Gus Abelgas

Augusto "Gus" Abelgas (; born October 22, 1962) is a Filipino broadcast journalist known for his work in S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives and Gus Abelgas Forensics.

Early life and education Augusto Abelgas was born on October 22, 1962, to a poor family. His father worked as a driver and his mother worked as a laundry worker. Their family lived as informal settlers in San Andres, Manila during his youth. At a young age, Abelgas worked as a newspaper boy to help his family.

Abelgas joined ABS-CBN as early as 1987 as a member of the TV Patrol 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.

Abelgas also lent his voice in the 2018 fantasy comedy film Fantastica where he provided the voice of the Fairy Godmother, a live-action role portrayed by Bela Padilla. For the role, he secured permission from ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs.

On July 15, 2023, Abelgas returned to television after a 3-year hiatus, after he transferred to TV5 and Cignal TV a few days before. He began hosting the program Gus Abelgas Forensics of One PH.

On October 24, 2025, Abelgas returned to ABS-CBN to host S.O.C.O. as a limited docuseries for iWant after a five-year hiatus. On March 7, 2026, he debuted on the second incarnation of DZMM through the revived S.O.C.O. sa DZMM.

Personal life Abelgas was married to Jocelyn Lising until her death on October 31, 2024, with whom he had two children. Lising was editor-in-chief at Pilipino Star Ngayon and Pang-Masa.

Filmography + Film performances Year Title Role Notes2018 Fantastica Fairy Godmother Voiceover-only role of a character portrayed by Bela Padilla; billed as special participation.

+ Television performances Year Title Role Notes 1987–2020 TV Patrol Crime Reporter 2001–2005 True Crime and Private I Host 2011 Krusada Host 2005–2020; 2025–present S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives Host 2023–2025 Gus Abelgas Forensics Host 2025 Rainbow Rumble Contestant