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Mike Enriquez
Mike Enriquez
	Enriquez in 2016
Born	Miguel Castro Enriquez; September 29, 1951; Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines
Died	August 29, 2023 (aged 71); Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Resting place	Loyola Memorial Park ; Marikina, Philippines
Education	De La Salle College
Occupations	Radio; television newscaster;
Years active	1969–2022
Spouse	Lizabeth Yumping (m. 1977)

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Miguel "Mike" Castro Enriquez (September 29, 1951 – August 29, 2023) was a Filipino broadcast journalist and television presenter. He started his career as a radio broadcaster in 1969, and after signing with GMA Network in 1995, he became an anchor for Saksi, GMA Network News and 24 Oras. He was also the Consultant for radio operations of GMA Network, and president of the network's regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc., and the Station Manager of Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM.^[2]

Enriquez was regarded as one of the most influential journalists in the Philippines and a "pillar" of the Philippine broadcasting industry.^[3]^[4]^[5]

Early life

Miguel Castro Enriquez, the first of three siblings, was born on September 29, 1951, in Santa Ana, Manila. He used the term "destructive to a certain extent" to describe his curiosity-filled, active childhood.^[6] Enriquez initially wanted to become a priest, which was rejected by his parents.^[7]^[8] Enriquez finished his elementary and high school education at La Salle Green Hills.^[8] Instead, he was enrolled at De La Salle College (now De La Salle University), taking up AB Liberal Arts and BS Commerce.^[9] Enriquez finished his degree in 1973 and taught broadcast management classes at the university.^[10]

Career

Early career

Enriquez started his career in broadcasting as a staff announcer at the Manila Broadcasting Company (now MBC Media Group) in 1969.^[11] Enriquez was visiting a friend in a radio station when, as a joke, his friend introduced him to the station manager as prospective applicant. The manager invited him to do a test reading, and was offered a job on the spot.^[12]^[13]

Enriquez subsequently worked in various positions, as a broadcast reporter, a news editor, program director, and station manager, until he became manager of a medium-sized radio network. He also had stints in other radio networks such as Freedom Broadcasting Radio Network and Radio Mindanao Network (RMN), where he became vice president for the company. He was the man behind the huge success of DWKC 93.9, which stayed in the number 1 spot for so many years before he left in 1995.^{[citation needed]} He was the voice behind the Mellow Touch 94.7 signature and introduction.^[13] He also became a disc jockey known as "Baby Michael" and played a cameo role as a disc jockey in Andrew E.'s 1992 movie Mahirap Maging Pogi (It's Not Easy Being Handsome).^[14]

With GMA Network

In 1994, after leaving RMN, Enriquez joined GMA Network to head its radio division and expand its radio networks, with only four originating stations at that time. In 1995, Enriquez was convinced by the network to be the anchor, in what would be his first on-cam appearance.^[15]^[11] Months later, the network executives called for him to come back; he anchored a 15-minute newscast, in the early evening slot, together with Karen Davila. The late-afternoon news program, entitled Saksi: GMA Headline Balita premiered on October 2, 1995.

In September 1998, Enriquez landed his anchor duties into the late-night newscast GMA Network News with Vicky Morales. Since his first months on Network News, they decided to change the language to Taglish, and later changed to Filipino in November that year; in August 1999, he returned to Saksi this time with Morales as co-anchors.

In February 2000, Enriquez returned to radio via Super Radyo DZBB, with his new program based on his former newscast, Saksi sa Dobol B.

In August 2000, Enriquez hosted the public affairs program entitled Imbestigador; earning him the monicker "Imbestigador ng Bayan".^[16]

On March 12, 2004, Enriquez left Saksi to become an anchor of GMA's then newly-inaugurated primetime newscast 24 Oras, reuniting with former Frontpage anchor Mel Tiangco.

