BUMUHOS ang pakikiramay mula sa social media para makidalamhati sa pagyao ni Kuya Mario Dumaual na isang veteran entertainment reporter. Pumanaw si Kuya Mario nitong July 5. ABS-CBN is Mario’s home for more than three decades. “ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN News are deeply saddened with the passing of one of our veteran reporters, Mario Dumaual,” ayon sa ABS CBN statement. Throughout the more than three decades that Mario worked with ABS-CBN, he established himself as one of the pillars when it comes to entertainment news reporting. An excellent and passionate journalist, a loyal and dedicated friend, a devoted family man, Mario leaves a lasting legacy to the industry. Thank you, and farewell to our Kapamilya,” ABS-CBN’s statement continued. Mario passed away at the age of 64 due to septic shock while he was recovering from a heart attack he suffered last month. The family broke the news to the public hours after his demise. Meanwhile, other showbiz personalities such as ‘It’s Showtime’ hosts Kim Chiu, Ogie Alcasid, and Karylle recalled their experience with Mario. “sad news. I remember Sir Mario for always being so kind and gentle sa mga showbiz tanong niya. The last time we encountered was a month ago during the #Sisters launch.
Yun pala yung huli namin pagkikita. Rest in peace sir Mario,” Kim Tweeted. “Isang kaibigan ang namaalam. Kailanma’y di ka malilimutan. Pahinga na po Kuya Mario. Salamat sa lahat ng tulong nyo po sa aming lahat,” Ogie shared on Facebook. “I’m fortunate to have known such a kind, sincere and supportive man praying for him and your family. Our deepest condolences,” Karylle said in a comment.
Nagbigay din ng respeto ang fellow journalists na sina MJ Felipe and Marc Logan kay Mario. “Napakaraming kwento, napakaraming alaala. Napakaraming oras na magkasama sa trabaho, napakaraming bilin at aral. Ang dami kong gustong sabihin, ang dami kong gustong ikuwento. Pero hindi ko alam kung saan sisimulan. Wala na kong makaka-kwentuhan sa editing bay pag maaga ang script natin parehas at maaga tayo mag-e-edit … ala nang tatawa kapag tinatanong kita ng ‘Ano nang balitaaaaaaaa???’ ..Wala nang magsasabi sa akin ng ‘huwag kang papayag’ pag magsusumbong ako ng ganito-ganyan,” MJ shared. “Hindi kumpleto ang landscape ng balitang showbiz kung wala si Kuya Mario. Pinakiusapan ko s’ya na bumalik bilang consultant sa ilalim ng aking entertainment family kasama sina MJ Felipe at Ganiel Krishnan. Isa sa huling balitang showbiz ni Kuya Mario ay nung ikasal ako kay Lois Logan noong January 10, 2023. Nasabi mo hindi ka interesadong i-cover. Pero andun ka. Hindi mo ako binigo. Napakabuti mong kaibigan Kuya,” Marc recalled. Meanwhile, the family announced that Mario’s wake will be held at the Loyola Memorial Chapels Commonwealth starting today, 2 p.m., until the afternoon of July 9, Sunday. The late entertainment journalist’s internment will be at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City.
