Mike Enriquez posthumously honored by PMAP's Makatao Awards

Mike Enriquez was given a posthumous award by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP).

The board and members of PMAP, who are behind the 11th Makatao Awards for Media Excellence, presented the award to Enriquez’s wife Lizabeth “Baby” Yumping-Enriquez at the GMA Network Center on Friday.

Enriquez is recognized for “his dedication and enduring legacy in advancing public knowledge and his contribution in promoting sound people management in the country through his years of service as a broadcaster[.]”

“I’m so honored,” Baby said in a message during the program.

“The passing of Mike has left us in a state of great sadness and loss, but at the same time, an opportunity to celebrate his legacy,” she added. “The leadership and excellence he demonstrated in the field of broadcast, both in television and radio, his undying commitment to public service and love for life itself as a selfless individual and a family man who continue to guide and inspire us."

Baby then thanked PMAP for “recognizing the value and contribution of Mike to nation-building.”

She added, “Mula sa akin at ang buong pamilya, maraming salamat po.”

GMA Network executives who attended include Glenn Allona, First Vice President for Radio; Angel Javier Cruz, Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications; John Ray Arrabe, Assistant Vice President for GMA Integrated News; and Jojo Aquio, Assistant Vice President for Corporate Communications. The event was hosted by broadcast reporter Mariz Umali.

Also present at the event were PMAP executives Ellen Fullido, Board of Trustee for Media and Communications and 2022 PMAP President; Martin Alcantara, Communication Specialist and Makatao Awards for Media Excellence Program Lead; Richard Mamuyac, Training Head; and Bernadette Tan, PMAP HR Head.

Enriquez is a Makatao Awards hall of famer and five-time awardee.

He was previously named Best TV Male Newscaster (3rd Makatao Awards), Best Radio News Anchor (6th Makatao Awards), Best Radio Anchor (7th Makatao Awards), and Best Radio News Program Host (8th and 10th Makatao Awards).

The 11th Makatao Awards for Media Excellence was held on August 30 at the Luzon Ballroom, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. There was a short tribute during the ceremony as well as a minute of silence to honor Enriquez’s contributions to the industry. DZBB anchors received the posthumous award on Enriquez’s behalf.

Enriquez passed away on August 29 at the age of 71. The GMA Network pillar entered the broadcasting industry in 1969, then became part of the network in 1995. He served as a journalist for 54 years.

Enriquez took a medical leave in December 2021 to undergo a kidney transplant and returned to work in time for the 2022 election coverage.

^{In the photo: Bernadette Tan, Richard Mamuyac, Martin Alcantara, Ellen Fullido, Lizabeth “Baby” Yumping-Enriquez, Mariz Umali, Glenn Allona, John Ray Arrabe}

He is best known for being an anchor on "24 Oras" and "Imbestigador" and the DZBB programs "Super Balita sa Umaga" and "Saksi sa Dobol B." —JCB, GMA Integrated News