Throughout his career as a news anchor, he covered numerous events ranging from the EDSA II, the 9/11 attacks, the eve of the US Invasion of Iraq, the Funeral of Pope John Paul II, the aftermath of Typhoon Ondoy, the siege of Marawi, and the aftermath of Supertyphoon Haiyan in Tacloban.^[16]

Enriquez was named as one of the most child-friendly personalities by the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and thrice consecutively by the Anak TV Seal awards.^[17]

Enriquez was also known for his trademark line "Hindi namin kayo tatantanan" (lit. transl. We will not stop coming after you) which he usually uttered at the end of stories involving crime and corruption.^[18] His habit of saying "Excuse me po!" (po being a term of politeness) after coughing or sneezing on-air was also one of his trademark lines.^[7]^[19]

Enriquez was fondly called by his fellow GMA employees by his nickname as “Booma” (named after an elephant character featured in the 1961 issue of Pinoy Komiks created by Mars Ravelo) due to his booming voice in the industry as his nickname was used in radio communications.

Personal life

Enriquez was a member of the board of trustees of La Salle Green Hills and acted as the treasurer and chairman of its finance committee.^[10]

Enriquez was married to Lizabeth "Baby" Yumping, and had no children.^[20]

Illness and death

On August 22, 2018, Enriquez revealed he went on medical leave due to ailments such as kidney and heart disease and diabetes, following his absence in 24 Oras and Super Radyo DZBB. He underwent a heart bypass surgery and later returned to broadcasting on November 26.^[21]^[12]

In December 2021, Enriquez took another medical leave of absence,^[22] during which he underwent a kidney transplant.^[12] He returned to his programs on March 28, 2022, in time for GMA's coverage of the 2022 Philippine presidential election.^[23] Although, he took another medical leave three months after the elections.^[12]

Enriquez died at 3:04 pm (UTC+8)^[24] in St. Luke's Medical Center – Quezon City on August 29, 2023. He was 71 years old.^[25]^[26] According to his widow, he suffered a cardiac arrest while undergoing a routine dialysis.^[27] His wake was held at Christ the King Parish Greenmeadows in Quezon City.^[28] Enriquez was buried on September 3 at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina.^[26]

Television programs

Mike Enriquez's television credits
Year	Title	Network
1995–98, 1999–2004	Saksi	GMA Network
1998–99	GMA Network News
1999–2000	I-Witness
2000–22	Imbestigador^[29]
2004–22	24 Oras^[29]
2005–08	Review Philippines	GMA Pinoy TV / Q
2007	Philippine Agenda	GMA Network
2011–12, 2017–22	Dobol B sa News TV / Dobol B TV	GMA News TV / GTV

Filmography

Mike Enriquez's film credits
Year	Title	Role	Film studio
1992	Mahirap Maging Pogi	Drunkard DJ	Viva Films
1996	'Wag na 'Wag Kang Lalayo	Himself (Anchor of Saksi)	OctoArts Films

Awards

Year	Award Giving Body	Category	Nominated Work	Results
1999	Asian Television Awards	Best Newscaster Award	—	Won^[15]^[11]
	Golden Dove Awards	Best Male Newscaster	—	Won^[15]
	Golden Dove Awards	Ka Doroy Valencia Broadcaster of the Year Award	—	Won^[15]
2000	Asian Television Awards	Best News Presenter	—	Won
	Golden Dove Awards	Best Newscaster For Television	—	Won
	Golden Dove Awards	Best Public Affairs Host for Radio	—	Won
	PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Male Newscaster	—	Won^[30]
2001	PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Public Service Program Host	Imbestigador	Won
2002	Catholic Mass Media Awards	Best News Commentary	Saksi sa Dobol B	Won
	Golden Dove Awards	Best TV Newscaster Metro Manila	—	Won
	Golden Dove Awards	Best Public Affairs Program Host	—	Won
2003	National Consumers Award	Best Newscaster Award	—	Won
2003	New York Festivals	Gold Medal	Saksi	Won^[15]^[11]
2004	National Consumers Award	Outstanding Television Host	—	Won
	US Film and Video Festival	Silver Camera Award	(for a documentary focusing on Iraq War)	Won^[15]^[11]
	Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption	Outstanding Television Host	—	Won
2013	School Press Advisers Movement Inc	Award of Excellence in the Field of Broadcasting	—	Won^[11]
2014	BizNews Asia	Broadcast Excellence Award	—	Won
2018	COMGUILD Media Awards for Radio and Television	Best AM Radio Anchor	—	Won^[11]
2019	Animo Media Choice Awards	Best Male News Anchor on AM radio and Best Male News Anchor on Television	—	Won^[11]
2022	Gawad Lasallianeta Awards	Most Outstanding Male News Anchor	—	Won^[12]
2023	Annual Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Awards	Most Trusted Radio Presenter	—	Won^[12]

