Paalam, DOLPHY - July 25, 1928 - July 10, 2012

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'Smile for my dad'

By Aie Balagtas See
Updated July 12, 2012


Relatives and friends of Dolphy pay tribute to the King of Comedy
at the Dolphy Theater inside the ABS-CBN compound in Quezon City yesterday.
A public viewing of Dolphy’s remains was also held at the theater last night.
Jonjon Vicencio

MANILA, Philippines - Rodolfo “Dolphy” Vera Quizon took center stage yesterday for the last time, but Filipinos who lined the streets where his funeral cortege passed did not laugh or smile the way they always did when they watched the King of Comedy perform.

Dolphy passed away at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, leaving behind a legacy that spanned six decades and included around 200 movies and several acting awards. He was 83.

“In his honor, please smile at the person standing next to you,” said actor-director Eric Quizon on Tuesday night, as he announced the passing of his father. “Heaven is a happier place with him there and for us whom he has left behind, comedy is dead, but long live comedy.”

With cameras rolling, the funeral convoy left Heritage Park in Taguig City, passed his Marina Bay Town East home in Parañaque and proceeded to ABS-CBN’s Dolphy Theater in Quezon City where numerous personalities paid their last respects and gave high tribute.

A sobbing Zsa Zsa Padilla, Dolphy’s partner for 23 years, brought the actor’s coffin inside their house for a few minutes.

“He lived a full life, he is at peace. He knew as he was going how much the country loved him, he knew how everyone was praying for him and if he could, he would have stayed just so he could thank you personally. But while his spirit was strong, his body had so weakened. He had to go,” Quizon said.

“In behalf of my brothers and sisters, in behalf of everyone who loved him, in behalf of Zsa Zsa, we all thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” he added.

Dolphy goes home

Some of his fans – one of them had patronized his movies since jeepney fares were only 10 centavos – flocked to the memorial park early Wednesday morning to pay their last respects.

“Since I was child, I was already his fan. I think the fare was only 10 centavos then,” said vegetable vendor Erlinda Avila.

Avila had waited at the park since 7 a.m. but went home after learning that the public viewing – which will run from Thursday to Saturday – will only start today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The remains of the comedy king left the park at 1:40 p.m. and were escorted by mobile patrol cars and motorcycles of the Taguig City police.

Vehicles carrying Padilla, Dolphy’s children, grandchildren, and close friends joined the convoy that made the last wish of the comedy king come true: To go home.

Emotions were high as ABS-CBN bosses, talents and employees gathered to pay their last respects to one of the network’s biggest stars for more than four decades.

Network execs led by chairman Gabby Lopez were in full force as the funeral cortege – accompanied by son, actor Epi Quizon and some family members – arrived past 3 p.m. at the theater named in Dolphy’s honor in 2007.

The gold casket was carried by his closest friends in the network, including director Johnny Manahan, actor Vhong Navarro and other former co-stars in “Home Along Da Riles,” his last ABS-CBN sitcom, which ended in 2003.

Lopez was emotional as he paid tribute to Dolphy, whose first starring TV role was in ABS-CBN’s “Buhay Artista” in the 1960s and who would later on became a close friend of his father, Eugenio “Geny” Lopez Jr.

“It is truly fitting that Mang Dolphy comes here to ABS-CBN before he goes to his final resting place… The passing of Mang Dolphy is really the end of an era of TV watching in the Philippines. He was more than a comedian; he exemplified in many ways the best in the Filipino, with his humble demeanor, his generosity and compassion, and his ability to roll with the punches and evolve through the years. He will always live in the heart and soul of ABS-CBN. He is an inspiration to all of us here. Mang Dolphy, you will always be a Kapamilya,” Lopez said.

For comedian Navarro, the death of Dolphy was like losing a father. He said that his Tatay Dolphy served as his mentor, who not only fought for him to remain in “Home Along Da Riles” when he was about to be taken out of the show, but who also taught him how to make audiences laugh even if they were going through personal problems.

Apart from the arrival honors and open casket viewing, ABS-CBN also held a necrological Mass and service for Dolphy yesterday.

It will be TV-5’s turn to pay its respects today at the Heritage Park. Dolphy signed up with the network in 2010 and did a weekly comedy series, “Pidol’s Wonderland.”

National Artist award long overdue

Malacañang said President Aquino will visit the wake of the Comedy King but there is no specific schedule yet.

“I did ask the President and he said that he intends to visit the wake of Mang Dolphy. However, we have no schedule yet,” deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte told a news briefing.

She could not categorically say, however, whether the government would accord the late comedian the National Artist award, although Aquino “personally believes in the contributions of Dolphy to his industry and to the numerous people.”

“We don’t want to preempt the selection process,” Valte said, noting that the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) would be the ones to make the decision.

According to Palace Undersecretary Manolo Quezon, Quizon is “deemed nominated” for the award.

