Aljo Bendijo
Aljo Bendijo | |
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| Spouse |
Melanie T. Galita-Bendijo
(m. 2012) |
| Children | Nyquollo Bendijo and Nicole Tupas |
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Aljo Bendijo (Tagalog:
Early life and background
Aljo Bendijo was born as Alexes Joseph Rubia Bendijo on February 6, 1974, in Davao City and is the eldest of three children. He started out having part-time jobs as waiter and janitor while in college. He took up AB Mass Communication for two years at the Ateneo de Davao University before moving to Holy Cross of Davao College. He also obtained a degree in Broadcast Communication at Polytechnic University of the Philippines[1][2] and pursued law at Arellano University School of Law in Pasay City where he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B.) in 2016.[3]
Career
1995–2004: ABS-CBN News career
Bendijo started his television career at ABS-CBN Regional Network Group's Davao station in 1995 while obtaining his college degree and hosted a public-service program on the station's regional radio station
He then rose to national fame when he was first TV reporter in
He bagged the "Best New Male TV Personality" award at the
In 2003, he was not seen on TV Patrol for unknown reasons and following this, the newscast underwent a reformat change adding Julius Babao to the roster, joining Sanchez. He left MUB also after a year, ending his 9-year career in the network.
2006–2007: Various TV appearances
Bendijo was seen in 2006 anchoring Hataw Balita on
2007–present: Stint at People's Television Network (PTV)
After his stint at RPN and UNTV, Bendijo then moved to the government-owned
He hosted Isyu at Batas with De La Salle University Law School Vice Dean and Law professor Atty. Antonio "Butch" Jamon Jr. at DZAR 1026. The program deals with legal opinions on different issues of national interests and at the same time extending free legal advises especially to less fortunates and indigents.
On September 12, 2016, Bendijo assumed as main anchor for RadyoBisyon aired live from Monday to Friday, 6:00 to 7:00 am, over PBS Radyo ng Bayan (now Radyo Pilipinas 1), PTV 4 and IBC 13 with co-host Czarinah Luzuegro. RadyoBisyon words of "radio" and "television" is the national morning newscast of Media Ng Bayan.
He hosted Hamon-Bendijo, an issue based commentary radio program with Dean Butch Jamon also with Radyo ng Bayan 738 kHz right after RadyoBisyon. He formerly anchored Radyo Pilipinas News Nationwide, with Alan Allanigue on
In July 2022, he was designated by President Bongbong Marcos as general manager of PTV.
Other activities
Business ventures
Aside from his anchor stint, Bendijo tried merchandise and retail business in Imus, Cavite. He also managed the band Sidecrash, which had been known as 12 Months to Pay. The band is composed of five members who are also Davaoeños.[8]
Public image
He was named as one of the Top 10 Cutest newsmen in the country by spot.ph. in 2010 and a KBP Golden Dove awardee for Best TV Newscaster in 2001.[9]
Personal life
He has been married to Melanie Galita-Bendijo of
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2022 | Rise and Shine Pilipinas | Host | PTV | |
| 2020, 2022–2023 | Public Briefing: #LagingHandaPH |
Anchor | PTV | |
| 2018–2020, 2022–2023 | Sentro Balita | Anchor | PTV | |
| 2017–2018 | Daily Info | Anchor | PTV | |
| 2017, 2020–2022, 2023–present | Ulat Bayan | Anchor | PTV | |
| 2016–2017 | The Breaking Point | Host | PTV | |
| 2016–2017; 2020 | PTV News |
Anchor | PTV | |
| 2015–2016 | News @ 6 | Anchor | PTV | |
| 2015–2017 | Good Morning Pilipinas | Host | PTV | |
| 2008–2010 | Batingaw | Anchor | NBN | |
| 2007–2008; 2010–2012 | Teledyaryo: Final Edition | Anchor | NBN/PTV | |
| 2007–2010 | One Morning Cafe | Host | NBN | |
| 2006–2007 | NewsWatch Aksyon Balita |
Anchor | RPN | |
| 2006 | Hataw Balita | Anchor | UNTV | |
| 2002–2004 | Magandang Umaga, Bayan |
Host | ABS-CBN | |
| Sapul Kayo Diyan! | Host | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2001–2003 | TV Patrol | Anchor | ABS-CBN | |
| 2000–2001 | Hoy Gising | Anchor/Host | ABS-CBN | |
| 1997–2000 | TV Patrol Davao |
Anchor | ABS-CBN Davao |
Radio
| Year | Title | Role | Station | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | RMN News Nationwide | Anchor | DZXL | |
| 2023–present | Punto Asintado Reload | Anchor | Radyo Pilipinas (RP1) | |
| 2018–2022 | Birada Bendijo | Anchor | Radyo Pilipinas | |
| 2017–2021 | Radyo Pilipinas News Nationwide | Anchor | Radyo Pilipinas (Radyo ng Bayan) | |
| 2016–2017 | RadyoBisyon | Main Anchor | Radyo ng Bayan DZRB 738 kHz | |
| 2012–2016 | Sonshine NewsBlast | Main Anchor | Sonshine Radio DZAR 1026 kHz | |
| 1997–2000 | DXAB at your Service | Main Anchor | DXAB Radyo Patrol 1296 Davao |
Notes
- ^ Alternately spelled as Alexis Joseph Rubia Bendijo.
References
- ^ a b c "Remarkable Alumni". Polytechnic University of the Philippines website.
- ^ "Alumni".
- ^ "Aljo Bendijo: A promdi in the big city | Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ "PNoy, nagsermon sa selebrasyon ng ika-25 anibersaryo ng TV Patrol" (in Tagalog). DZMM. July 28, 2012. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
- ^ "Aljo Bendijo, nasa NBN 4 na" (in Tagalog). October 11, 2011. Retrieved March 13, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Aljo Bendijo". aljobendijo.blogspot.com. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ "In-house Programs – PTV". Archived from the original on February 29, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
- ^ "Whatever happened to Aljo Bendijo? | Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ "Top 10 Cutest newsmen in the country". spot.ph. April 29, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Bernadette and Aljo - Page 2 — Showbiz - Loveteams".
External links
- Aljo Bendijo at IMDb
- Aljo Bendijo on Instagram