Ed Caluag
{{Short description|Filipino paranormal expert and investigator}}
{{Orphan|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Ed Caluag
| image =
| caption =
| other_names = Boyet
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1962|04|20}}
| birth_place = Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines
| nationality = Filipino
| occupation = Paranormal expert, Teacher
| years_active = 2000–present
| organization = Philippine Paranormal Experts Society (PPES)
| known_for = Paranormal investigations
| spouse = Marilyn Laluan–Caluag (2004–2014)
| partner = Mira Belle Malaluan (2018–present)
| children = 3
}}
Edgardo "Ed" Caluag (born April 20, 1962), known professionally as Ed Caluag, is a Filipino paranormal investigator in supernatural/paranormal phenomena.{{Cite web|date=2019-03-05|title=10 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Ed Caluag|url=https://www.dailypedia.net/2019/03/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-ed-caluag/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=DailyPedia|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2019-07-01|title=Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: Ang Pagbabalik Ni Ed Caluag Sa KMJS|url=https://pinoyboxbreak.com/pinoy-news/kapuso-mo-jessica-soho-ang-pagbabalik-ni-ed-caluag-sa-kmjs/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=PinoyBoxBreak|language=en-US}} He has appeared on various television shows such as Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, Tunay na Buhay and Magpakailanman{{Cite web|title=Ed Caluag: The Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Profile|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/specials/content/57/ed-caluag-the-kapuso-mo-jessica-soho-profile/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=GMA News Online|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Gulferica|first=Marisse|date=2020-11-02|title=Ed Caluag, matinding hirap ang dinanas sa Halloween Special ng KMJS|url=https://kami.com.ph/122555-ed-caluag-matinding-hirap-ang-dinanas-sa-halloween-special-ng-kmjs.html|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Kami.com.ph - Philippines news.|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Balitambayan|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/umg/762432/ed-caluag-halos-hindi-kayanin-ang-mga-nilalang-sa-isang-lumang-libingan/story/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Balitambayan|language=en}} and is frequently featured on various paranormal radio shows to explain issues, trending topics, and events believed to be paranormal of nature.{{Cite web|last=for 2020|first=Paranormal Expert Ed Caluag Horrifying Predictions|date=2020-01-09|title=Paranormal Expert Ed Caluag Horrifying Predictions for 2020|url=https://philnews.ph/2020/01/09/paranormal-expert-ed-caluag-horrifying-predictions-for-2020/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Philippine News|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2019-11-27|title=Jessica Soho explains why she never joins Ed Caluag on paranormal investigations|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2019/11/jessica-soho-explains-why-she-never-joins-ed-caluag-on-paranormal-investigations/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=LionhearTV|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Balita|first=D. F.|title=Sino nga ba si Ed Caluag sa tunay na buhay?|url=https://balita.definitelyfilipino.com/posts/2019/11/sino-nga-ba-si-ed-caluag-sa-tunay-na-buhay/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Definitely Filipino Balita}}
Early life and education
Caluag was born in Malolos City, Bulacan. He suffered from polio when he was only 7 years old. He is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a licensed professional teacher.{{Cite web|title=Jessica Soho explains why she never joins Ed Caluag on paranormal investigations|url=https://www.msn.com/en-ph/entertainment/celebrity/jessica-soho-explains-why-she-never-joins-ed-caluag-on-paranormal-investigations/ar-BBXqQ8V?li=AAb2fpp|access-date=2020-11-03|website=www.msn.com}}{{Cite web|title=Short Bio Of Ed Caluag - A Psychic Consultant, Paranormal Investigator! in 2020 {{!}} Paranormal investigation, Paranormal, Psychic|url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/343540277831514658/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Pinterest|language=en}}
Career
Caluag gained popularity after guesting in weekly magazine show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) as a consultant giving explanation on segments that tackle the paranormal.{{Cite web|date=2019-03-04|title=Ed Caluag naglabas ng saloobin sa mga bashers|url=https://fatech101.com/2019/03/04/ed-caluag-naglabas-ng-saloobin-sa-mga-bashers/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=FAtech101|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Quieta|first=Racquel|title=Ed Caluag, haharap sa kanyang bashers sa 'Ilaban Natin 'Yan'|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/60943/ed-caluag-haharap-sa-kanyang-bashers-sa-ilaban-natin-yan/story|access-date=2020-11-03|website=www.gmanetwork.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Ed Caluag 'di kinaya mga multo sa lumang libingan {{!}} Abante|website=Abante |date=31 October 2020 |url=https://www.abante.com.ph/ed-caluag-di-kinaya-mga-multo-sa-lumang-libingan/|access-date=2020-11-03|language=en-US}} Some of these segments include “Bato-Bato Sa Langit,” “Manila City Hall” (Gabi Ng Lagim VI), and “Palaka”.{{Cite web|title=Ed Caluag|url=https://www.gigtrooper.com/blog/ed-caluag|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Gigtrooper|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Paranormal expert Ed Caluag investigates Manila City Hall's strange occurrences|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/672722/paranormal-expert-ed-caluag-investigates-manila-city-hall-s-strange-occurrences/story/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=GMA News Online|date=28 October 2018 |language=en}}{{Cite web|last=AtinitoAdmin|title='GABI NG LAGIM VIII Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Halloween Special' airs this Sunday|url=https://www.atinitonews.com/2020/10/gabi-ng-lagim-viii-kapuso-mo-jessica-soho-halloween-special-airs-this-sunday/|access-date=2020-11-07|website=Atin Ito|language=en-US}} Audience reception for his explanations were often mixed to negative. Caluag received negative reception online for the episode "Ghost Ship", where KMJS investigated an alleged mysterious "ghost ship" sighting in Siquijor.{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=Ed Caluag faces his detractors – Malaya Business Insight|website=Malaya |date=26 March 2020 |url=https://malaya.com.ph/index.php/news_entertainment/ed-caluag-faces-his-detractors/|access-date=2020-11-03|language=en-US}} On the same segment and episode, KMJS provided scientific explanation and facts as well as insights from seafarers and the Philippine Navy, all of which seem to negate and falsify the explanation of Caluag that involves alleged ghosts in the area.{{Cite web|last=Monserate|first=Glory Mae|date=2019-03-03|title=Ed Caluag respects netizens opinions about him, thanks bashers for popularity|url=https://kami.com.ph/88045-ed-caluag-respects-netizens-opinions-bashers-popularity.html|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Kami.com.ph - Philippines news.|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Incident|first=KMJS Paranormal Expert Ed Caluag Clarifies His Name Over Unexplained|date=2018-10-29|title=KMJS Paranormal Expert Ed Caluag Clarifies His Name Over Unexplained Incident|url=https://philnews.ph/2018/10/29/kmjs-paranormal-expert-ed-caluag-clarifies-his-name-over-unexplained-incident/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Philippine News|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Affairs|first=GMA Public|title=Tunay na Buhay: Trending at controversial paranormal expert na si Ed Caluag, kilalanin! - video dailymotion|url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7nbtyk|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Dailymotion|date=31 October 2019 |language=en-US}}
Personal life
He has a girlfriend named Mira Belle Caluag.{{Cite web |title=Ed Caluag, ipinakilala ang kaniyang girlfriend na laman ng kaniyang panaginip mula pagkabata |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/chikamuna/925638/ed-caluag-ipinakilala-ang-kaniyang-girlfriend-na-laman-ng-kaniyang-panaginip-mula-pagkabata/story/ |access-date=2024-11-03 |website=Balitambayan |language=en}}
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Category:21st-century Filipino educators
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