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Henry Omaga-Diaz
Born
Henry Omaga

(1961-01-09) January 9, 1961 (age 64)
Tabaco, Albay, Philippines
Other namesH.O.D.
EducationLyceum of the Philippines University (BA)
OccupationJournalist
Years active1979–present
Employers
  • Radyo Veritas (1979–91)
  • ABS-CBN (1991–2024)
Spouse
Gigi Cabigon
(m. 1998)
Children1
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2021–present
Genre(s)vlogs, news
Subscribers30.3k[1]
Views796.7k[1]

Last updated: June 2, 2025

Henry Omaga-Diaz (Tagalog: [ˈhɛnɾi ʔɔˈmaga ˈdɪas]; born Henry Omaga; January 9, 1961) is a Filipino journalist, news anchor, radio newscaster and commentator. He was the news anchor of TV Patrol and Bandila on ABS-CBN, where he was widely known, and various radio programs on DZMM and DWPM.[2]

Background

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Omaga-Diaz came from the town of Guinobatan, Albay, but was raised and grew up in Manila. He is a graduate of BA Journalism from the Lyceum of the Philippines University.

Career

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Omaga-Diaz began his journalism career as a news writer for Radio Veritas 846 from 1979 to 1991. He later joined ABS-CBN's radio station DZMM in 1991 as a Radyo Patrol reporter before becoming a field reporter on television. In 1996, he became an anchor of The Weekend News, serving as such until 2004. In 2001, he became an anchor for ABS-CBN's flagship evening news program TV Patrol, serving on the weeknight edition from 2001 to 2003, the weekend edition from 2004 to 2006, and again on the weeknight edition from 2020 to 2024. He also anchored the late-night newscast Bandila from 2006 to 2010.

Omaga-Diaz left ABS-CBN in 2024 to migrate to Canada, where he would continue his journalism career.[3][4][5]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role
1996–2004 The Weekend News Anchor
1991–2001 TV Patrol Reporter / Substitute Anchor
2001–2003; 2020–2024 Anchor
1997–2001 Hoy Gising! Host
2001–2006 Magandang Gabi... Bayan
2004–2006 TV Patrol Sabado/Linggo Anchor
2006–2009 XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé Host
2006–2010 Bandila Anchor
2009–2014 Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Kwatro Sabado
2009–2014 Pasada Sais Trenta Sabado
2014–2023 Omaga-Diaz Reports
2022 Pepsi, Where's My Jet? Interviewee
2023–2024 HOD: Headline of the Day (formerly On Point) Anchor

Radio

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Year Title Role
2009–2014 Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Kwatro Sabado Anchor
2009–2014 Pasada Sais Trenta Sabado
2014–2020 Omaga-Diaz Report
2023–2024 HOD: Headline of the Day (formerly On Point)

Recognition

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Omaga-Diaz was awarded a spot among the Ten Outstanding Media Personalities by the International Media Associates, Inc.[6]

Personal life

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Omaga-Diaz married to Gigi Cabigon and has a son and three grandchildren.[4] His family currently lives in Canada.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "About Henry Omaga Diaz VLOGS". YouTube.
  2. ^ "READ: Seasoned journalist Henry Omaga-Diaz joins 'TV Patrol'". ABS-CBN News. October 4, 2020. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  3. ^ a b de Castro, Isagani Jr. (August 30, 2024). "ABS-CBN's Henry Omaga-Diaz bids 'TV Patrol' goodbye". Rappler. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Matapos ang 4 dekada: Henry Omaga-Diaz magpapaalam na sa TV Patrol". ABS-CBN News. August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "Where is Henry Omaga-Diaz now? | ABS-CBN News". ABS-CBN News. January 23, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ http://telebisyon.net/Henry-Omaga-Diaz/artista/ Archived January 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved November 19, 2010