The sudden death of Sir Cerge Remonde earlier today is still not sinking in. He was still very much alive last weekend during our city's festivities. He attended the fluvial parade last Saturday morning, he was one of the devotees carrying the Señor Sto. Niño during the procession in the afternoon of the same day, and he was cheerfully participating in the Sinulog grand parade last Sunday. Wherever he was, he always made sure he would attend the Sinulog every year. No one ever thought that last Sunday was the last time.
To most people, he was the Press Secretary of the President of the Republic of the Philippines. To Cebuanos, he was Cerge the journalist, the aggressive, intelligent and fearless broadcaster. To me, he was Sir Cerge, my father's friend ever since they started in media many, many years ago.
His passing was a shock and a surprise to us, but looking at his last Facebook status which he posted exactly 17 hours before he breathed his last, Sir Cerge was at peace with his Creator and at peace with himself.
Rest in peace, Sir. May the flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
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