Dolphy properties up for auction

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MANILA - A public auction featuring over 30 real estate properties passed down by the late Comedy King Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon will be held on January, son Eric Quizon revealed.

In an interview on "Aquino & Abunda Tonight" aired Friday, the younger Quizon explained that the decision to auction off the inherited properties was part of an initiative to raise funds for the planned museum honoring his father.

"We've been trying to liquidate some of the assets kasi nga kailangan din namin ng pera. Kung baga we have plans na i-develop 'yung mga properties pero siyempre kailangan namin ng magkaroon ng pera," he shared.

The Dolphy Aid para sa Pinoy Foundation is also set to receive part of proceeds, according to Quizon.

The Dolphy Estate Auction will be held live at the Dolphy Theater. It will be open to those who register before January 31.

Those interested will need to contact HMR Auctions.

Among the properties that will be sold off are those in Batangas, Antipolo, Cavite, Samar, Baguio, and Bulacan, among others.

Dolphy, whose body of work in the entertainment industry spans decades, succumbed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on July 10, 2012. He was 83.

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Quizons recall fond memories of Dolphy

MANILA – Exactly a year ago today, the showbiz industry and the country lost its Comedy King.

On Wednesday morning, a Mass was held at Dolphy's burial site at the Heritage Park in Taguig City to commemorate the comedian's first death anniversary.

Present during the Mass were members of the Quizon family including Dolphy’s long-time partner, singer Zsa Zsa Padilla.

Also there were Doplhy’s daughters Nicole and Zia, as well as the comedian’s sons Vandolph, Eric, Ronnie and Epy.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Eric said he and the rest of his siblings can't believe that a year has already gone by since Dolphy died.

“Parang ang bilis lang ng mga araw. Hindi namin namalayan na isang taon na pala. Pero dahil araw-araw nasa isip namin siya, hindi namin napansin na ganun na pala siya katagal nawala,” Eric said, noting that there have been numerous occasions where Dolphy has appeared to them in dreams or has made his presence felt.

The actor-director said his father may be physically gone but he is still very vibrant in the hearts of so many.

“Just like anyone, siyempre isang importanteng tao ang nawala sa amin. We are all coping. Hindi mawawala ang pain, he said.

Meanwhile, Zia shared that she is still having a difficulty every time she feels Doplhy’s absence.

“It’s hard kasi we are still living in the same house so it feels like parang every day, parang nasa hospital lang siya. Parang flashback to those days,” she said.

But just like her other siblings, Zia said she is trying her best “to move on and fill our lives with positivity.”

Dolphy died of pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. - with a report from Ginger Conejero, ABS-CBN News

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Dolphy Passed away

The King of Comedy Rodolfo Vera Quizon better known as Dolphy passed away at the age of 83 Tuesday night- July 10, 2012 at 8:34 pm.

Dolphy was rushed to Makati Medical Center and placed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) since June 9 because he was having a hard time breathing.

Dolphy hospitalized for almost one month

Birthday celebrations for veteran actor Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon will most likely be simple, as the Comedy King has been hospitalized for almost one month.

Dolphy's son Ronnie Quizon said they will have a family get-together to celebrate his father's 84th birthday on July 25, according to a report on GMA News’ Unang Balita on July 5.

Earlier, Dolphy's son Eric Quizon said they have no plans for a big celebration. "Usually ‘pag may malaking selebrasyon kami, doon siya nagkakasakit," Eric said in a previous report.

"Definitely, we will have something if he goes back home… We have a reason to celebrate," he added.

Doctors at the Makati Medical Center continue to monitor the condition of the Comedy King, who has pneumonia for the 12th time in the past month.

According to the report, Dolphy remains in critical condition, but is responding well to treatment.

Dolphy underwent dialysis and received blood transfusion on Monday, a previous report said.

Last week, his son Eric Quizon said the doctors may transfer Dolphy to a regular room.

Dolphy has been in the Intensive Care Unit since he was brought to the hospital on June 9. The 83-year-old has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). –Carmela G. Lapeña/KG, GMA News

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Dolphy cleared of pneumonia but some infections remain, docs say

MANILA, Philippines -- The country's comedy king Rodolfo "Dolphy" V. Quizon Sr. has been cleared of pneumonia, but some infections remain in his system, doctors at Makati Medical Center (MMC) said on Wednesday.

Eric Nubla, director of MMC's Patients Relations Office, said Dolphy had been cleared of pneumonia and showing increasing signs of lucidity.

"He is lucid, he answers back by nodding his head, smiles, raises his eyebrows, lifts his hands minimally, and winces and grimaces. He squeezes family members' hands and tries to mouth words and smile," said Nubla.

Nubla said Dolphy also remained to be in need of blood transfusions.

"He needs blood transfusions, which he gets. As of this time, he is undergoing dialysis," Nubla said.

Dolphy's conditions continued to show improvement, but he was still unable to speak because of tracheostomy procedure he underwent over the weekend, Nubla said.

Dolphy remains confined at the intensive care unit of MMC.

On Tuesday, Dolphy’s health condition improved as it responded to stimulus.

Nubla said the 83-year old comedian also seemed ticklish, which he interpreted as a good sign.

Nubla also said that Dolphy’s family had observed that the comedian had also now become sensitive to pain.

He said Dolphy’s family was much relieved with the developments now happening.

Dolphy, was rushed to the Makati Medical Center last June 9. He was diagnosed to be suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Meanwhile, Quizon family thanked all who offered prayers to his dad.

Dolphy was suffering from toxic metabolic encephalopathy, a complication of COPD which causes weakness and spasms.

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Dolphy resumes dialysis

Comedy king Rodolfo “Dolphy” Vera Quizon’s health appeared to improve as he underwent dialysis anew Saturday, one of his children said.

A report on “Balitanghali” quoted Ronnie Quizon as saying his father resumed the procedure, a day after the dialysis was stopped due to complications from pneumonia.

The report quoted him as saying this was welcome news of sorts as it means the Comedy King’s health had improved somewhat.

But the younger Quizon also called for a stop to the spread of messages that the popular comedian had died, saying such messages were still spreading online.

It also said Dolphy’s family continued to keep watch over him at the Makati Medical Center since Friday night.

Actress Maricel Soriano, who played Dolphy’s daughter in the sitcom “John En Marsha,” was among those who kept watch at the hospital Friday night.

Many of Dolphy’s showbiz colleagues also visited him at the hospital since Friday night but were restricted to a viewing room. — LBG, GMA News

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