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Kapuso actor Tom Rodriguez encouraged the public to join the “Remembering Peque Gallaga' live chat on Facebook to pay tribute to one of the renowned directors in the Philippines.

The Facebook live chat will start at 8:00 pm on May 13 and will feature other artists who have worked with the late director Peque Gallaga.

“Tomorrow at 8:00 pm, please join us at the Remembering Peque Gallaga FB page as we pay tribute to the epitome of a true collaborator, a man whose work has inspired me to imagine, dream and pursue the path towards creativity. #rememberingpequegallaga,” he wrote on Instagram.

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Tomorrow at 8 pm, please join us at the Remembering Peque Gallaga FB page as we pay tribute to the epitome of a true collaborator, a man whose work has inspired me to imagine, dream and pursue the path towards creativity :) #rememberingpequegallaga

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Tom Rodriguez (@akosimangtomas) noong May 12, 2020 nang 2:22am PDT

Tom has previously expressed his sorrow over the passing of Direk Peque.

“Today is a truly sad day. We lost not just a mere legend, but a beacon of this industry who relished in seeing others around him shine brightly.

“A man who never shied away from chasing the highs and lows of creativity whilst enjoying the pursuit of it all. A true visionary and innovator along with his lifelong collaborators.

“My heart goes out to his topnotch and loyal teammates and his family. We mourn with you. We love you Direk Peque! How I wish I could watch you work again,” he said.

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Today is a truly sad day :( we lost not just a mere LEGEND, but a BEACON of this industry who relished in seeing others around him shine brightly. A man who never shied away from chasing the highs and lows of creativity whilst enjoying the pursuit of it all. A true visionary and innovator along with his lifelong collaborators (@jomacasa @lorereyes1 ). My heart goes out to his topnotch and loyal team mates and his family. We mourn with you. We love you Direk Peque! How I wish I could watch you work again :(:(:(

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Tom Rodriguez (@akosimangtomas) noong May 7, 2020 nang 8:25am PDT

More celebrities mourn the death of Director Peque Gallaga

The veteran filmmaker and 'Oro, Plata, Mata' director passed away on May 7 at age 76.

According to a statement released by director Lore Reyes on May 4, the director was hospitalized due to his past conditions and not because of COVID-19.