Valte said the NCCA has gotten clearance from the Office of the Solicitor General to proceed with the screening and the vetting of nominees for National Artist for 2012.

“The President obviously has very great respect for Mang Dolphy,” Valte pointed out, citing the Order of the Golden Heart award that Aquino bestowed on him in 2010.

The child welfare group Akap Bata criticized President Aquino for lacking political will to give Dolphy the award, which he could have fast-tracked, but never did.

“Even if President Aquino, the NCCA and the CCP will confer the National Artist awards posthumously, it will not have the same weight if it were given to him while he was still living and would be able to appreciate the recognition,” the group said in a statement.

The Order of National Artist is a title given to a Filipino in highest recognition for having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts.

“Like most Filipinos, we believe that Dolphy deserves the award. But even if it will not be given to him posthumously, what matters is that he is a National Artist in the hearts of the people,” Arlene Brosas, national secretary-general of Akap Bata, said.

A nation in mourning

At the House of Representatives, Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. led lawmakers in expressing their condolences to the bereaved family and said the chamber would honor the well-loved comedian.

“We condole with his family and likewise express our gratitude and respect for his talent and gift of laughter to Filipinos of different generations and from all walks of life,” he said.

He said Dolphy’s humor “is the type of humor that is an outgrowth of the culture of the Filipino people, the Filipinos understand it.”

Belmonte said the chamber would grant the highest honor fit for Dolphy.

Former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo also expressed condolences and sent flowers to the wake.

Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III, Senators Manny Villar Jr., Ramon Revilla Jr., Loren Legarda, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Francis Pangilinan were among the first batch of senators who sent prayers and condolences to Dolphy’s family.

“Dolphy has been called to perform for a greater audience. God bless his soul,” Sotto said.

Villar said his family will forever be indebted to the actor for his friendship and for helping him in his failed presidential bid in 2010.

He also joined calls that Dolphy be declared National Artist.

Revilla and Estrada, both also actors, paid tribute to Dolphy’s vast contributions to the country’s culture and arts.

Estrada said he was to file a resolution to support calls for Dolphy to be conferred as National Artist once Congress resumes on July 23, but he was overtaken by events. He vowed to still work on this in the next two weeks.

In his Twitter account, Pangilinan said he and his family “are deeply saddened” by Dolphy’s passing.

“It’s not only the comedian that we will miss but the man. I have good fortune to know him as a genuine, generous, humble and a true gentleman to boot,” Marcos said.

Eastern Samar Rep. Ben Evardone filed House Bill 6392 declaring July 10 of every year as “Dolphying Day” or “Filipino Fun Day” for families.

Several other lawmakers also extended their sympathies and condolences to the Quizon family.

Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim ordered Philippine flags in all of the city’s public elementary and high schools as well as colleges flown at half-mast and wrote the city council to pass a resolution expressing the city’s deep sympathy and condolences.

“His death is mourned not only by the city of Manila and its populace but also by the entire country,” he said in a letter to the council.

During the week-long celebration of Manila’s 441st founding anniversary last month, Lim conferred on Dolphy the highest award given to Manilans who have shown excellence in the arts. - Delon Porcalla, Paolo Romero, Christina Mendez, Sandy Araneta, Helen Flores, Evelyn Macairan, Rey Galupo, Cecille Suerte Felipe, Jose Rodel Clapano, Non Alquitran, Nathalie Tomada

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Public viewing ni Mang Dolphy sa Dolphy Theater ng ABS-CBN
by Maricris Valdez Nicasio
Thursday, 12 July 2012


Ang pila patungo sa public viewing kay Mang Dolphy sa Dolphy Theater.


Public viewing ng labi ni Mang Dolphy.


Nakalagay ang ilan sa mga larawan ni Mang Dolphy sa entrance ng Dolphy Theater.


Mga bulaklak mula sa mga kaibigan ni Mang Dolphy sa entrance ng Dolphy Theater.

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TV5 tribute for Father Jejemon/Lolo Dolphy (Eulogy)



Eric Quizon: "I would like to thank our new family TV5. When my dad was down and out they still believed in him, so he found a new home"


Sharon Cuneta: "Wag naman sana pag nagkita sila don (Dolphy & Pablo Cuneta), pahusapan nila chicks"


Sharon: " Ilang poste na rin ang itinayo niya sa mga station, tinanggap siya ng TV5 kahit mahina na siya"



Sharon Cuneta: "'Di man lang kami nagkaroon ng pagkakataong magkatrabaho"


Sharon Cuneta: "Mahal na mahal ko kayo Tito Dolphy, hindi namin kayo malilimutan. 'Di ako papayag"




Sharon Cuneta: "sorry po napahaba, alam nyo naman ang training ko kay Kuya Germs"


Sharon Cuneta: "Nagtayo siya ng poste sa istasyon namin (TV5)"

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Ang tribute kagabi ng pamilya, kaibigan, at ng TV5 para kay Dolphy

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guys pa-bigay naman ng link ng video nung eulogy ni nova villa.

sobrang naaliw ako dun.

