LOOK: 24 Oras news anchor Mike Enriquez makes first public appearance after heart bypass surgery

October 19 2018

By AEDRIANNE ACAR

Veteran Kapuso broadcast journalist and radio host Mike Enriquez makes first public appearance a couple of months after announcing that he would take a medical leave.

The multi-awarded anchor of 24 Oras and Super Radyo dzBB joined fellow news anchors, GMA Network executives, and media partners at the Eleksyon 2019 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held today, October 19, at the GMA Network Center in Quezon City.

GMA Network signs partnership with leading orgs for Eleksyon 2019

GMA News and Public Affairs anchors Mike Enriquez and Vicky Morales are the host of the event; MOA signing between GMA and its partners for #Eleksyon2019. | via @joselito_nat #PusuanAngTotoo pic.twitter.com/gNExOHUKZ9

— GMA News (@gmanews) October 19, 2018

This marks the first public appearance of veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez after his heart bypass operation last September. | via @joselito_nat #PusuanAngTotoo #Eleksyon2019 pic.twitter.com/IefwjSrnRN

— GMA News (@gmanews) October 19, 2018

Mike took a medical leave last August to prepare for his heart bypass surgery scheduled last September. He also revealed that he is being treated for kidney disease as well.

In a press statement, Mike said, “My doctors have told me that two to four weeks after my surgery, I will be able to return to my normal duties.”

He also mentioned, “While I am not yet back on the air, I continue to perform my functions as president of RGMA Network Inc. and as Consultant for Radio of GMA Network Inc.”

Mike Enriquez explains absence from 24 Oras, Super Radyo dzBB

Meanwhile, Kapuso netizens reacted to the return of Mike Enriquez and were all pleased to see that he doing well.

Good to see Mr Mike Enriquez.????

— ???? Marvi???? (@i_vramu) October 19, 2018

Sir Mike good to see you Sir...wait ko pagbabalik mo sa @dzbb "Radyo na, TV pa!"

— Nio Francia (@FranciaNio) October 19, 2018