# Papa Jackson > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Papa_Jackson > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Papa_Jackson.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Jackson > Source revision: 1357041657 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Filipino radio and television personality (born 1982)}} {{Use Philippine English|date=March 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2023}} {{Infobox presenter | name = Papa Jackson | image = Papa Jackson in 2023.jpg | caption = Papa Jackson at the [2023 Metro Manila Film Festival](/source/2023_Metro_Manila_Film_Festival) | birth_name = John S. Gemperle | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|09|8|mf=yes}} | birth_place = [Alcala, Pangasinan](/source/Alcala%2C_Pangasinan), Philippines | show = '''Love Discussions & Reactions''' | station = [90.7 Love Radio](/source/DZMB) (2007–2016)
[106.7 Energy FM](/source/DWET-FM) (2017–2026)
[DWIZ](/source/DWIZ-AM) (2026-present) | timeslot = Monday – Friday, 9PM – 12MN | show2 = | station2 = | timeslot2 = | style = | country = [Philippines](/source/Philippines) | prevshow = '''TLC: True Love Conversations'''
'''Hello... STG (Sorry, Thank You and Goodbye)'''
'''Gabi Na, Umaga Na!''' (with Gandang Kara) | web = }} '''John S. Gemperle''' (born September 8, 1982), better known as '''Papa Jackson''' and formerly as '''Papa Jack''', is a Filipino radio [disc jockey](/source/disc_jockey) and [television personality](/source/television_personality). He is best known for his former popular evening-to-late night radio programs ''TLC: True Love Conversations'' and ''Wild Confessions'' on [90.7 Love Radio](/source/DZMB) Manila, which was simulcast on Love Radio stations nationwide and ran from 2007 to 2016. Gemperle would later spend 9 years with [Ultrasonic Broadcasting System](/source/Ultrasonic_Broadcasting_System) from 2017-2026 through its flagship [106.7 Energy FM](/source/DWET-FM) in a concurrent capacity as station manager and senior disk jockey through the late-night program, ''Hello, STG (Sorry, Thank You and Goodbye)''. He is currently affiliated with [Aliw Broadcasting Corporation](/source/Aliw_Broadcasting_Corporation)-owned [DWIZ-AM](/source/DWIZ-AM) with a similarly formatted love advice and call-in program set to begin on June 1, 2026. Outsise of radio, Gemperle authors two books about love advice based on his previous radio shows [[File:Papa_Jackson1.jpg|100px|thumbnail|right|Jackson at [Sinkaban Festival](/source/Malolos)]] ==Early life and education== Gemperle was born in an impoverished family from [Alcala, Pangasinan](/source/Alcala%2C_Pangasinan). At the age of 10, he became a farmer, a hog raiser and a vendor. By his high school years, he joined and won a modeling contest before moving to Manila for his studies until graduating with a bachelor's degree of mass communication at the [Polytechnic University of the Philippines](/source/Polytechnic_University_of_the_Philippines). ==Career== ===2007–2016: Career beginnings; TLC: True Love Conversations=== Prior to his career on radio, Gemperle started out as a [call center agent](/source/Business_process_outsourcing) but was also a listener of the ''Tambalan'' program on [90.7 Love Radio](/source/DZMB) that aired on a late afternoon time slot by [Chris Tsuper](/source/Chris_Tsuper) and Nicole Hyala. Upon Love Radio conducting a DJ search in 2007, the 24-year old successfully got hired, beginning his career under his persona known as "Papa Jack".