Fernando ‘Nanding’ Celeste passes away at 87
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Radio personality and former Cebu Vice Governor Fernando “Nanding” Celeste was reported to have died on Wednesday, October 7. He was 87.
Friends and supporters took to social media to express their condolences to the Celeste family following reports of his death.
The Cebu Provincial Government also extended its condolences to the Celeste family.
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“May his legacy of service be remembered, and may his soul rest in eternal peace,” it said.
However, Celeste’s family has yet to issue an official statement on his death or disclose its cause as of this writing.
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Iconic roles
Celeste is a Cebu radio legend known among his followers as “Andoy Pordoy.” He became popular for his iconic roles like “Andoy Pordoy,” Diego Salvador, and Maria Flordeluna in his drama and other radio programs.
He served as Cebu Provincial Board Member for three terms, from 1989 to 1998, and was elected vice governor in 1998.
For Jonathan Tumulak, head of the City of Talisay Traffic Operations & Development Authority (DT-TODA), Celeste was like a father to him.
He also credited him with guiding him when he started his career in the Cebu media as a radio reporter for station DYHP.
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Big loss
The Progressive Movement for the Devolution of Initiatives (Promdi) said Celeste’s death was a great loss to the party and its community.
“The Promdi National Party mourns the loss of a valued member of our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him during this difficult time,” the party said in a statement that it posted on its social media page.
“Salamat sa imong mga nahatag nga panahon, serbisyo, ug mga maayong handumanan. Your presence and contributions will always be remembered by the people whose lives you touched,” it added.
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