The cyclist who got involved in a confrontation with a former policeman refused to file charges against the latter.

It can be recalled that Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte urged the cyclist to file charges against the suspect, Willie Gonzales after the former cop almost used his weapon during the confrontation that happened on August 8.

However, according to the cyclist, the issue was already settled between him and Gonzales on the day of the incident.

“Good afternoon gusto ko lang ipabatid sa kanila na naayos na po namin ni MR GONZALEZ ang isyu na yan nung AUG 8 pa nag usap po kmi ng masinsinan dyan at nagkapatwaran maayos po kaming naghiwalay, nagkamay at nagyakapan bago kmi umalis ng GALAS station saksi ang mga pulis sa maayos naming pag uusap desisyon ko po yung di na magreklamo kc ayaw ko rin naman ng gulo kaya di ako lumalantad ay desisyon po yun ng aking pamilya,” said the cyclist.

He also denied that he was paid by the suspect to keep mum on the issue.

According to him, he chose to keep his privacy and peace amid the possible publicity that the issue would gain if ever he pursued filing charges against the former cop.

“Wala pong money involved dyan dahil di mababayaran ng kahit anong bagay o pera yung stress na dinulot nyan sa akin sa pamilya ko lalo na sa mga anak ko di ako natatakot o tinakot man desisyon ko po na di na magsampa ng kaso para sa katahimikan ng pamilya ko at sana igalang po nila ‘yun,” he stated.

As of writing, Atty. Raymond Fortun, one of the lawyers who wanted to represent the cyclist has yet to give any comment on the issue.

Despite being rivals for many decades, TV Patrol hosts dedicated their utmost respect to the late veteran journalist Mike Enriquez who passed away on August 29, 2023.

During the episode of TV Patrol on Tuesday, Noli de Castro led the delivery of the sad news to the netizens.

Before the end of the Kapamilya program, Noli and his co-hosts, Bernadette Sembrano and Henry Omaga-Diaz.

“Isa nanamang malungkot sa isang haligi ng pamamamahayag sa ating bansa,” Omaga-Diaz said.

“Nakikiramay po kami especially sa mga Kapuso,” Sembrano said.

De Castro then remembered how many times they crossed paths with Enriquez.

“Lagi kaming nagkakasabay sa mga live, sa Quiapo, basta may malalaking live nagkakasabay kami, nung may prangkisa pa tayo,” the journalist said.

GMA News announced the sad news to their fans on the night of August 29.

Broadcaster Julius Manahan confirmed the passing of his mentor, Kapuso journalist Mike Enriquez.

In a Facebook post, Manahan posted a short message to the veteran broadcaster who became popular with his lines ‘Hindi ko kayo tatantanan’ and ‘Excuse Me Po!’

“My mentor, salamat Mike Enriquez R.I.P,” Manahan said.

Mahan also divulged the possible cause of Enriquez’s passing.

According to the radio broadcaster, Enriquez’s cause of passing was cardiac arrest.

A relative of the journalist, Lerida Enriquez, also confirmed the news to her friends, describing the passing as ‘unexpected’.

“We pray that with his unexpected death, his soul may find peace that he has lived a good life and did his best serving his family, workplace and loved ones while he was on earth. We also earnestly seek for the forgiveness of all his sins and all of his shortcomings. May he find assurance that his family will remain strong and steadfast in serving the Lord as he moves forward in his journey to eternal life with Christ, his Lord and Savior,” she said.

It can be recalled that Enriquez underwent a heart bypass surgery in 2018 and a kidney transplant in 2021 that resulted in him disappearing on 24 Oras for months.

Meanwhile, thousands of netizens dedicated a message to Enriquez who became part of their daily lives for many years.

24 Oras confirmed the demise of one of their founding anchors Mike Enriquez on August 29, 2023.

The 72-year-old journalist led the top news show of GMA Network for 19 years together with Mel Tiangco and Vicky Morales.

Tiangco was the one who delivered the sad news to the public and couldn’t hide her tears while talking about the legacy of her colleague.

“Ang kanyang dedikasyon sa industriya ay magsisilbing inspirasyon sa lahat,” Tiango said.

All newscasters were wearing black during the said episode.

They also remembered Enriquez’ career as a journalist.

It can be recalled that Enriquez was already facing challenges due to health issues related to his heart and kidneys.

In 2022, he successfully underwent a Kidney transplant and returned to 24 Oras, but he was noticeably not appearing regularly because of his condition.

Enriquez described his situation in a past interview, saying that he was required to be careful with his health even if he already received a new kidney.

“‘Yung pinagdaanan ko mahirap. Aside from the procedure itself, may three months mandatory isolation period, and the purpose of that is to avoid the rejection and infection. ‘Yung kidney transplant patients, immuno-compromised sila eh. May comorbidities pa ko, senior citizen, diabetic.” Mike said.

“Imagine this, three times a week, sometimes four times a week, I am hooked up to a dialysis machine for four hours. Ask people who undergo dialysis, para kang binugbog ni Manny Pacquiao, physically,” he added.

Enriquez became popular with his lines ‘Hindi ko kayo tatantanan’.

He was also remembered for saying ‘Excuse Me Po!’ when his cough was interrupting his reporting.