Ted Failon
Mario Teodoro "Ted" Failon Etong (born March 29, 1962) is a Filipino radio and television broadcast journalist and former politician. On radio, he presents the news for Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Siyete alongside Noli de Castro, and on his own program, Failon Ngayon sa TeleRadyo. On television, he co-presents the nightly news program TV Patrol and hosts his own investigative program Failon Ngayon. He also served as a representative of the 1st district of Leyte from 2001 to 2004.
Ted Failon | |
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Born | Mario Teodoro Failon Etong 29 March 1962 Tacloban, Philippines |
Education | Polytechnic University of the Philippines |
Occupation | Broadcast Journalist Politician |
Notable credit(s) | Hoy Gising! anchor (1992 to 2001) Tambalang Failon at Sanchez anchor (1995-2001; 2004-2009) |
In 2009, Failon was arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife.[1] In 2017, he was arrested and charged with libel.[2]
References
- "Ted Failon's wife committed suicide, NBI findings show". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on July 18, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- "Ted Failon posts bail for libel charges". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on July 18, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
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House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
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Preceded by Alfred Romualdez |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Leyte's 1st District June 30, 2001–June 30, 2004 |
Succeeded by Remedios Petilla |