Anthony Taberna, may madamdaming post ukol kay Mike Enriquez: “siya ay naging textmate ko naman”

- Anthony Taberna paid tribute to Mike Enriquez in a social media post

- Ka Tunying said it is saddening that a pillar of broadcast media like Mike passed away

- He also recalled his treasured memories about Mike, including the time when he and the late Kapuso news anchor became textmates

- Likewise, Anthony offered his condolences to the bereaved family

Anthony “Ka Tunying” Taberna penned a heartfelt post about Mike Enriquez following the news about the latter’s passing.

The veteran Kapuso broadcaster passed away on August 29 at the age of 71.

In a lengthy Instagram post, Anthony expressed sadness over the heartbreaking news.

“Isang nakalulungkot na balita. Isa na namang haligi ng broadcast ang hindi na natin masisilayan sa radyo man o telebisyon.”

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“Ang daming kuwento tungkol sa kaniya sa loob ng newsroom. Pero marami rin tayong nalaman sa kaniya sa harap ng kamera. ‘excuse me po’, ‘pagkat hindi natutulog ang Balita!’"

Furthermore, Ka Tunying recollected some of his treasured memories about the late “24 Oras” anchor.

“Muntik na akong maging Kapuso, once upon a time,” Ka Tunying revealed. “Pero kahit hindi nagkatuluyan, siya ay naging textmate ko naman.”

“Kahit saan kami magkita, laging may maikling kuwentuhan, at kahit pati sa Ka Tunying’s, madali siyang maimbita!”

“Si Mike Enriquez aka Booma!!! Hindi natin siya tatantanan! Muli, pakikiramay sa kaniyang pamilya,” Anthony added.

Mike Enriquez, or Miguel Castro Enriquez in real life, was a multi-awarded Pinoy television and radio newscaster. He was the president of GMA Network’s regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc., and was also the Station Manager of Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM. Mike was also a regular anchor on 24 Oras with Mel Tiangco and Vicky Morales.

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Mel Tiangco could not help but get emotional while reporting Mike’s passing. In the said report, Mel’s voice quavered while presenting GMA Network’s statement on Mike’s demise. Furthermore, Vicky Morales and Emil Sumangil were also seen emotional during the closing spiel on Tuesday's episode of “24 Oras.”

“TV Patrol” anchors Noli De Castro, Bernadette Sembrano, Henry Omaga-Diaz expressed sadness over Mike’s passing. The Kapuso broadcaster has passed away at 71 years old on August 29. Noli, Bernadette and Henry offered their condolences to Mike’s family and loved ones before they delivered their closing spiels. “Kabayan” Noli likewise briefly looked back on his friendship with the late veteran broadcast journalist.

Source: KAMI.com.gh