Manuel Gravador Favis (February 24, 1939 – December 1, 2023), also known as Don Manolo Favis,[a] was a Filipino radio personality.[3][1]
Manolo Favis | |
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| Born | Manuel Gravador Favis February 24, 1939 |
| Died | December 1, 2023 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Agents |
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| Known for | Dis is Manolo |
Career
editFavis, known as the "Golden Voice" of the Philippine radio, had been in the broadcast industry since 1970s; his programs and his commentaries focused more on life and society.[4][2]
His career began being part of ABS-CBN prior to the martial law era.[2][5] In 1971, Favis, along with Baby O'Brien, hosted the nightly program On With the Show on Channel 2; the latter was moved to the then sister station, Channel 4, where her own program became the competitor of his.[5] He also became part of the then-DZXL (DZMM's predecessor) Radyo Patrol crew.[6]
His popularity rose through radio industry[3] when he became part of the GMA Network's DZBB-AM,[7][2] notably in late-night program Dis is Manolo and His GENIUS Family Special[3] beginning in 1980,[2] where it discussed life according to various religious beliefs.[4] The program was renamed Dis is Manolo in 1989,[8] and eventually became a societal commentary program.[4] He worked in the station for several years.[1] There, he was known for playing Christmas songs in his program as early as July of every year.[2]
In 2020, he left DZBB-AM and transferred to Radyo La Verdad 1350.[2] He last anchored a noontime program, Ito Ang Inyong Lingkod, Don Manolo, from September 2020 to October 2023.[3][4][2]
Recognitions
editIn 2016, Favis, with Eddie Ilarde, were recognized by the Eastwood City Walk of Fame for radio category.[9]
He was cited as one of the Legends of Philippine Radio during the United Nations World Radio Day 2019 Celebration at the Senate.[4][2]
Education, personal life and death
editFavis began studying at age nine and he attended grade school in Tuguegarao West Central School in Tuguegarao (1948–1955), then the enroll of Cagayan National High School (1955–1959), and moved to Manila in 1959, he graduated for broadcasting in Mass Communication of Lyceum of the Philippines University (1959–1963) was an alumnus.[10]
Filmography
editTelevision
editFilm
edit- Payaso (1986)
Radio
edit- Operetang Putol-Putol (ABS-CBN–DZXL)[11]
- Dis is Manolo (DZBB 594) (1989–2020)[8][2]
- Ito Ang Inyong Lingkod, Don Manolo (Radyo La Verdad 1350) (2020–2023)[4][2]
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Reports from GMA Integrated News:
- "Radio anchor Don Manolo Favis dies at 84". GMA News Online. December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- San Gabriel, Kathy (December 2, 2023). Batikang broadcaster na si Don Manolo Favis, pumanaw na sa edad na 84 [Veteran broadcaster Don Manolo Favis dies at age 84]. Super Balita sa Umaga Nationwide, DZBB-AM and Dobol B TV, GTV (News report) (in Tagalog). Event occurs at 2:00:50–2:01:29. Retrieved December 2, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Cordero, KC (December 2, 2023). ""Golden Voice" ng Philippine radio na si Manolo Favis, pumanaw na". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Dadis, Bernard (December 1, 2023). Veteran radio broadcaster Don Manolo Faviz, pumanaw na sa edad na 84 [Veteran radio broadcaster Don Manolo Faviz dies at age 84]. Ito Ang Balita, UNTV News and Rescue (News report) (in Tagalog). Event occurs at 1:01:15–1:02:11. Retrieved December 2, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c d e f g Pilares, Beth (November 5, 2020). "Philippine radio legend premieres new show on Radyo La Verdad 1350". The Official Website of Eli Soriano. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c Francisco, Butch (December 1, 2011). "Channel 4's glory days (First of two parts)". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ "The birth of 'Radyo Patrol': typhoons, helicopter crashes, and the First Quarter Storm (Last of three parts)". ANC-X. ABS-CBN News. July 7, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ "DZBB advertisement". Manila Standard. September 8, 1988. p. 15. Retrieved December 1, 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b "DZBB advertisement". Manila Standard. July 17, 1989. p. 19. Retrieved December 1, 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Citations (Eastwood Walk of Fame):
- Ta-as, Apple (November 19, 2016). "More artists to be honored at the Walk of Fame Philippines this December". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- Ta-as, Apple (December 2, 2016). "Angelica, Jennylyn, Liza, Barbie, Jodi lead Walk of Fame Philippines honorees". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ Gomez, MC; Santos, Nathaniel (May 11, 2003). "Special Feature: 'I remember mom...'". Manila Standard. p. A3. Retrieved December 1, 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Salterio, Leah (August 20, 2004). "Together for real". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. C1. Retrieved December 1, 2023 – via Google News Archive.