Gus Abelgas
Gus Abelgas | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 22, 1962 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Notable work | S.O.C.O. (Scene of the Crime Operatives) |
Gus Abelgas (born October 22, 1962[1]) is a Filipino broadcast journalist known for his work in S.O.C.O. (Scene of the Crime Operatives).
Career
Gus Abelgas started his career as a correspondent for a tabloid paper before moving to television.[2]
Abelgas joined ABS-CBN as early as 1987 as a member of the network's news team. He covered various natural disasters and events such as the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo. Abelgas later shifted his focus to investigative journalism.[1]
He covered crimes as an anchor in True Crime and Private I.[2] In S.O.C.O. (Scene of the Crime Operatives) he worked with the police and talking to crime witnesses.[1] He has also communicated with convicted and suspected criminals as part of his work in S.O.C.O.. Of his own approach, Albegas said he talks with the suspect calmly. He has received death threats from people whose imprisonment was caused with his help: this became frequent that Abelgas no longer finds it bothersome.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Gus Abelgas". TFC. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ a b Calderon, Ricky (19 March 2009). "Gus Abelgas thrives on the action, suspense of "crime reporting"". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ "Gus Abelgas flirts with danger on 'SOCO'". ABS-CBN News. 25 September 2009. Retrieved 2 October 2017.