Dolphy’s ‘MMK’ Episode Won Ratings At 40% Nationwide

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Urban+Rural) on July 13 to 15, 2012. The replay of Dolphy’s “MMK” episode hit a very high 40% last Saturday. Did you guys see the episode?

July 13, 2012 (Friday)

Daytime:

Krusada (Replay) (1.0%) vs. Rescue (Replay) (0.8%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (5.8%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.3%)
Kris TV (7.2%) vs. Hunter X Hunter (6.4%) / Pokemon (7.3%) / Inuyasha (8.5%)
Dinosaur King (6.0%) vs. Fairy Tail (8.2%)
Gashbell (6.7%) vs. One Piece (8.4%)
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5d’s (8.7%) vs. Cooking With The Stars (6.0%)
Two Wives (11.7%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival (9.0%)
Be Careful With My Heart (17.2%) vs. Chef Boy Logro Kusina Master (9.9%)
It’s Showtime (11.4%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (14.6%)
Mundo Man Ay Magunaw (15.1%) vs. Hindi Ka Na Mag-Iisa (10.5%)
Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (15.7%) vs. Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? (10.4%)
City Hunter Returns (11.8%) vs. Faithfully (11.1%)
Precious Hearts Romances Presents Hiyas (13.2%) vs. It Started With A Kiss 2 (9.0%)

Primetime:

Aryana (21.1%) vs. My Daddy Dearest (9.2%)
TV Patrol (29.8%) vs. 24 Oras (16.8%) vs. Wil Time Bigtime (5.3%)
Princess And I (35.6%) vs. Luna Blanca (15.9%)
Walang Hanggan (38.4%) vs. Makapiling Kang Muli (13.5%)
Lorenzo’s Time (23.3%) vs. One True Love (12.9%) vs. Runaway (3.9%)
Kahit Puso’y Masugatan (12.1%) vs. Lie To Me (11.2%) vs. Super Sine Prime (3.4%)
Bandila (5.6%) vs. Bubble Gang (8.5%)
Storyline (2.2%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.3%) vs. Pilipinas News (1.0%) / Bitag (1.0%)
Cge Tv In Da Loop (1.0%) vs. Chuno The Slave Hunter (2.3%) / Just For Laughs Gags (1.2%) vs. Juicy! (0.8%) / The Medyo Latenight Show With Jojo A. (0.4%)

July 14, 2012 (Saturday)

Daytime:

Sa Kabukiran (1.3%) vs. Adyenda (1.1%)
Salamat Dok (2.8%) vs. Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1.2%) / Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (3.3%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (4.4%) vs. Legion Of Super Heroes (6.0%)
Honey Watch Out (4.3%) vs. The Adventures Of Hello Kitty & Friends (8.9%)
I Got It (5.5%) vs. Young Justice (10.7%)
Go Diego Go! (6.8%) / The Penguins of Madagascar (8.1%) vs. My Chubby World (9.4%)
The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius (8.8%) vs. Tropang Potchi (9.0%)
Promil Pre-School I Shine! Talent Camp (6.4%) vs. Maynila (Larawan Ng Bansa) (11.5%)
Be Careful With My Heart From The Very Start Marathon Special (14.1%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival (12.9%)
It’s Showtime (Saturday) (12.7%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (Saturday) (17.6%)
Showbiz Inside Report (10.4%) vs. Startalk (9.1%)
S.O.C.O. (A Scene of The Crime Operatives) Saturday (13.6%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (9.2%)
Failon Ngayon (13.6%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (10.6%)

Primetime:

TV Patrol Weekend (21.1%) / Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (26.4%) vs. Manny Many Prizes (12.2%) vs. Wil Time Bigtime (Saturday) (7.2%)
Wansapanataym ‘Batang Chalk’ (32.8%) / Maalaala Mo Kaya… (40.0%) vs. Kapuso Movie Night (16.4%) vs. Talentadong Pinoy (5.8%)
The X Factor Philippines (24.4%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (13.5%) vs. The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (3.1%)
Toda Max (12.5%) vs. Imbestigador (10.1%) vs. Philippine Popular Music Festival (1.0%)
Banana Split Extra Scoop (7.5%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (6.2%)
UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship Sa ABS-CBN (3.1%) / The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (1.9%) vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (1.6%)
Sports Unlimited (1.0%)

