Veteran Filipino Entertainment Columnist Jobert Sucaldito Dies at 65

Veteran Philippine showbiz columnist, radio commentator and talent manager Jobert Sucaldito died on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the age of 65. His passing was announced on the Facebook page of the OOTD Jobert and Chaps Channel, the online program he co‑hosted with filmmaker Chaps Manansala.

Sucaldito, known for his long‑running entertainment segment on DZMM’s "Showbuzz" and his columns for Tabloid Bandera, was taken to the Philippine Heart Center where medical staff attempted resuscitation, but no cause of death was released. The family has asked for prayers and has not yet disclosed funeral arrangements. Throughout his career he also worked as a talent manager and appeared in film credits such as "Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story" and "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako".