Miguel “Mike” Enriquez unexpectedly passed away on August 29, 2023. Although the reasons for his death remain undisclosed, friends and family pay tributes to the fallen broadcast journalist.
In a post from GMA Network, they announce the passing of the 24 Oras resident host with “profound sadness.” They also declare that the entire network deeply mourns the passing of Enriquez.
Remembering Mike Enriquez
The entire country mourns the passing of a legend in broadcast journalism. Meanwhile, colleagues share their brief moments with the icon while remembering his contributions to the Philippine media.
Karen Davila shares a few pictures taken in her early stints as a broadcast journalist in GMA. “Mike was a good guy. Down to earth. Funny. Magaan ka-trabaho, napakasaya kasama,” the TV Patrol anchor recalls.
Paalam, MIKE ENRIQUEZ 🇵🇭 I first shared the anchor seat with the iconic ‘Booma’ in 1995 during GMA7’s election coverage, then Saksi’s 15 min newscast to its 30 min version ‘til 1999.
— Karen Davila (@iamkarendavila) August 30, 2023
Mike was a good guy. Down to earth. Funny. Magaan ka-trabaho, napakasaya kasama. I’ve always… pic.twitter.com/VlHDXFOk4L
Meanwhile, fellow broadcast journalist and host Arnold Clavio shares a clip from their last moments together. In the video, Clavio and Enriquez are seen doing a TikTok trend. “Paalam aking ama, kaibigan, mentor, kasbwat, boss, at higit sa lahat tagapagtanggol.”
‘SALAMAT AT HANGGANG SA MULING PAGKIKITA’ 🙏
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) August 29, 2023
WATCH: Broadcaster Arnold Clavio shares a video of him and Mike Enriquez dancing to “Savage Love” as he pays tribute to the latter, who died at the age of 71 on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
“Paalam aking ama, kaibigan, mentor, kasabwat, boss at… pic.twitter.com/hj6P8zfAns
Lastly, former Vice President Noli de Castro recalls the moments he and Enriquez joined together in live coverages years ago. Bernadette Sembrano offers her condolences to the bereaved family, while Henry Omaga-Diaz calls the event “unfortunate” news.
TV Patrol!!! 🥺
— Daniel B. Bautista (@bautistadanielb) August 29, 2023
RIP Mike Enriquez https://t.co/KZKnVgy8Z1 pic.twitter.com/o7bV6uNVBT
Leaving 24 Oras
If Enriquez’s passing is a significant event in the Philippines, what more for the people he has worked with for the past decades? In the closing spiel of 24 Oras, Vicky Morales fails to hold back her tears as she remembers Mike Enriquez.
Meanwhile, Enriquez’s partner, Mel Tiangco holds composure while delivering their closing lines to end the primetime news show. As the Twitter user describes the clip, “24 Oras will never be the same again.”
24 Oras will never be the same again 💔 Rest in Paradise Legend, Mike Enriquez! #24Oras#MikeEnriquez pic.twitter.com/aWM0u48oyS
— Albrien Millan (@albrienmillan) August 29, 2023
Take time in remembering Mike Enriquez today and say a prayer for his soul.
