Celebrities, friends mourn death of Gina Lopez

Bumuhos sa social media ang pakikiramay ng celebrities at iba pang personalidad kaugnay ng pagpanaw ni dating Environment Secretary Gina Lopez.

Pumanaw ngayong Lunes ng umaga, August 19, ang 65-anyos na founder ng ABS-CBN Foundation dahil sa brain cancer.

Sa Instagram, inalala ng dating CEO ng ABS-CBN na si Charo Santos-Concio ang kanyang “dear friend” na laging passionate sa mga ginagawa nito.

“No wasted time... no wasted opportunities... for the love of the people, the country and the environment.”

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This is how I will remember my dear friend, Gina... always so passionate ?? When she is on to something, she will definitely do it with all her heart, mind and soul, whatever it takes. When she would tell me her vision... the next thing I know, she’s already in the field doing something about it. No wasted time... no wasted opportunities... for the love of the people, the country and the environment. Gina, may your selfless heart inspire many more!!! Thank you for the unconditional love ?? Rest now, my friend! ?? #MaramingSalamatGinaLopez

A post shared by Charo Santos (@charosantos) on Aug 18, 2019 at 6:07pm PDT

Nag-post din sa Instagram si Arnold Clavio ng slide ng mga litrato nila ni Gina habang kumakanta.

Ayon sa GMA-7 broadcaster, “sad and shaken” siya sa pagkamatay ng dating kalihim.

“She fought for all rivers, mountains, illegal minings and nature with scientific and emotional involvement, till her last breath,” bahagi ng caption ni Arnold.

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"I am sad and shaken to hear about the untimely demise of former DENR Sec. Gina Lopez. She fought for all rivers, mountains, illegal minings and nature with scientific and emotional involvement, till her last breath. She is a woman of strength, wisdom and vision... was needed the most today, when the destroyers of our environment are unstoppable. May you now rest in peace in the arms of our Creator.” @ginalopezph #environment #nature #rip

A post shared by AkosiiGan???? (@akosiigan) on Aug 18, 2019 at 3:51pm PDT

Litrato rin kasama si Gina ang ipinost ni Matteo Guidicelli, na kuha nang mag-guest siya sa environmental show ni Gina, ang G Diaries.

Inilarawan ni Matteo ang environmental activist at philanthropist na may “purest and most generous heart.”

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Rest In Peace, Ms. Gina Lopez. You had the purest and most generous heart. You always wanted what was best for the Filipino people. Thank you for allowing me to guest on your show “G Dairies.” To witness your passion for change and progress for our country was extremely motivating and inspiring. Thank you ma’am. ??????????

A post shared by Matteo Guidicelli (@matteog) on Aug 18, 2019 at 7:18pm PDT

Pasasalamat naman sa “pagpapahalaga sa kalikasan” ang mensahe ni Ogie Alcasid para kay Gina.

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Maraming salamat po Mam Gina sa lahat ng inyong nagawa para mga kababayan nating nangangalian ng tulong at kalinga at sa inyong walang patid na pagpapahalaga sa kalikasan. Pagpalain kayo ng ating Panginoon.

A post shared by Ogie Alcasid (@ogiealcasid) on Aug 18, 2019 at 4:26pm PDT

GINA’S LOVE FOR SINGING

Samantala, sa Instagram post ni Gretchen Ho, inalala niya kung paanong si Gina “would always sing at the end of a meeting, speech or presscon.”

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I BELIEVE I CAN FLY. She would always sing at the end of a meeting, speech or presscon. Her passion never fails to reverberate around the room. I was lucky enough to have had the privilege of working with her on @GDiariesPH & also hosted several of her events. I remember always being amazed at how much of a DOER she was. More than being a vocal leader, she managed to back up her words with real, gritty, relentless, hard work. I know, because I’ve been to the Lingkod Kapamilya & Bantay Kalikasan communities myself. I’ve seen how they’ve managed to turn places unnoticed into prime tourist destinations. I’ve seen lives changed, communities empowered and Mother Earth breathing a little bit better. What a loss we’ve had today. My heart breaks knowing the World has lost one great soul. We will miss you. You have left an indelible mark. Your #GSquad won’t forget. I know you are flying right now in Heaven :) #MaramingSalamatGinaLopez

A post shared by Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) on Aug 18, 2019 at 5:40pm PDT

Sa tweet nga ni Kim Atienza, ipinost niya ang link nang umawit si Gina ng paborito nitong kantang “I Believe I Can Fly” sa harap ng media matapos ibasura ang appointment nito as DENR chief noong May 3, 2017.

Kuwento naman ni Erwan Heussaff, apat na araw lang silang nagkasama ni Gina sa Tawi-Tawi, pero sa kanilang pag-uusap ay nalula siya sa “grand plans” nito para sa kalikasan.

Saad sa caption ni Erwan, “She woke up earlier than everyone else and met with community leaders, later than the rest of us.

“She taught us that it's all about moving forward, knowing that the race will never truly end, content with the impact we leave along the way,” ani Erwan.