References

^ "Mike Enriquez's wife Baby shares his last wish: 'Huwag akong iiyak'". GMA Integrated News. September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
^ Camposano, Jerni May H. "Mike Enriquez: Radio is my passion". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
^ Mangaluz, Jean (August 30, 2023). "Bongbong Marcos pays tribute to Mike Enriquez: 'A pillar in our broadcasting industry'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
^ Diaz, One Carlo (August 29, 2023). "Filipino broadcaster Mike Enriquez dies aged 71". The National. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
^ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (August 30, 2023). "Romualdez, other lawmakers mourn passing of Mike Enriquez". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
^ Palermo, Juliana (February 25, 2007). "Turning the tables on Mike Enriquez". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Excuse me po, it's Mike Enriquez". The Philippine Star. May 13, 2012.
^ ^a ^b Bolledo, Jairo (August 31, 2023). "Off cam, Mike Enriquez was wise mentor who taught lessons beyond journalism". Rappler. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
^ "Enriquez, Miguel "Mike" C. | De La Salle Alumni Association". Dlsaa.com. September 30, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
^ ^a ^b "Mike Enriquez passes away at 71". Manila Bulletin. August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h "Mike Enriquez passes away at 71". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Veteran broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez dies". Rappler. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
^ ^a ^b "The Accidental Broadcaster". Archived from the original on October 8, 2007. Retrieved May 25, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
^ "Throwback to That Time Mike Enriquez Rapped for Andrew E." Esquire Philippines. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Mike Enriquez: Radio is my passion". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 11, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Mike Enriquez passes away at 71 - 24 Oras". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved August 29, 2023 – via YouTube.
^ "Anak TV Seal Award 2008 winners announced". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
^ "Veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez dies at 71". PEP.ph. August 29, 2023.
^ Wang, Nickie (August 30, 2023). "Broadcasting giant Mike Enriquez, 71". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
^ Santos, Jamin (February 14, 2018). "Secrets to a long and happy marriage, how he won the heart of his wife, and more love tips from '24 Oras' anchor Mike Enriquez". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
^ Mike Enriquez explains absence from 24 Oras, Super Radyo dzBB
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (December 13, 2021). "Mike Enriquez takes medical leave from 24 Oras, GMA News duties". Retrieved December 13, 2021.
^ "Mike Enriquez returns to work after undergoing kidney transplant". GMA News Online. GMA News. March 25, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
^ "Joel Reyes Zobel narrates last moments with the late Mike Enriquez". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
^ Sarao, Zacarian (August 29, 2023). "Veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez dies at 71". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Gabinete, Jojo (August 31, 2023). "Bakit 'Booma' ang tawag kay Mike Enriquez ng mga taga-newsroom?" [Why do newsroom people call Mike Enriquez 'Booma'?]. Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
^ Garcia, Nick (September 4, 2023). "Mike Enriquez's wife Baby recalls his final moments; remembers him as a sweet, generous husband". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on September 17, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
^ Valderrama, Evangeline (September 1, 2023). "Mike Enriquez's wake open to public viewing on Sept. 2". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales emotional as they report death of Mike Enriquez". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
^ "Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2000. Retrieved July 19, 2016.

External links

Media related to Mike Enriquez at Wikimedia Commons
Mike Enriquez at IMDb

[1] "Mike Enriquez's wife Baby shares his last wish: 'Huwag akong iiyak'". GMA Integrated News. September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.

[2] Camposano, Jerni May H. "Mike Enriquez: Radio is my passion". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 18, 2023.

