I
We salute this gentleman from the bustling town of Argao,
Helping us grow and putting us where we are now
He was the unselfish mentor to most members of the press
In his sudden demise, we all pray he may rest in peace
II
He was an icon, a symbol of great inspiration
With his charm, press freedom regained its distinction
His value to us is precious, he is irreplaceable
This time we convene thinking of his death as unbelievable
III
Friends, let me share with you some nice experiences
Cerge acted not only as critic, but also as my boss and friend
In lively parties we sometimes saw each other
We puffed cigarettes together and downed some beer
IV
From his humble beginnings he carved a name for himself
He was a big man on campus, a respected student
It was an honor and privilege to have worked with him
For the things I learned from him, I thank Cerge for being a friend.