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RIP Mang Dolphy.

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ABS-CBN pays tribute to the one and only King of Comedy, Dolphy through “Maalaala Mo Kaya” as it will re-air this Saturday (July 14) the heartwarming heavy family drama episode topbilled the late showbiz legend.

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Paghatid kay Dolphy sa kanyang huling hantungan: (Sunday, July 15)


2:30 pm - LIVE sa Heritage Park
5:30pm - Pidol's Wonderland Special
9:30pm - Rosario (Dolphy's last movie)

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ABS-CBN Re-Airs Dolphy's MMK Episode this July 14
Posted on July 13, 2012

ABS-CBN pays tribute to the one and only King of Comedy, Dolphy through “Maalaala Mo Kaya” as it will re-air this Saturday (July 14) the heartwarming heavy family drama episode topbilled the late showbiz legend.

In the story, Dolphy gave life to the character of Abel, a father who was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. After spending 40 years in jail, Abel spent his freedom trying to reunite his family.



Together with Dolphy in the “MMK” episode were Epi Quizon, Marita Zobel, Roxanne Guinoo, Eric Fructuso, John Arcilla, Nash Aguas, and Makisig Morales. It was written by Ruel Montañez and Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Jeffrey Jeturian.

Celebrate Dolphy’s life and remember his greatness as an actor through his heavy family drama episode in the longest running drama anthology in Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), this Saturday night, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN.

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Videos: ABS-CBN Pays Tribute to Comedy King Dolphy
Posted on July 12, 2012

ABS-CBN pays tribute to the King of Comedy Dolphy who was considered as one of the network's institution. Dolphy spent four decades of his showbiz career on ABS-CBN.



Last July 10, Dolphy passed away due to multiple organ failure, secondary to complications brought about by severe pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute renal failure. He was confined at the Makati Medical Center for weeks and had wished to go home, which was granted three times.

His remains was brought to his house in Parañaque then was transferred to ABS-CBN Dolphy Theater yesterday. His remains now lie at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig where it will stay until his interment on July 15 (Sunday).

Ultimately, Dolphy is now home with the Lord.

Watch the two versions of ABS-CBN's tribute to the one and only King of Comedy, Dolphy.

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LUV U star Angeli Gonzales Remembers Tatay Dolphy in 'Home Along Da Riles'
Posted on July 12, 2012

LUV U star Angeli Gonzales remembered all the good memories she shared with and lessons she learned from her “Tatay” Dolphy during their “Home Along Da Riles” days where she played the role of Kevin Kosme’s granddaughter ABK.



According to the young star, Dolphy’s camaraderie with his co-stars is really admirable. “He always caresses me and tells me that I shouldn’t forsake my studies,” said Angeli.

The “LUV U” star also shared all the lessons the King of Comedy gave her. “’Tatay’ told me to be humble, to respect other people, and always thank God for all his blessings.”

“Kevin Kosme may not be rich, but he enriched everyone’s heart with all the life lessons that he imparted; he is truly an inspiration.”

Meanwhile, the “LUV U” barkada will be trapped inside an elevator. During this time, they will remember all the happy moments they had during the rainy season. They will reminisce all the great moments that made them smile.

Will this pave the way for April (Angeli) and Boom’s (CJ) reconciliation? Don’t miss this funny yet touching episode on Sunday (July 15, 2012) on “LUV U” after ASAP 2012 here on ABS-CBN.

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TAKE IT! TAKE IT! Ni Lolit Solis (Pilipino Star Ngayon) Updated July 13, 2012

Sakit na pinagdaanan ni Zsazsa ramdam na ramdam sa Through The Years

Isinakripisyo ko ang panonood sa aking mga favorite teleserye noong Miyerkules dahil tinutukan ko ang live coverage ng ANC sa tribute ng ABS-CBN kay Mang Dolphy.

Masahol pa sa madadramang eksena ng teleserye ang napanood ko sa tribute kay Mang Dolphy dahil naluha talaga ako.

Gusto kong sabihin na “I hate you Zsazsa Padilla” dahil pinaiyak niya ako nang todo nang kantahin niya ang aking favorite song na Through The Years. Cry me a river ang drama ko dahil feel na feel ko ang lyrics ng acapella song ni Zsa Zsa.

Eh favorite ko rin ang Lift Up Your Hands ni Basil Valdez na kinanta nito sa tribute. Pinigil ko ang sarili ko na mapaluha habang kinakanta ni Basil ang isa sa favorite songs ko pero tuluyan akong bumigay sa eulogy at kanta ni Zsazsa.

