Goodbye to the King

Comedy King Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. or simply Dolphy will be laid to his final resting place this afternoon (Sunday, July 15).
The country bids goodbye to a man who, for decades, have brought laughter in many ways to people of all walks of life. Dolphy cuts through the cross section of our society. He is the epitome of “For General Patronage.”
With Dolphy gone and the untimely demise of “Action King” Fernando Poe, Jr., the Philippines has lost two of its iconic show business personalities. With the two galactic movie legends gone, all of a sudden there is no other iconic figure left. Not that the other stars are not capable of such a lofty status, the distinction of the two greats are simply a planet distance away from the rest of the stars of Philippine movie industry.
Dolphy transcends beyond the realm of a movie personality. Apart from show business, Dolphy is a force to reckon with in other trades. He can influence a brand’s fate in the market whenever he endorses. He can make a candidate winnable in the elections.
Despite being missed out on the National Artist recognition, Dolphy humbly went on with his life. As they say, the show must go on. Proof that, Dolphy, award or no award, can dwarf even the grandest of recognitions.
Afterall, Dolphy’s greatest recognition is the sincere love of his family and the rest of us who, like him, thrives in the comfort of a hearty laugh.
Goodbye, Dolphy.