Nico Waje
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| Nico Waje | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nico Joven T. Waje March 21, 1995 |
| 🏫 Education | Adamson University |
| 💼 Occupation | Journalist |
| 📆 Years active | 2015–present |
| 👔 Employer | Formerly GMA Integrated News |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Leniel Waje (m. 2021) |
Nico Joven T. Waje (born March 21, 1995) is a Filipino journalist. He worked as a field reporter for GMA Integrated News and gained national attention in July 2025 for his on-the-ground coverage of typhoons Crising and Dante.[1]
Early life and education
Waje was born on March 21, 1995. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Adamson University.[1]
Career
Waje began his career at GMA Network as a segment producer in October 2015. He later became a news reporter for GMA Integrated News in October 2019.[1][2]
In July 2025, his live reports from flooded areas during typhoons Wipha (Crising) and Francisco (Dante) went viral on social media, particularly TikTok, where viewers praised his calm delivery. He received significant public attention and was nicknamed terms such as "reporter-baby" by some netizens.[3][4]
Waje has received Anvil Awards recognition during his time as a reporter.[2]
By December 2025, he was no longer connected with GMA Integrated News and was introduced as a former GMA reporter during public appearances.[5] In 2026, he briefly hosted the program Customs Check Pilipinas.[6]
Personal life
Waje married Leniel Waje, a former GMA colleague, on October 16, 2021.[1][2]
Legal issues
In May 2026, journalist Athena Imperial filed complaints against Waje for acts of lasciviousness and gender-based sexual harassment before the Office of the City Prosecutor in Quezon City.[7]
A second woman later filed a separate complaint alleging similar conduct.[7] Waje has submitted a counter-affidavit denying the allegations.[8][9]
As of August 2026, the cases remain pending.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Who is Nico Waje?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 23, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Nico Waje Is The Relief Some Of Us Need In This Stormy Weather". SPOT.ph. July 24, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Who is he? Nico Waje becomes netizens' new favorite 'weatherman'". Daily Tribune. July 23, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Nico Waje no longer connected with GMA Integrated News". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 24, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Statement". YouTube. Customs Check Pilipinas. April 26, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Nico Waje faces separate complaint filed by another woman". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 15, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Nico Waje, pormal nang naghain ng counter-affidavit laban sa akusasyon ni Athena Imperial". KAMI.com.ph. June 19, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ Basina, Carby Rose (2026-06-19). "Nico Waje submits counter-affidavit in complaint filed by Athena Imperial". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
External links
- Nico Waje on TwitterLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 23: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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