RJ Nieto
Philippine vlogger
Rey Joseph "RJ" Pengson Nieto, (born January 26, 1985) known also by his alias Thinking Pinoy, is a Filipino blogger and opinion columnist. He writes an op-ed column for the Manila Bulletin and also owns a blog site, where he publishes his opinions on Filipino politics. A well-known and vocal supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte, he has drawn controversies and faced legal proceedings for allegations of libel and spreading disinformation, as well as his counter-criticisms against he and the administration's critics.
Early life and education
Rey Joseph finished high school in 2002 at St. Mary's College of Baliuag. He attended the University of the Philippines Diliman majoring in Mathematics but later dropped from school in 2005. He studied for a short time at the University of the Cordilleras, before moving to the University of London, studying for a BSc in Mathematics and Economics.
Work
He worked as a columnist reporter at the Sunstar Davao local newspaper in 2010. RJ Nieto served as a co-host for the political podcast and radio program Karambola sa DWIZ 882, together with Jonathan dela Cruz, Trixie Cruz Angeles, Conrad Banal and Larry Gadon from 2016 to 2020. The podcast simultaneously broadcasts on Facebook Live, YouTube Live and to analog radio receivers.
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