Veteran broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez passes away at 71

THE veteran broadcast journalist was one of the anchors of GMA’s flagship newscast “24 Oras” and hosted long-running GMA Public Affairs program “Imbestigador” has passed at age 71.

He served as President of  RGMA Network, Inc. and GMA Network’s Senior Vice President and Consultant for Radio Operations. He also anchored DZBB’s “Super Balita sa Umaga” and “Saksi sa Dobol B.”

“It is with profound sadness that GMA Network announces the passing of our beloved Kapuso, Mr. Miguel ‘Mike’ C. Enriquez, who peacefully joined our Creator on August 29, 2023,” GMA Network said in a statement. “He joined the broadcast industry in 1969 and then became part of GMA Network in 1995, wholeheartedly serving the Filipino audience for 54 years.”

“The Board of Directors, management, and employees of GMA Network, Inc. deeply mourn the passing of Mr. Enriquez. His dedication to the industry will serve as an inspiration to all. We pray for the eternal repose of our beloved Kapuso.”

Mike Enriquez’s voice will reverberate in the internet for many years to come – Senior Citizen PL

THE Senior Citizen Party-list condoles with the family, colleagues, and millions of followers of famed broadcaster and fellow senior citizen, Mike Enriquez.

Illness claimed his vibrant and accomplished life, but his legacy and his resounding voice will reverberate in our memories, through history, and on the internet.

Thanks to the internet videos of the newscasts he anchored and public affairs programs he hosted, future generations will still hear his booming voice and the astute journalist’s mind behind that voice.