Renowned journalist Twink Macaraig passed away on January 14, 2020. Her cause of death was associated to her long battle with cancer.
“Pumanaw na ang veteran journalist at News5 anchor na si Twink Macaraig matapos ang pakikipaglaban sa sakit na cancer (Veteran journalist and News5 anchor Twink Macaraig died after a battle with cancer),” News5 said on its official Facebook page.
“A fighter to the end, rest in peace,” it added.
Tributes to the late veteran journalist are pouring out on social media.
“In memory of Twink Macaraig, broadcast journalist and children’s writer. She received her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from the University of the Philippines, and was a columnist of the Philippine Star and a part-time faculty at the UP College of Mass Communications.”
In memory of Twink Macaraig, broadcast journalist and children’s writer. She received her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from the University of the Philippines, and was a columnist of the Philippine Star and a part-time faculty at the UP College of Mass Communications. pic.twitter.com/XXQeoyHf7I
— Writing in Silliman (@SillimanWriters) January 14, 2020