Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 14)— Veteran journalist Twink Macaraig has passed away on Tuesday— after a years-long battle against cancer.
This was confirmed by her network TV5.
Macaraig served as a news anchor for television networks TV5 and ABS-CBN. Her works were also published in various online platforms including Esquire Philippines and Philippine Star, where she served as a columnist.
She also worked as a part-time faculty member and lecturer at the University of the Philippines Diliman-College of Mass Communication.
Industry colleagues and personalities took to social media to extend their condolences to Macaraig’s loved ones.
Fellow journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon on Twitter said she will always remember Macaraig “for her courage.”
“You’re in a better place now, (Twink Macaraig) Rest peacefully,” said former Supreme Court spokesman Theodore Te.
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RIP @twinkmac I will always remember you for your courage.
— Ces Oreña-Drilon (@cesdrilon) January 14, 2020
You’re in a better place now, @twinkmac. Rest peacefully.
— Theodore Te (@TedTe) January 14, 2020
Farewell, @twinkmac, valiant journalist! Even in illness, she refused to succumb to despair, using her time and talent as a critic of human rights violations, corruption and, abuse. We feel the loss badly. https://t.co/Be3e1m3yvC
— inday espina varona (@indayevarona) January 14, 2020