May Ipod ako na palagi kong pinakikinggan kapag nasa sasakyan ako. Dahil sobrang favorite ko ang Through The Years at Lift Up Your Hands, ang mga ito ang paulit-ulit ko na pinakikinggan sa aking Ipod. Naloka nga ang nag-load ng mga kanta sa Ipod ko dahil magkakasunod sa playlist ko ang mga nasabing kanta.

Mahaba ang tribute para kay Mang Dolphy pero hindi ako nainip sa panonood. Ang feeling ko, nasa loob din ako ng Dolphy Theater dahil ramdam na ramdam ko ang pagluluksa ng lahat ng mga nagmamahal kay Mang Dolphy.

Naalaala ko tuloy nang mamatay ang nanay ko dahil personal na nakiramay sa akin si Mang Dolphy.

Ibinurol si Madir sa Funeraria Paz sa Quezon City. May matandang kasabihan na bawal ihatid sa pintuan ng mga namatayan ang mga nakiramay pero iba ang nangyari sa amin ni Mang Dolphy.

Nang magpaalam siya sa akin, ibinulong niya na sundan ko siya. Hala, sumunod naman ako nang sumunod hanggang makarating kami sa main entrance ng Funeraria Paz.

Sinabi ko talaga kay Mang Dolphy na bawal maghatid sa mga nakiramay pero ang sey niya, nahihiya raw siya na makita ng ibang tao na may iniaabot siya sa akin na abuloy.

Siyempre, bigla kong dinedma ang matandang pamahiin nang iabot sa akin ni Mang Dolphy ang datung.

Sa totoo lang, sino ba ang nagpauso ng matandang paniniwala na ‘yon ng mga Pilipino? Hindi fair ‘ha?

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Paki-post naman yung link dito nung necrological service ng day 2 ng wake ni Mang Dolphy. Thanks. It was covered by TV5.

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Paki-post naman yung link dito nung necrological service ng day 2 ng wake ni Mang Dolphy. Thanks. It was covered by TV5.

Here you go...

http://www.hapi-tv.com/video/18618/M...HY-TV5-SPECIAL

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Dolphy Jr. reconciles with Zsa Zsa Padilla
July 13, 2012 9:32pm



Si Maricel Soriano ang huling nagsalita sa necrological rites para kay Dolphy nitong Huwebes ng gabi, July 12, sa Heritage Park Chapels—bilang "extension ng family namin," ayon kay Eric Quizon.

Sa huling bahagi ng eulogy services, ilang representatives ng Quizon family ang tumayo upang magbigay-pugay sa yumaong Comedy King.

Si Eric ang nag-introduce sa bawat "representative" ng malaking pamilya ni Mang Dolphy.

Sa unang pamilya, si Dolphy, Jr.; sumunod si Marikit Quizon; sinundan ni Nicole Quizon (ang adopted daughter nina Dolphy at Zsa Zsa Padilla); at panghuli si Maricel.

Hindi man totoong kadugo o tunay na anak ni Dolphy, nagmarka sa isipan ng publiko si Maricel bilang "anak" o anak-anakan ni Dolphy dahil sa matagal nilang pagsasama sa mga sitcom na John En Marsha at John En Shirley.

Ayon din kay Eric, si Maricel "ang unang tumakbo nang maospital si Daddy and was there the whole day mula noon; nag-camping siya doon!"

"ANAK NA BRUHA." Kumpara sa unang gabi ng wake, mas kalmado na si Maricel sa ikalawang gabi ng ginawang paglalamay at pagbibigay-pugay kay Dolphy.

Maikli rin ang kanyang eulogy messages, bilang pagbanggit sa pagiging isang "ama" ni Dolphy sa kanya.

"Sa daddy ko, si Dolphy, nababanggit ang pagiging Hari ng Komedya niya, ang tungkol sa pagiging professional niya, at mabait na artista.

"Yung isang Dolphy na nakilala ko, kung paano siya maging ama para sa aming mga anak."

Ayon kay Maricel, nakilala niya si Dolphy nung siya'y nine years old.

'Yon ang simula ng pakikipagtrabaho niya kay Dolphy bilang kanyang anak na si Shirley sa malaong tinangkilik na John En Marsha; kasama sina Nida Blanca, Dely Atay-Atayan, Rolly Quizon, at Matutina.

Pareho na ring namayapa sina Nida at Delia.

Sabi ni Maricel, "At nine years old, I was hopeless. Siya na yung nakagisnan kong daddy dahil I was part of a broken family."

Naging matatag si Marya sa kanyang pag-aalaala kay Dolphy.

Hindi siya nag-breakdown o gumaralgal ang tinig, bagama't madamdamin din ang kanyang mga ipinahayag.

"Nung mamatay ang isa ko pang ‘mommy’ [Nida], siya [Dolphy] ang nag-comfort sa akin, 'Iniwan ka na ng mommy mo...'

"Ngayon, wala na ring magsasabi sa akin na 'Wala na ang daddy mo.'"

