Jay Sonza

Jay Sonza (born Jose Yumang Sonza on September 20, 1955 in Macabebe, Pampanga, Philippines) is a veteran newscaster and talk show host. He is currently the station manager of the terrestrial television station UNTV 37, which is owned by his former co-host, Daniel Razon.^[1]

Programs

• Get it Straight

(2007–2009) (UNTV)

• Pilipinas,Gising Ka Na Ba? (2005–2007) (UNTV)
• Tapatan with Jay Sonza(1995–1998; 2000–2001; 2004–2005) (GMA Network) (RPN) (UNTV)
• Mel & Jay (1988–1996) (ABS-CBN)
• Partners Mel and Jay (1996–2004) (GMA Network)
• Balitang Balita (1992–2004) (ABC)
• Mel & Jay sa DZMM (1988–1996) (DZMM: Ang Himpilan ng Malayang Mamamayan)
• Tapatan with Jay Sonza Radio Edition (1995–1999) (Radyo Bisig Bayan)
• Pulis, Pulis Kung Umaksiyon, Mabilis (1993–1995) (DZMM: Ang Himpilan ng Malayang Mamamayan)
• Saksi (1998–1999) (GMA Network)
• Dear Deejay Jay (1981–1985) (Love Radio)-

Politics

In 2004, Jay filed his candidacy for Philippine Senator under the Aksyon Demokratiko political party. He lost in the said elections but became the head of UNTV 37 a year after his electoral loss.

In 2007, he was one of the nominees of BATAS party-list. In 2010, he filed his candidacy for the Vice President position for the 2010 elections. He run under Kilusang Bagong Lipunan but lost to Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay.^[2]

See also

• Mel Tiangco

References