| Age | 71 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 18 September, 1946 |
| Birthplace | Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines |
| Died | 30 September, 2017 |
| Place of Death | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Jose Malgapo Taruc Jr. (September 18, 1947 – September 30, 2017), also known as Joe Taruc, was a Filipino news anchor who worked at DZRH in the Philippines. He was one of the top-rating news anchors on radio. Aside from being a news anchor, Taruc was also the Senior-Vice President of the station.