Iniwan na rin kasi si Maricel ng kanyang biological mother na si Linda Soriano ilang taon na ang nakararaan.

And realizing how the Comedy King related to her, noong matama niya itong binabantayan sa pagkaka-confine sa Makati Medical Center...

"Wala nang magsasabing, 'O, labas na kayo, nandiyan na ang anak kong bruha!'" natatawang pagre-recall pa ni Maricel of Dolphy's words.

May kasabay pa raw na pagdila ni Dolphy ang pagsasabi niyon sa iba pang mga nasa loob ng ospital.

ERIC QUIZON. As for Eric Quizon, inalala ng aktor ang kabaitan ng kanyang ama bilang kanyang tagapagtanggol noong siya'y mag-aaral pa lamang sa Ateneo de Manila at sinasabihan ng mga kaklase na isang "anak sa labas."

"Nobody believed I was Dolphy's son. Sabi nila, anak ako sa labas," Eric recalled.

Na ang sagot naman daw ni Dolphy nang usisain niya ang tungkol doon: "Anak kita. Yun 'yon!"

Para maibsan ang lungkot at pagkalito ni Eric, si Dolphy na raw ang gumawa ng paraan.

"Sinundo niya ako sa Ateneo isang hapon. Nung makita siya ng mga guard at ibang nandoon, nagtaka sila, 'Bakit nandito si Dolphy?'

"So, dinala ko siya [sa building namin], ipinarada ko siya doon... and after that, hindi na nila ako tinawag na anak sa labas.

"Tinatawag na nila akong anak ni Dolphy!"

MARIKIT QUIZON. Para naman kay Marikit Quizon, ang Ate Kit ni Eric, "Papang Dolphy is the best father everyone could have.

"He may not have enough time, but he made sure it was the best for us, his children.

"He was loving and God-fearing, the kindest and most unselfish person...

"Thank you for the joy and laughter you shared with us."

Nag-share din si Marikit ng ilang jokes o “hospital jokes" involving his late father.

"Sa ER, one of the doctors once said, 'O, you're back!'"

And Dolphy snapped back, ayon kay Marikit, "E, pasensiya na, Doc, may back subject pang dapat balikan."

O ang pagbibiro pa raw ni Dolphy, in one of his “pag-jingle jokes"—na naipit ang kanyang private habang tinutulungan siyang umihi.

Sabi raw ni Dolphy, "Dahan-dahan kayo, para kayong humihila ng bayawak!"

Sabi pa ni Marikit, "He always had humor in his speech and had that ability to crack jokes.

"Pang, we will miss those jokes... and the times that we ate out, in the malls...

"Goodbye, Pang. Be peaceful. Heaven will be a much, much better place having you around!"

NICOLE AND ZIA. Perhaps not everyone knew na nag-adopt ng isang babae sina Dolphy at Zsa Zsa Padilla, at isa na itong dalaga ngayon—si Nicole Quizon.

Si Nicole ang nag-represent sa nabuong pamilya ni Dolphy with long-time partner, Zsa Zsa.

Teary-eyed si Nicole in most times na nagsasalita siya.

"Naaalala ko po noon, si Daddy po ang sumusundo sa amin ni Zia para makapanood ng... Titanic..."

That was around 1997, as recalled by Nicole.

Sa kabila ng pagiging busy ni Dolphy at ng mommy nila, "Nakuha namin lahat ni Zia ng quality time. Nakapag-aral kami, naipadala niya ako sa Australia [para mag-aral].

"Seventeen lahat ang anak niya sa labas... at ako, isang ampon," madamdaming wika ni Nicole, who was in tears.

"Mahirap pero nagawa niyang mahalin kaming lahat nang lubus-lubusan. Hindi ko alam kung saan niya nahuhugot lahat ng energy.

"Lahat kami, ang buong sambayanang Pilipinas ay nagmamahal sa kanya.

"Nagte-thank you po ako sa inyong lahat, for loving my dad.

"Nagte-thank you din po ako kay Papa sa pagmamahal niya sa amin ni Zia."

Nasa pagtitipon din sina Zia at ang mommy Zsa Zsa nila, but they chose not to give eulogies that night.

DOLPHY JR. AND ZSA ZSA RECONCILE. Pinakamahaba at significant naman ang pagsasalita ng isa sa mga panganay na anak na lalaki at junior ni Dolphy.

Dati ring naging aktor si Dolphy Jr. sa mga pelikulang iprinodyus ng Comedy King sa RVQ Productions outfit.

Una'y tinawag ni Dolphy Jr. sa harapan ang mga nurses at iba pang medical staff na nag-alaga sa kanilang amang komedyante. Pinalakpakan ng lahat ang mga Makati Medical Center nursing staff na naroon.

"Nung ako po'y nasangkot sa isang kaso," simula ni Dolphy Jr., "sabi namin, yun din ang way ng Lord na dinala ako doon at nabago ang buhay ko.