July 15, 2012 (Sunday)

Daytime:

The Healing Eucharist (6.6%) vs. In Touch (1.0%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (5.8%) vs. Legion of Super Heroes (4.3%) / The Adventures Of Hello Kitty & Friends (7.5%)
Salamat Dok (5.9%) vs. Young Justice (8.6%) / Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (9.7%) / Doraemon Adventures Presents Nobita & The Animal Planet (10.7%)
Spider-Man (7.1%) / The Avengers Earth’s Mightest Heroes! (6.5%) vs. Aha (9.6%)
Matanglawin (9.1%) / Kahit Puso’y Masugatan Ang Simula (12.6%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival (16.0%)
ASAP 2012 (18.4%) vs. Party Pilipinas (9.2%)
Salamat Tito Dolphy (19.0%) vs. Salamat Dolphy 1928-2012 (14.6%)
ASAP 2012 (13.0%) / Luv U (13.0%) vs. Together Forever (8.2%)
The Buzz (13.4%) vs. Showbiz Central (7.7%)

Primetime:

TV Patrol Weekend (23.5%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (10.7%) / Tweets For My Sweet (13.8%) vs. Pinoy Explorer (6.2%)
Goin’ Bulilit (26.9%) vs. Kap’s Amazing Stories (16.3%)
Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (29.7%) vs. I Bilib Featuring Wonders Of Horus (14.4%) / Pinoy Adventures (13.3%) vs. Talentadong Pinoy (8.1%)
Sarah G Live (20.0%) vs. Pare & Pare (10.2%) vs. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (10.2%)
The X Factor Philippines (17.4%) / Gandang Gabi Vice (12.8%) vs. Sunday Night Box Office (8.7%) vs. Super Sine Prime (4.0%)
Sunday’s Best ‘Dolphy Hari Ng Komedya’ (4.0%) vs. Diyos At Bayan (0.6%) vs. USI: Under Special Investigation (1.1%) / Aksyon Linggo (0.5%)

Source: Kantar Media

VIDEO: Brod Pete’s Funny Eulogy for Dolphy

Brod Pete, Herman "Isko" Salvador in real life, stole the spotlight during the last night of Dolphy's wake when he rendered his comedic tribute to the King of Comedy. His funny eulogy video went viral overnight.

Watch the video below:

Brod Pete and Dolphy worked together in the longest running primetime comedy sitcom in Philippine television, "John en Marsha," where the former played as Shirley's persistent suitor.

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LIVE STREAM: Dolphy Burial Online Live Streaming - July 15

Watch the live stream of Dolphy's burial today that will start at 10 a.m. from the Heritage Park in Taguig City.

Fans are encourage to just watch at home and in the internet as the burial will be made strictly for family and friends from in and out of showbiz only.

Watch the live stream below.

 

The schedule of activities are as follows:

10:00am - Mass at the Heritage Chapel
12:00nn - Pull-out from the Heritage Chapel
2:00pm - Mortuary release

Eric Quizon Forgives Annabelle Rama For Making A Scene At Dolphy’s Wake

Dolphy’s son Eric Quizon has commented on last night’s incident at his father’s wake that involved Annabelle Rama and Chito Alcid.

Eric said they understand the talent manager for causing a scene but they just wish it didn’t happen during Dolphy’s wake at the Heritage Park in Taguig City.

“Naiintindihan namin,” Eric said. “Pero sana hindi dito nangyari.”

During the July 13 wake of the Comedy King, Rama was seen angrily confronting showbiz reporter Chito Alcid at the dining area of Heritage Park. She was captured on video by ABS-CBN News while she was holding a microphone stand high up in the air, aiming it at Alcid.

(CLICK HERE for photos and related story)

Many netizens bashed Rama for her act, saying that it was not the right place and time to do that.

Eric, however, was kind enough to understand what transpired.

“Sana hindi nangyari, pero wala tayong magagawa,” he said. “Siguro ganyan lang talaga ang buhay natin sa industriyang ito.”

