Autocar PH managing ed remembered as a 'jovial' colleague

Earl Manalansan

Philippine automotive journalism mourns the loss of another member with the passing of Earl Manalansan.

Manalansan, 52, was managing editor of Autocar Philippines and associate editor of RideStylePH magazine. He also founded his own lifestyle page, StreetTalkPH..

Earl Manalansan

A colleague remembers Manalansan as "an always-smiling and ever-jovial fellow, fond of taking selfies and groufies during events." On his Facebook account, Earl described himself as "a late bloomer writer who really loves cars."

 Earl Manalansan is survived by his wife Sasa and three children: Josh, Sam and Pio.
 

Photos from Earl Manalansan's Facebook Page

 

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