Jiggy Manicad
Manicad at the 73rd Annual Peabody Awards
Born
Rodrigo Defeo Manicad Jr.

(1974-11-15) November 15, 1974
Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños (B.A.)
Occupation(s)Television newscaster, reporter, politician
Years active1995–present
Agent(s)GMA News and Public Affairs (1995–2018)
News5 (2023–present)
Political partyPDP–Laban
Other political
affiliations		Independent (under Hugpong ng Pagbabago)
Spouse
Marnie Pulumbarit
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(m. 2008)​
Children3

Rodrigo Defeo Manicad Jr. (/məˈniːˌkæd/ mə-NEE-kad; born November 15, 1974), popularly known as Jiggy Manicad (Tagalog: [ˈdʒigi maˈnɪkɐd]), is a Filipino television news producer/reporter and newscaster.

He was formerly an anchor of the weekend edition of GMA Network's flagship news program 24 Oras and on GMA News TV's Quick Response Team[1][2][3] before resigning from the network in April 2018 and running as a senator on the 2019 midterm elections under PDP–Laban. After losing in the elections, he returned to GMA Network due to his work with Marnie Manicad and the Team MMPI clients for the show Agripreneur.

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.[4] 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. He later transferred to GMA Network for he wanted to become a newscaster. He got the shot and is currently working as a reporter for Reporter's Notebook. During the May 1, 2001, Riot in Mendiola, San Miguel, Manila, he seriously injured his head in the middle of the riot between the protesters and the authorities.

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.[5][6][7]

On April 20, 2018, Manicad announced his departure from GMA Network and his resignation from media service during his program, News TV Quick Response Team, after the prospective senatorial candidate under the ruling PDP–Laban political party for 2019 Senate election.[8][9][10][11] After running unsuccessfully for senator, Manicad returned to GMA for his sole show, Agripreneur.[12]

On December 7, 2023, Manicad signed with TV5 Network to become an anchor of Frontline Pilipinas starting January 8, 2024. Meanwhile, he will continue to host on MMPI's Agripreneur during freetime.[13]

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkNetworkResultsSource
2017Gandingan AwardsBest News Anchor24 Oras WeekendGMA NetworkWon[14]
Best Investigative Program HostReporter's NotebookWon

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ "Videos". GMA News Online.
  3. ↑ "GMA News and Public Affairs wins three USIFVF awards". PEP.ph.
  4. ↑ Interview with Jiggy Manicad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irO_QYslLDA
  5. ↑ Del Mundo, Ida Anita Q. (January 13, 2013). "2012 TOYM Awardees: Aspiration and Inspiration". philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Burgonio, TJ (January 10, 2013). "Azkals' Caligdong, apl.de.ap lead 2012 TOYM awardees". inquirer.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  8. ↑ Adel, Rosette (April 22, 2018). "Jiggy Manicad leaves media for 'next level' of public service". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Watch: Jiggy Manicad announces his departure from the media". Media Newser Philippines. April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ Baltan, Angela (April 24, 2018). "JIGGY MANICAD BIDS FAREWELL TO HIS SHOWS ON GMA NETWORK". www.lionheartv.net. LionHeartTV. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  12. ↑ Lopes, James. "Jiggy Manicad returns to TV to promote agripreneurship". metronewscentral.net. Metro News Central.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ "OFFICIAL LIST OF WINNERS (GENERAL AWARDS)". University of the Philippines Los Baños. May 11, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
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