When asked what his father could have said if he were alive, Eric said, “If my dad were alive, ang sasabihin lang niyan, ‘Si Tita Annabelle naman talaga, o,’ gano’n lang ang sasabihin no’n.”

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Zsa Zsa Padilla: MVP Paid For Dolphy's Hospital Bills

Singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla, the long-time partner of comedy king Dolphy, thanked business magnate Manuel V. Pangilinan for helping them financially when Dolphy was confined at the hospital.

Zsa Zsa Padilla said MVP paid for the hospital bills of Dolphy, who was confined for a month at the intensive care unit of the Makati Medical Center before succumbing to multiple organ failure last Tuesday.

“Binayaran lahat ni Manny Pangilinan ang hospital bills namin. Napakabait niya,” she told entertainment talk show “Startalk.”

Padilla also thanked President Benigno Aquino III, who visited Dolphy’s wake at The Heritage Park in Taguig City on Thursday.

Aquino conferred the Grand Collar of the Order of the Golden Heart to Dolphy in 2011.

“Maraming, maraming salamat kay [President Aquino] sa tulong sa aming pamilya. Hindi namin makakalimutan ang presidential award na ibinigay niya kay Dolphy,” she said.

Aquino also declared July 13, 2012 as a National Day of Remembrance for the late comedy icon.

The 83-year-old Dolphy died on Tuesday after years of battling a lung disease.

His remains will be laid to rest on Sunday.

Source: ABS-CBN News

Sarah Geronimo Pays Tribute to Dolphy

Popstar Sarah Geronimo pays a heartwarming tribute to the one and only King of Comedy Dolphy this Sunday (July 15) in her solo musical variety show “Sarah G. Live!”

Aside the tribute for the Comedy King, watch out for the hair-raising vocal act as Sarah shares the concert stage with Christian Bautista, Yeng Constantino, Jimmy Marquez, and Erik Santos; followed by the smash up dance number of the “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4” Big 4 Myrtle, Karen, Roy and the twins Joj at Jai. Meanwhile, Rockoustic heartthrob Sam Milby pays Sarah a visit this Sunday in “SGL” as her guest co-host. In her ‘Sige Go’ segment, the Popstar is going to bond with a Popster who shares the same name, age, and birthday like hers. Still with Sarah in the upcoming episode are her resident dance royalty Gab Valenciano, co-host Luis Manzano, musical director Louie Ocampo, choreographer Georcelle Dapat-Sy, G-Force, and director Erick Salud.

Don’t miss the continuing month-long birthday celebration of Sarah on the trending and top Sunday primetime show of ABS-CBN, “Sarah G. Live!” 8:15pm, after “Rated K.”

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‘ASAP 2012′ Pays Tribute to Dolphy this Sunday

“ASAP 2012” is all set to pay tribute this Sunday (July 15) to the one and only King of Comedy, Dolphy, with special production numbers to be led by mainstays Gary Valenciano, Toni Gonzaga, Arnel Pineda, KC Concepcion, Jericho Rosales, Sam Milby, Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Nikki Gil, Kean Cipriano, and ASAP Sessionistas.

Aside from the tribute for the Comedy King, “ASAP 2012” will also give a grand welcome to the casts of Kapamilya Gold’s newest afternoon offerings as JM de Guzman, Kaye Abad, Charee Pineda, and John Prats of “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto” and Denise Laurel and Martin del Rosario of “Precious Hearts Romances presents Pintada” grace the ASAP centerstage.

Fall in love and sing with the back-to-back birthday bash of Kapamilya leading man Xian Lim with his love team partner Kim Chiu, and the World Champion Jed Madela with The Company; followed by the world-class surprise of Japanese martial-arts and ‘drum playing extraordinaire’ Drum Tao. Star Records will also launch the soundtrack of Star Cinema’s upcoming movie “The Reunion.”

Get ready for the show-stopping production numbers as sisters Vina Morales and Shaina Magdayao prepare for a showdown; Kapamilya child wonders Xyriel Manabat, Bugoy Cariño, Sophia Milano, and Brenna Penaflor take over the dance floor with their cute performance; and as “Princess and I” lead stars Kathryn Bernardo and Enrique Gil keep everybody in the loop with the latest dance craze together with the “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4” love teams Myrtle-Yves and Karen-Ryan in the ‘Step My Step’ segment.

