The actor Menggie Cobarrubias has died in the Philippines at the age of 68 from pneumonia.
Mr Cobarrubias’s niece, Patricia Prudon confirmed the news on Facebook Cobarrubias, a veteran in the entertainment industry, was tested for the coronavirus prior to death. His family, however, has yet to get the test results.
“Will keep everyone posted,” said Prudon.
“Thank you for being a father, a lawyer, a general and a whole lot more roles to Philippine cinema. You will surely be missed,” she added.