-CBN News. August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  4. ^ http://telebisyon.net/Henry-Omaga-Diaz/artista/ Archived January 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved November 19, 2010

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