[3] Mangaluz, Jean (August 30, 2023). "Bongbong Marcos pays tribute to Mike Enriquez: 'A pillar in our broadcasting industry'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 30, 2023.

[4] Diaz, One Carlo (August 29, 2023). "Filipino broadcaster Mike Enriquez dies aged 71". The National. Retrieved August 30, 2023.

[5] Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (August 30, 2023). "Romualdez, other lawmakers mourn passing of Mike Enriquez". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 30, 2023.

[6] Palermo, Juliana (February 25, 2007). "Turning the tables on Mike Enriquez". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.

[excusemepo-7] "Excuse me po, it's Mike Enriquez". The Philippine Star. May 13, 2012.

[bolledo_rappler-8] Bolledo, Jairo (August 31, 2023). "Off cam, Mike Enriquez was wise mentor who taught lessons beyond journalism". Rappler. Retrieved September 2, 2023.

[9] "Enriquez, Miguel "Mike" C. | De La Salle Alumni Association". Dlsaa.com. September 30, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2017.

[MB0829-10] "Mike Enriquez passes away at 71". Manila Bulletin. August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.

[me0829c-11] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h "Mike Enriquez passes away at 71". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved August 29, 2023.

[me0829a-12] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Veteran broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez dies". Rappler. Retrieved August 29, 2023.

[:1-13] "The Accidental Broadcaster". Archived from the original on October 8, 2007. Retrieved May 25, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

[14] "Throwback to That Time Mike Enriquez Rapped for Andrew E." Esquire Philippines. Retrieved September 26, 2023.

[me0829b-15] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Mike Enriquez: Radio is my passion". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 11, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2023.

[me0829h-16] "Mike Enriquez passes away at 71 - 24 Oras". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved August 29, 2023 – via YouTube.

[17] "Anak TV Seal Award 2008 winners announced". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 25, 2017.

[18] "Veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez dies at 71". PEP.ph. August 29, 2023.

[19] Wang, Nickie (August 30, 2023). "Broadcasting giant Mike Enriquez, 71". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 30, 2023.

[20] Santos, Jamin (February 14, 2018). "Secrets to a long and happy marriage, how he won the heart of his wife, and more love tips from '24 Oras' anchor Mike Enriquez". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 11, 2022.

[21] Mike Enriquez explains absence from 24 Oras, Super Radyo dzBB

[22] Anarcon, James Patrick (December 13, 2021). "Mike Enriquez takes medical leave from 24 Oras, GMA News duties". Retrieved December 13, 2021.

[23] "Mike Enriquez returns to work after undergoing kidney transplant". GMA News Online. GMA News. March 25, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2022.

[24] "Joel Reyes Zobel narrates last moments with the late Mike Enriquez". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 5, 2023.

[25] Sarao, Zacarian (August 29, 2023). "Veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez dies at 71". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.

[PEPBooma-26] Gabinete, Jojo (August 31, 2023). "Bakit 'Booma' ang tawag kay Mike Enriquez ng mga taga-newsroom?" [Why do newsroom people call Mike Enriquez 'Booma'?]. Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.

[27] Garcia, Nick (September 4, 2023). "Mike Enriquez's wife Baby recalls his final moments; remembers him as a sweet, generous husband". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on September 17, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.

[28] Valderrama, Evangeline (September 1, 2023). "Mike Enriquez's wake open to public viewing on Sept. 2". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 5, 2023.

[me0829g-29] "Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales emotional as they report death of Mike Enriquez". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved August 29, 2023.

[30] "Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2000. Retrieved July 19, 2016.

