MANILA, Philippines -- A statue of the late comedian Dolphy was unveiled on Tuesday in Roxas Boulevard, Manila.
The seven-foot bronze statue, which was made by Jonas Roces, the same artist who did the monument of the late actor Fernando Poe Jr., was erected in front of the Museo Pambata, near the corner of T.M. Kalaw and Roxas Boulevard.
The Museo Pambata was a beneficiary of the RVQ Foundation, established by Dolphy in 1966, which is the reason why it had been chosen as the site of his monument.
Tuesday's wreath-laying and unveiling ceremony was led by Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, who was a good friend of Dolphy, and attended by children, relatives and friends of the actor, including Dolphy’s sister Laura and children Dolphy Quizon, Jr., Vandolph, Epy, Eric, Ronnie, Nicole, Sally and Rolly Quizon.
“Priceless `yung mapatawa tayo ni Dolphy. Not everybody can make you laugh,” Lim said, as he extolled Dolphy for the kindness he had shown to his family, friends, co-workers and even people he does not know, who have benefitted from his philanthropic ways sans any fanfare.
In response, Dolphy Quizon Jr., the eldest in of the comedian's children, thanked Lim for having built the monument in behalf of his father.
He also noted that Lim had been his father’s best friend way back when they were much younger.
“Hindi po naming ito makakalimutan. Magkaibigan silang matalik at napatunayan namin `yan hanggang sa huling hantungan at isa po si Mayor Lim sa nagbuhat ng casket. Kaya kayo, piliin ninyo ang inyong kaibigan. Kailangan tama ang inyong pipiliing kaibigan,” Dolphy, Jr. said.
Meanwhile, in her official Twitter account, Zsa Zsa Padilla, the long-time partner of Dolphy, also thanked Lim.
"Good morning! Dolphy's monument to be unveiled today along Roxas Blvd. Thank you to the city of Manila and Mayor Lim," she tweeted.
MANILA, Philippines --Singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla remembered the 84th birthday of King of Comedy Dolphy, who passed away last year.
In her official Instagram account, Padilla posted a photo of Dolphy, her long-time partner with caption: "Remembering you on your birthday."
Photo taken from Zsa Zsa Padilla's Instagram account
Also on Instagram, Dolphy's daughter Nicole, remembered her dad by posting a photo of his white shoes with the caption: "These are my dad's white 1s. He taught me my ways and will forever be the coolest sneaker head I know. Happy Birthday, Papa!
Photo taken from Nicole Quizon's Instagram account
"Dugong Buhay" star Ronnie Quizon, another son of Dolphy, also posted a photo of his dad with words: "We will miss you, maraming salamat po!"
Photo taken from Ronnie Quizon's Instagram account
Meanwhile, Dolphy's grandson Rowell Quizon, made a music video which he posted on Facebook.
"this is for you LOLO DOLPHY i love u," Rowell said.
Two weeks ago, the family, friends and fans of Dolphy commemorated his first death anniversary. The veteran comedian died on July 10, 2012 due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 83.
