Jiggy Manicad Explained

Jiggy Manicad
Otherparty:Independent (under Hugpong ng Pagbabago)
Birth Name:Rodrigo Defeo Manicad Jr.
Birth Date:15 November 1974
Birth Place:Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, Philippines
Education:University of the Philippines Los Baños (B.A.)
Nationality:Filipino
Years Active:1995–present
Party:PDP–Laban
Children:3

Rodrigo Defeo "Jiggy" Manicad Jr. ((in Tagalog ˈdʒigi mɐˈnɪkad/) ; 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 investigative 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.

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 via TV5 Network as he signed a contract to become an anchor of Frontline Pilipinas, joining Cheryl Cosim and Julius Babao on January 8, 2024.[18]

Filmography

Television!Year!Title!Note!Network
2024–presentFrontline PilipinasAnchorTV5
2019–23AgriPreneurHostGMA Network
2018The Working Class
2011–18News TV Quick Response TeamAnchorGMA News TV
2010–1824 Oras WeekendGMA Network
2004–18Reporter's NotebookHost

Awards and nominations

Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Network Results Source
2017Gandingan Awards Best News Anchor24 Oras Weekend [19]
Best Investigative Program HostReporter's Notebook

Notes and References

  1. Interview with Jiggy Manicad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irO_QYslLDA
  2. Web site: Jiggy Manicad: the accidental journalist. February 20, 2024. PEP.ph. en.
  3. Gumban. Neil. Emergency: Naipit sa Gulo!. Emergency: Caught in the Fray!. YouTube. May 4, 2001. April 6, 2024. 22:06. Filipino.
  4. Web site: Two for the weekend news. February 20, 2024. Philstar.com.
  5. News: Ivan Mayrina is in the running to become GMA-7's next top male news anchor. March 26, 2024. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.. May 24, 2011. 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. News: 2012 TOYM Awardees: Aspiration and Inspiration. Del Mundo. Ida Anita Q.. philstar.com. The Philippine Star. January 13, 2013. June 29, 2018.
  7. News: Apl.de.ap, Jiggy Manicad among 2012 TOYM awardees. Medina. Andre. gmanetwork.com/news/. GMA News and Public Affairs. GMA Network. December 12, 2012. June 29, 2018.
  8. News: Azkals' Caligdong, apl.de.ap lead 2012 TOYM awardees. Burgonio. TJ. inquirer.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 10, 2013. June 29, 2018.
  9. Web site: 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 . November 11, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131111101414/http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/8595/jiggy-manicad-to-anchor-gma-news-tv39s-on-location-quick-response-team-afternoon-newscast-starts-airing-august-1 . November 11, 2013 . dead.
  10. Web site: GMA News and Public Affairs wins three USIFVF awards. PEP.ph.
  11. News: Adel. Rosette. Jiggy Manicad leaves media for 'next level' of public service. April 23, 2018. Philstar.com. April 22, 2018.
  12. News: Watch: Jiggy Manicad announces his departure from the media. April 23, 2018. Media Newser Philippines. April 23, 2018.
  13. News: Gabinete. Jojo. Jiggy Manicad, nagpaalam na sa mga programa niya sa GMA News. Tagalog. April 26, 2018. Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 20, 2018.
  14. News: JIGGY MANICAD BIDS FAREWELL TO HIS SHOWS ON GMA NETWORK. Baltan. Angela. www.lionheartv.net. LionHeartTV. April 24, 2018. June 29, 2018.
  15. Web site: Tomada . Nathalie . Emil Sumangil gets first solo program in GMA . March 6, 2024 . Philstar.com.
  16. Web site: 2018-05-20 . Jun Veneracion napiling kapalit ni Jiggy Manicad sa Reporter's Notebook . March 6, 2024 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  17. News: Jiggy Manicad returns to TV to promote agripreneurship. Lopes. James. Metro News Central. metronewscentral.net.
  18. News: From Kapuso to Kapatid: Jiggy Manicad joins TV5 as anchor of Frontline Pilipinas. Baylon. Khryzztine Joy . Metro News Central. Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 7, 2023. December 8, 2023.
  19. Web site: OFFICIAL LIST OF WINNERS (GENERAL AWARDS). May 11, 2017. University of the Philippines Los Baños. September 22, 2017.