Noli De Castro, garnered 16.1 million votes and emerged the number one Senator in the last May 14, 2001 Election. The anchor of prime time newscast TV Patrol, Vice-President of DZMM and host of the very popular Magandang Gabi… Bayan, is inarguably the country’s most renowned and trusted news and current affairs program personality. His exposés in Magandang Gabi… Bayan made the public aware of the irregularities in the government and other significant sectors in society. Such exposés paved the way for inquiries and investigations, which made those responsible individuals or groups accountable for their actions.

Most popularly known as “Kabayan”, Senator De Castro is a multi-awarded radio commentator, TV newscaster and public affairs program host. Fearless, focused and committed, the newsman has received a number of citations, recognition and prestigious awards from different award-giving bodies and non-governmental organizations like Catholic Mass Media Award, 7th and 9th KBP Golden Dove Awards, KBP Awards, Dangerous Drugs Board.

Senator De Castro does not merely read news. He informs, provokes reaction and debate, gives insights and at times even amuses. Critics and competitors grudgingly concede to Senator De Castro’s unprecedented success and prominence as country’s “nangunguna” in broadcast journalism. Now as one of the country’s top senators, he aims to correct all the problems he saw as a broadcaster and to act on all of the people’s concerns. Above all, he pledges his commitment of being the “Boses ng Bayan sa Senado”. Tenacity, Integrity, and Credibility are his formula for success.

And as one admirer aptly puts it, “It is simply difficult to imagine a day without watching or listening to Senator Noli De Castro”.

Successful Mediaman

1. Vice President of ABS-CBN, DZMM from 1999-2001 (through his management, DZMM achieved unprecedented commercial success);
2. Executive Production Head, Editor and Anchorman, TV Patrol from 1987-2001 (with Kabayan as sole anchorman, TV Patrol reached all-time record in ratings history);
3. Executive Editor and Host, Magandang Gabi… Bayan! from 1988 to present (MGB has been a part of regular Filipino family Saturday night activity. The show continues to enjoy lead in ratings among other news and current affairs shows).

Multi-Awarded Television and Radio Broadcaster
Winner/recipient of numerous awards and citations, such as:

1. 1989, Star Awards for TV
2. 1989, Catholic Television Award, Best Public Affairs Program
3. 1990, Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas, Gawad CCP Para sa Telebisyon
4. 1996, 1997 and 1999 KBP Golden Dove Awards, "Best Public Affairs Program Host Award"
5. 1998, Philippine National Police Award as Best Public Service & Public Safety Award
6. 1993 Catholic Mass Media Awards “Magandang Gabi… Bayan!”
7. 2000 Catholic Mass Media Award “DZMM Balita”, "Best News Program"
8. 2000 Gawad METRRO at Parangal sa mga Beteranong Broadcaster
9. "Gawad Broadcaster”, 2000 Rotary Club of Manila Emilio Jacinto Journalism Award for Radio

Well-loved Family Man

Married to Ms. Arlene Sinsuat de Castro from Cotabato City; father of three: Manueli (29), Katherine (25) and Shamier (12).

Topnotch Legislator

Elected No. 1 Senator in 2001 Elections with more than 16 million votes, highest in the history of Philippine elections.

Mr. Public Service

1. As radio broadcaster, he acted as effective bridge of many of our poor countrymen to concerned government offices in bringing about valuable answers to their problems. He has helped many overseas Filipinos repatriated, missing persons reunited to their families, and indigent patients get quality medical care.
2. As host and production head of Magandang Gabi… Bayan!, he exposed numerous instances of corruption, scams and scandals in government as well as social concerns that led to effective and expeditious resolution thereof: Marcopper Mining disaster, Pinatubo Megadike and Pyramid Scams, Sea Tragedies, Mail-Order-Bride Syndicate, Illegal Drugs, and other social issues.
3. As Senator, his Constituency Concerns Office , probably the most active, provided social services to thousands of our indigent countrymen in the form of medical and legal assistance, Balik-Probinsya and Scholarship programs.

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