About Emil Sumangil
Born 1978. Emil Sumangil is a Filipino journalist and television presenter.
Emil Sumangil (born November 23, 1978) is a Filipino journalist broadcaster and TV host known primarily for his work on scoops about criminal activities, he first anchored the newscast News TV Quick Response Team in 2018 before co-hosting the magazine show three years later. In 2023, Sumangil joined the newscast as a regular anchor and had his own investigative public service show.
Career Sumangil was a production assistant and researcher of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs for three years, before moving to GMA Network in 2004 as a writer and producer of GMA Public Affairs programs' segments. He eventually reassigned to a field journalist covering criminal activities exclusively, drawing inspiration from then-GMA News reporter Michael Fajatin.
News TV Quick Response Team, a newscast in which an anchor was "on-the-scene" within the present-day events, marked Sumangil's first anchoring stint in 2018. With his blessing, he replaced Jiggy Manicad, who left the network to run for senator in 2019. Sumangil co-hosted the magazine program from 2021 to 2023, alongside Kim Atienza and Patricia Tumulak. Program manager Mon Torres assigned Sumangil after News TV Quick Response Team was ended due to GMA News TV's programming changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from his music hobby, as well as given his traditional occupation, Sumangil stated that he had a unique persona for the program.
In May 2023, Sumangil hosted the investigative public service show . As his first solo program, it focuses on giving a resolution of community problems in the Philippines. Sumangil had doubts about becoming a successor to broadcaster Mike Enriquez. He joined as a regular anchor in November 2023. and thought that this could prepare him for an opportunity to pursue it permanently. He accepted the offer after having newscasting lessons. Sumangil described his position on as an aspiration during his early career. and have two children. He serves as a reader at a Roman Catholic parish in Mandaluyong. 2021–2023
2023–present
Awards and nominations + Award Year Category Nominated work Result PMPC Star Awards for Television 2025 Best Male Newscaster Best Public Service Program Host
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Filipino journalist
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Emil Sumangil was born on 23 November 1978.
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