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I have never met someone that was so driven by her passions. Someone who understood that even in front of adversity, we are the change that we want to see in the world. A staunch champion for thousands of voiceless communities and an infallible protector of the environment. Mother Nature personified, Gina leaves behind a legacy that we should all be inspired by, urging us to become better and help out, in whatever little ways we can, to improve the lives of everyone in our country. I spent just 4 days with her in Tawi Tawi and in that small amount of time, we had already spoken about grand plans, to a point where I was left confused by where to start. She woke up earlier than everyone else and met with community leaders, later than the rest of us. She taught us that it's all about moving forward, knowing that the race will never truly end, content with the impact we leave along the way. Like rays of sunshine, your energy will continue to stir our souls, even on the cloudiest days.

A post shared by Erwan Heussaff (@erwan) on Aug 18, 2019 at 4:13pm PDT

May kani-kanyang post din sa Instagram sina Dyan Castillejo at Angel Locsin upang alalahanin ang dating environmental chief.

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Gina I will miss you so much ??????????????????Gina Lopez one of the women I truly admire and respect . Super sweet caring giving friend . Her whole life every waking hour was dedicated towards helping Filipinos have a better life . Her zeal , purity of heart soooooo inspiring .?????? Here’s Gina and I on a plane back from one of her many many provincial trips with ABS CBN Foundation where she set up projects to better the life of Pinoys smiling full of life and passion . Her faith and drive was infectious . Her heart for the poor one of a kind . Gina was so busy but she would always still have time to ask you how you are . Dyan how’s Matthews tennis ? Wow galing ! Dyan hows your dad’s health, . Everything ok ? With my SportsU crew on location filming she would ask each one kamusta kayo . Even when she fell ill she would text and say Dont worry I will be ok . Gina Thank you for your life of example . We will miss you so much . ?????????????????????????????? #MaramingSalamatGinaLopez

A post shared by Dyan Castillejo (@dyancastillejo) on Aug 18, 2019 at 5:43pm PDT

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Ms. Gina Lopez is one of the strong women I truly admire most — a staunched protector of children’s rights and welfare, a fearless environmental defender, and a strong advocate of livelihood and ancestral domain of indigenous people. Her love for Mother Earth and humanity is the legacy she left us. She IS advocacy, passion, strength and hope personified who will forever inspire us and shall constantly remind us of the most important thing in life: TO GIVE MEANING TO EXISTENCE. Ms. Gina did not only live a meaningful life. She added color and perspective to everyone else’s. Let us remember her legacy by continuing what she stood for. RIP Ms. Gina ????????

A post shared by Angel Locsin (@therealangellocsin) on Aug 18, 2019 at 9:56pm PDT

Sa kani-kanilang Instagram Stories, nagbigay-pugay rin kay Gina sina Gerald Anderson at Julia Barretto.

Samantala, sa Twitter nagpaabot ng kani-kanilang pagpupugay at pasasalamat ang iba pang personalidad at celebrities, tulad nina Ces Drilon, Bianca Gonzalez, at Senator Bong Revilla Jr.

“MOST PASSIONATE CABINET MEMBER”

Una nang nagpaabot ng pakikiramay sa pamilya Lopez ang Malacañang.

Nakasaad sa official statement mula kay Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo:

“The Palace deeply grieves the demise of one of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's most passionate Cabinet members whose environmental advocacy and legacy remains unparalleled to this day."

Binanggit din ni Panelo ang maikli ngunit kontrobersiyal na pamumuno ni Gina sa Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Hindi inabot ng isang taon sa puwesto si Gina matapos ibasura ng Commission on Appointments ang pagkakatalaga sa kanya ni Pangulong Duterte sa DENR noong 2017.

Ito ay kasunod ng kontrobersiyang nalikha ng pagkansela ni Gina sa kontrata ng 75 mining firms, dahil umano sa malawakang paglabag sa iba’t ibang environmental laws.

Saad pa sa pahayag ng Malacañang: “Secretary Lopez, the 1997 International Public Relations Awardee for Excellence for the Environment and the 2009 Outstanding Manilan Awardee for the Environment, took the bull by the horns when she fiercely fought powerful interests in the mining sector, as well as in industries having negative effect on our ecology.

“She would be greatly missed.

“As we pay tribute and give honor to this warrior and advocate, we fervently pray for the Almighty to grant her eternal repose.

“May the perpetual light shine upon her.”

DONATIONS FOR ABS-CBN FOUNDATION

Kaugnay nito, inihayag ng ABS-CBN Foundation na magkakaroon ng "memorial service for the public” para kay Gina.

Ito ay gagawin sa La Mesa Eco Park sa August 22-23, Huwebes at Biyernes, simula 9:00 ng umaga hanggang 9:00 ng gabi.

Umapela rin ang foundation na sa halip magbigay ng mga bulaklak at mass cards para kay Gina, hiling ng kanyang pamilya na mag-donate na lang sa ABS-CBN Foundation.