MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE 4) Hoping their beloved Tita Cory rallies, friends of the ailing former president Corazon Aquino gathered Wednesday at the Greenbelt chapel in Makati to start off a nine-day series of Healing Masses for the 76-year-old People Power icon who is battling cancer.
“Our hearts are burdened because of the illness of our beloved former president, and the pain and discomfort she has to endure,” broadcaster Korina Sanchez said, reading a novena prayer for Tita Cory, as the former president has been fondly called.
“She needs all your prayers,” Ms Aquino’s spokesperson, Deedee Sytangco, told the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
In a separate interview with INQUIRER.net, Sytangco said Aquino, who is at the intensive care unit, was conscious and vital signs are stable and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy.
"We also ask the public for support and prayers," Sytangco said over the phone.
The Makati Medical Center has not issued any medical bulletin.
Mrs. Aquino was taken to the Makati Medical Center last June 24 due to lost of appetite.
Sytangco said Ms Aquino has been visited by her priest-friends since her second hospital confinement on June 25.
“We hope she rallies,” Sytangco said.
The chapel was filled with sympathizers for the noontime Mass intended for the former president as well as others who are suffering from cancer.
“You took the hand of our dear sister Cory, as she struggled through every trial, as she confronted every challenge, and embraced every cross of her life. Take her hand now and have mercy on her and upon all poor souls who are in agony and make Your will known to them,” Sanchez also said, still reading from the novena prayer.
Sytangco said Sanchez had asked Ms Aquino to stand as sponsor at her wedding to Senator Manuel Roxas.
Ms Aquino “is in a very serious condition,” said a close Aquino family friend who asked not to be identified by name for lack of authority to speak to the press on the former president’s condition.
“Tita Cory is conscious. She can talk and pray but she's not well. It's serious," the friend added.
Among those who attended the service former members of her Cabinet, led by former Senate President Franklin Drilon and wife Mila, former Finance Secretary Ramon del Rosario Jr., former Land Reform Secretary Philip Juico and his wife, Margie; Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, and anti-Arroyo activists Dinky Soliman and Leah Navarro of the Black and White Movement.
Meanwhile, Kris Aquino, the former president's youngest daughter, was inconsolable, according to her manager and long-time friend Boy Abunda.
“Iyak s'ya ng iyak [She has been crying]," said Abunda, who spoke with the actress-TV host by phone around 6 p.m. on Wednesday. “She said ipaubaya na muna ng mga tao ang panahong ito sa kanya [that she be allowed to have this moment to herself]. She said she would rather not talk about her mom's condition at the moment."
Senator Benigno "Noynoy'' Aquino’s office issued a statement later Wednesday thanking "those who continue to pray for his mother's healing.''
The senator had said that his mother was brought to the hospital because she had lost her appetite. Her doctors had advised hospital confinement so that they could address her nutritional needs.
The former president is being fed intravenously.
Mrs. Aquino was taken to the Makati Medical Center last June 24 due to lost of appetite. The hospital has not issued any medical bulletin.
MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE 4) Hoping their beloved Tita Cory rallies, friends of the ailing former president Corazon Aquino gathered Wednesday at the Greenbelt chapel in Makati to start off a nine-day series of Healing Masses for the 76-year-old People Power icon who is battling cancer.
“Our hearts are burdened because of the illness of our beloved former president, and the pain and discomfort she has to endure,” broadcaster Korina Sanchez said, reading a novena prayer for Tita Cory, as the former president has been fondly called.
“She needs all your prayers,” Ms Aquino’s spokesperson, Deedee Sytangco, told the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
In a separate interview with INQUIRER.net, Sytangco said Aquino, who is at the intensive care unit, was conscious and vital signs are stable and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy.
"We also ask the public for support and prayers," Sytangco said over the phone.
The Makati Medical Center has not issued any medical bulletin.
Mrs. Aquino was taken to the Makati Medical Center last June 24 due to lost of appetite.
Sytangco said Ms Aquino has been visited by her priest-friends since her second hospital confinement on June 25.
“We hope she rallies,” Sytangco said.
