Mike Enriquez. Image from GMA Network.
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office (PCO) chief Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil on Tuesday paid tribute to the late broadcaster Mike Enriquez and cited his outstanding contribution to journalism.
Enriqiuz died Tuesday afternoon. He was 71.
“Si Mike ay isa sa mga mamamahayag na ating itinuturing na kasangga sa paghahatid ng tapat at walang kinikilingang balita. Tunay na ang kanyang kontribusyon sa larangan ng pagbabalita ay hindi matatawaran,” Garafil said in a statement on the PCO Facebook page.
(Mike was a journalist who was an ally in delivering honest and impartial news. His contribution to reporting is outstanding.)
Garafil likewise extended her condolences to Enrqieuz’s family.
“Tayo ay nakikiramay sa pamilya at mga kaanak na naiwan ng ating kaibigan sa media na si Mike Enriquez,” she said.
(We extend our sympathies to the family and relatives of our friend in media, Mike Enriquez.)