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Veteran radio broadcast Michael Rogas passes away
Veteran radio broadcast Michael Rogas passes away
MANILA — Radio broadcaster Michael Rogas, known for interviewing the hostage-taker during the Manila hostage crisis 14 years ago, has died.
MANILA — Radio broadcaster Michael Rogas, known for interviewing the hostage-taker during the Manila hostage crisis 14 years ago, has died.
According to Arjean Gonzaga, Rogas’ domestic partner, the radio reporter passed away early Thursday morning, May 22, at the East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City.
According to Arjean Gonzaga, Rogas’ domestic partner, the radio reporter passed away early Thursday morning, May 22, at the East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City.
Rogas, 44, was a reporter and anchor for state-run Radyo Pilipinas, which remembered him as the "Pambansang Ninong" (Everyone's Godfather) and said his dedication to reporting and to public service is an inspiration.
Rogas, 44, was a reporter and anchor for state-run Radyo Pilipinas, which remembered him as the "Pambansang Ninong" (Everyone's Godfather) and said his dedication to reporting and to public service is an inspiration.
Rogas was a candidate for municipal councilor of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro in the last elections and collapsed at a campaign rally on May 8.
Rogas was a candidate for municipal councilor of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro in the last elections and collapsed at a campaign rally on May 8.
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Rogas was rushed to a hospital in Calapan City and later transferred to EAMC.
Rogas was rushed to a hospital in Calapan City and later transferred to EAMC.
2010 HOSTAGE CRISIS
Rogas was with radio station RMN DZXL when a dismissed police officer took a bus of Hong Kong tourists hostage at the Quirino Grandstand in August 2010.
Rogas was with radio station RMN DZXL when a dismissed police officer took a bus of Hong Kong tourists hostage at the Quirino Grandstand in August 2010.
He conducted a live phone interview with hostage-taker Rolando Mendoza, which became controversial because it kept police negotiators from reaching the disgruntled former cop.
He conducted a live phone interview with hostage-taker Rolando Mendoza, which became controversial because it kept police negotiators from reaching the disgruntled former cop.
The hostage-taking led to the deaths of nine people — including Mendoza — and left seven other seriously injured.
The hostage-taking led to the deaths of nine people — including Mendoza — and left seven other seriously injured.
It also spurred a Senate investigation and prompted newsrooms to review protocols on coverage of ongoing police operations.
It also spurred a Senate investigation and prompted newsrooms to review protocols on coverage of ongoing police operations.
Rogas’ remains are currently at St. Peter Chapels in Antipolo City.
Rogas’ remains are currently at St. Peter Chapels in Antipolo City.
They will be brought to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro on Monday before Rogas is laid to rest in Calintaan town.
They will be brought to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro on Monday before Rogas is laid to rest in Calintaan town.
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