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Filipino basketball player (1946–2024)
Yoyong Martires
In office Mayor
Vicente Eusebio (2004–2007)
Robert Eusebio (2007–2013)
Preceded by Lorna Bernardo Succeeded by Iyo Christian Bernardo In office In office
Born
Rosalio D. Martires
(1946-09-09 ) September 9, 1946Catbalogan , Samar , Philippines Died June 18, 2024(2024-06-18) (aged 77 )Makati , Philippines Political party Nacionalista Spouse
(m. 1975)[1] Children 5 [1] Residence Pasig Alma mater Southwestern University Basketball career Listed height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m ) College Southwestern University Position Guard Number 14 1972–1982 San Miguel Braves / Royal Tru-Orange / San Miguel Beermen
Rosalio D. Martires [2] Yoyong Martirez , was a Filipino basketball player, actor, politician and comedian. He was the 6th Vice Mayor of Pasig .[3]
Early life
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Yoyong Martirez was born on September 9, 1946[4] in Catbalogan when Samar province was still undivided. He later moved to Cebu where he pursued his high school and college studies.[1] Southwestern University in Cebu City .[5]
Basketball career
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Martires played for the team of Southwestern University in Cebu City prior to getting scouted by the San Miguel Beermen .[5]
He moved to Manila after joining San Miguel, which played in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association and the Philippine Basketball Association between 1972 and 1982.
He would retire from competitive basketball in 1982.[6]
National team
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In 1972, he participated in the Olympic Games in Munich , Germany as a member of the Philippine national basketball team . He was a fleet-footed guard specializing in steals/interceptions and assists.
He was part of the national team which won gold in the 1973 ABC Championship (now the FIBA Asia Cup) which was hosted in Manila.[7]
Acting career
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Martirez also became a film actor often fulfilling the roles of sidekick characters in portrayals to films which starred Tito Sotto , Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon .[8]
He appeared in the television programs Iskul Bukol John en Marsha Ma'am May We Go Out? [6]
Martirez's acting career would overlap the latter years of his basketball career which ended in 1982. He would also appear in later television shows such as Pepito Manaloto My Darling Aswang Daddy's Gurl [6]
Political career
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Martires was as a local politician and public servant in Pasig for 27 years.
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He served his first term as councillor from 1995 to 2004. During this time, he co-authored a number of landmark local ordinances such as that for the creation and establishment of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig , the Pasig City General Hospital, and the Pasig City Children's Hospital.
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He was elected Vice Mayor in 2004 and served until 2013. As the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Pasig, he oversaw the passage of local ordinances such as that for the establishment of the Pasig City Science High School , [9] [10] [11]
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In 2013, he was again elected as a councilor for the second district and served until 2022. [4] COVID-19 pandemic hit the country, Martirez principally authored various legislative measures aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus and strengthening the delivery of health services by the local government. This includes the ordinance which established the Pasig City Health Department. [12]
Death
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Martirez died on June 18, 2024 at Makati Medical Center . He was 77. His remains were laid to rest at The Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig on June 23, 2024.[13] pneumonia .[8]
Filmography
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Films
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Title
Role
Year
Ma'am May We Go Out?
Teacher
1985
Love Letters
Chauffeur (episode 2: "Invisible Lover")
1988
Sheman: Mistress of the Universe
Kabo
1988
Jacky Tyan
1988
M & M the Incredible Twins
Coach
1989
Starzan II
1989
Super Mouse and the Roborats
Junior
1989
Starzan III
1990
Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Ako
Pare
1990
Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee
1990
Alyas: Batman en Robin
1991
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2
1992
Ang Tange Kong Pag-Ibig
De Niro
1992
Ano Ba Yan?
Johnson
1992
Ano Ba Yan? Part 2
Johnson
1993
Ang Kuya Kong Siga
1993
Pandoy: Ang Alalay ng Panday
Pendong
1993
Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan...Peksman
Sgt. Jose
1994
Once Upon a Time in Manila
Dong
1994
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling
1994
Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka: Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa!
1995
Enteng and the Shaolin Kid
Martin
1996
Lab en Kisses Dodong
1996
Wow, Multo!
