Radio personality Laila Chikadora, whose real name is Jessica Asis, recently surprised fans by disclosing her silent stroke diagnosis as she embarks on a fresh chapter with True FM at 105.9.
Laila, who has been a vibrant voice in radio for years, shared her excitement about True FM’s shift from DWFM 92.3 to its new home on the FM dial. “Panibagong libro na ito, 105.9 FM. Mas malaki na ang playground mo,” she said. “Hindi lang basta radio. We are seen on TV, we have podcast, YouTube Channel and social media platforms that the audience can watch out for.”
Her show, ‘ShoutOut,’ airs every Friday and promises mystery and excitement. “With regards to my show, ShoutOut, abangan niyo kasi every Friday, we also have pasabog. Kababalaghan. Not just stories that can jolt. We have a different formula on the mysteries,” Laila teased. “On TV, we will have guests, the OPM (Original Pilipino Music) bands who can do live sessions and a whole lot more. We will do more interaction with different bands and artists. It’s nice to have someone on the set whom you can talk to. At the same time, you engage the audience to phone in their questions. So from time to time, we read the question on air. Tuloy tuloy pa rin ang games, prizes. Most of all, high energy and good vibes to all those who are in tune.”
Despite an increased workload that includes her prime evening slot and a new afternoon segment, Laila shared that radio is more than work for her.
@lionheartv Maraming ginulat si #LailaChikadora kahapon nang amining nagkaroon siya ng Silent Stroke sa ginanap na Media Conference kahapon at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, Rizal. May bagong tahanan na ang #TrueFM at mapapakinggan na ito sa 105.9! #EntertainmentNewsPH #TiktokTainmentPH #BestOfTiktokPH #NewsPH #LionhearTV #RAWRNation
However, her health scare added perspective. “My BP (blood pressure) went up. I was given medicines and an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) was recommended,” she revealed, expressing gratitude for the support True FM has offered her since her silent stroke.
True FM officially launched on its new frequency, 105.9 FM, on November 4, under the Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and MediaQuest Holdings, also the parent company of TV5. True FM now broadcasts nationwide with provincial stations in Cebu, Tacloban, Ormoc, and Cagayan de Oro, debuting with its early morning newscast Good Morning, Bayan, hosted by Ruth Cabal.
Laila’s resilience and excitement for this new chapter on True FM highlight her dedication to her audience and her craft, continuing to bring high energy and engagement to listeners across the country.
