MANILA, Philippines — Veteran GMA Reporter Cesar Apolinario passed away at around 9:00 a.m. on Friday, his wife Ma. Judith has confirmed. He was 46.
Apolinario, also a filmmaker and co-host of GMA News TV’s magazine show I Juander, was diagnosed with lymphoma or cancer of the lymphatic system in August this year. On November 12, he was admitted to a hospital in Fairview, Quezon City due to sepsis and pneumonia.
Several colleagues and friends of the broadcast journalist have condoled with his family. Some of them posted on social media.
He was more than a colleague, he was a friend. There are no words. Godspeed and rest in peace @CesarApolinario. pic.twitter.com/10LNaTLYus
— Raffy Tima (@raffytima) December 13, 2019
Rest In Peace @CesarApolinario! Pahinga ka na sir!
— Erwin Aguilon (@erwinaguilonJD) December 13, 2019
Details of his wake will be released soon, according to his family. They also appealed to friends and the public to stop sending financial aid to the journalist’s bank account.
Apolinario’s family, nonetheless, expressed gratitude to the support of friends, colleagues and the public during this difficult time.