Jiggy Manicad
- January 9, 2024
- Journalist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jiggy Manicad |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 15, 1974(1974-11-15) |
| Age | 50 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Jiggy Manicad Biography
| Name | Jiggy Manicad |
| Birthday | Nov 15 |
| Birth Year | 1974 |
| Birth Country | Philippines |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Parents | Lusviminda Defeo Manicad, Rodrigo Manicad Sr. |
| Spouse | Marnie Pulumbarit (m. 2008) |
| Children(s) | Samantha Manicad, Sabina Manicad, Simone Manicad |
Jiggy Manicad is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on November 15, 1974 in Philippines.
Rodrigo Defeo Manicad Jr. (born November 15, 1974, popularly known as Jiggy Manicad) is a Filipino television news producer/reporter and newscaster.
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.
Jiggy Manicad Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Journalist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jiggy Manicad is one of the richest Journalist from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jiggy Manicad 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
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 in the University of the Philippines Los Baños. As a kid, he loved animals specially dogs. As a matter of fact, 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 be become a newscaster. He got the shot and is currently working as a reporter of Reporter’s Notebook. During the May 1, 2001 Riot in Mendiola, San Miguel Manila, he was seriously injured his head in the middle of the riot between the protesters and the authorities.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Jiggy Manicad Dating?
According to our records, Jiggy Manicad married to Marnie Pulumbarit (m. 2008). As of December 1, 2023, Jiggy Manicad’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Jiggy Manicad celebrates birthday on November 15 of every year.