Veteran showbiz columnist, host Jobert Sucaldito dies at 65

“Sa aming mga minamahal na manonood at tagasuporta, Lubos po naming ipinapaalam na ang aming pinakamamahal na Nanay Jobert Sucaldito ay mapayapang pumanaw ngayong Agosto 2, 2026,” the page said.

It also wrote, “Paalam Nanay Jobert Sucaldito, Hanggang sa Muli,” along with his birth and death dates: April 16, 1961 – August 2, 2026.

Sucaldito was one of the most recognizable and polarizing personalities in Philippine entertainment journalism, known for his decades of work as a showbiz columnist and radio commentator. He also managed talents and became a familiar voice to audiences through his work on entertainment programs, including his stint on DZMM.

Throughout his career, Sucaldito built a reputation for his outspoken opinions, but his commentaries also placed him at the center of several high-profile controversies and legal disputes involving celebrities and industry figures.

In recent weeks, Manansala disclosed that Sucaldito had been confined at Providence Hospital in Quezon City after suffering from severe and persistent anxiety. Friends and colleagues had earlier appealed to the public to include him in their prayers as he underwent treatment.

Aside from journalism and broadcasting, Sucaldito also worked on several film projects, including “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story,” “Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako,” and “Silab.”

As of posting, details regarding the cause of death and funeral arrangements have yet to be announced by his family. Tributes from colleagues, friends, and members of the entertainment industry have begun pouring in following news of his passing.

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