Kris Aquino talks about her mom's health Last July 4, 2009

Kris Aquino’s silence on mom Cory Aquino’s health when the latter was confined in Makati Medical Center since June 22 due to loss of appetite has led many to believe the ex-president’s situation was already dire. The former president has been battling colon cancer for a year and a half now.

So despite their family's need for privacy, Kris finally decided to break her silence in Showbiz News Ngayon last Thursday night, June 2. After putting up a brave front while reading the Aquino family's official statement on the real status of Cory's health, she became visibly emotional as she recalled what they have been through recently. "Kasi parang this has brought the family so much closer together. My three other sisters take the day shift, sa gabi po three days ako, one night si Noy. We really want to spend as much time and give as much love and comfort to my mom," she began.

Contrary to some people's negative speculations though, Kris stressed that her mom is already well enough to exchange witty remarks with her. "Alam ng lahat kung anong pinagdaanan ng mom ko and kanyang patuloy na pinagdadaanan. Pero ang pwede ko ibahagi, malakas po kasi ang spirit niya, nilalabanan niya ito (colon cancer). Last night, when I got there, nag-usap pa kami dahil sinabi ko na hindi ako nakakuha ng cash sa ATM. Tapos sinabi niya, 'Why do you need cash?' Sabi ko, 'Mom para makapagpabili ako ng kape.' And then sabi niya, 'Wag na, sobra na yung kapeng iniinom mo.' Yun lang. I just want to assure everybody na nakakausap namin siya and her spirit continues to be very, very strong," she tearfully said.

Then Kris went on to express her sincere gratitude for all the people who have offered prayers for her mom's speedy recovery and for their family to be strong amidst this crisis. "Kung hindi man kami nagbabahagi ng more details, sana maunawaan ni'yo because it's painful. It's something that we would like to keep to ourselves. But please do know na alam po namin lahat kayo concerned at may pagmamahal na ibinibigay at ina-appreciate namin yun. Sana ipagpatuloy na lang nating ipagdasal 'di ba? As mom always tells us, God knows what is best. God will always take care of us as long as we have faith in His infinite goodness," she stated.