Aljo Bendijo
A trusted voice in Filipino broadcasting, he delivers the day's biggest stories with a calm, authoritative presence to millions of viewers.
Born 1974 (age 52)·Filipino journalist·Birthday: February 6·Generation X
Biography
Aljo Bendijo is a fixture of the Philippine evening news, a journalist whose steady delivery has informed the public through political upheavals and natural disasters. His career at GMA Network, one of the country's major broadcasters, saw him rise from field reporter to the anchor desk, where he co-hosts the flagship news program '24 Oras.' Bendijo's style is defined by clarity and composure, whether he's reporting from the chaotic aftermath of a typhoon or conducting a sit-down interview with a national figure. He has covered every major beat—politics, crime, environment—building a reputation for reliability in a fast-paced media landscape. More than just a reader of news, he is a veteran reporter who understands the weight of the stories he tells, serving as a conduit of information for a nation that relies heavily on television for its news.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Aljo was born in 1974, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Aljo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1974
#1 Movie
The Towering Inferno
Best Picture
The Godfather Part II
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Aljo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1974Born
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1979Started school
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1987Became a teenager
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1990Could drive
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1992Could vote
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Turned 21
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2004Turned 30
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2014Turned 40
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 50
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 52 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Serves as a main anchor for GMA Network's flagship evening newscast, '24 Oras,' one of the most-watched programs in the Philippines.
- Has reported on and anchored coverage for major national events including elections, typhoons, and significant political developments.
- Received recognition from industry award bodies for his work in broadcast journalism.
Did You Know?
He is also a licensed civil engineer, having earned his degree before pursuing a career in journalism.
He began his media career as a radio broadcaster before transitioning to television news.
His first name, 'Aljo,' is a portmanteau of his given names, Alexes Joseph.
“The story is not mine to tell, only to deliver with clarity and care.”
