Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon may have passed away, but he lives on in the memories of countless Filipinos whose days he brightened up with his funny skits and brilliant performances.
That Dolphy will be most missed is made evident by the thousands of messages that continue to pour out.
Here are 10 ways to pay tribute to the man who made us all laugh and smile.
1. Smile, though you heart is breaking, or so goes a line in a popular song.
When Jessica Soho asked Dolphy how he would like to be remembered, he answered simply, "with a smile on their faces."
"Basta gusto ko nakangiti lang. Kapag nababanggit yung pangalan mo, ngumingiti ka, may naiwanang ngiti sayo. 'I remember Mang Dolphy.' Kaysa doon sa 'Bwisit na 'yan!'
2. Wear your puruntong in his honor.
You can give your skinny jeans a break and try something that will give your legs a lot more freedom. The puruntong shorts take its name from Dolphy's character in the TV series "John En Marsha." Puruntong shorts are great for the beach, but since this is a tropical country, they're comfortable for just about anywhere.
3. Learn some life lessons from the veteran comedian.
Making people laugh may be Dolphy's expertise, but he's also pretty good when it comes to the serious stuff. His was a long and colorful life, and much can be learned from how he lived. SPOT.ph lists 10 wise moves from Dolphy, from career smarts to dealing with exes.
4. Have a Dolphy movie marathon.
With over 200 titles to choose from, Dolphy has left us with so much to remember him by. Pretend it's the 1950s with "Sa Isang Sulyap Mo Tita," or see him as Facifica Falayfay in the 1960s. Go back to the 70s with "John en Marsha," the 80's with "Haw Haw de Karabaw," or the 90s with "Da Best in da West." See Dolphy in his award-winning role in "Markova: Comfort Gay," and in his last film, "Father Jejemon."
5. Be humble.
Despite what Dolphy had achieved in his career, he remained grounded. People call him Comedy King, but he had always reiterated that people call him “comedian” instead.
"Ayoko. Parang nayayabangan ako. Isipin ng mga tao, ako talaga ang nagpursiging maging Comedy King. Pero hindi, talagang nagamay na ng tao na tinatawag ako ng ganun. So nandun na, siyempre hindi mo na maaalis 'yun," Dolphy said in an interview on Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho.
6. Put some records on.
According to his memoir, Dolphy liked Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, and Ella Fitzgerald.
7. Wear red for firsts – the first day of the week, the month or the year.
"Nakuha ko siguro ang red sa Chinese Feng Shui. Pula raw, maganda ‘pag Monday, first day of the week, o kung first day of the month or first day of the year," he said in his memoir "Dolphy: Hindi Ko Ito Narating Mag-isa."
8. Love your own language.
Dolphy believed there is no shame in speaking in Tagalog, even if many college graduates prefer to speak in English. "Basta 'tina-Tagalog ko sila pag hindi ko naiintindihan. E, ano ba'ng pakialam ko, kung mag-e-English ka diyan, nakakaintindi ka naman ng Tagalog, 'di managalog ka. Tayong mga Pilipino, masyadong pintasero. Hindi ako nahihiyang mag-English kapag 'Kano ang kausap ko, e, maski magkamali ako, okay lang. Mayro'n pa ring communication, at nagkakaintindihan. Ang Pilipino, iniintindi 'yong mali mo sa English; 'yon ang napansin ko," he said in his memoir.
9. Travel. See the world while you still can.
Dolphy described his younger self as "layas." "Gusto ko talaga, kaya ako sumasama sa kung saan-saan. Maski konti ang bayad, sumasama ako, makakita lang ng bagong lugar.”
"Pag biyahe ka rin nang biyahe, marami kang matututunan. Mahilig nga akong mag-observe, kung papaano 'yong right conduct, nakikita ko e. At kahit minsan, sumasablay ka, mayro’n namang magsasabi sa iyo kung ano 'yong tama. Pati na rin ang tamang paggamit ng kubyertos," he said in his memoir.
10. Lastly, don’t take life too seriously.
Live, love and laugh. It's only fitting to honor a veteran comedian by laughing at his jokes. "Kayo ba ay galing sa opisina, at pagod? Wala kayong gagawin kung' di mag relax, maupo sa sofa, mag-alis ng sapatos, magsuot ng tsinelas, at magsalin ng Banayad Whiskey.
