Veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad dies at 56

Paige Javier

ABS-CBN News

<div><span dir="ltr" id="isPasted"></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/172093007238820240714040728_1cb1f606508a1323efdfe0e2729832fdf8813e1f587e027aaf8f059f7fc0f12a.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em>Manolo Chino Trinidad Facebook.</em></span><em> </em></span></span></span>MANILA <strong>(UPDATED)</strong> — Veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad has passed away, his daughter confirmed to ABS-CBN News on Sunday. </div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">Trinidad’s daughter said he passed away Saturday night due to &#x27;massive heart attack&#x27; while he was on his way to a meeting. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">The veteran sports journalist was 56 years old. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">The family released a statement on Trinidad’s passing. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">“Chino Trinidad, a passionate member of the media and sports community, has passed away last night, July 13, 2024. Known to many through his storytelling, he never stopped sharing the greatness of Filipinos. He was a loving husband and a supportive father. He will be truly missed,” the statement read. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">In a statement, the Private Schools  Athletic Association expressed condolences over Trinidad’s passing.</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">“His booming voice,  compassionate words, and cheerful personality will be missed,” it said.</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">“May the circumstances of his passing remind Filipino athletes of the crucial neccessity of good heart health, nutrition, and exercise,” it also said.</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">The association said it will offer a moment of silence for Trinidad at the PRISAA National Games, which will be held in Legazpi City, Albay from July 20-26.</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">Trinidad was best known for being a sports correspondent and analyst, starting in radio until he shifted to television.  </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">Trinidad also served as commissioner of the Philippine Basketball League from 2000-2010 and was a consultant for the Pilipinas Super Cup. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">He was among candidates for Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman in 2022. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">Last May, Trinidad was appointed as commissioner of professional billiards league, the Sharks Billiard Association.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>Veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad has passed away, his daughter confirmed to ABS-CBN News on Sunday.</p>

Veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad has passed away, his daughter confirmed to ABS-CBN News on Sunday.

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Veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad dies at 56

Veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad dies at 56

Paige Javier,

ABS-CBN News

Published Jul 14, 2024 12:08 PM PHT

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Updated Jul 14, 2024 03:36 PM PHT

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