24 Facts About Mike Enriquez

Miguel "Mike" Castro Enriquez was a Filipino broadcast journalist and television presenter.

Mike Enriquez started his career as a radio broadcaster in 1969, and after signing with GMA Network in 1995, he became an anchor for Saksi, GMA Network News and 24 Oras.

Mike Enriquez was the Consultant for radio operations of GMA Network, and president of the network's regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc.

Miguel Castro Mike Enriquez, the first of three siblings, was born on September 29,1951, in Santa Ana, Manila.

Mike Enriquez used the term "destructive to a certain extent" to describe his curiosity-filled, active childhood.

Mike Enriquez initially wanted to become a priest, which was rejected by his parents.

Mike Enriquez finished his elementary and high school education at La Salle Green Hills.

Mike Enriquez finished his degree in 1973 and taught broadcast management classes at the university.

Mike Enriquez started his career in broadcasting as a staff announcer at the Manila Broadcasting Company in 1969.

Mike Enriquez was visiting a friend in a radio station when, as a joke, his friend introduced him to the station manager as prospective applicant.

Mike Enriquez subsequently worked in various positions, as a broadcast reporter, a news editor, program director, and station manager, until he became manager of a medium-sized radio network.

Mike Enriquez had stints in other radio networks such as Freedom Broadcasting Radio Network and Radio Mindanao Network, where he became vice president for the company.

Mike Enriquez was the man behind the huge success of DWKC 93.9, which stayed in the number 1 spot for so many years before he left in 1995.

Mike Enriquez was the voice behind the Mellow Touch 94.7 signature and introduction.

In 1994, after leaving RMN, Mike Enriquez joined GMA Network to head its radio division and expand its radio networks, with only four originating stations at that time.

In 1995, Mike Enriquez was convinced by the network to be the anchor, in what would be his first on-cam appearance.

In September 1998, Mike Enriquez landed his anchor duties into the late-night newscast GMA Network News with Vicky Morales.

On March 12,2004, Mike Enriquez left Saksi to become an anchor of GMA's then newly-inaugurated primetime newscast 24 Oras, reuniting with former Frontpage anchor Mel Tiangco.

Mike Enriquez was named as one of the most child-friendly personalities by the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and thrice consecutively by the Anak TV Seal awards.

Mike Enriquez was a member of the board of trustees of La Salle Green Hills and acted as the treasurer and chairman of its finance committee.

Mike Enriquez was married to Lizabeth "Baby" Yumping, and had no children.

In December 2021, Mike Enriquez took another medical leave of absence, during which he underwent a kidney transplant.

Mike Enriquez returned to his programs on March 28,2022, in time for GMA's coverage of the 2022 Philippine presidential election.

Mike Enriquez's wake was held at Christ the King Parish Greenmeadows in Quezon City.