Meanwhile, Supahdancers Enrique, Billy Crawford, Rayver Cruz, Iya Villania, and Julia Montes are going to rock the dancefloor with the coolest dance moves in ‘Supahdance.’

Pay tribute to the one and only Comedy King this Sunday in the 2012 Gawad Tanglaw Best Musical Variety Show, “ASAP 2012,” 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN.

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Annabelle Rama Makes A Scene with Reporter on Dolphy’s Wake! Her reasons…

Controversial talent manager Annabelle Rama was caught on video apparently scolding an entertainment reporter at the wake of the late actor-comedian Dolphy Quizon at the Heritage Park in Taguig.

The exclusive video was shown on ABS-CBN’s late night news program “Bandila” on Friday, July 13, 2012.

As seen on the video, it appeared that Rama was fuming mad and yelling at the reporter as several people inside the hall including the Master Showman, television host and actor German “Kuya Germs” Moreno tried to pacify her.

Some Twitter users identified the reporter as Chito Alcid. There have been reports about the continuing rift between Rama and Alcid due to the latter’s write-ups against the talent manager.

Annabelle Rama later responded through her twitter account on why she acted scandalously on Dolphy’s wake. Below are her tweets:

14) Piliin mo ang kalabanin mo.
13) Hndi ka man lang kinampihan habang natumba ka sa sahig.
12) Ito pa ang igaganti mo sa akin? Tirahin buong pamilya ko? Dahil kumampi ka sa idol mong balyena?
11) Nagmamakaawa ka sa akin kahit di kita kilala at di ka naman sikat na reporter tinubos pa rin kita.
10) kasama ko raw ikukulong nila dadalhin sa police makati dahil ni rape mo ang 18yr old janitor
9) ginamit mo ang pangalan ko at sinAbi mo empleyado kita, bigla akong nilapitan ng security
8) Nagkagulo dahil nagreklamo ang 18yrs old na janitor sa hotel security, nagkataon naman na nasa coffee shop ako at may meeting
7) Reminder lang, baka nakalimutan mo 2 years ago, nasa dusit hotel ka ni rape mo ang janitor sa cr ng hotel
6) Pati ako tinitira mo
5) Ito ang tandaan mong hayop ka, wag mong pakialaman ang mga anak ko dahil wala silang kasalanan sa iyo.
4) Kaya ko sya hinampas ang yabang kase dahil marami syang kasama. Duwag matapang ka lang sa facebook at twitter.
3) Sinundan nya ako sa cr at hinarap nya ako, akala ng gago na yan na natatakot ako 2) nakita ko yung baklang duwag, fake na reporter sa dining
1) Nasira ang gabi ko. nawalan ako ng ganang kumain

She later also tweeted an apology to the Quizon family:

To Zsa Zsa and the Quizon family, I am so sorry for what had happened at the dining area of the Heritage. I was provoked by a fake reporter

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Dolphy’s ‘MMK’ Episode Re-Airs this Saturday

ABS-CBN pays tribute to the one and only King of Comedy, Dolphy through “Maalaala Mo Kaya” as it will re-air this Saturday (July 14) the heartwarming heavy family drama episode topbilled the late showbiz legend.

In the story, Dolphy gave life to the character of Abel, a father who was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. After spending 40 years in jail, Abel spent his freedom trying to reunite his family.

Together with Dolphy in the “MMK” episode were Epi Quizon, Marita Zobel, Roxanne Guinoo, Eric Fructuso, John Arcilla, Nash Aguas, and Makisig Morales. It was written by Ruel Montañez and Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Jeffrey Jeturian.

Celebrate Dolphy‘s life and remember his greatness as an actor through his heavy family drama episode in the longest running drama anthology in Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), this Saturday night, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN.

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TV5, Dolphy’s Last Home, Releases Tribute and Statement on Death of the King of Comedy

TV5, Dolphy’s last home network, commiserated with the Filipino people on Wednesday on the death of the revered comedian.

“The management and staff of TV5 join the whole nation in mourning the passing of our most cherished colleague and one of showbiz’s most revered icons, Dolphy.