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 | birth_place = [[Santa Ana, Manila]], Philippines
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-| death_place = [[Quezon City]], Philippines
+| death_place = [[Quezon City]], [[Metro Manila]], Philippines
 | resting_place = [[Loyola Memorial Park]] <br/> [[Marikina]], Philippines
 | education = [[De La Salle University|De La Salle College]]
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-| years_active = 1969–2023<!-- Enriquez was last seen on TV in 2023, not 2023 -->
+| years_active = 1969–2022<!-- Enriquez was last seen on TV in 2022, not 2023 -->
 | spouse = {{Marriage|Lizabeth Yumping|1977}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/familyandrelationships/880974/mike-enriquez-s-wife-baby-shares-his-last-wish-huwag-akong-iiyak/story/|title=Mike Enriquez's wife Baby shares his last wish: 'Huwag akong iiyak'|publisher=[[GMA Integrated News]]|date=September 3, 2023|access-date=September 3, 2023}}</ref>
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-'''Miguel''' "'''Mike'''" '''Castro Enriquez''' (September 29, 1951 – August 29, 2023) was a Filipino broadcast journalist and television presenter. He started his career as a radio broadcaster in 1969, and after signing with [[GMA Network]] in 1995, he became a TV anchor for ''[[Saksi]]'' and ''[[24 Oras]]''. He was also the Consultant for radio operations of GMA Network, and president of the network's regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc., and the Station Manager of [[DZBB-AM|Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Camposano |first=Jerni May H. |title=Mike Enriquez: Radio is my passion |url=https://www.philstar.com/business/business-as-usual/2015/01/26/1416667/mike-enriquez-radio-my-passion |access-date=July 18, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
+'''Miguel''' "'''Mike'''" '''Castro Enriquez''' (September 29, 1951 – August 29, 2023) was a Filipino broadcast journalist and television presenter. He started his career as a radio broadcaster in 1969, and after signing with [[GMA Network]] in 1995, he became an anchor for ''[[Saksi]]'', ''[[GMA Network News]]'' and ''[[24 Oras]]''. He was also the Consultant for radio operations of GMA Network, and president of the network's regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc., and the Station Manager of [[DZBB-AM|Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Camposano |first=Jerni May H. |title=Mike Enriquez: Radio is my passion |url=https://www.philstar.com/business/business-as-usual/2015/01/26/1416667/mike-enriquez-radio-my-passion |access-date=July 18, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
 Enriquez was regarded as one of the most influential journalists in the Philippines and a "pillar" of the Philippine broadcasting industry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mangaluz |first=Jean |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Bongbong Marcos pays tribute to Mike Enriquez: 'A pillar in our broadcasting industry' |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1823907/fwd-bongbong-marcos-calls-mike-enriquez-a-pillar-in-our-broadcasting-industry |access-date=August 30, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=One Carlo |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Filipino broadcaster Mike Enriquez dies aged 71 |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2023/08/29/filipino-broadcaster-mike-enriquez-dies-aged-71/ |access-date=August 30, 2023 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lalu |first=Gabriel Pabico |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Romualdez, other lawmakers mourn passing of Mike Enriquez |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1823924/romualdez-other-lawmakers-mourn-passing-of-mike-enriquez |access-date=August 30, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref>
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 In 1994, after leaving RMN, Enriquez joined [[GMA Network]] to head its radio division and expand its radio networks, with only four originating stations at that time. In 1995, Enriquez was convinced by the network to be the anchor, in what would be his first on-cam appearance.<ref name="me0829b" /><ref name="me0829c">{{cite news |title=Mike Enriquez passes away at 71 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/880447/mike-enriquez-passes-away-at-71/story/ |access-date=August 29, 2023 |work=GMA Integrated News}}</ref> Months later, the network executives called for him to come back; he anchored a 15-minute newscast, in the early evening slot, together with [[Karen Davila]]. The late-afternoon news program, entitled ''[[Saksi|Saksi: GMA Headline Balita]]'' premiered on October 2, 1995.
-In September 1998, Enriquez landed his anchor duties into the late-night newscast ''GMA Network News'' with [[Vicky Morales]]. Since his first months on Network News, they decided to change the language to [[Taglish]], and later, changed to Filipino in early 1999.
