Gary Valenciano recalls friendship with Mike Enriquez
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Gary Valenciano fondly remembers how Mike Enriquez helped him in the past
Singer Gary Valenciano shared his memories with newscaster Mike Enriquez, who recently passed away.
Gary wrote in a lengthy Instagram caption, "He wasn't only an outstanding broadcaster…but a dear friend."
The singer then revealed how Mike helped him back when the journalist was a radio disk jockey.
"In the ['80s] and ['90s] he was a radio disk jockey (DJ) of a popular radio station 93.9 WKC. Baby Michael was his handle then and he always supported me to the max as he would help promote my shows."
Gary revealed they also sympathized with each other as they had similar health issues. "We had some real good talks on life as we bounced off our thoughts on our common health condition."
He then gave a message for Mike, "Your voice, style and personality; these and so much more will be missed Mike. Can't help but smile imagining how Jesus may've affectionately welcomed you home gently saying 'Sir Mike Enriquez…PASOK.' Mula sa isang tunay na kapamilya sa isang tunay na kapuso…love you bro."
THE LIFE AND WORKS OF MIKE ENRIQUEZ:
During 24 Oras's August 29 airing, a tribute was featured for Mike's service for the Filipino TV audience. "Mike Enriquez has been in the broadcast industry since 1969 and joined GMA Network in 1995. He was one of the news anchors of GMA's flagship newscast 24 Oras, and hosted the long-running public affairs program Imbestigador. He also served as the President of RGMA Network, Inc. and GMA Network's Senior Vice President and Consultant for Radio Operations. He also anchored DZBB's Super Balita sa Umaga and Saksi sa Dobol B."
He passed away on August 29, 2023 at the age 71.
