Mike Enriquez: Veteran Filipino broadcaster dies at 71 after long illness

Miguel Castro Enriquez, professionally known as Mike Enriquez, was a Filipino television and radio newscaster.

He was also the Consultant for radio operations of GMA Network, president of the network’s regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc., and the Station Manager of Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM.

He started his career in broadcasting as a staff announcer at the Manila Broadcasting Company in 1969. It began when he visited a friend in that company and accidentally discovered his interest in radio.

Enriquez was known for his trademark lines in broadcasting such as “Hindi namin kayo tatantanan” (We will not stop running after you) at the end of his reporting on anomalies and other crimes and his habit of excusing himself whenever he coughed or sneezed air.

Mike Enriquez: Veteran Filipino broadcaster dies at 71 after long illness

Veteran Filipino journalist Mike Enriquez passed away at the age of 71 on Tuesday after a long illness, according to GMA Network.

Enriquez was a staple of news and entertainment outlets in the Philippines for 54 years. He would have turned 72 in October.