CNN Philippines anchor Amelyn Veloso, 43 years old, died of cancer yesterday, the network confirmed during a special tribute last night.
Veloso was the anchor of CNN Philippines shows New Day, Morning Newsroom, and Serbisyo All Access. Before CNN, she also worked at IBC 13 and TV5.
She is originally from Cebu and graduated from the University of the Philippines-Diliman with a degree in Broadcast Communication. According to an obituary on the CNN Philippines website, Veloso earned a marksmanship badge from the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 2006.
Veloso is survived by her husband Rodney Zapanta and son Gab.
