Noli de Castro, also known as “Kabayan” Noli de Castro, is a Filipino journalist, anchorman, and politician. He was elected to the Philippine Senate in 2001, receiving the most votes of any Senator in the election. From 2004 to 2010, he served as the Philippines’ 12th Vice President under then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
De Castro anchored both his radio shows Kabayan and TeleRadyo Balita on TeleRadyo, as well as TV Patrol on ABS-CBN/Kapamilya Channel, beginning in May 2020. He is one of the key television figures who support President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration’s drug war in the Philippines. Know more about Noli de Castro Net Worth, Salary, Age, Bio, Wife, Nationality, Ethnicity, Career
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Noli de Castro |
| Famous As | journalist, anchorman, and politician |
| Age | 74 years old |
| Zodiac sign | NA |
| Birthday | July 6, 1949 |
| Birthplace | Philipines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | NA |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Height | NA |
| Weight | NA |
| Biceps | NA |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Wife | Arlene de Castro |
| Is Married | yes |
| Is Gay | No |
Noli de Castro Age & Early Life
Noli de Castro Was born on July 6, 1949. He is the fifth child of Manuel de Castro Sr. and Demetria. As of 2023, he is 74 years old. In 1971, he graduated from the University of the East with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Banking and Finance, and a doctorate degree Honoris causa from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
Noli de Castro Height & Weight
How tall is Noli de Castro? He hasn’t revealed his body measurement so there is no information available about height, weight, and other body measurements.
Career
- During the Marcos dictatorship, when press freedom was restricted, De Castro began his career as a broadcaster.
- He worked for Johnny de Leon, a popular radio announcer at the time, as a field reporter.
- From 1982 to 1986, he worked as a radio announcer for RPN’s DWWW station.
- After Marcos was deposed in 1986, de Castro joined ABS-CBN. He made his television debut as the host of the segment “At Your Service” on Good Morning, Philippines.
- He also became the anchorman of Kabayan on DZMM, an ABS-CBN radio station.
- De Castro joined Magandang Gabi… Bayan in 1987 and later became the anchor of the news and public affairs show TV Patrol.
- In July 1996, he became the newscast’s sole anchor, and in January 1999, he was named the newscast’s overall head of production and DZMM’s vice president.
Noli de Castro Net Worth 2024
How much is Noli de Castro’s Net Worth? He hasn’t revealed his net worth yet, but according to some online sources, As of March 2024, Noli de Castro’s estimated net worth is $2 million.
Noli de Castro Wife & Marriage
Who is Noli de Castro’s Wife? He was married to Arlene de Castro. The couple has three children Kat de Castro, Shamier de Castro, and Manuel de Castro-Arcaya. Unfortunately, Arlene de Castro, wife of former Vice President and broadcast journalist Noli De Castro, died. She was 66 years old.
Her daughter, People’s Television Network general manager Kat De Castro, confirmed her mother’s death in a Facebook post on Saturday; she Wrote,
“I love you Mommy very much. Rest now Mommy,” Kat wrote as caption alongside a photo of her with her mom.
She died of cardiac arrest, according to an official family statement released late Saturday by ABS-CBN.
