Philippines veteran film director Peque Gallaga dies at 76 due to pneumonia on Thursday.
The confirmation came from his brother, Ricky Gallaga, and his manager, June Rufino in separate messages sent to media.
On May 5, Peque’s family announced through director Lore Reyes that he was in a hospital “due to complications arising from past health conditions.”
Peque Gallaga is also known as the Steven Speilberg of the Philippines because of the great movies he made for the Filipino people, particularly to kids.
Source: ABS-CBN