Still awake as of this moment, and I remember that this time slot is where the late great German "Kuya Germs" Moreno used to host Walang Tulugan. It's been a couple of days since I heard the very sad news through Eat Bulaga that the so-called Master Showman had sadly closed his curtains for the last time ever.
I actually had the honor and privilege of seeing him in person last December in what would turn out to be the last Eastwood City Walk of Fame ceremony he will ever get to grace, although I never got to speak to him personally. (As an aspiring screenwriter myself, being able to see him as well as most of the celebrities who got their stars on the Walk of Fame that night made me feel even more encouraged to pursue my career in showbusiness, even if it's only behind the scenes.) Though his entertainment style may be considered by many to be outdated by today's standards (as he grew up and became famous with it), his influence and overall contributions to Philippine showbusiness are incalculable. Not to mention, many of the talents he nurtured, especially with that legendary That's Entertainment which I grew up watching, went on to succesful showbiz careers and remain very active today.
Aside from Kuya Germs in showbiz, the last three weeks have been particularly tough as not only one, two or three but four veritable institutions in their respective fields in the Philippines sadly passed away. Journalism's Letty Jimenez-Magsanoc and basketball's Lim Eng Beng and Ron Jacobs all died within three days of each other last December. As a Filipino, I humbly thank all of them for their invaluable contributions to Philippine culture and society, and may they all rest in heavenly peace.
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