Introduction
Jay Sonza (born Jose Yumang Sonza on September 20, 1955 in Macabebe, Pampanga, Philippines) is a veteran newscaster and talk show host. He is currently the station manager of the terrestrial television station UNTV 37, which is owned by his former co-host, Daniel Razon.
Programs
- Get it Straight (2008–2010) (UNTV)
- Ito Ang Balita (2007–2010) (UNTV)
- Pilipinas, Gising Ka Na Ba? (2005–2007) (UNTV)
- Mel & Jay (1988–1996) (ABS-CBN)
- Balitang Balita (2000-2001) (ABC)
- Saksi (1998–1999) (GMA Network)
- Partners Mel and Jay (1996–2004) (GMA Network)
- Tapatan with Jay Sonza Radio Edition (1995–1999) (DZBB Bisig Bayan 594)
- 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)
- 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.