Veteran sports journalist Manolo "Chino" Trinidad passes away

Veteran sports journalist Manolo “Chino” Trinidad died on Saturday, July 13. He was 56.

The news of Chino’s passing was first confirmed by his daughter Floresse to GMA News Online. Trinidad spent the bulk of his career with the network, serving as the face and voice of their sports coverage.

The son of Philippine Daily Inquirer sports columnist Recah Trinidad, Chino also served as an executive for various leagues in the country.

Most notably, Chino was commissioner for the now-defunct Philippine Basketball League from 2000 to 2010.

Earlier this year, Trinidad was also named commissioner for Sharks Billiards Association, the country’s first professional billiards league.

Truly saddened and shocked by the sudden passing away of one of my dear colleagues, longtime broadcast partner and friend Chino Trinidad. A true independent mind and advocate of nationalism in sports. You will be missed Chino. RIP partner. 🙏

— Noli Eala (@NoliEala) July 14, 2024

this happened a few weeks ago during a boxing commentary in Masbate with Chino & Mark Israel! M shocked & extremely saddened by Chino’s passing last night-he will forever be remembered for his passion for sports & paying tribute to our all-time greats that they never be forgotten pic.twitter.com/QwzJt7Sxpp

— Quinito Henson (@TheDeanQuinito) July 14, 2024