GMA Network bids farewell to a stalwart as Mike Enriquez, a cornerstone of the network, passes away at the age of 71. His indelible mark on journalism and broadcasting will continue to resonate through the memories he leaves behind
How did Mike Enriquez die?
In a somber turn of events, the world of journalism mourns the loss of a distinguished figure as television and radio newscaster Miguel “Mike” Castro Enriquez bids farewell at the age of 71. With a career spanning decades, Mike Enriquez was not merely an anchor but an institution within GMA Network, where he found his home for nearly three decades.
The news of his passing was met with deep sorrow as GMA Network, in a heartfelt statement, announced the departure of their beloved Kapuso. The statement conveyed the profound sadness felt within the network, as they shared the news that Mr. Miguel ‘Mike’ C. Enriquez had peacefully embarked on his journey to the beyond on August 29, 2023
About Mike Enriquez
With a broadcasting journey spanning over five decades, Mike Enriquez’s remarkable odyssey commenced in a twist of fate back in 1969. In a candid conversation with journalist Pia Arcangel in 2022, Enriquez recounted the serendipitous beginning of his storied career. What started as a casual visit to an old high school companion at the Manila Broadcasting Company took an unexpected turn when his friend, in a whimsical introduction, presented him as a potential employee to the staff manager.
This unintended application became the catalyst that thrust the former disc jockey into the realms of broadcasting and journalism, propelling him through various roles and responsibilities. From the corridors of the Freedom Broadcasting Network to the echelons of the Radio Mindanao Network (RMN), where he ascended to the role of vice president and board member, Enriquez’s trajectory was marked by a steady climb.
However, it was his pivotal shift to GMA Network in 1995 that defined a new chapter in his career. Entrusted with spearheading GMA’s radio division and expansion efforts, Enriquez wielded his expertise to chart new horizons. This transition also marked his foray into the realm of television broadcasting, where his on-camera journey began in 1998 alongside broadcast journalist Karen Davila, as they anchored an election coverage.
Enriquez’s legacy, forged through happenstance and nurtured by passion, stands as a testament to the unpredictable yet extraordinary path that a career can traverse. From an accidental encounter to becoming a broadcasting icon, his influence resonates through the annals of media history
Tributes pours to Mike Enriquez
One wrote
Rest in Paradise Sir MikeCondolence to the family
User Wrote
Veteran broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez, aged 71, has passed away, as confirmed by a statement from GMA Network.Mr. Mike Enriquez is the mastermind behind renowned TV shows like “Imbestigador” and “24 Oras,” and the creator of the iconic lines “excuse me po” and “hindi ko kayo tatantanan.”#MikeEnriquez #RIP #24Oras
Another Wrote
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. 🙏
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