Mariz Umali, pinost makabagbag-damdaming tribute sa kanyang Ninong Mike: “That’s how I’ll always remember you”

- Mariz Umali, in a social media post, wrote a touching tribute for her “Ninong Mike” Enriquez

- It can be recalled that Mariz and Mike used to be co-anchors in the news program, “24 Oras”

- Mike passed away on August 29, 2023, exactly a month before his 72nd birthday, September 29

- In her tribute post, Mariz recalled how Mike made a great impact on her life, both as a journalist and a person

Mariz Umali, in a recent post on Instagram, wrote a touching tribute for the late Mike Enriquez, who was a co-worker and her wedding Godfather.

It can be recalled that Mariz and her “Ninong Mike” used to be co-anchors in the news program, “24 Oras.”

According to Mariz, her “Ninong Mike” was always “very encouraging” and would often share “words of wisdom,” not only to her but to everyone else.

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“Always very encouraging and always has words of wisdom to share… That is how I will always remember you, Ninong Mike,” Mariz wrote in her post.

She then recalled the moment she first became an anchor on @24 Oras, Mike uttered words that lit the flame in her heart.

“I recall the moment when I first anchored @24oras with you - your very words when you saw me as you entered the studio ‘It's about time!’ Those words resonated deeply, an encouragement that ignited the flame in my young journalist heart,” Mariz said.

The young journalist then said that Mike’s impact isn’t limited to the newsroom but extended outside beyond the four corners of the journalistic world.

“But your impact wasn't confined to the newsroom. You extended your wisdom beyond the mic. Your advice to me and @raffytima when we got married was to continue to nurture our friendship and to always still go out on dates,” the young journalist said.

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She then said that the veteran broadcaster has left an immeasurable void and that those he left behind would always remember the “remarkable life” he lived.

“The void you will leave is truly immeasurable but as we mourn, we will always remember the remarkable life you have lived, the stories you have told and the lives you have touched,” she wrote.

“Ninong Mike, you will be painfully missed but rest now in the loving arms of our Lord and don’t worry for your legacy will live on ,” Mariz said.

Mike passed away on August 29, 2023, or exactly a month before his 72nd birthday, September 29. He was 71 when he died.

Mariz Umali, or Marie Grace Michelle Bade Umali-Tima in real life, is a Pinay TV news anchor and journalist. She is best known as the main newscaster of the weekend edition of GMA News TV's Balitanghali. She finished her broadcast communications degree at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She began work at GMA Network as a researcher and producer of news content for the 2001 Philippine general elections.

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Mike Enriquez, a veteran broadcast journalist, passed away at the age of 71. His 24 Oras co-anchor, Mel Tiangco, could not help but get emotional while reporting Enriquez’s passing. According to her report on “24 Oras,” Mike died on Tuesday, August 29. Aside from Tiangco, her co-anchors Vicky Morales and Emil Sumangil were also seen emotional during the closing spiel.

Another famous journalist, Anthony Taberna, also 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.

Source: KAMI.com.gh