+In September 1998, Enriquez landed his anchor duties into the late-night newscast ''GMA Network News'' with [[Vicky Morales]]. Since his first months on Network News, they decided to change the language to [[Taglish]], and later changed to Filipino in November that year; in August 1999, he returned to ''Saksi'' this time with Morales as co-anchors.
-In January 1999, Enriquez returned to radio via [[DZBB-AM|Super Radyo DZBB]], with his new program based on his former newscast, ''[[Saksi sa Dobol B]]''; in August 1999, he returned to ''Saksi'', with his co-anchor in ''GMA Network News'', Vicky Morales.
+In February 2000, Enriquez returned to radio via [[DZBB-AM|Super Radyo DZBB]], with his new program based on his former newscast, ''[[Saksi sa Dobol B]]''.
 In August 2000, Enriquez hosted the public affairs program entitled ''[[Imbestigador]]''; earning him the monicker ''"Imbestigador ng Bayan"''.<ref name="me0829h">{{cite news |title=Mike Enriquez passes away at 71 - 24 Oras |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRMu8k83hSw |access-date=August 29, 2023 |work=GMA Integrated News | via=YouTube}}</ref>
-On March 12, 2004, Enriquez left Saksi to re-join ''[[Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco|Frontpage]]'' anchor [[Mel Tiangco]] in GMA's then newly-inaugurated primetime newscast ''[[24 Oras]]''.
+On March 12, 2004, Enriquez left ''Saksi'' to become an anchor of GMA's then newly-inaugurated primetime newscast ''[[24 Oras]]'', reuniting with former ''[[Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco|Frontpage]]'' anchor [[Mel Tiangco]].
-Throughout his career as a news anchor, he covered numerous events ranging from the [[EDSA II]], the [[September 11 attacks|9/11 attacks]], the eve of the [[US Invasion of Iraq]], the [[Death and funeral of Pope John Paul II|Funeral of Pope John Paul II]], the aftermath of [[Typhoon Ketsana|Typhoon Ondoy]], the [[siege of Marawi]], and the aftermath of [[Supertyphoon Haiyan]] in [[Tacloban]].<ref name="me0829h"/>
+Throughout his career as a news anchor, he covered numerous events ranging from the [[Second EDSA Revolution|EDSA II]], the [[September 11 attacks|9/11 attacks]], the eve of the [[US Invasion of Iraq]], the [[Death and funeral of Pope John Paul II|Funeral of Pope John Paul II]], the aftermath of [[Typhoon Ketsana|Typhoon Ondoy]], the [[siege of Marawi]], and the aftermath of [[Supertyphoon Haiyan]] in [[Tacloban]].<ref name="me0829h"/>
 Enriquez was named as one of the most child-friendly personalities by the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and thrice consecutively by the Anak TV Seal awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/20122/anak-tv-seal-award-2008-winners-announced |title=Anak TV Seal Award 2008 winners announced |website=PEP.ph |access-date=May 25, 2017}}</ref>
-Enriquez was also known for his trademark line ''"Hindi namin kayo tatantanan"'' (lit. We will not stop coming after you) which he usually uttered at the end of stories involving crime and corruption.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez dies at 71 |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/175520/mike-enriquez-death-a712-20230829 |website=PEP.ph}}</ref> His habit of saying ''"Excuse me po!"'' (''po'' being a term of politeness) after coughing or sneezing on-air was also one of his trademark lines.<ref name="excusemepo">{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/sunday-life/2012/05/13/806195/excuse-me-po-its-mike-enriquez |title=Excuse me po, it's Mike Enriquez |website=The Philippine Star |date=May 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wang |first=Nickie |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Broadcasting giant Mike Enriquez, 71 |url=https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/314365533/broadcasting-giant-mike-enriquez-71.html |access-date=August 30, 2023 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref>
+Enriquez was also known for his trademark line ''"Hindi namin kayo tatantanan"'' ({{translation|We will not stop coming after you|literal=yes}}) which he usually uttered at the end of stories involving crime and corruption.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez dies at 71 |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/175520/mike-enriquez-death-a712-20230829 |website=PEP.ph}}</ref> His habit of saying ''"Excuse me po!"'' (''po'' being a term of politeness) after coughing or sneezing on-air was also one of his trademark lines.<ref name="excusemepo">{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/sunday-life/2012/05/13/806195/excuse-me-po-its-mike-enriquez |title=Excuse me po, it's Mike Enriquez |website=The Philippine Star |date=May 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wang |first=Nickie |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Broadcasting giant Mike Enriquez, 71 |url=https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/314365533/broadcasting-giant-mike-enriquez-71.html |access-date=August 30, 2023 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref>
