MANILA - Veteran journalist and former Caloocan congressman Bobby Guanzon, 69, passed away on Sunday, his family confirmed.

Guanzon's daughter, May, said the broadcaster died of cardiac arrest at around 1 a.m.

In September, Guanzon lost his voice in the middle of a live broadcast which was to be his last. He was later diagnosed with malignant lung cancer in the same month, May added.

Guanzon was an anchorman for ABS-CBN's DZAQ from 1968 to 1972, until he resigned due to the declaration of Martial Law.

He later served as host for GMA News, radio DZBB and NBN-4.

Guanzon was elected representative of Caloocan's first district from 1995 to 1998.

A wake will be held for Guanzon at his house in BF Homes in Caloocan until his remains are transferred to the Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapel in Quezon City on Wednesday.

His funeral will be held on Saturday.

-- Report from Jeff Herneaz, DZMM