The chapel was filled with sympathizers for the noontime Mass intended for the former president as well as others who are suffering from cancer.
“You took the hand of our dear sister Cory, as she struggled through every trial, as she confronted every challenge, and embraced every cross of her life. Take her hand now and have mercy on her and upon all poor souls who are in agony and make Your will known to them,” Sanchez also said, still reading from the novena prayer.
Sytangco said Sanchez had asked Ms Aquino to stand as sponsor at her wedding to Senator Manuel Roxas.
Ms Aquino “is in a very serious condition,” said a close Aquino family friend who asked not to be identified by name for lack of authority to speak to the press on the former president’s condition.
“Tita Cory is conscious. She can talk and pray but she's not well. It's serious," the friend added.
Among those who attended the service former members of her Cabinet, led by former Senate President Franklin Drilon and wife Mila, former Finance Secretary Ramon del Rosario Jr., former Land Reform Secretary Philip Juico and his wife, Margie; Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, and anti-Arroyo activists Dinky Soliman and Leah Navarro of the Black and White Movement.
Meanwhile, Kris Aquino, the former president's youngest daughter, was inconsolable, according to her manager and long-time friend Boy Abunda.
“Iyak s'ya ng iyak [She has been crying]," said Abunda, who spoke with the actress-TV host by phone around 6 p.m. on Wednesday. “She said ipaubaya na muna ng mga tao ang panahong ito sa kanya [that she be allowed to have this moment to herself]. She said she would rather not talk about her mom's condition at the moment."
Senator Benigno "Noynoy'' Aquino’s office issued a statement later Wednesday thanking "those who continue to pray for his mother's healing.''
The senator had said that his mother was brought to the hospital because she had lost her appetite. Her doctors had advised hospital confinement so that they could address her nutritional needs.
The former president is being fed intravenously.
Mrs. Aquino was taken to the Makati Medical Center last June 24 due to lost of appetite. The hospital has not issued any medical bulletin.
MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE 4) Hoping their beloved Tita Cory rallies, friends of the ailing former president Corazon Aquino gathered Wednesday at the Greenbelt chapel in Makati to start off a nine-day series of Healing Masses for the 76-year-old People Power icon who is battling cancer.
“Our hearts are burdened because of the illness of our beloved former president, and the pain and discomfort she has to endure,” broadcaster Korina Sanchez said, reading a novena prayer for Tita Cory, as the former president has been fondly called.
“She needs all your prayers,” Ms Aquino’s spokesperson, Deedee Sytangco, told the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
In a separate interview with INQUIRER.net, Sytangco said Aquino, who is at the intensive care unit, was conscious and vital signs are stable and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy.
"We also ask the public for support and prayers," Sytangco said over the phone.
The Makati Medical Center has not issued any medical bulletin.
Mrs. Aquino was taken to the Makati Medical Center last June 24 due to lost of appetite.
Sytangco said Ms Aquino has been visited by her priest-friends since her second hospital confinement on June 25.
“We hope she rallies,” Sytangco said.
The chapel was filled with sympathizers for the noontime Mass intended for the former president as well as others who are suffering from cancer.
“You took the hand of our dear sister Cory, as she struggled through every trial, as she confronted every challenge, and embraced every cross of her life. Take her hand now and have mercy on her and upon all poor souls who are in agony and make Your will known to them,” Sanchez also said, still reading from the novena prayer.
Sytangco said Sanchez had asked Ms Aquino to stand as sponsor at her wedding to Senator Manuel Roxas.
Ms Aquino “is in a very serious condition,” said a close Aquino family friend who asked not to be identified by name for lack of authority to speak to the press on the former president’s condition.
“Tita Cory is conscious. She can talk and pray but she's not well. It's serious," the friend added.
Among those who attended the service former members of her Cabinet, led by former Senate President Franklin Drilon and wife Mila, former Finance Secretary Ramon del Rosario Jr., former Land Reform Secretary Philip Juico and his wife, Margie; Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, and anti-Arroyo activists Dinky Soliman and Leah Navarro of the Black and White Movement.
