MANILA, Philippines – ABS-CBN's veteran entertainment reporter Mario Dumaual passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was 64.
The sad news was confirmed by his family through his Facebook page.
Dumaual succumbed to septic shock as he was battling a severe fungal infection, a complication during his recovery from a heart attack.
"Mario, who would have turned 65 on July 31, died at 8:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5 due to septic shock. He had been battling a severe fungal infection, a complication during his recovery from a heart attack. He was confined for a month at the Philippine Heart Center," his family said in a statement.
"Papa was strong, he kept fighting on, overcoming the heart attack then a cardiac arrest. He would always say he wanted to go home because he missed us, his family. But the infection overwhelmed his body’s ability to recover," his family said.
"What comforts us is he knew that we were always with him, waiting for him, and that home was wherever he felt our love. We also made it a point to let him know how loved he was by his friends in the industry and even kind strangers who have been offering prayers and help for his recovery."
The family said details of Dumaual’s wake will be released in the coming days.
Prior to his job as entertainment reporter, Dumaual worked at the Ministry of Agriculture. He also worked at a financing company and shipping line.
He then worked for the Times Journal in 1982.
He was a columnist in Malaya when he was offered to a job at ABS-CBN.
— The Summit Express
The sad news was confirmed by his family through his Facebook page.
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| Rest in peace, Mario Dumaual |
Dumaual succumbed to septic shock as he was battling a severe fungal infection, a complication during his recovery from a heart attack.
"Mario, who would have turned 65 on July 31, died at 8:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5 due to septic shock. He had been battling a severe fungal infection, a complication during his recovery from a heart attack. He was confined for a month at the Philippine Heart Center," his family said in a statement.
"Papa was strong, he kept fighting on, overcoming the heart attack then a cardiac arrest. He would always say he wanted to go home because he missed us, his family. But the infection overwhelmed his body’s ability to recover," his family said.
"What comforts us is he knew that we were always with him, waiting for him, and that home was wherever he felt our love. We also made it a point to let him know how loved he was by his friends in the industry and even kind strangers who have been offering prayers and help for his recovery."
The family said details of Dumaual’s wake will be released in the coming days.
We are devastated to announce the passing of Mario Dumaual — Papa to his wife Cherie and children Luigi, Miguel, Maxine,...
Posted by Mario Dumaual on Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Prior to his job as entertainment reporter, Dumaual worked at the Ministry of Agriculture. He also worked at a financing company and shipping line.
He then worked for the Times Journal in 1982.
He was a columnist in Malaya when he was offered to a job at ABS-CBN.
— The Summit Express
