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Henry Omaga-Diaz


Henry Omaga-Diaz
Henry Omaga (1961-01-09) January 9, 1961Tabaco, Albay, Philippines
H.O.D.
Lyceum of the Philippines University (BA)
Journalist
1979–present
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Gigi Cabigon ​(m. 1998)​
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Henry Omaga-Diaz (.mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small{font-size:100%}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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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