Growing up, dinner was served early on Thursday nights because we all have to watch the comedy sitcom, "Home Along Da Riles" which was top billed by the country's King of Comedy - Dolphy.
I remember rushing to finish all my school works just so I could enjoy watching the sitcom - which reigned for a good 12-13 years. This man whom I have never met personally but became a person well-loved by so many Filipinos because of how he somewhat alleviated each Juan Dela Cruz' bouts through his comic style.
His character Kevin Cosme, personified a typical Filipino. That despite the challenges we all have to face - day in, day out - we are still a relatively happy lot. That there is always, always something to smile and laugh about.
I am with the whole country in praying for the repose of your soul. You may not be a perfect person (who on earth is?) but you made this country a happier place because of the many times you made us laugh and smile.
Maraming salamat sa maraming taon na kami po ay iyong pinatawa.