Jay Sonza

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Yumang and the surname or paternal family name is Sonza.

Jay Sonza
Born	Jose Yumang Sonza (1955-09-20) September 20, 1955 Macabebe, Pampanga, Philippines
Alma mater	University of Mindanao University of the Philippines System
Occupation(s)	Journalist, newscaster
Political party	Hugpong ng Pagbabago PDP–Laban Lakas–CMD
Other political affiliations	KBL (until 2010) Aksyon (until 2009)
Spouse	Ma. Thelma Hernandez
Children	5

Jose Yumang Sonza (born September 20, 1955), also known as Jay Sonza, is a Filipino former newscaster and talk show host. He was the former station manager of the terrestrial television station UNTV 37 from 2004 to 2009.

Programs

• Get it Straight (2008–2010) (UNTV)
• Ito Ang Balita (2007–2010) (UNTV)
• Pilipinas, Gising Ka Na Ba? (2005–2007) (UNTV)
• Balitang Balita (2000-2001) (ABC)
• Saksi (1998–1999) (GMA Network)
• Partners Mel and Jay (1996–2004) (GMA Network)
• Tapatan with Jay Sonza Radio Edition (1995–2010) (DZBB Bisig Bayan 594/DZRH 666 kHz/DZXL RMN 558 kHz/DZIQ Radyo Inquirer 990 AM)
• Tapatan with Jay Sonza (1995–1998; 2000–2001; 2004–2005) (GMA Network/RPN/UNTV)
• Pulis, Pulis Kung Umaksiyon, Mabilis (1993–1995) (DZMM 630: Ang Himpilan ng Malayang Mamamayan)
• Mel & Jay sa DZMM (1988–1996) (DZMM 630: Ang Himpilan ng Malayang Mamamayan)
• Mel & Jay (1989–1996) (ABS-CBN)
• Dear Deejay Jay (1981–1985) (DZMB 90.7)

Political career

In 2004, Jay filed his candidacy for Philippine Senator under the Aksyon Demokratiko political party of Education secretary Raul Roco. He lost in the said elections but became the head of UNTV 37 the 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 ran under the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan far-right party but lost to Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay of PDP–Laban and later the United Nationalist Alliance.

Awards and nominations

Year	Award Giving Body	Category	Nominated Work	Results
2000	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Celebrity Talk Show Hosts(shared with Mel Tiangco)	Partners Mel and Jay	Won

See also

• Mel Tiangco