Fidela Magpayo

Fidela Magpayo Reyes (October 29, 1920 – September 1, 2008), commonly known as Tiya Dely ("Aunt Dely"), was a Filipino radio broadcasting icon well-loved by generations of listeners and advice-seekers who tuned into her radio counselling programs. She was a pioneer radio broadcaster who debuted in the 1950s and was among the first wave of broadcasters who popularized Filipino music whilst American music still dominated the Philippine airwaves following the country's liberation from the United States.Magpayo was also a popular newscaster, commentator, radio dramatist, writer, and producer during her time. She came to be recognized as the "First Lady of Philippine Radio" due to her long and outstanding service in the broadcasting industry.