Aga Muhlach's father Cheng seen here in a photo that he posted on Instagram in September 2016.Photo from @chengmuhlach on Instagram

MANILA - Cheng Muhlach, Aga Muhlach's father, has passed away due to cardiac arrest, the actor's manager confirmed Saturday.

The Muhlach patriarch died between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. in his sleep, said Aga's longtime manager Manay Ethel Ramos, quoting talent manager Dolor Guevarra.

A wake for the Muhlach patriarch will be held starting Sunday, May 13, at Chapels 2 and 3 of The Heritage Park in Taguig City, the family said.