PDI publisher Isagani Yambot writes 30

Isagani Yambot. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines – Isagani Yambot, publisher of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, died Friday.

Below is the official statement of the Inquirer:

”It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved publisher Isagani “Gani” Yambot. He will surely be missed but his spirit lives on in the work we do to ensure editorial policies are closely followed.

“We are very grateful for all of his contributions and we applaud his passion and commitment to his work. We request that you join us in prayer for the eternal repose of his soul.”

His body lies  at Arlington, Araneta Avenue, Quezon City and open to the public at 2 p.m. today, Saturday.

Officials and ordinary people whose lives he touched paid tribute to Yambot on Twitter.