Celebs bid ABS-CBN Tower goodbye

It was an emotional day for ABS-CBN officials, employees, and artists, including Jed Madela, Sofia Andres, and Nikki Valdez, as they bid farewell to the iconic Millennium Transmitter, after having its final lightning last July 9.

- By CARISSA ALCANTARA

Last February, the Ayala Group acquired the historic site, which included the Broadcasting Center. It was reported that the iconic tower would be the first to be removed, but no date has been set yet.

Actress and Celebrity mom Sofia Andres turned emotional in her Instagram post, saying that the tower represents hopes and dreams, including her own.

"For many young people, especially applicants who line up at the gate every day, it represents hope, ambition, and the belief that anything is possible. I was once that young girl, looking up, quietly whispering to myself, 'Someday, I'll make it too.' And I did. Because of this place, I was inspired to dream and to keep going," Sofia wrote.

The actress also added that, even though the tower will be removed, it will always be a part of her journey.

"Though the tower may no longer stand, the legacy remains. The dreams it sparked will live on stronger, louder, and braver. This may be the end of an era, but this is only the beginning of something greater. Thank you, ABS-CBN Tower. You will always be part of who I am," she added.