Sgt. Durano
1997
Basta't Ikaw, Nanginginig Pa
1999
Oo Na, Mahal na Kung Mahal
Enad's Father
1999
Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse
Himself
2002
Utang na Ama
Konsehal
2003
The Fighting Chefs
2013
Television
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Bawal na Game Show
John en Ellen! (TV5, 2021)
Fill in the Bank
Chika Besh (TV5, 2020)
O My Dad (TV5, 2020)
Mars Pa More (GMA 7, 2020)
Daddys Gurl (GMA 7, 2020)
Tunay na Buhay (GMA 7, 2019)
Bossing &Ai (GMA 7, 2018)
Dear Uge (GMA 7, 2016)
Vampire ang Daddy Ko (GMA 7, 2015–2018) – guest
No Harm, No Foul (TV5, 2015)
Sabado Badoo (GMA 7, 2015)
Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7, 2015)
Mars (GMA News TV 27 "now GTV 27", 2014–2019) – guest
Celebrity Samurai (TV5, 2013)
Pidols Wonderland (TV5, 2012)
My Darling Aswang (TV5, 2011)
The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (TV5, 2011)
Star Confessions (TV5, 2010)
Show Me the Manny (GMA 7, 2009)
Talentadong Pinoy (TV5, 2009–2014) – guest celebrity judge
S Files (GMA 7, 2008–2015)
Fulhaus (GMA 7, 2007–2013) – guest
Bubble Gang (GMA 7, 2005 – present) – guest
Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN 2, 2003–2005)
Daddy Di Do Du (GMA 7, 2002–2007) – guest
Super Klenk (GMA 7, 2000) – guest
The Buzz (ABS-CBN 2, 1999–2015) – guest
1 for 3 (GMA 7, 1997–2002) – guest
Wow Mali! (TV5, 1996–2006)
Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Sitcom (GMA 7, 1995–1997)
Eat Bulaga! (ABS-CBN 2, 1994–1995; GMA 7 1995–) – guest
Mixed N.U.T.S. (GMA 7, 1994–1997)
Rock & Roll 2000 (TV5, 1993)
Purungtong (RPN 9, 1993) – guest
Home Along Da Riles
TVJ on 5 (TV5, 1992)
Four Da Boys (IBC 13, 1989) – guest
Hapi House (IBC 13, 1988) – guest
TODAS (IBC 13, 1985-1988) – guest
Plaza 1899 (RPN 9, 1987) – guest
Goin Bananas (IBC 13, 1986–1987; ABS-CBN 2 1987–1991)
Family 3 Plus 1 (GMA 7, 1985)
John en Marsha (RPN 9, 1985–1990) – guest
Iskul Bukol (IBC 13, 1977–1989) – guest
References
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^ Henson, Joaquin M. (August 7, 2013). "Yoyong: It's all about heart" . The Philippine Star .
^ a b "PBA legend, Olympian, comedian Rosalio 'Yoyong' Martires passes away" . One Sports . June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024 .
^ a b Dy, Richard (June 19, 2024). "Former Olympian Yoyong Martires dies" . The Manila Times . Retrieved June 19, 2024 .
^ a b c Evangelista, Jessica Ann (June 19, 2024). "Former comedian Yoyong Martires dies at 72" . Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved June 19, 2024 .
^ Anzures, Rom (June 19, 2024). "Olympian and PBA great Yoyong Martires passes away at 72" . ABS-CBN News . Retrieved June 19, 2024 .
^ a b Terrado, Jonas (June 19, 2024). "Yoyong Martires, Olympian and PBA legend, passes away" . Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved June 19, 2024 .
^ https://assets.pasigcity.gov.ph/storage/city_ordinance/2004/10/07/65e597a4149af1709545380Ord%2028%202004.pdf
^ https://assets.pasigcity.gov.ph/storage/city_ordinance/2010/09/30/664d52332bda11716343347Ord%2018-2010.pdf
^ https://assets.pasigcity.gov.ph/storage/city_ordinance/2010/03/25/664d4b634f48c1716341603Ord%2007-2010.pdf
^ https://assets.pasigcity.gov.ph/storage/city_ordinance/2020/03/05/652781425e3981697087810Ord%20No.%2005%202020.pdf
^ Dioquino, Delfin (June 19, 2024). "PBA legend and Olympian Yoyong Martires dies" . Rappler . Retrieved June 19, 2024 .
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