Kapuso's top news anchor and RGMA executive Mike Enriquez is taking off from 24 Oras and other duties in the network for his medical leave.
In their statement, GMA said Mike will undergo a medical procedure which will need him to be confined and isolated for 3 months.
But the Kapuso network assured that Enriquez will be back in time for the network's coverage of the 2022 national elections.
"GMA Network, Inc. has announced that its senior radio-tv anchor and concurrent RGMA Network, Inc. president Mike Enriquez will take a medical leave of absence. He will undergo a medical procedure that will require hospital confinement and, afterwards, a minimum of three months isolation period as advised by his doctor. He is expected to be back at work in time for GMA’s massive Eleksyon 2022 coverage.
In a statement, GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon said, “We support Mike’s decision to undergo the procedure that he needs. We ask for everyone’s prayers and we wish him Godspeed. We look forward to welcoming Mike back as soon as he is cleared to return to work.”
Mike said he looks forward to the healing he has been praying and preparing for. He also looks forward to resuming his duties specially for GMA’s Eleksyon 2022 coverage."