Beteranong broadcast journalist na si Rowena “Weng” Dela Fuente-Deimoy, pumanaw na

• Veteran NET25 journalist Rowena “Weng” Dela Fuente-Deimoy passed away on October 19, 2026, at the age of 56
• She made history as the first woman to serve as president of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC)
• NET25 expressed its condolences and honored her contributions to broadcast journalism
• NET25 President Caesar Vallejos also paid tribute to her, recalling her humility, dedication, and professionalism throughout her career

Veteran broadcast journalist Rowena “Weng” Dela Fuente-Deimoy, who made history as the first woman to serve as president of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. She was 56 years old.

According to NET25, Deimoy died at around 12 noon on Monday. Born on March 20, 1970, she dedicated years of her career to broadcast journalism before becoming the first female president of EBC.

NET25 released a statement on social media expressing its condolences to her family and honoring her contributions to the network.

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"Deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Rowena 'Weng' Dela Fuente-Deimoy."

The network then confirmed the time of her passing and paid tribute to her work as a veteran journalist.

"With heartfelt remembrance, we honor the life and contributions of Ms. Rowena 'Weng' Dela Fuente-Deimoy, a veteran broadcast journalist of NET25 News and Information, who passed away at 12:00 PM on October 19, 2026."

NET25 President Caesar Vallejos also shared a tribute to Deimoy on social media. He revisited an article he had written eight years earlier, when she became the first woman to lead EBC, explaining why he wanted to share the piece again following her passing.

"Eight years ago, I wrote this piece when Madame Weng became the first woman President of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation.

I’m sharing it again because some stories deserve a second reading."

Vallejos reflected on Deimoy's character and professional journey, emphasizing that she had already become an example for others long before taking on the network's top leadership role. He recalled how she began with entry-level positions and remained humble despite her career achievements.

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"Long before she led the network, she was already a role model.

Humility. She started at the bottom. Newswriter. Field reporter. Production assistant, the one who holds the idiot board and makes the coffee. She never forgot where she came from."

He also highlighted her dedication to her work, remembering how she accepted assignments covering different government institutions and carried out her responsibilities without hesitation.

"Obedience. She went wherever she was assigned. Malacañang. The Senate. Defense. No questions. Just work."

Vallejos further recalled Deimoy's commitment to serving her colleagues when she assumed the EBC presidency. According to him, she made it clear from her first day that supporting the network's employees was an important part of her leadership.

"Service. On her first day at the helm, she said it was her duty to serve the employees and to make them part of her. She meant it."

He also praised her professionalism and experience as a journalist, citing her coverage of six presidents and numerous assignments, including provincial trips with former President Fidel V. Ramos.

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"Professionalism. Six presidents. Countless ambush interviews. Endless provincial trips with FVR. She never cut corners."

In the final part of his tribute, Vallejos reflected on Deimoy's remarkable journey from covering the country's presidents to becoming a president herself. He also expressed his appreciation for having worked with her and shared how deeply he would miss her.

"From covering presidents to becoming one.

It is an honor to work with Madame Weng. I will miss her dearly.

Reposting my article below."

In a previous report, former “Iskul Bukol” actor Anthony Roquel, best known for portraying Tonette Macho, passed away on October 16 at the age of 68. His niece, Nica Gomez-Lorena, announced his death through a Facebook post and later confirmed the cause of his passing to GMA News Online. The family also released information about the funeral services held in his memory.

Randy See, the 2013 Mr. Chinatown winner and actor, died on October 17 at the age of 34, just five days before his 35th birthday on October 22. His wife confirmed the news and disclosed the cause of his death in an Instagram post. Throughout his acting career, Randy appeared in films such as “Feng Shui 2” and “Beauty and the Bestie.”

Source: KAMI.com.gh