"Nung ako'y nakalaya, tinawag ako ng daddy ko at nagpa-pray [over] siya sa akin.

"Ako po ay naglilingkod ngayon sa Panginoon.

“Nung nasa ospital po ang daddy ko, nagpe-pray ako at sabi ko, 'Panginoon, ganyan na lang po ba ang daddy ko?

“’Kung kukunin Mo po siya, 'wag na po sana siyang mahirapan. Kung bubuhayin Mo naman po siya, magkaroon po sana ng milagro."

Matalinhaga rin ang mga sumunod na naipaghayag ni Dolphy Jr. tungkol sa mga huling araw ng kanilang ama.

"Puro pagpapatawad ang pumapasok sa isip ko," aniya.

"Siguro po, mayroong mga taong nakagawa ng kasalanan sa daddy ko na hanggang ngayon hindi pa humihingi ng tawad.

"Sabi ko, 'Dad, kung pagod ka na, umuwi ka na kay Jesus. Hinihintay ka na Niya.

"’Patawarin mo na kami, ano mang mga kahihiyan ang naidulot namin. Kung ano man ang pagkukulang mo sa amin, pinapatawad ka na namin.'

"Nagpapasalamat po ako sa Panginoon dahil binigyan Niya kami ng Tatay Dolphy.

"Nagpapasalamat ako kay Zsa Zsa," banggit din ni Dolphy, Jr. habang nakatingin kay Zsa Zsa,

"kahit nagkaroon kami ng misunderstanding.

"Hindi ko kasi siya maintindihan nung may sakit na si Daddy, nagpi-prepare siya ng isusuot... parang, ‘Nagmamadali ba siyang mamatay ang daddy ko?'"

Anupa't wala na ang ganitong damdamin sa anak ni Mang Dolphy, as he said those words, bilang pagsasaalang-alang sa nais ng yumao.

"Sa pamilya, hindi po mabubuo kung may mga tampo o poot.

"Kaya ine-encourage ko po kayo, habang buhay pa sila, humingi kayo ng tawad sa daddy n'yo, sa mommy n'yo.

"Kaya humihingi ako ng tawad sa 'yo, Zsa Zsa... Dad..." maluha-luhang sambit pa ng panganay ni Dolphy.

At iyon ang naging hudyat upang tuluyang magkabati sina Dolphy Jr. at si Zsa Zsa.

Lumapit si Dolphy Jr. kay Zsa Zsa at sa ilang minuto ay nagyakap ang dalawa.

Sa huling bahagi'y hinimok nina Eric at iba pang anak ni Dolphy na tumayo ang lahat upang bigyan ng masigabong palakpakan ang yumaong Comedy King. -- William R. Reyes, PEP

source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story...sa-zsa-padilla

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GMA News and Public Affairs pays special tribute to King of Comedy Dolphy
July 13, 2012 9:25pm


Filipinos are in mourning over the death of the country's one and only Comedy King, as Rodolfo "Dolphy" Vera Quizon succumbed to multiple organ failure at the age of 83.

The nation may have lost its King of Comedy but never the more than five wonderful decades of laughter and joy. This Sunday, Philippine television's most trusted broadcast news organization joins the country in saying goodbye to him, via GMA News' special coverage of Dolphy's interment dubbed "Salamat, Dolphy" and GMA News TV Channel 11's "Dolphy Sunday."

Live updates straight from Heritage Park will air on GMA-7 from 9:30 in the morning for the Mass, and from 1:30pm in the afternoon for funeral service.

Leading news channel GMA News TV's "Dolphy Sunday," includes a countdown of Dolphy's most memorable performances in Ang Pinaka's Top 10 Favorite Dolphy Movies at 6:25pm. This episode first aired in 2008 on the occasion of the King's 80th birthday and it features Dolphy himself as a panelist.

At 8:40pm, award-winning program Reel Time presents the documentary Pidol of the Pipol, which tells the story of avid fans of Dolphy from the railroad tracks and how the multi-awarded artist influenced the lives of the poorest of the poor.

GMA News TV will also have a special screening of the Dolphy classic Silveria at 10:40pm. Silveria is a 1958 fantasy film about a talking horse and his human friend which stars Dolphy with Daisy Romualdez, Eddie Garcia and Panchito. It was directed by Luciano Carlos and was written by Mars Ravelo.

Rediscover the man behind the more than five decades of laughter and comedy this Sunday with GMA News' Salamat, Dolphy special coverage and GMA News TV's Dolphy Sunday.


source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story...-comedy-dolphy

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Vilma Santos praises Zsa Zsa Padilla's sacrifices for Comedy King Dolphy
July 13, 2012 10:59pm



Dalawang beses nagkasama sa pelikula ang Star For All Seasons na si Vilma Santos at ang yumaong Comedy King na si Dolphy.

