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Scribe's mom passes away

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August 1, 2010 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines -  Nenita Leyba, mother of The Philippine STAR sportswriter Olmin, passed away yesterday after a lingering illness. She was 63.

She was survived by husband Roding, children Olmin and Cha, brother Gener and sister-in-law Cynthia. The remains lie in state at the Leyba residence in Baclaran, Parañaque.

Interment will be announced later.

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