The Philippines continues to grieve the tragic and unexpected death of Kobe Bryant and eight others, including his daughter Gianna, from a helicopter crash Sunday (Monday in Manila).
When the unfortunate news broke out, a number of Filipino sports personalities paid tribute to the NBA legend on social media.
Several establishments and malls scattered across the country also honored the Los Angeles Lakers great on Monday. A mural of Kobe and his daughter Gigi was even painted on the famous Tenement Court in Taguig City.
An LED billboard along North EDSA pays homage to Kobe. #RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/TkbvKbHc4F
— Sid Ventura (@Sid_Ventura) January 27, 2020
Several groups of Kobe fans also went to the "House of Kobe", the Karuhatan Convention Center, in Tomas Manuel Subdivision in Karuhatan, Valenzuela to write on the dedication wall. Mourners made their way to the Green Gate lobby of Smart-Araneta Coliseum in the evening to pay their respects as well.
This wall outside the "House of Kobe" in Tomas Manuel Subd, Karuhatan, Valenzuela became a dedication wall after Kobe Bryant's untimely passing. @Sports5PH @News5AKSYON pic.twitter.com/JLoNGCzA9D
— Lyn Olavario (@frauey) January 27, 2020
Fans pay tribute to Kobe Bryant here at the Karuhatan Convention Center "House of Kobe" which was inaugurated just yesterday afternoon. @Sports5PH @News5AKSYON pic.twitter.com/Bd9PUgbkxq
— Lyn Olavario (@frauey) January 27, 2020