Una ay sa King And Queen For A Day noong 1963.

“Eleven years old yata ako no’n… 10 or 11. Isa ako dun sa maraming-marami niyang anak. Kasi ang istorya nun, napakarami nilang anak. I think 14 children, isa ako dun sa anak niya," paglalarawan ng dating child star ng role niya sa naturang pelikula.

Muli silang nagsama sa Buhay Artista Ngayon na ipinalabas noong 1979. Twenty-four years old daw noon si Vilma.

Pag-alala pa ng actress-politician, “Pero ‘pag gumagawa ako ng special sa Vilma! nung araw, laging may nakukuha akong message coming from Tito Dolphy."

Ang Vilma! ang dati niyang musical-variety show sa GMA-7 noon.

Nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Vilma sa presscon ng The Healing nitong Huwebes ng gabi, July 12, sa Dolphy Theater ng ABS-CBN.

Isang gabi bago ginanap ang presscon ng bagong pelikula ni Vilma sa Star Cinema, sa Dolphy Theater din ginawa ang necrological service para sa Comedy King.

Naitanong ng PEP kay Governor Vi kung ano ang mga hindi niya malilimutang karanasan kasama ang kanyang “Tito Dolphs."

“Lahat na ng kagandahan, lahat ng pupuwede nating masabing pagpuri kay Tito Dolphs… ako, papatunayan ko ‘yon dahil nakasama ko rin siya ng dalawang beses at yung acquaintances, totoo lahat ‘yon.

“Even the time we were together… Kasi si Tito Dolphs, tagang ano, e, malayo sa personal, tahimik siya sa personal, e.

“Ano siya, one-liner. Yung akala mo walang kibo, pero magbibitaw ng isang salita, talagang tatawa ka!

“Hindi siya yung maingay na klase porke sabihin na komedyante, maingay, madaldal, hindi, e. Ang layo, e.

“He’s a quiet person. Pero minsan kapag nagkukuwentuhan kayo, biglang sisingit yun, one-liner lang, pero tatawa kayong lahat.

“Pero I guess kung anuman yung pagmamahal at pagpuri na ibinibigay ngayon kay Tito Dolphs, palagay ko deserved niya lahat ‘yon."

Dagdag niya, “Saan ka makakakita ng artista, 60 years na nagsilbi?

"Tapos hanggang last minute ng buhay niya, kahit may oxygen na siya, ini-interview pa rin.

“Kahit nahihirapan na siyang makahinga, gumagawa pa rin ng pelikula.

“You can just imagine yung contribution niya sa industry hanggang huling sandali ng buhay niya.

“Kahit hirap na hirap na, ipinakita niya na ang buhay niya, movie industry.

“Kaya yung isyu-isyu ng mga National Artist na ‘yan, ever since sinasabi ko, matagal na, Tito Dolphs.

“Because pillar na si Tito Dolphs ng industriya sa sobrang contribution na ginawa na niya, lalo’t higit pagdating sa komedya."

PRAYERS. Pagkatapos ng presscon proper ay muling nakausap ng PEP si Ate Vi. Dito ay nagbigay pa siya ng pahayag tungkol kay Dolphy.

Inamin niya na nung mga huling araw sa ospital ng Comedy King ay hindi siya nagkaroon ng pagkataon na dumalaw.

Paliwanag niya, “Nagkataon din na nagkasakit din ako noon. Pero tuluy-tuloy pa rin ang pagmo-monitor ko kina Eric [Quizon, Dolphy’s son].

“To be honest, kasi ang feeling ko nung nasa ospital si Tito Dolphs, mas importante ang pamilya.

“Yun ang dapat na doon sa kanya ng mga panahon na yun.

“So ang pinakaimportante lang na kaya kong ibigay is prayers—and really, I kept on praying para sa kanya."

Pero tiniyak ng gobernadora ng Batangas na bago mailibing ang Hari ng Komedya ay pupuntahan niya ang burol nito upang makiramay sa mga naulila ng komedyante.

Aniya, “Hindi maililibing si Tito Dolphs na hindi ako makakapunta sa burol niya. Pupunta ako doon bago siya mailibing, definitely, mapupuntahan ko siya.

“Pero ang prayers ko every day para sa kanya at sa mga mahal niyang pamilya, lalo na kay Zsa Zsa [Padilla]."

ZSA ZSA PADILLA. Sabi pa ni Vilma, “Hindi biro yung nararamdaman ngayon ni Zsa Zsa.

“Medyo sa tingin natin ngayon, medyo okey pa. Pero later on sa mga nakaramdam ng mga namatayan, later on ‘yan babawi sa ‘yo.

“Sa totoo lang, yung ibinigay na sakripisyo ni Zsa Zsa, talagang kahanga-hanga.

“Kaya kaya kailangan natin siyang ipagdasal, plus the children, to have more strength.

