International award-winning journalist and news frontliner Jiggy Manicad joins the roster of anchors of “Frontline Pilipinas” starting January 2024.
Manicad signed a contract with TV5 on December 7, marking a new chapter in his his commitment to deliver incisive news coverage.
Known for his dedication to truth-seeking and compelling storytelling, Jiggy brings his wealth of experience to NEWS5 as he joins Luchi Cruz-Valdes, Cheryl Cosim, Julius Babao, Ed Lingao, Lourd De Veyra, Kaladkaren, and Mikee Reyes as one of the main anchors of “Frontline Pilipinas.”
“With the remarkable growth achieved by ‘Frontline Pilipinas’ as a preferred choice of more Filipinos for accurate and timely news, bringing Jiggy onboard will not just add depth and experience to our primetime newscast, but it will more importantly bolster our capacity to provide the best kind of public service that our Kapatid viewers deserve,” said TV5 president and CEO Guido R. Zaballero.
From his early days as a field reporter to his distinguished role as an anchor and correspondent, Jiggy has come to represent many Filipinos, giving a voice to the voiceless.
As a public servant, he continues to inspire the youth and keep the spirit of journalism alive.
“Jiggy is an exemplar of earnest, do-all-possible, get-to-the-bottom everyday reporting that broadcast journalists should follow. News5 can only get stronger with Jiggy in the team. He will up our game a couple of notches,” shared Luchi Cruz-Valdez, TV5’s head of News and Information.
“Frontline Pilipinas” airs Monday to Friday at 6:30 p.m. on TV5.