[http://thisgirlinbetween.blogspot.com/2013/05/autobiography-papa-jack-john-gemperle.html Autobiography : Papa Jack (John Gemperle)] In mid-2007, he launched his love advice program ''TLC: True Love Conversations'', which became one of the most popular radio shows in [Metro Manila](/source/Metro_Manila). In 2013, Papa Jack and then-[101.1 Yes FM](/source/DWYS) DJ Chico Loco (Mark Jimel Gales) collaborated for a weekly program ''Gabi Na, Gising Na!'', which lasted for 2 years. He later ventured into television hosting, starting off with the talk show ''[Star Box](/source/Star_Box_(talk_show))'', alongside [Ali Sotto](/source/Ali_Sotto) on [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network). In March 2015, he became the host of his own program ''[Call Me Papa Jack](/source/Call_Me_Papa_Jack)'' on [TV5](/source/TV5_(Philippine_TV_network)). [Lo, Ricky](/source/Ricky_Lo). [http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/02/01/1418918/everybodys-papa-jack Everybody’s Papa Jack]. ''[The Philippine Star](/source/The_Philippine_Star)''. Retrieved July 14, 2015. He also became a brand endorser for [Motortrade](/source/Motortrade), with rapper [Gloc-9](/source/Gloc-9) and [Julie Anne San Jose](/source/Julie_Anne_San_Jose) (formerly with [Denise Barbacena](/source/Denise_Barbacena)). ===2017–2026: Rebranding as ''Papa Jackson ''; Hello, STG=== On December 16, 2016, Papa Jack made his final broadcast of his nightly radio program, and eventually resigned as a DJ of 90.7 Love Radio. Gemperle did not specify complete details about his resignation. Prior to his final broadcast on 90.7, his last co-host was DJ Kara Karinyosa (Klariz Magboo); the chemistry of both led to listeners nicknaming the tandem on-the-air as KarJack.{{cite news|title= DJ Papa Jackson explains why he left former radio station|url= https://www.pep.ph/news/71277/dj-papa-jackson-explains-why-he-left-former-radio-station|publisher=pep.ph|date=August 24, 2018|accessdate=January 31, 2026}} On March 20, 2017, Papa Jack transferred [106.7 Energy FM](/source/DWET-FM) and launched a new program, ''Hello... STG (Sorry, Thank You and Goodbye)''. The show initially ran every Monday to Thursday from 9pm to 1am until the creation of ''Gabi Na, Umaga Na!'' on Fridays starting May 8, 2017 with the return of erstwhile collaborator Mark Jimel Gales (who, by that point, assumed the name of Kuya Chico). The duo would be later re-joined by DJ Kara on February 6, 2019. Upon his move, Gemperle used "Papa J" as his new monicker but was eventually renamed to “Papa Jackson” in April 2017 to avert confusion and trademark issues [as his former employer held the intellectual rights to the "Papa Jack" on-air name](/source/MBC_Media_Group). He also served as the program manager of 106.7 Energy FM until November 2018 when he was promoted to station manager following significant listenership ratings gains. Gemperle would resign as station manager in October 2025 but remained as a regular DJ on Energy FM until fully departing the station in January 2026. ===2025–present: Petty Nights: move to DWIZ=== In October 2025, amidst changes and uncertainty with his position at Energy FM, Papa Jackson expanded his media presence by launching Petty Nights, a digital talk series on his official PAPA JACKSON YouTube channel, featuring a similar format of his earlier radio programs. Episodes of Petty Nights were released regularly on the channel while seeking his future options.{{cite web|title=PETTY NIGHT: MAG JOWA PO KAMI PERO DI KAMI FB FRIENDS|url= https://youtube.com/OgdYr1tjeEg?si=fbCdajl0vcKDaguQ|website=youtube.com|publisher=Papa Jackson Official YouTube channel|language=tl|format=video|date=October 22, 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Malasig|first1=Jeline|title=‘Almost spiritual’: Papa Jack signs off from Energy FM after nearly nine years on-air |url= https://interaksyon.philstar.com/celebrities/2026/01/27/308285/papa-jack-signs-off-energy-fm/|publisher=Interaksyon|date=January 27, 2026}} On March 3, 2026, [Aliw Broadcasting Corporation](/source/Aliw_Broadcasting_Corporation) signed Gemperle and Mark Jimel Gales (Kuya Chico) as hosts for their flagship broadcast properties [DWIZ-AM](/source/DWIZ-AM) and [Aliw Channel 