“Kasi sa totoo lang, mararamdaman mo nang husto ang lungkot after a couple of weeks or month.

“Ganyan ‘yan. Naranasan ko ‘yan nang mamatay ang papa ko.

“Ngayon, hindi pa masyado kasi maraming tao pang nakikiramay sa iyo.

“Pero ‘pag bumalik ka na sa bahay mo, that is the time na kailangan mong ipagdasal sila."

Nagkataon din na ang first day ng showing ng pelikula niyang The Healing ay sa mismong kaarawan ni Tito Dolphy, sa July 25. Dapat sana ay 84 years old na ang Hari ng Komedya sa araw na yun.

“Oo nga. Wala namang may gusto noon. Nagkataon lang talaga na yun ang playdate ng pelikula namin.

“Pero malay n’yo, i-bless pa kami ni Tito Dolphs, di da?

“Tito Dolphs, blessing naman na sana maging maganda ang resulta ng movie naming The Healing," sabay tingin ni Ate Vi sa itaas. -- Erwin Santiago/Jimi Escala, PEP

source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story...dy-king-dolphy

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ASAP 2012 Pays Tribute to Dolphy this July 15
Posted on July 13, 2012

ASAP 2012 is all set to pay tribute this Sunday (July 15) to the one and only King of Comedy, Dolphy with special production numbers to be led by mainstays Gary Valenciano, Toni Gonzaga, Arnel Pineda, KC Concepcion, Jericho Rosales, Sam Milby, Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Nikki Gil, Kean Cipriano, and ASAP Sessionistas.

Aside from the tribute for the Comedy King, “ASAP 2012” will also give a grand welcome to the casts of Kapamilya Gold’s newest afternoon offerings as JM de Guzman, Kaye Abad, Charee Pineda, and John Prats of “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto” and Denise Laurel and Martin del Rosario of “Precious Hearts Romances presents Pintada” grace the ASAP centerstage.

Fall in love and sing with the back-to-back birthday bash of Kapamilya leading man Xian Lim with his love team partner Kim Chiu, and the World Champion Jed Madela with The Company; followed by the world-class surprise of Japanese martial-arts and ‘drum playing extraordinaire’ Drum Tao. Star Records will also launch the soundtrack of Star Cinema’s upcoming movie “The Reunion.”

Get ready for the show-stopping production numbers as sisters Vina Morales and Shaina Magdayao prepare for a showdown; Kapamilya child wonders Xyriel Manabat, Bugoy Cariño, Sophia Milano, and Brenna Penaflor take over the dance floor with their cute performance; and as “Princess and I” lead stars Kathryn Bernardo and Enrique Gil keep everybody in the loop with the latest dance craze together with the “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4” love teams Myrtle-Yves and Karen-Ryan in the ‘Step My Step’ segment.

Meanwhile, Supahdancers Enrique, Billy Crawford, Rayver Cruz, Iya Villania, and Julia Montes are going to rock the dancefloor with the coolest dance moves in ‘Supahdance.’

Pay tribute to the one and only Comedy King this Sunday in the 2012 Gawad Tanglaw Best Musical Variety Show, “ASAP 2012,” 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. Visit the ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom (SMN) at www.abscbnpr.com for the latest updates, photos, videos, interviews, and presscon podcasts. Follow @abscbnpr on Twitter and ‘like’ it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/abscbnpr.

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Sarah G Live! Pays a Heartwarming Tribute to Dolphy this July 15
Posted on July 13, 2012

Popstar Sarah Geronimo pays a heartwarming tribute to the one and only King of Comedy Dolphy this Sunday (July 15) in her solo musical variety show “Sarah G. Live!”



Aside the tribute for the Comedy King, watch out for the hair-raising vocal act as Sarah shares the concert stage with Christian Bautista, Yeng Constantino, Jimmy Marquez, and Erik Santos; followed by the smash up dance number of the “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4” Big 4 Myrtle, Karen, Roy and the twins Joj at Jai.

Meanwhile, Rockoustic heartthrob Sam Milby pays Sarah a visit this Sunday in “SGL” as her guest co-host. In her ‘Sige Go’ segment, the Popstar is going to bond with a Popster who shares the same name, age, and birthday like hers.

Still with Sarah in the upcoming episode are her resident dance royalty Gab Valenciano, co-host Luis Manzano, musical director Louie Ocampo, choreographer Georcelle Dapat-Sy, G-Force, and director Erick Salud.

Don’t miss the continuing month-long birthday celebration of Sarah on the trending and top Sunday primetime show of ABS-CBN, “Sarah G. Live!” 8:15pm, after “Rated K.” Visit the ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom (SMN) at www.abscbnpr.com for the latest updates, photos, videos, interviews, and presscon podcasts. Follow @abscbnpr on Twitter and ‘like’ it on Facebook at http://facebook.com/abscbnpr.