How did Mike Enriquez die? About Mike Enriquez!
One of the network’s cornerstones, Mike Enriquez, passed away at the age of 71. His indelible mark on journalism and broadcasting will continue to resonate with the memories he left behind.
How did Mike Enriquez die?
With events unfolding bleakly, the world of journalism mourns the loss of a distinguished figure as television and radio newscaster Miguel “Mike” Enriquez bids farewell at the age of 71. With a career spanning decades, Mike Enriquez wasn’t just a newscaster. but it was an institution within the GMA Network and for almost three decades found its home here.
The news of his passing was met with deep sadness, as GMA Network announced the departure of beloved Kapuso in a candid statement. The statement conveyed the deep sadness felt within the network as Mr. Miguel ‘Mike’ C. Enriquez shared the news of his peaceful journey beyond on 29 August 2023.
About Mike Enriquez
Mike Enriquez’s publishing journey of more than 50 years began in 1969 by a twist of fate. In a candid conversation with journalist Pia Arcangel in 2022, Enriquez described the accidental start of his storied career. What began as a casual visit to an old high school friend at the Manila Broadcasting Company took an unexpected turn when his friend made an awkward introduction to the personnel manager as a potential employee.
This unintentional practice was the catalyst that propelled the former disc jockey into the world of publishing and journalism and prompted him to take on a variety of roles and responsibilities. Enriquez’s journey was marked by steady climbing from the corridors of Freedom Broadcasting Network to the ranks of Radio Mindanao Network (RMN), where he rose to vice president and board member.
But what opened a new chapter in his career was his significant transition to GMA Network in 1995. Tasked with spearheading GMA’s radio division and expansion efforts, Enriquez used his expertise to chart new horizons. This transition also marked his entry into the field of television broadcasting; It was here in 1998 that her on-camera journey began while she was covering an election report with broadcast reporter Karen Davila.
Enriquez’s legacy, shaped by chance and fueled by passion, stands as testament to the unpredictable yet extraordinary path a career can take. From a chance encounter to becoming a broadcast icon, his influence resonates in the annals of media history.