Sports journalist Chino Trinidad passes away at 56
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Veteran sports journalist and longtime commissioner of the Philippine Basketball League (PBL), Chino Trinidad, passed away last Saturday, July 13, his daughter confirmed today.
In a report by GMA News Online, they said Chino's daughter, Floresse Trinidad confirmed the news through a text message.
Floresse's text message read: “Yes, we are very sad to share the news of his passing last night, July 13, 2024.”
Meanwhile, other details about his passing, including his cause of death, have yet to be discussed by his family.
Chino Trinidad was a former GMA Sports correspondent and sports analyst.
GMA News Online wrote: “Chino was recognized for contributing to the promotion, awareness, and appreciation of arnis and Filipino martial arts."
His fellow sports journalist, Bill Velasco, mourned his death and wrote a message on his Facebook account.
“I am beyond broken-hearted at the loss of [Chino Trinidad], my brother, colleague, friend. A fighter, patriot, [and] truth-seeker. There will [never] be another like you. I love you,” Bill wrote online.
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