Mike Enriquez

For other people with similar names, see Miguel Enríquez.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Castro and the surname or paternal family name is Enriquez.

Mike Enriquez
Enriquez in 2016
Born
Miguel Castro Enriquez

(1951-09-29)September 29, 1951
Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines
DiedAugust 29, 2023(2023-08-29) (aged 71)
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Resting placeLoyola Memorial Park
Marikina, Philippines
EducationDe La Salle College
Occupations
  • Radio
  • television newscaster
Years active1969–2022
Spouse
Lizabeth Yumping
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(m. 1977)​
[1]

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]

  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.