Tributes Pour In After Gina Lopez Passes Away

Former ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Head and Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez has passed away. 

She has been a champion of the environment and underprivileged children for most of her life, changing people's lives through her important work in foundations such as Bantay Bata 163, Bantay Kalikasan, and more. 

She has without a doubt left an indelible mark on Philippine society and will truly be missed by all. Many of her friends and colleagues have given their tributes, each brimming with love, gratitude, and sadness.

Here are but a few.

Karen Davila proclaims her love Gina, listing her energy, strength, and positivity as "such inspirations."

Gretchen Ho mourns "the loss we've had today," calling Gina a "vocal leader."

Senator Risa Hontiveros said that Gina "fought with everything she had" and that she will be remembered "as a fighter."

Erwan Heussaff recalled the time they biked through the mountains of Tawi Tawi, where "she taught [them] that it's all about moving forward, knowing that the race will never truly end, content with the impact we leave along the way."

Dyan Castillejo calls Gina one of the women "she truly admires." 

Raul Manzano calls him and those who have known Gina "incredibly blessed."

Bryan Benitez McClelland of Bambike Eco Tours also noted the work Gina has done for environmental sustainability.

Monchet Olives thanks Gina for her love. 

There will be a memorial service for the public at the La Mesa Eco Park on August 22 to 23. Viewing time is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 

In lieu of flowers and mass cards, the family requests that donations be made to the ABS-CBN Foundation.