“For us in TV5, Mang Dolphy forever lives as the symbol of the indomitable joyful spirit of the Filipino. May the legacy of his laughter sustain us through our trials and triumphs as a people,” the network said in an official statement.

In early 2010, Dolphy joined TV5 where he starred in the sitcom “Pidol’s Wonderland”.

“I think ABS-CBN felt bad about it. But I just wanted to work. I’ve been waiting for a job for the past three years. I love ABS-CBN, but I need to move on,” he explained to the media.

For Dolphy, the transfer to TV5 represented a chance to work with his sons and old colleagues once again and be directed by his son, Eric Quizon.

For TV5 chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, it represented an opportunity to be associated with a legend he had long admired.

“I find Dolphy especially outstanding in two things—a Filipino in the truest sense, and, at bottom, a kind and generous man,” Pangilinan said in his note to Dolphy’s biography, “Hindi Ko Ito Narating Mag-isa”.

In December 2010, Dolphy played the narrator in TV5’s first film venture, “Rosario”, a well-crafted period drama about the life of Pangilinan’s grandmother.

The role won for him the best supporting actor honors at the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival, a welcome bonus to the best actor trophy he bagged for his other MMFF entry, “Father Jejemon”, the last entry in his long filmography.

On July 24, 2011, TV5 celebrated Dolphy’s 83rd birthday with a two-hour special called “Talentadong Pidol”.

Dolphy also co-hosted a special segment of “Talentadong Pinoy” with Ryan Agoncillo.

Watch TV5's tribute to Dolphy below:

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Dolphy Wake Public Viewing Schedule (UPDATE)

Dolphy, wearing a white suit and white leather shoes using the bronze coffin he bought in 1976 now lies in state at the Heritage Park in Taguig City and will be open to public on Thursday morning, July 12. (CLICK HERE to read about Dolphy’s Death)

This morning's wake, however, will be exclusive only for the late Comedy King's family and closest friends at the Heritage Park before his remains be brought to Dolphy Theater in ABS-CBN compound at 1 o'clock this afternoon.

Public viewing is set at the Heritage Park on Thrusday morning, July 12.

UPDATE: (07/13/2012) Public viewing will be extended tomorrow, Saturday, July 14 to accommodate more fans. 6am-6pm

Dolphy’s burial is tentatively scheduled on Sunday, July 15.

Meanwhile, here's a Dolphy tribute video prepared by ABS-CBN:

King of Comedy Dolphy is Dead at 83

Dolphy was pronounced dead on July 10, 2012 at 8:40 pm due to multiple organ failure secondary to complications brought about by severe pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and acute renal failure at the Makati Medical Center.

DOLPHY
(July 25, 1928 - July 10, 2012)

The Philippine King of Comedy Dolphy, born Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. has succumbed to illness at the age of 73.

This sad news was confirmed by his partner Zsa Zsa Padilla.

Eric Quizon, one of Dolphy's sons, gave the following statement to the news media at the MMC at about midnight:

"He lived a full life. He's at rest. He's at peace. He knew as he was going how much the country loved him. He knew how everyone was praying for him. And if he could, he would have stayed just so he could thank you personally. But where his spirit was strong, his body had so weakened. He had to go.

"Pray for his eternal repose and in his honor, please smile at the person standing next to you. Heaven is a happier place with him there. And for us whom he's left behind, comedy is dead but long live comedy."

Dolphy starred in over 200 movies, including several reprising his lovable lead character in John en Marsha, a popular, long-running television show. He is survived by 18 children by six different women.

Rest in Peace, Pidol.

Dolphy can’t be declared national artist yet

The hands of President Benigno Aquino III are tied on declaring comedy king Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon as national artist, a Malacanang official said Thursday.

Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said President Aquino recognizes the contribution of Quizon in the movie industry but he could not name the 83-year-old actor as national artist due to the existing temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing Malacanang from conferring the Order of National Artists award.

There has been clamor for Quizon to be named as national artist as he remains in critical condition due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at the Makati Medical Center.

The condition of Dolphy has stabilized but he remains under observation because of his weak kidneys, his son and film director Eric Quizon said Thursday morning.