23](/source/Aliw_Channel_23). The 43-year old veteran will host the love advice program ''Love Discussion and Reactions'', set to begin on April 6, 2026. ==Personal life== Aside from his work at Love Radio during the first years of ''TLC: True Love Conversations'', he also became one of the instructors for mass communication students at the [Polytechnic University of the Philippines](/source/Polytechnic_University_of_the_Philippines) Manila, his ''alma mater'' - helping run PUP's [campus radio](/source/campus_radio) DZMC 98.3 as trainer to students and faculty on the basics of broadcasting. He also performed as a singer at Padi's Point - a local restaurant and bar chain. On April 28, 2013, he married Toni Rose Maniago. The couple separated around 2016.[http://www.pep.ph/photos/3734/love-on-air-papa-jack-ties-the-knot-with-toni-rose LOVE ON AIR: Papa Jack ties the knot with Toni Rose]. PEP.ph. Apr 30, 2013. ==Filmography== ===TV=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role |- |2011 |'''[Star Box](/source/Star_Box_(talk_show))''' |Co-Host |- |2013 |'''[It's Showtime](/source/It's_Showtime_(Philippine_TV_program))''' |Judge |- | rowspan="2" |2015 |'''[Call Me Papa Jack](/source/Call_Me_Papa_Jack)''' |Host |- |'''[Rising Stars Philippines](/source/Rising_Stars_Philippines)''' |Judge |} == Radio == {| class="wikitable" ! Year ! Title ! Notes |- | 2007–2016 | '''TLC: True Love Conversations''' | |- | 2007–2014; 2016 | '''Wild Confessions''' | |- | 2012–2014 | '''The Letter''' | |- | 2013–2015 | '''Gabi Na, Gising Na!''' | Co-hosted with Chico Loco |- | 2014–2016 | '''TLC: The Drama Special Interactive''' | as occasional voice actor |- | 2017–2026 | '''Hello... STG (Sorry, Thank You and Goodbye)''' | |- | 2017–2021 | '''Gabi Na, Umaga Na!''' | Co-hosted with Kuya Chico (2017–2019); Gandang Kara (2019–2021) |- | 2021–2026 | '''KarJack''' | Co-hosted with Gandang Kara |- | 2024–2026 | '''ChiPa!''' | Co-hosted with Kuya Chico |- | 2026–present | '''Love Discussions & Reactions''' | |- |} ==Authored books== * {{cite book | title=Everything I Need to Know About Love, I Learned from Papa Jack| year=2013 | publisher=[Summit Books](/source/Summit_Media) | location=Mandaluyong | isbn=9789719902270}} * {{cite book | title=Everything I Need to Know About Moving On, I Learned from Papa Jack| year=2014 | publisher=[Summit Books](/source/Summit_Media) | location=Mandaluyong | isbn=9789719902706}} (also a give away for [August 2015](/source/Arianny_Celeste) ''[FHM](/source/FHM)'') ==Awards== {|| width="90%" class="wikitable sortable" |- ! width="10%"| Year ! width="30%"| Award-Giving Body ! width="25%"| Category ! width="10%"| Result |- | rowspan="1" align="center"| 2012 | rowspan="1" align="left"| Yahoo! OMG Awards | align="left"| Best Male Disc Jockey | {{won}} |- | rowspan="1" align="center"| 2013 | rowspan="1" align="left"| Yahoo! OMG Awards | align="left"| Best Male Disc Jockey | {{won}} |- | rowspan="1" align="center"| 2014 | rowspan="1" align="left"| Yahoo! Celebrity Awards | align="left"| Male DJ of the Year | {{won}} |- | rowspan="1" align="center"| 2017 | rowspan="1" align="left"| RAWR Awards | align="left"| Favorite Radio DJ | {{won}} |} ==External links== * {{commonscat-inline}} ==References== {{reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Jackson, Papa}} Category:1982 births Category:Living people Category:Filipino radio personalities Category:Manila Broadcasting Company people Category:Polytechnic University of the Philippines alumni Category:People from Pangasinan Category:Filipino television talk show hosts Category:GMA Network (company) people Category:TV5 Network people --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Papa Jackson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Jackson) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Jackson?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.