Meanwhile, Kris Aquino, the former president's youngest daughter, was inconsolable, according to her manager and long-time friend Boy Abunda.
“Iyak s'ya ng iyak [She has been crying]," said Abunda, who spoke with the actress-TV host by phone around 6 p.m. on Wednesday. “She said ipaubaya na muna ng mga tao ang panahong ito sa kanya [that she be allowed to have this moment to herself]. She said she would rather not talk about her mom's condition at the moment."
Senator Benigno "Noynoy'' Aquino’s office issued a statement later Wednesday thanking "those who continue to pray for his mother's healing.''
The senator had said that his mother was brought to the hospital because she had lost her appetite. Her doctors had advised hospital confinement so that they could address her nutritional needs.
The former president is being fed intravenously.
Mrs. Aquino was taken to the Makati Medical Center last June 24 due to lost of appetite. The hospital has not issued any medical bulletin.
Kris described mom Cory Aquino’s health’s improvement as a miracle. Mrs. Aquino celebrated her 76th birthday on January 25. The Aquino clan celebrated by holding a mass that was attended by her children and the rest of the family, followed by a simple lunch in a restaurant in
Kris shared that her mom talked about her condition in the mass, which was also the first time that she talked openly about it. Mrs. Aquino recalled the medical procedure she recently went through to treat her ailment. “Nung November we went through (a medical session) called strategic internal radiation therapy. The radiation goes directly para labanan ‘yon,” Kris explained on The Buzz. The host said that she got her mom’s approval to talk about the procedure on the show, which she had before the New Year.
The process has brought about a marked improvement on Mrs. Aquino’s health. Kris shared, “Almost 70 percent of the cancer has gone away. So parang it’s really such a miracle and it hasn’t been easy talaga for her. But she also said that she hasn’t suffered as much as others who go through (who have) cancer.”
There’s no doubt that millions of viewers would sorely miss Kapamilya Deal or No Deal as it drew to a close last Friday night. But then everyone’s favorite game show host Kris Aquino is set to bring more fun and excitement to primetime viewing via Pinoy Bingo Night, a local version of the US National Bingo Night (currently known as Bingo
The letter also mentioned their similarity of being affectionate towards their respective mothers, who are both waging their own battles against ailments. "We love our moms so much and we are just so blessed that we still have them in our lives because we have both faced the possibility of losing them but we held on to our faith in God," Kris's letter went.
She also expressed to Boy her gratitude for influencing her to become a better partner to her husband James Yap. She thanked Boy for supporting her dreams for her kids and for treating Josh and Baby James like his real children. Kris also wrote in the letter that Boy became a tool for her to see her purpose in life. "You got home the message to me. God gave us the gift of celebrity to make a difference. A positive difference in the lives we touch. That's what you have done in my life.Kris revealed that her bond with Boy is so strong that they both know each other inside and out but she seldom express how much she appreciates him and their relationship. "Nandito ako, pinayagan ako ni James dahil sa iyo. At alam mo 'yan. Pati ang mom ko sinabi, 'Oo naman, birthday ni Boy,' so alam mo kung gaano ka kahalaga sa aming lahat. Gagawin ko ang lahat talaga para to be here with you.”
Kris also thanked Ruffa Gutierrez, to whom she passed on her slot when she left The Buzz. "Thank you, Ruffa for letting me be here with you. Pinasa ko na talaga ito sa 'yo pero maraming salamat na hindi ka nag-atubili na sabihin sa akin na I'm also welcome."
Don’t be surprised if you see Kris Aquino this sunday in ABS-CBN’s The Buzz. She will be replacing Cristy Fermin who recently got suspended following the Nadia Montenegro issue.
The Buzz chose from a roster of ABS-CBN talents. They’ve decided that Kris best fits for the slot that Cristy Fermin left.
“It’s a surprise. Yun na lang ang sasabihin ko. Abangan na lang nila. Okey, hintayin na lang ninyo. Baka marami pang pagbabago until Sunday,” Kris stated on an interview in PEP.
The newsmaker Kris Aquino will surely not make this decision by The Buzz regrettable.