“I spoke to the President this morning, and he personally believes that Dolphy has contributed immensely to the arts. And in fact, in his words, he has contributed tremendously to what we call ‘art for man’s sake’,” said Lacierda.

“Having said that, there is a process in selecting the national artist. Right now, there is an ongoing case before the Supreme Court and I understand there is a status quo or a TRO that is pending before the Supreme Court,” he added.

In 2009, the Supreme Court (SC) issued a TRO stopping Malacañang from conferring national artist awards to director Carlo J. Caparas, Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, Francisco Mañosa, and Jose “Pitoy” Moreno.

The petition was filed by a group of national artists led by Bienvenido Lumbera and Virgilio Almario, accusing former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of committing "grave abuse of discretion” for adding the four names to the final list of Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission on Cultural and the Arts (NCCA), the two agencies tasked to select those who will be conferred with the national artist award.

“We recognize the process and it is a very rigid process. There are several tiers in nominating a national artist. We would like to respect the process. So we will leave it with both the NCCA and the CCP because these are the two joint boards who will nominate the national artist,” said Lacierda.

He noted that in recognition of Quizon’s contribution to the field of entertainment, President Aquino awarded the veteran actor the Grand Collar of the Order of the Golden Heart.

Lacierda said there are several nominations submitted to the NCCA for Quizon to be named as national artist. But he said the ball is in the hands of the High Court at this point.

“Lest we be accused of encroaching on the powers of the Judiciary. I’m certain that the Supreme Court is fully aware of what’s going on. We do not need to remind. It’s up to them,” he said.

Malacanang, meanwhile, ensured that the process of selection of national artists in the Aquino administration will not be marred of politics.

“The Honors Code of the Philippines was originally enacted to prevent partisan politics from coming in. We would like to ensure that the process of selection of the national artist is made in accordance with the research done by the body that has devoted itself to determining if a certain artist is worthy to be conferred a national artist. It is only when it is recommended to us by both the bodies of the CCP and the NCCA that the President will act on it,” said Lacierda.

Lacierda also called on Filipinos Thursday morning to pray for the Comedy King as Dolphy remains under observation at the Makati Medical Center.

"We enjoin the Filipino people to pray for Rodolfo Quizon Sr., whom the entire nation fondly knows as 'Dolphy.' We are united in our intentions for our revered icon of the Philippine entertainment industry. The President's thoughts are with Mr. Quizon and his loved ones in these trying times," Lacierda said.

Dolphy (Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. in real life) was rushed to the hospital last June 9 due to pneumonia. He was diagnosed five years ago of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which, according to Eric, is a progressive disease.

Eric said COPD hinders the flow of air into the lungs, making it difficult for his father to breathe.

He said Thursday that although his father's kidneys are still weak, these "have already released urine."

"Very little, but somehow they (kidneys) are working," he said in a television interview.

He also said his father's hemoglobin count "is still very low that he had four units of blood transfused into his body today (Thursday)," but said the Comedy King's blood pressure has stabilized.

Hemoglobin is the protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs, according to MedicineNet.com.

Eric also said his father was able to breathe on his own for six hours Wednesday morning, but they had to attach the respirator back in order for him to continue breathing.

Eric thanked President Benigno Aquino III for the prayers and concern for his father.

"The President has given my dad so much respect. I'm very thankful that he's asked the Filipino people to pray for my dad," the film director said.

Senator Manny Villar joined Aquino in praying for the speedy recovery of the Comedy King.

Dolphy supported Villar's unsuccessful bid for the presidency two years ago, placing third.

"He is one of the few gems of the entertainment industry. His feat as a comedian will be very hard to replicate," Villar said.

Villar reiterated his call for the government to declare his ally a National Artist for his contributions to the development of Philippine cinema.

“But more than the trophies he collected, Dolphy is known as a compassionate man, donating substantial wealth and talent to assist health welfare programs and provide financial assistance to senior actors and those involved in filmmaking including extras, stuntmen, bit players, crews and technical staff,” he said.

Eric also thanked the fans and supporters of his father for their continuous prayers.

On social media sites Twitter and Facebook, prayers continue to pour in for the King of Comedy. "#PrayforDolphy" and "Dolphy" became trending topics in Twitter in the Philippines Wednesday night.

