ABS-CBN broadcaster Doris Bigornia suffers heart attack, will undergo open heart surgery


Alvin Elchico and Doris Bigornia in 'SRO'

ABS-CBN veteran broadcaster Doris Bigornia will undergo open heart surgery after she suffered a heart attack, her colleagues announced on Feb. 23


"Please join us in praying for our very good friend Doris Bigornia @DorisBigornia as she goes thru heart surgery after suffering a heart attack. Dorey, kaya mo yan. Maraming nagmamahal sa yo. Fighting Doray!!!! We love you @nikkibigornia be strong," Felipe tweeted.

The same news was confirmed by fellow broadcaster Alvin Elchico, co-anchor of Bigornia on the DzMM Teleradyo program "SRO."

A report by CNN Philippines said that Bigornia suffered a heart attack over the weekend.

Doris Bigornia

Also known as Mutya ng Masa, Bigornia just celebrated her 55th birthday last Feb. 17. She is also a field reporter on "TV Patrol."

Bigornia's family and relatives asked prayers for her speedy recovery.