Ted Failon
| Ted Failon | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Mario Teodoro Failon Etong 29 March 1962 Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines |
| Ethnicity | Filipino |
| Occupation | Journalist, Public Servant, Radio Commentator |
| Notable credit(s) |
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| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Spouse(s) |
Trinidad Arteche-Etong (1984–2009, her death) |
| Children |
Katrina 'Kaye' Etong Karishma Etong |
Mario Teodoro Failon Etong (born March 29, 1962), better known by his names Ted Failon or Teodoro Failon is a Filipino broadcast journalist, radio commentator, and a former congressman representing the first district of Leyte, Philippines, from 2001 to 2004.
Early life
Ted Failon was born and raised in Tacloban City, Leyte, on March 29, 1962.[1] Working early on to financially support his studies, he finished his elementary school at St. Andrew's School Parañaque in 1974, and high school at the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Las Pinas Campus Department of Business High School in 1979. He took up AB Economics in Colegio de San Juan de Letran while working as a disc jockey in a small joint along EDSA and Cubao, Quezon City.
He earned a Bachelor in Broadcast Communication degree from Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila in 1996, and has attended the Bachelor of Laws program of Arellano University.[1]
Early career
Failon first worked as an announcer at Radyo DIWA 531 kHz in Tacloban City from 1983 to 1988, and later Program Director at DWGV-FM 99.1 in Angeles City, Pampanga from 1988 to 1990.[1]
In 1990, he moved to ABS-CBN where he went on to become an executive producer and news anchor. In ABS-CBN, he anchored Hoy Gising! from 1992 to 2001, TV Patrol in 1992, and Pulso: Aksyon Balita from 1999 to 2000.
He also joined DZMM in 1990 and was first heard in the Gising Pilipinas until 1997. He also hosted the top public service radio show Aksyon Ngayon with Korina Sanchez from 1991.
House of Representatives
| Mario Teodoro F. Etong | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives from Leyte's 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred S. Romualdez |
| Succeeded by | Remedios L. Petilla |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Independent |
| Occupation | broadcast journalist, radio commentator, former congressman |
In 2001, Failon entered politics when he ran for a seat in the House of Representatives, representing the 1st District of Leyte. He won the seat, defeating veteran politician Alfred Romualdez,[1] the husband of actress Cristina "Kring-Kring" Gonzales and nephew of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos. He would soon retire from broadcasting to concentrate on his Congressional duties. Failon served in the 12th Congress, but retired at the end of his term in 2004 to resume his broadcasting career at ABS-CBN.[1] He was succeeded by Representative Remedios L. Petilla, a former governor of Leyte.
Return to broadcasting
After serving as Representative of 1st district of Leyte,[1] Failon resumed his broadcasting career at ABS-CBN in 2004. On November 15, 2004, he and Karen Davila joined Julius Babao in anchoring the newly rebranded TV Patrol World. He was also assigned to be the weekday anchor of Radyo Patrol Balita: Alas Siyete (Radio Patrol News: Seven O'Clock) the same year.
On October 24, 2009, he was given a public service and magazine show entitled Failon Ngayon. On November 8, 2010, he was joined by veteran anchors Korina Sanchez and Noli De Castro on TV Patrol.
On January 10, 2011, he was joined by TV Patrol co-anchor Noli De Castro as the anchor of Radyo Patrol Balita: Alas Siyete. He was also assigned to join De Castro in his radio program Kabayan in its last 30 minutes after the said newscast.[1] He also currently hosts a weekday morning commentary program on DZMM entitled Tambalang Failon at Webb (successor of Tambalang Failon at Sanchez with Korina Sanchez) with Pinky Webb.
Wife's death
Failon was married to Trinidad "Trina" Arteche–Etong (1965–2009) for 25 years. On April 15, 2009, Trinidad Etong was rushed to the hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head.[2] She died from her injuries the following day.[3] Failon himself had rushed his wife to the hospital, and subsequently issued a statement saying that he had found his wounded wife in their bathroom after she had used his handgun in a suicide attempt.[4] Hours after the shooting, Failon was arrested, allegedly for tampering with the crime scene,[4] though he was able to leave police custody the following day to be at his wife's bedside.[5] Failon himself denied any involvement in the shooting of his wife,[6][7] and he tested negative for powder burns in a paraffin test conducted by the Quezon City police.[8]
The family driver and three housemaids of the Failon family were charged by the Quezon City police for obstruction of justice, for allegedly destroying important evidence in the shooting, which occurred at the Failon family home.[9] This was followed by the arrests of Mrs. Failon's brother and sister by the Quezon City police, allegedly also for obstruction of justice.[10]
In March 2010, the NBI ruled Trina's death a suicide due to depression and cleared Failon and others of the charges.[11]
Discography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Sa Gitna Ng Daang Matuwid: State of the Nation Address 2013 | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2009–present | Failon Ngayon | Host | |
| 1992; 1995-1996; 2004–present | TV Patrol | News Anchor | |
| 2004-2005 | Hoy Gising! Kapamilya | Host | |
| 1999-2000 | Pulso: Aksyon Balita | Anchor | |
| 1992-2001 | Hoy Gising! | Anchor |
Radio
| Year | Title | Role | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-1997 | Gising Pilipinas | Anchor | DZMM |
| 1991 | Aksyon Ngayon | Anchor | |
| 2009–present | Failon Ngayon | Host |
Awards
- Winner, Best Male TV Newscaster "TV Patrol" - 26th PMPC Star Awards For TV 2012
- Winner, Best Male TV Newscaster Metro Manila "TV Patrol" - KBP Golden Dove Awards
- Winner, Best Male Radio Newscaster Metro Manila "Radio Patrol Alas Siyete" - KBP Golden Dove Awards
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Cyril L. Bonabente (2009-04-16). "Failon on Estrada's Senate list". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ↑ Dennis Carcamo (2009-04-15). "Ted Failon's wife shot, critically wounded". Philippine Star. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ↑ Abigail Kwok (2009-04-16). "Failon wife dies in hospital -- doctor". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Agence France Presse (2009-04-16). "Top Philippine Broadcaster Arrested, Wife Shot". Agence France Presse. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ↑ "Failon 'slips away' police office to go to hospital; cops pursue him". GMA News.TV. 2009-04-16. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ↑ "Ces Drilon Interview with Ted Failon". ABS-CBN News. 2009-04-15. Retrieved 2009-04-18.
- ↑ John Carlo Cahinhinan (2009-04-15). "Failon insists, "I didn't kill my wife". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ↑ Willie L. Catapat (2009-04-16). "Failon negative for powder burns". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ↑ Rico C. Navarro (2009-04-16). "Failon driver, three maids charged". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ↑ "Police arrest two relatives of Failon". ABS-CBN News.com. 2009-04-16. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ↑ DOJ affirms move to clear Ted Failon on wife’s suicide
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