Marc Logan (broadcast journalist) explained

Marc Logan
Birthname:Marcelo Logan Ponti Jr.
Birth Date:31 January 1966
Birth Place:Baguio, Philippines
Education:Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Occupation:Broadcast journalist, radio commentator, columnist, actor, comedian
Children:2
Years Active:1996–present
Credits:
  • TV Patrol – segment reporter (1996–2024)
  • Mga Kwento ni Marc Logan – host (2014–2017)
  • Top 5 Mga Kwentong Marc Logan - host (2024–present)
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Channel Display Name:MARC LOGAN
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Genre:Comedy, magazine, vlogs
Years Active:2021–present
Subscribers:6,250
Views:617,289
Stats Update:April 13, 2024

Marcelo "Marc" Logan Ponti Jr. (born January 31, 1966), also known as Kaka Marc,[1] is a Filipino broadcast journalist, TV host, actor, comedian, and radio commentator who specializes in satirical and comical infotainment. He is popularly known for his tongue-in-cheek reporting and comedic voice overs. He is also active in social media and tabloids providing infotainment.

Career

In 1996, Logan was hired as a desk editor by ABS-CBN.[2] He then moved on to read humorous trivial segments and features on TV Patrol, the flagship national network news broadcast of the ABS-CBN station. Logan introduced the concept of "infotainment," information combined with entertainment news. He hosted and produced the program Mga Kwento ni Marc Logan, a weekly entertainment show that features humorous videos collected from social media posts. Logan previously hosted a show with the same concept titled Vid-Joking. His segment on TV Patrol is also named "Mga Kwento ni Marc Logan" and previously was "Meron Akong Kwento" .

In January 2023, Logan took an optional retirement from ABS-CBN but continued to appear on TV Patrol until he silently left the said newscast on January 19, 2024. After his retirement, he became a full-time producer of his travel show, Tribu Katuga (Kain Tulog Gala), and built his production company, Logan’s Run Entertainment Production, where he is the President and CEO. He is also serves as a creative consultant and station manager for the IBC 13's AM radio station DWAN 1206 AM.[3]

On February 5, 2024, Logan joined Abante's social media news channel Abante TeleTabloid as one of its program anchors. He also leads the channel's flagship 6pm newscast.[4]

On March 8, 2024, Logan signed with TV5 Network Inc. He would then become the host of Top 5 Mga Kwentong Marc Logan, airing on TV5.[5]

On July 1, 2024, Logan debuted his new radio program, ReFOODlika na sa Pilipinas, airing every Sunday mornings on DWAN 1206 AM, marking his return to AM radio after 4 years.

Personal life

Logan is the fifth in a family with six children.[2] In 2023, Logan married Eloisa Diego, his partner for nearly two decades with whom he shared two children. According to ABS-CBN News, the two have been married since December 2003, before hosting a church wedding in 2023.[6]

Filmography

Television

Films

Radio

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marc Logan shares secret behind dramatic weight loss. 17 July 2012. David. Dizon. ABS-CBN News. 5 June 2023.
  2. News: Salterio . Leah . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 22 February 2024 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 2 February 2001 . en.
  3. Web site: Velasco . Bill . DWAN returns . Philstar.com . Philstar Global Corp. . 1 June 2024 . 1 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Lalin . Jun . Marc Logan bibida sa Abante TeleTabloid . Abante News Online . 21 May 2024 . Filipino . 4 February 2024.
  5. News: Why Marc Logan is now a Kapatid. Isagani Jr.. de Castro. March 14, 2024. April 13, 2024. Rappler.
  6. Web site: Marc Logan marries wife in church after over 18 years of being together. 10 January 2023. ABS-CBN News. 5 June 2023.