Alex Santos (Newscaster)
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Alexander H. Santos also known as Alex Santos (born June 10, 1970 in Davao City
) is a Filipino
field reporter, newscaster and television host working for ABS-CBN
and DZMM
.
, a private Catholic College in Davao City
, Philippines. He earned a Bachelor of Science
degree from the Ateneo de Davao University.
, which he held until 2006. Since July 8, 2006, he anchors TV Patrol Weekend alongside Bernadette Sembrano
.
At DZMM
, he anchors the weekday edition of Radyo Patrol Balita: Alas Kuwatro also with Bernadette Sembrano (replaced Jasmin Romero
in 2011) and All Aboard! Pinoy Abroad! with Maresciel Yao.
Since 2007, he is one of the hosts of the morning program Umagang Kay Ganda
. From 2009, he was one of the co-hosts XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé
before being replaced by Anthony Taberna
in 2010.
He remains one of the more visible newscasters, television hosts, and correspondents of the ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs.
Davao City
The City of Davao is the largest city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the Philippines....
) is a Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
field reporter, newscaster and television host working for ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
and DZMM
DZMM
ABS-CBN DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 is the flagship AM station of ABS–CBN Corporation in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., cor. Mo. Ignacia St., Diliman, Quezon City, while the transmitter is located at F. Navarette St., Obando, Bulacan...
.
Education
Santos graduated elementary and high school from Holy Cross of Davao CollegeHoly Cross of Davao College
The Holy Cross of Davao College is a private Catholic college institution founded by the Religious of the Virgin Mary Sisters in 1951 and maintained by the Foreign Mission Society of Quebec in 1956...
, a private Catholic College in Davao City
Davao City
The City of Davao is the largest city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the Philippines....
, Philippines. He earned a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree from the Ateneo de Davao University.
Career
Santos started his career as an anchor and field reporter of TV Patrol Southern Mindanao from 1993 to 1996. In 1996, he transferred to Manila to become a news editor for regional stations of ABS-CBN's Sarimanok News NetworkABS-CBN News Channel
ABS-CBN News Channel or better known as ANC is the Philippines first 24-hour news channel broadcasting both in cable television domestically and in satellite television internationally via The Filipino Channel, owned and operated by the ABS-CBN Corporation under its ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs...
, which he held until 2006. Since July 8, 2006, he anchors TV Patrol Weekend alongside Bernadette Sembrano
Bernadette Sembrano
Bernadette Lorraine Palisada Sembrano Aguinaldo also known as Bernadette Sembrano or Ate B is a popular reporter, newscaster and television host in the Philippines...
.
At DZMM
DZMM
ABS-CBN DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 is the flagship AM station of ABS–CBN Corporation in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., cor. Mo. Ignacia St., Diliman, Quezon City, while the transmitter is located at F. Navarette St., Obando, Bulacan...
, he anchors the weekday edition of Radyo Patrol Balita: Alas Kuwatro also with Bernadette Sembrano (replaced Jasmin Romero
Jasmin Romero
Jasmin Romero is a broadcast journalist in the Philippines. She is now with ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, in DZMM as an Anchor, and a field reporter for TV Patrol....
in 2011) and All Aboard! Pinoy Abroad! with Maresciel Yao.
Since 2007, he is one of the hosts of the morning program Umagang Kay Ganda
Umagang Kay Ganda
Umagang Kay Ganda is a morning show airing on ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, and simulcasts on ABS-CBN News Channel. Premiered on June 25, 2007, it airs every weekday mornings from 5:00 to 8:15 AM.-Synopsis:...
. From 2009, he was one of the co-hosts XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé
XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé
XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé is a Philippine investigative news and crime show which premiered on March 4, 2006...
before being replaced by Anthony Taberna
Anthony Taberna
Anthony Taberna is a Filipino broadcast journalist and radio commentator. At ABS-CBN, Taberna has hosted television and radio programs covering news and public affairs. He is currently hosting Umagang Kay Ganda and XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé...
in 2010.
Jobs,Shows and Programs
| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-Present | All Aboard, Pinoy Abroad | DZMM DZMM ABS-CBN DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 is the flagship AM station of ABS–CBN Corporation in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., cor. Mo. Ignacia St., Diliman, Quezon City, while the transmitter is located at F. Navarette St., Obando, Bulacan... |
| 2007-Present | Umagang Kay Ganda Umagang Kay Ganda Umagang Kay Ganda is a morning show airing on ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, and simulcasts on ABS-CBN News Channel. Premiered on June 25, 2007, it airs every weekday mornings from 5:00 to 8:15 AM.-Synopsis:... |
ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2006–2011 | TV Patrol Weekend | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2005–Present | Radyo Patrol Balita: Alas Kwatro | DZMM DZMM ABS-CBN DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 is the flagship AM station of ABS–CBN Corporation in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave., cor. Mo. Ignacia St., Diliman, Quezon City, while the transmitter is located at F. Navarette St., Obando, Bulacan... |
| 2011 | Ang Hirap Matuto - An ABSCBN News and Current Affairs Special Report | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2009 | XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé is a Philippine investigative news and crime show which premiered on March 4, 2006... |
ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2008 | Upload 2008 - An ABSCBN Yearend Special | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2001 | Kumikitang Kabuhayan Kumikitang Kabuhayan "Kumikitang Kabuhayan" is a livelihood program shown early mornings on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. Started in 2001, the program imparts effective tips on how to start a business and make it on the edge. The program also tackles about agriculture and other farming concerns... |
ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 1993 | TV Patrol Southern Mindanao | ABS-CBN Davao DXAS-TV DXAS-TV, channel 4, is the sister station of Philippine television network of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. Its studio and transmitter are located at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Complex,Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City.-ABS-CBN 4 Local Programs:... |
He remains one of the more visible newscasters, television hosts, and correspondents of the ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs.
Private Life
He is married to Joanna Gomez, Vice President for TV Production Operations in ABSCBN . And they have three sons, Juancho, Joaquin and Javi.Awards and Citations
- 2007 Best Male Newscaster- PMPC Star Awards
- 2009 Makatao Award, Ateneo de Davao University's Tao Awards
- Best Radio Newscaster- 19th KBP Golden Dove Awards
- Best TV Anchor - 9th Gawad Tanglaw