Jay Sonza

Jay Sonza
Personal details
Born	Jose Yumang Sonza (1955-09-20) September 20, 1955 Macabebe, Pampanga, Philippines
Political party	KBL Aksyon (until 2016) Hugpong ng Pagbabago PDP–Laban NUP Lakas–CMD
Spouse	Ma. Thelma Hernandez
Children	5
Residence	Davao City
Alma mater	University of Mindanao University of the Philippines System
Occupation	Journalist
Profession	Newscaster

Jay Sonza (born Jose Yumang Sonza on September 20, 1955 in Macabebe, Pampanga, Philippines) is a 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 (1988–1996) (ABS-CBN)
• Dear Deejay Jay (1981–1985) (DZMB 90.7)

Politics

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 run under the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan but lost to Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay of PDP–Laban and later, the United Nationalist Alliance.

See also

• Mel Tiangco