Neil Ocampo

Neil Ocampo
Born Marilao, Bulacan,Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Other names Jejemon Tonyo
Cong. Abnoy Atras-Abante
Digong Diokterte
Gen. Bato-Bato Pik
Occupation Broadcast journalist
Years active 1980-present
Known for Anchorman of Todo Balita
Relatives Jazz Ocampo (niece)

Neil Ocampo is a Filipino radio broadcaster. He is the anchor of the program "Todo Arangkada Balita" (combined names of his two former programs in DZMM, Radyo5 and DZRH) from Monday to Friday at 8:00am to 10:00am (UTC+08:00) on DZRJ 810 AM Radyo Bandido under the 8TriMedia Broadcasting Network block. Beginning December 2016, the programs will moved its timeslot from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to compete against two primetime newscasts who are simulcast on their own radio stations.[1]

Career

Ocampo was born and raised in Marilao, Bulacan. Ocampo started his broadcast career in radio on DZXL in 1980 while studying engineering at the FEATI University.[2] After that, he then moved to DZMM for 24 years since the station was launched after the 1986 People Power Revolution. He worked as an anchor and Radyo Patrol reporter #5. He handled the evening program "Oh Yes, It's Neil Ocampo" in the 1990s and Todo Balita aired every 5:00 a.m. from 2001 to 2010. He is known for his voice impersonations of different sought-after politicians and personalities including Jejemon Tonyo, Tongressman Atras Abante, Kiskis Flavor and Pareng Erap, and his long morning greeting introduction at the start of the program.[1]

In 2010, Ocampo announced his intention to run for Mayor of Marilao, Bulacan in the 2010 national elections,[3] but lost in the poll counting. On the same year, Ocampo transferred from DZMM to Radyo Singko 92.3 News FM as the anchor of Todo Balita. At first, the management of DZMM suggested to give Ocampo a program from 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. after the return of Noli de Castro in broadcasting industry after serving as Vice President of the Philippines but he personally declined the offer, hence his transfer to the first all-news FM radio station in Metro Manila.[4]

In 2013, Ocampo later transferred to DZRH as the anchor of morning news program Arangkada Balita until 2015 where he undergo an indefinite leave in the radio. On November 7, 2016, Ocampo returned to the airwaves as an anchor of the program "Todo Arangkada Balita", where he introduced two new voice impersonations imitating President Rodrigo Duterte (Dugong Diokterte) and PNP Chief Ronald dela Rosa (Gen. Bato-Bato Pik).[2]

Personal life

His niece is actress Jazz Ocampo.

References

  1. 1 2 Kabrisante, George Veil (November 11, 2016). "Radio honchos deconstruct PH broadcasting". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Bautista, Mario. "Veteran Broadcasters Neil Ocampo Of 'Todo Arangkada Balita' & Gani Oro Of 'Oro Mismo' Join The Anchors Of DZRJ 810AM And 8Trimedia.com". Showbiz Portal. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  3. ↑ "DZMM anchor to run for mayor". ABS-CBN News. December 1, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Neil Ocampo, 'newstertainer'". The Philippine Star. December 10, 2010. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
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