Dolphy (1928-2012), the Philippines' King of Comedy dies at the age of 83 on July 10, 2012 (Tuesday) as confirmed by Zsa Zsa Padilla (source: ABS-CBN).
RIP Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr.
In the Philippines, Dolphy is synonymous to "King of Comedy". He is a popular actor-comedian on stage, on radio, on television and on movies. His movie career started way back in the 1940s.
On the video clip above, Dolphy and Panchito sing Bayan Ko written by José Corazón de Jesús and composed by Constancio de Guzmán. The clip is from the movie Operetang Sampay Bakod made in 1961 under the direction of Armando Garces.
Bayan Ko Lyrics Snippet
Ibon mang may layang lumipad Kulungin mo at umiiyak Bayan pa kayang sakdal-dilag Ang 'di magnasang makaalpas Pilipinas kong minumutya Pugad ng luha at dalita Aming adhika Makita kang sakdal laya