 Enriquez was fondly called by his fellow GMA employees by his nickname as “Booma” (named after an elephant character featured in the 1961 issue of ''Pinoy Komiks'' created by [[Mars Ravelo]]) due to his booming voice in the industry as his nickname was used in radio communications.
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 ===Illness and death===
+[[File:Mike_Enriquez_family_graves_1.jpg|thumbnail|right|Graves of Mike Enriquez (then-unmarked) and his in-laws ([[Loyola Memorial Park]], [[Marikina]])]]
-On August 22, 2018, Enriquez revealed he went on a medical leave due to ailments such as kidney and heart disease and diabetes, following his absence in ''24 Oras'' and [[DZBB-AM|Super Radyo DZBB]]. He underwent a heart bypass surgery and later returned to broadcasting on November 26.<ref>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/665138/mike-enriquez-explains-absence-from-24-oras-super-radyo-dzbb/story/ Mike Enriquez explains absence from 24 Oras, Super Radyo dzBB]</ref><ref name="me0829a"/>
+On August 22, 2018, Enriquez revealed he went on medical leave due to ailments such as kidney and heart disease and diabetes, following his absence in ''24 Oras'' and [[DZBB-AM|Super Radyo DZBB]]. He underwent a heart bypass surgery and later returned to broadcasting on November 26.<ref>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/665138/mike-enriquez-explains-absence-from-24-oras-super-radyo-dzbb/story/ Mike Enriquez explains absence from 24 Oras, Super Radyo dzBB]</ref><ref name="me0829a"/>
 In December 2021, Enriquez took another medical leave of absence,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/162622/mike-enriquez-leave-24-oras-a724-20211213 |title=Mike Enriquez takes medical leave from 24 Oras, GMA News duties |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=December 13, 2021 |access-date=December 13, 2021}}</ref> during which he underwent a kidney transplant.<ref name="me0829a"/> He returned to his programs on March 28, 2022, in time for GMA's coverage of the [[2022 Philippine presidential election]].<ref>{{Cite web |publisher=GMA News |title=Mike Enriquez returns to work after undergoing kidney transplant |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/826270/mike-enriquez-returns-to-work-after-undergoing-kidney-transplant/story/ |access-date=March 25, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |date=March 25, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Although, he took another medical leave three months after the elections.<ref name="me0829a">{{cite news |title=Veteran broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez dies |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/veteran-broadcast-journalist-mike-enriquez-dies-august-29-2023/ |access-date=August 29, 2023 |work=Rappler}}</ref>
-[[File:Mike_Enriquez_family_graves_1.jpg|150px|thumbnail|right|Enriquez family graves ([[w:en: Loyola_Memorial_Park|Loyola Memorial Park]])]]He died at 3:04 pm<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Reyes Zobel narrates last moments with the late Mike Enriquez |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/175546/joel-reyes-zobel-mike-enriquez-death-a734-20230830 |access-date=September 5, 2023 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> in [[St. Luke's Medical Center – Quezon City]] on August 29, 2023. He was 71 years old.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sarao |first=Zacarian |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez dies at 71 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/516334/embargo-veteran-broadcaster-mike-enriquez-dies-at-71 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829121315/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/516334/embargo-veteran-broadcaster-mike-enriquez-dies-at-71 |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |access-date=August 29, 2023 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]}}</ref><ref name="PEPBooma">{{Cite web |last=Gabinete |first=Jojo |date=August 31, 2023 |title=Bakit 'Booma' ang tawag kay Mike Enriquez ng mga taga-newsroom? |trans-title=Why do newsroom people call Mike Enriquez 'Booma'? |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/175556/mike-enriquez-booma-a734-20230831 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831092607/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/175556/mike-enriquez-booma-a734-20230831 |archive-date=August 31, 2023 |access-date=September 1, 2023 |website=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |language=tl}}</ref> According to his widow, he suffered a [[cardiac arrest]] while undergoing a routine dialysis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Nick |date=September 4, 2023 |title=Mike Enriquez's wife Baby recalls his final moments; remembers him as a sweet, generous husband |url=https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/103881-mike-enriquez-wife-recalls-final-moments |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230917132818/https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/103881-mike-enriquez-wife-recalls-final-moments |archive-date=September 17, 2023 |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref> His wake was held in Christ the King Parish at Greenmeadows.