Several entertainment personalities visited the Comedy King at the hospital. Spotted at the Makati Medical Center were Maricel Soriano, Smokey Manaloto, Vhong Navarro, ABS-CBN president and COO Charo Santos Concio, ABS-CBN entertainment production head Linggit Tan, Edgar Mortiz, Janice de Belen, Ai-Ai Delas Alas and Willie Revillame, among others.

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Dolphy Sees Death is Coming; Says He is Ready to Face His Maker

Dolphy Sees Death is Coming; Says He is Ready to Face His Maker

Dolphy (Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. in real life), is currently in critical condition at the Makati Medical Center.

According to his son, Eric Quizon, his father was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) five years ago.

In his autobiography "Dolphy: Hindi Ko Ito Narating Ng Mag-Isa," Dolphy said he has always been ready to face his Maker.

"The inevitable will come. Kung dumating na ang oras mo, hindi ka na kokontra, wala ka nang magagawa. It's your time. Sabi nga nila, alam mo, 'pag malapit na. You feel it," Dolphy said.

The King of Comedy also revealed that he already bought his own coffin.

"Matagal na itong chismis; I will confirm it. Mayro'n na nga akong kabaong bronze. No'n ko pa kinuha. Isa din ako sa kauna-unahang bumili ng family estate plan sa Loyola Memorial Park sa Marikina," he said.

In his interview with TV Patrol anchor Korina Sanchez on Wednesday night, June 20, Eric said that when Dolphy was diagnosed with COPD he already talked to his children about his last wishes.

"Ito nga noong nalaman niyang mayroon siyang COPD nag-umpisa na siyang kausapin kami. Kumbaga noong time palang na yon, kumbaga inayos na niya lahat yung mga dapat ayusin. So naayos na namin yon," Eric said.
Update: In a brief presscon, Eric said his dad is again suffering from pneumonia. It is the 11th time in 11 months that the Dolphy is fighting the battle, he added.

Let's all pray for Dolphy's recovery. May he continue to put laughter on our faces.

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Dolphy in critical condition after kidney complications, family asks for prayers

King of Comedy Dolphy (Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. in real life) is now in critical condition, television reports said Wednesday.

The comedian was rushed to the Makati Medical Center last June 9 after he felt weak because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), said his son, Eric Quizon, last week.

The younger Quizon also said earlier that the doctors had to attach a respirator in order to help the King of Comedy breathe.

Dolphy remains at the Intensive Care Unit of the Makati Medical Center since June 9.

Reports on Twitter said Dolphy has kidney complications and needs B+ blood.

Sandra Aguinaldo @sandraguinaldo tweeted: “Eric Quizon on Dolphy's condition: Critical. Hemoglobin low. He needs B+ blood. Kidney has complications.”

Reports said the family of Dolphy is asking for prayers for his recovery.

Eric and Zsa Zsa Padilla, the comedian’s long-time partner, thanked everyone last week for the prayers that were said for their loved one.

Dolphy is Severely Sick, His True Condition Revealed!

The 83-year-old King of Comedy Dolphy, according to Epy, has been in and out of the hospital for some time now and his dad's weakened immune system causes him serious health problems.

"My dad actually - he's in and out of the hospital. He's actually sick, he's very weak, his immune system is down.

"Medyo madali na siya magkasakit. 'Yung normal, isang maliit na virus na minsan nililigo lang natin, iniinda na ng katawan natin. 'Yung sa kanya, isang ganun, it will turn out to be a full-blown pneumonia. So balik na naman siya sa ospital, tapos pag nao-ospital siya, it takes weeks for this virus to leave.

"But wala na siya sa hospital ngayon, nasa bahay na siya ngayon. He's back, he's recovering. Pero he's really weak, he's suffering, his immune system is really down." he said.

Despite his father's condition, Epy remains hopeful that they will get through this by prayer.

"Continuous prayer, kasi ako naniniwala ako na... There was a point in time nga na akala namin that was it kasi talagang sobrang hindi siya nakakahinga. But he's still there, ganoon pa rin siya magpatawa, the spirit, he's always in high spirits. Nothing has changed." Epy said.