Daniel S. Razón

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name = Daniel "Kuya" S. Razón


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birth_place = Bulacan, Philippines
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occupation = TV Host, Televangelist, Singer
spouse = Arlene Ruga
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children = Daniel S. Razón Jr.
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http://untvweb.comhttp://angdatingdaan.org/http://esoriano.wordpress.com

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Daniel Razón (October 11, 1967) known as Kuya (English: Big brother), is a radio and television broadcast journalist from the Philippines. He currently hosts UN Television Channel 37 morning newsmagazine program, Good Morning Kuya.

Career

In radio stations like KYFM and YES! FM, Daniel started as disc jockey, going by the moniker "Dr. Clark". His foray in television began with the noontime newscast, "Balita ala Una", where he anchored the news daily with Luella de Córdova.

Later, he moved to ABS-CBN’s DZMM where he got his by-name "Kaka" in the popular morning show, Gising Pilipinas. Razón also became host of "Compañero Y Compañera" with the late Senator René Cayetano and the Filipino Channel’s (TFC) "Kumusta Kabayan", the country’s first interactive Filipino talk show program in international television.

When he joined GMA Network in 2001 he was immediately assigned as one of the hosts of the morning show "Unang Hirit"; alternate anchor in "", a primetime newscast and "SAKSI", the late newscast of the said station.

With over 40 original songs and 3 albums tucked under his sleeves, some of his compositions are "Unang Pag-ibig" (First Love), "Dala kong Nakalimbag" and "Pangarap ng Puso" (My Heart's Wish).

Daniel Razón's official website won the People's Choice Awards during last 2004's 7th Philippine Web Awards [http://www.philippinewebawards.com/archives.asp?id=7/] .

Personal life

He was born in the province of Bulacan, the Philippines, Daniel Razon was reared in a close-knit, religious family. Taught to read at an early age, he was already reciting poems, biblical verses and delivering sermons at the age of three before the congregation of the Church where his family is member. He is married to Arlene Ruga. He is a nephew of Bro. Eli Soriano. He currently has a son, named after him as Daniel S. Razón Jr.

Batas Disqualification

On November 19, 2007, the Commission on Elections 2nd Division (under Article 6 of Republic Act 7941), disqualified the Bagong Alyansang Tagapagtaguyod ng Adhikaing Sambayanan party-list group, ruling that Batas is an extension of the Ang Dating Daan of Bro. Eliseo Soriano. It found that Daniel Razon, the party-list group's first nominee is the second highest official of the religious organization. The disqualification case and petition for cancellation of registration was filed by Nathan Macute (Sitio Roque, Alabang, Muntinlupa City). The other nominees of Batas were Daniel S. Razon, Melanio "Batas" Mauricio Jr., Jay Y. Sonza, Ariel M. Pacis and Olivia "Bong" G. Coo. [ [http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryID=99652 Abs-Cbn Interactive, COMELEC disqualifies Batas party-list group] ]

TV Shows

*Ito Ang Balita! [TV Director] (2007-present) (UNTV 37)
*Good Morning Kuya (2007-present) (UNTV 37)
*Mapalad Ang Bumabasa (2006-present) (UNTV 37)
*Ang Dating Daan (2005-present) (UNTV 37)
*Pilipinas, Gising Ka Na Ba? (2005-2007) (UNTV 37)
*Unang Hirit (2001-2005) (GMA Network)
*Dakila Ka, Pinoy! (1997-1999) (PTV 4)
*Pangunahing Balita (1995-1998) (PTV 4)

Other Affiliations

*Daniel Razón is the present Vice-Presiding Minister of the Members Church of God International.
*Daniel Razón is chairman of Breakthrough & Milestones Productions, Inc. (BMPI)
*Daniel Razón co-founded and chairs the Brother Eli and Brother Daniel Foundation, a non-profit organization that help provide food, clothing and medical assistance to less-fortunate and financially-challenged Filipinos.

References

External links

* [http://www.danielrazon.com/ The Official Daniel Razón website]
* [http://www.untvweb.com/ UNTVweb.com]
* [http://www.endfoundation.org Bro. Eli and Bro. Daniel Foundation Web Site]