Veteran radio and TV personality Boyet Javelona Sison passed away on Black Saturday, April 16. He was 58.
Sison had undergone surgery on April 14. Two days before his surgery, Sison went live on social media to ask for prayers from his friends and followers. "I am nervous and scared."
On April 13, Sison wrote on Facebook that his large intestine was blocked based on CT scan.
Sison was one of the segment hosts of the revamped "TV Patrol " in November 2021.
The bubbly sportscaster replaced Kim Atienza in the Kapamilya news program, where he hosted the portion called "Alam N'yo Ba?"
But Sison was more popular in sports after he became the longtime former anchor of “Fastbreak” on DZMM and “Hardball” on ANC.
"With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved friend, Boyet Sison, who has been the voice of URCC for a long time. You will always be in our hearts and be beautifully remembered. We ask the URCC family and everyone to please include Boyet Javelona Sison and his family in your prayers," the URCC Global wrote on Facebook.
Gretchen Ho thanked Sison for his encouraging messages, adding that she will miss him.
"I can’t believe it. Today is another reminder of how short & passing life is. You were always one of the kindest in the newsroom, Papa B, even when I was new, most especially as I was new.
"You always talked so passionately about sports, food and music. I remember you sharing stories about your weekend escapades in the Salcedo Market, and how you’d sneak in a DJ gig from time to time. I’m glad you had the chance to show more of this side of you to the world before you passed on, even if it was mostly via FB live during the pandemic.
"Thank you for all your advice, for all the encouraging messages & for inspiring us with your different passions. You always made sure people knew you cared. Rest in power, Papa B. We will miss you. Play music for us up there," Ho said.
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Days before he underwent surgery, Sison gave his friends and followers an update on his health.
Sison said the thought of undergoing a major operation made him really scared.
Click to watch Sison's Facebook live appearance last April 12: https://www.facebook.com/boyet.j.sison/videos/678607266592804