Palace extends sympathies to family of late journalist Rod T. Reyes

Malacañang on Friday extended its sympathies to the family of former press secretary and multi-awarded journalist Rod T. Reyes who passed away Thursday.

In a statement, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. recognized Reyes as a "lifelong journalist who was deeply committed to his profession."

"He heeded the call to public service twice when he was appointed Press Secretary by Presidents Fidel Ramos and Joseph Ejercito Estrada in 1992-1993 and in 1998-2000, respectively," Coloma noted.

Coloma added that Reyes will be "remembered kindly and respected highly by all those whose lives were touched by his humble and gentle ways."

Reyes—also known as RTR—was a reporter at the pre-Martial Law Manila Times where his undercover work that resulted in a special report that exposed the illegal drugs and criminal underworld network in Malabon.

Reyes' remains will be taken for public viewing to the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City. Interment is scheduled on Monday. —Kathrina Charmaine Alvarez/KBK, GMA News