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Fans, colleagues pay tribute to Mike Enriquez on his birthday
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Fans and colleagues from the industry are commemorating the birthday of veteran broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez. Born on September 29, 1951, Mike would have turned 74 today. He passed away on August 29, 2023, at the age of 71.
Known for his commanding voice and unwavering dedication to journalism, Mike began his radio career in 1969 at the Manila Broadcasting Company.
He was one of the main anchors of GMA's flagship newscast 24 Oras and the host of the long-running public affairs program Imbestigador. Beyond television, he also served as President of RGMA Network, Inc. and as GMA Network's Senior Vice President and Consultant for Radio Operations. On radio, he anchored DZBB's Super Balita sa Umaga and Saksi sa Dobol B.
Mike first entered the broadcasting industry in 1969 and became part of GMA Network in 1995, dedicating 54 years of his life to wholeheartedly serving the Filipino audience.
Tributes to his life and legacy continued to pour in, with many remembering him with deep admiration and fondness.
PAG-ALALA KAY SIR MIKE
-- DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) September 29, 2025
Ngayong kaarawan ng nag-iisang Mike Enriquez, ating alalahanin ang kanyang naging ambag sa larangan ng pamamahayag. pic.twitter.com/pizLIulNNs
On GMA's coverage, what I really miss is the huge presence of the radiant Rhea Santos.
-- Kyle Olivughhh (@intrabuddy96) September 21, 2025
And also, the late great Booma, Mike Enriquez. pic.twitter.com/S5G7RxMIx4
Remembering Mike Enriquez on his second death anniversary | Kapuso Mo, Jessica SohoREMEMBERING MIKE ENRIQUEZ ON HIS SECOND DEATH ANNIVERSARY August 29, 2023, pumanaw sa edad na 71 ang isa sa mga haligi ng GMA Network… si Mike Enriquez. Sino nga ba si Mike Enriquez sa likod ng camera, ayon sa kanyang mga katrabaho, kaibigan, at mahal sa buhay? Sama-sama nating sariwain ang alaala at ang napakalaking ambag ng nag-iisang Mike Enriquez sa larangan ng Philippine broadcasting sa espesyal na tampok na ito ng #KMJS.
Posted by Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (One at Heart, Jessica Soho) on Friday, August 29, 2025
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