Jaime T. Licauco: The Man Who Opened the Filipino Mind to the Mystical

For many Filipinos, especially those who grew up with the hum of late-night AM radio, the name Jaime T. Licauco brings back memories of quiet evenings spent pondering the mysteries of life. A beloved figure in the world of Philippine mysticism and paranormal studies, Licauco passed away on May 15, 2025, at the age of 84. But his ideas and influence continue to echo.

Licauco wasn’t just a writer or radio host. He was a thinker who dared to ask questions about the invisible world, about the mind, the spirit, and the possibilities that lie beyond logic. Long before topics like holistic healing and extrasensory perception became common conversation, he was already exploring them through books, lectures, and his popular radio shows.

Born in San Juan, Metro Manila on July 25, 1940, Licauco was a high achiever early on. He graduated magna cum laude from San Beda College with a degree in Philosophy and English, and later earned a Master in Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management. Despite his business credentials, his true calling was understanding the deeper parts of the human experience.

Over a career that stretched more than 40 years, he wrote 17 books, many of them bestsellers, that tackled subjects like psychic abilities, Filipino spiritual traditions, and mind-body healing. He was also the co-author of Intuition at Work, a book published in San Francisco. His writing style made complex topics feel approachable, even to those new to metaphysical thinking.

But it wasn't just his books that shaped his legacy. Licauco was a well-known speaker in both local and international circles. He spoke at medical forums, spiritual seminars, and leadership events, always promoting a more conscious and intuitive way of thinking. He believed the mind had untapped potential and that spirituality and science didn’t have to be enemies.

His work caught the attention of many institutions. In 2012, Marinduque State College awarded him an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree for his contributions to consciousness studies and paranormal research. He also served as a consultant and lecturer for groups like the Young Presidents’ Organization and the Global Intuition Network.

For those of us who remember the golden days of AM radio, Licauco's voice was a familiar comfort. His show Inner Mind on Radio, aired on DZMM, was a staple in many Filipino households. My own grandmother never missed an episode. She’d listen before bedtime, and as a kid, I’d often fall asleep to the sound of his calming voice talking about dreams, past lives, and healing energies.

Licauco retired from radio in 2015, ending more than 20 years of broadcasting. But the ideas he shared, about trusting your inner voice, exploring your psychic side, and seeing beyond the physical, never left the minds of his listeners.

He leaves behind his wife Yolanda Campos, their three children, and a legacy that stretches far beyond family. As a descendant of the 19th-century painter Damian Domingo, Licauco carried not just a spiritual curiosity but also a cultural and artistic depth that made his work feel both grounded and visionary.

“The mind is more powerful than we think,” he used to say. And through his life’s work, Jaime T. Licauco helped thousands of Filipinos believe just that.