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Salamat kag paalam, Tito Peque
The writer pays tribute to her Tito Peque, whose legacy, perhaps, reverberates the most in his hometown of Bacolod City
Roberto Verzola, ‘Father of Philippine email,’ dies
Other than information technology, he was also in the forefront in various advocacies, such as intellectual property rights, genetic engineering, election automation, and renewable energy back when hardly anyone else were talking about them
Jack Welch, iconic General Electric CEO, dead at 84
'There was no corporate leader like Neutron Jack,' President Donald Trump tweets, referring to a nickname Welch earned for his ruthless job cuts
Newsmakers who died in 2019
(5th UPDATE) We remember the Filipino icons and newsmakers who have left their mark in their respective fields
Ambassador Rod Severino: The complete diplomat, even at home
The late Ambassador Rodolfo 'Rod' Severino is remembered as a strategic thinker, mentor, and father who never raised his voice
Newsmakers who died in 2018
(UPDATED) We lost a number of Filipino icons and newsmakers in 2018 in various fields, from politics to sports, from business to showbiz
George H.W. Bush: Head of political dynasty, war hero
The decorated war pilot, oilman, and diplomat who later became the 41st US President steered America through the end of the Cold War
Kofi Annan: UN's 'rock star' secretary-general
The charismatic, quiet-spoken career diplomat will be remembered as arguably the United Nations' most popular leader
Australian golfing great Peter Thomson dies at 88
The sporting legend ruled the British Open 5 times and won 26 times in Europe
Bollywood superstar Sridevi dies aged 54
The death of Sridevi prompts an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow actors as well as condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi
'Frasier' dad John Mahoney dies at 77
Mahoney played the iconic role of Martin Crane for all 11 seasons of the popular sitcom until 2004
Newsmakers who died in 2017
Many prominent – and infamous – personalities in news, politics, business, sports, and showbiz have passed away in 2017
Journalist Rolando Espina dies at 84
Rolando Espina was a journalist for more than 50 years, from the pre-Martial Law Manila Chronicle, to bureau chief of the Philippine News Agency, to correspondent of various wire agencies and foreign periodicals
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Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington dead in apparent suicide
UPDATED Los Angeles County coroner s office: It is being handled as a possible suicide
Beijing faces backlash after dissident Liu Xiaobo dies in custody
3rd UPDATE Liu s death puts China in dubious company as he became the first Nobel Peace Prize laureate to die in custody since German pacifist Carl von Ossietzky in 1938
Former Panama dictator Noriega cremated
The private ceremony was attended by only a handful of relatives – among them his 3 daughters – and friends at a crematorium in the capital
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega dead at 83
3rd UPDATE Noriega was in a hospital recovering from a brain tumor operation
Rock 'n' roll father Chuck Berry dead at 90
UPDATED Chuck Berry became a sensation in the years after World War II as he brought together rhythm and blues country guitar and a consummate stage showmanship
Jazz singing great Al Jarreau dead at 76
Jarreau who grew up in Milwaukee where he heard his parents play music in church is best known for the singles We re in This Love Together and After All
Zsa Zsa Gabor, first U.S. star famous for being famous, dead at 99
Gabor who in her heyday embodied the film industry s platinum blonde ideal was a voluptuous former beauty queen with a penchant for lamé gowns that accentuated her hourglass curves
Icons, newsmakers who died in 2016
From influential figures to infamous personalities here are some of the local newsmakers who passed away this year
Sportswriter Ronnie Nathanielsz dies at 81
Ronnie Nathanielsz bridged the gap between the eras of Flash Elorde and Manny Pacquiao and was still active in boxing until his death
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies
UPDATED Thailand s revered monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies ending one of modern history s longest reigns ever
Lawmakers pay tribute to Miriam Santiago: A 'pillar' of PH politics
UPDATED [This is an] end of an era of erudition eloquence and equanimity says Ifugao Representative Teddy Baguilat Jr
Miriam Defensor Santiago: 'God is not out there but in you'
In this obituary we remember the life politics and wit of the late senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
Miriam Defensor Santiago, former senator, dies
UPDATED Miriam Defensor Santiago the feisty esteemed former senator and public servant from Iloilo was 71 years old
Shimon Peres: Israeli hawk turned peace advocate
The 93 year old who served as president and two time prime minister was a towering figure in Israeli politics for decades and was the country s last surviving founding father
Obama joins stars, rivals in tributes to Arnold Palmer's legacy
Many mourn the death of the US golf legend but also celebrate his legacy
Golf legend Arnold Palmer dies at 87 - USGA
UPDATED US Golf Association: We are deeply saddened by the death of Arnold Palmer golf s greatest ambassador at age 87
Penyanyi January Christy meninggal dunia
January Christy meninggal dunia pada Jumat dini hari 16 September
Former PCCI, ECOP head Miguel Valera dies, 76
ADVISORY: Varela is survived by his wife Cecil 4 daughters 4 grandchildren sisters Dulce and Cori and younger brother Jesus and his 95 year old mother
Former Senator Helena Benitez dies at 102
The Philippine Women s University – of which Benitez was a longtime chairperson of the board of trustees – says she died of natural causes
Key works of Nobel peace winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel
Here are some of the best literary works and most memorable quotes by Nobel peace laureate Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel, Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor, dies
3rd UPDATE Wiesel is perhaps best known for his memoir Night detailing his experiences in the Auschwitz concentration camp
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at age 74
The Greatest of All Time dies at an Arizona hospital after being hospitalized for respiratory issues
Former Intel CEO Andy Grove dies
Under Grove s leadership Intel became a household name in computers and helped usher in the PC era
Ramon Castro, farmer big brother of Fidel and Raul, dies at 91
The eldest brother a farmer who was not a member of the government nonetheless influenced agricultural policies after the 1959 revolution
Top French-Swiss chef found dead in apparent suicide – police
Benoit Violier s death is not however the first suicide of a renowned French chef in recent years while several others have closed their restaurants citing high levels of pressure
Kakak Celine Dion meninggal dunia, dua hari setelah suaminya wafat
Kakak penyanyi Celine Dion Daniel Dion meninggal dunia karena kanker dua hari setelah kematian suami Celine
Music legend David Bowie dies
UPDATED His death brings the curtain down on one of the most acclaimed artists of modern British music
Newsmakers who died in 2015
Let s remember the local newsmakers who passed away this year
Wafatnya Ali Wardhana: Arsitek perekonomian di masa Orde Baru
Ali Wardhana merupakan Menteri Keuangan di masa pemerintahan Orde Baru pada tahun 1968 1983
Vice President Biden's son Beau dies of cancer – White House
The vice president in the statement on behalf of the Biden family announces with broken hearts that Beau has died after a battle with brain cancer
Doa netizen mengantar kepergian Andrie Djarot
Ia meninggal karena komplikasi paru paru
Selamat jalan, Mas Pepeng
Setelah lama berjuang melawan penyakitnya pembawa acara dan komedian Pepeng dipanggil Tuhan
Tech exec David Goldberg died on treadmill – official
David Goldberg husband of Facebook s Sheryl Sandberg sustained severe head trauma and hemorrhaging and died at a medical center in Nuevo Vallarta an official says
Husband of Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg dies suddenly
David Goldberg was the chief executive of online survey firm SurveyMonkey which is based in Palo Alto California
Komedian Mpok Nori tutup usia
Komedian senior Mpok Nori meninggal dunia pada Jumat pagi
