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Dennis Gasgonia

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<p>MANILA -- Long time broadcast sports journalist Bill Velasco has recently been confined to a hospital due to a heart problem.</p><p>His partner, Karyl dela Rosa, said Velasco was initially hospitalized due to heart and lung issues.</p><p>&quot;On March 19, he has an appointment to get a 2D echo sa Capitol (Medical Center). Inirefer ng pulmonologist nya.... &#x27;Yung first X-ray nya nag antibiotic na s&#x27;ya, decongestant and anti-allergy medicine kasi nga nasal drip at cough ang major complaint nya,&quot; Dela Rosa told ABS-CBN News. </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbill.velasco.3%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0os2EpARwsz6y3iyGhginYwKzVppXty3pWe2jBmf7NAFbh4teqEgrhz3T2sHvyKdKl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="504" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>He was later transferred to the Manila Doctors Hospital after doctors found out that fluid began to build up in Velasco&#x27;s lungs. His condition worsened when he suffered tachycardia, prompting health workers to transfer him to the Coronary Care Unit.</p><p>Dela Rosa said doctors are still at a loss regarding Velasco&#x27;s condition.</p><p>&quot;Walang bisyo si Bill. Wala din comorbidities. Kaya naging pala isipan bakit ang extensive ng damage ng heart niya,&quot; she said. </p><p>Velasco is currently attached to machines to support his failing organs.</p><p>&quot;Pero despite all of that, he is fighting,&quot; said Dela Rosa. &quot;Nagi-improve na s&#x27;ya but still naka-ventilator pa din.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Ang next goal is for the next few days, with continuous dialysis makayanan na ng heart niya [na] magsupply ng dugo sa lungs para matanggal na ang ventilator nya.&quot;</p><p>Dela Rosa is appealing for prayers for Velasco&#x27;s continued recovery. She also thanked those who extended financial assistance for his medical expenses.</p><p>&quot;Sa mga followers ni Bill, sa mga kaibigan nya sa industriya at sa larangan ng sports colleagues nagpapasalamat po kami na buong pamilya ni Bill sa lahat ng mga tulong nyo financially at sa mga dasal para sa mabilis na pag-recover ni Bill,&quot; said Dela Rosa.</p><p>&quot;Wala pong imposible sa Diyos kaya sobrang nagpapasalamat po kami sa lahat ng nagdarasal para sa paggaling ni Bill.&quot;</p><p>In an update posted on Velasco&#x27;s Facebook account on Sunday, dela Rosa said that the sports journalist is still breathing through a ventilator and his heart&#x27;s status remains critical.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbill.velasco.3%2Fposts%2Fpfbid031JN14PJ1KYCRhVMwhx2w7DtBQubxnBzDBzbb86Kppb9VRyrYSX91cKoqkdrAdj99l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="199" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Velasco started working as a journalist when he joined PTV 4 as a production assistant in the public affairs department in 1986.</p><p>He later became an executive producer for the defunct Vintage Sports which broadcast live PBA games in the 1990s.</p><p>In 2006, Velasco produced ANC’s Hardball, which was the longest running sports magazine show in Philippine TV. It initially featured Velasco, the late Boyet Sison and Jinno Rufino as the show’s hosts. It ran until 2019.</p><p>Velasco also had a long running column in The Philippine Star titled, The Game of My Life.</p>

<p>Long time broadcast sports journalist Bill Velasco has recently been confined to a hospital due to a heart problem.</p>

Long time broadcast sports journalist Bill Velasco has recently been confined to a hospital due to a heart problem.

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Broadcaster, sports journalist Bill Velasco confined due to heart issue

Dennis Gasgonia,

ABS-CBN News

Published March 25, 2024 12:10 AM PHT

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