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valderrama |first=Evangeline |date=September 1, 2023 |title=Mike Enriquez's wake open to public viewing on Sept. 2 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/516702/mike-enriquezs-wake-open-to-public-viewing-on-sept-2 |access-date=September 5, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> Enriquez was buried on September 3 at the [[Loyola Memorial Park]] in [[Marikina]].<ref name="PEPBooma" />
+Enriquez died at 3:04 pm ([[UTC+8]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Reyes Zobel narrates last moments with the late Mike Enriquez |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/175546/joel-reyes-zobel-mike-enriquez-death-a734-20230830 |access-date=September 5, 2023 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> in [[St. Luke's Medical Center – Quezon City]] on August 29, 2023. He was 71 years old.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sarao |first=Zacarian |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez dies at 71 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/516334/embargo-veteran-broadcaster-mike-enriquez-dies-at-71 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829121315/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/516334/embargo-veteran-broadcaster-mike-enriquez-dies-at-71 |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |access-date=August 29, 2023 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]}}</ref><ref name="PEPBooma">{{Cite web |last=Gabinete |first=Jojo |date=August 31, 2023 |title=Bakit 'Booma' ang tawag kay Mike Enriquez ng mga taga-newsroom? |trans-title=Why do newsroom people call Mike Enriquez 'Booma'? |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/175556/mike-enriquez-booma-a734-20230831 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831092607/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/175556/mike-enriquez-booma-a734-20230831 |archive-date=August 31, 2023 |access-date=September 1, 2023 |website=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal]] |language=tl}}</ref> According to his widow, he suffered a [[cardiac arrest]] while undergoing a routine dialysis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Nick |date=September 4, 2023 |title=Mike Enriquez's wife Baby recalls his final moments; remembers him as a sweet, generous husband |url=https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/103881-mike-enriquez-wife-recalls-final-moments |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230917132818/https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/103881-mike-enriquez-wife-recalls-final-moments |archive-date=September 17, 2023 |access-date=September 17, 2023 |website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref> His wake was held at Christ the King Parish Greenmeadows in Quezon City.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valderrama |first=Evangeline |date=September 1, 2023 |title=Mike Enriquez's wake open to public viewing on Sept. 2 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/516702/mike-enriquezs-wake-open-to-public-viewing-on-sept-2 |access-date=September 5, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> Enriquez was buried on September 3 at the [[Loyola Memorial Park]] in [[Marikina]].<ref name="PEPBooma" />
 ==Television programs==
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 ==Filmography==
+{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
-* 1992 ''Mahirap maging pogi'' as Drunkard DJ
+|+ {{sronly|Mike Enriquez's film credits}}
-* 1996 ''Wag na wag kang lalayo'' as TV Reporter
+|-
+! scope="col" | Year
+! scope="col" | Title
+! scope="col" | Role
+! scope="col" | Film studio
+|-
+| 1992
+| ''[[Mahirap Maging Pogi (film)|Mahirap Maging Pogi]]''
+| Drunkard DJ
+| [[Viva Films]]
+|-
+| 1996
+| '''Wag na 'Wag Kang Lalayo''
+| Himself (Anchor of ''Saksi'')
+| [[OctoArts Films]]
+|}
 ==Awards==
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 [[Category:Filipino television news anchors]]
 [[Category:GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs people]]
+[[Category:GMA Network (company) executives]]
 [[Category:GMA Network (company) people]]
-[[Category:GMA Network personalities]]
 [[Category:People from Santa Ana, Manila]]