Marc Logan (broadcast journalist)

Marcelo Logan Ponti Jr. (born January 31, 1971), known professionally as Marc Logan or Kaka Marc,[1] is a Filipino broadcast journalist, TV host, comedian, and radio commentator who specializes in satirical and comical infotainment. He is popularly known for his tongue-in-cheek reporting and comedic voice overs. He is also active in social media and tabloids providing infotainment.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Logan and the surname or paternal family name is Ponti.
Marc Logan
Born
Marcelo Logan Ponti Jr.

(1971-01-31) January 31, 1971
Baguio, Philippines
EducationPolytechnic University of the Philippines
Occupation(s)Broadcast journalist, radio commentator, columnist, comedian
Years active1996–present
Notable credits
Spouse
Eloisa Diego
​
(m. 2003)​
Children2

Career

In 1996, Logan was hired to read humorous trivial segments and features on TV Patrol, the flagship national network news broadcast of the ABS-CBN station. Logan introduced the concept of "infotainment", information combined with entertainment news. He hosted and produced the program Mga Kwento ni Marc Logan (lit. 'Stories by Marc Logan'), a weekly entertainment show which features humorous videos collected from social media posts. Logan previously hosted a show with the same concept titled Vid-Joking. His segment on TV Patrol is also named "Mga Kwento ni Marc Logan" and previously was "Meron Akong Kwento" (lit. 'I have a Story').

Personal life

In 2023, Logan married Eloisa Diego, his partner for nearly two decades with whom he shared two children. According to ABS-CBN News, the two have been married since December 2003, before hosting a church wedding in 2023.[2]

Filmography

Television

Films

Radio
  • Logan Live (DZMM 630 kHz, 2011–2013)
  • Sakto (DZMM 630 kHz, 2014–2018)
  • Lima at Logan: Tandem! (DZMM 630 kHz, 2018–2020)

References
  1. Dizon, David (July 17, 2012). "Marc Logan shares secret behind dramatic weight loss". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  2. "Marc Logan marries wife in church after over 18 years of being together". ABS-CBN News. January 10, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
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