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GMA News reporter Cesar Apolinario passes away

By Aaron Brennt Eusebio

GMA News reporter Cesar Apolinario passed away this morning, December 13. He was 46.

His colleagues and friends paid tribute to him on social media.

Entertainment reporters Mell Navarro and Noel Ferrer also expressed their condolences to Cesar's family and thanked him for their friendship.

"Stop it December, another young Filipino director and journalist passing on... RIP Cesar Apolinario," Noel wrote.

"Thanks for the friendship... we shall miss you. Have a peaceful journey back home with our creator," Mell posted.

Aside from being a reporter, Cesar was also a filmmaker. He directed Banal, Puntod, and Dance of the Steel Bars.

READ: Barbie Forteza pays tribute to the late Cesar Apolinario

Rest in peace, Kapuso.