Through a lengthy social media post, actress-TV host Kris Aquino paid tribute to her late father, Senator Ninoy Aquino.
She wrote: "How could the person mom would always say was your female version possibly forget? In heaven you celebrated your 90th birthday."
She went on.
"Dad, just a rhetorical question- bakit pati yung cardiovascular problems mo minana ko? My genetic testing cleared me for all types of cancer (thank you God) but 2 of my life threatening autoimmune issues have an effect on blood flow, heart, and lung function…bimb at 15, already has high cholesterol issues (we were both saying kuya is really the favorite of his Lola Cory & tito Noy because maganda ang blood panel nya.)"
She added: "i only experienced having you as my dad for 3 years & 3 months from May 8, 1980 to August of 1983- yet you gave me so much of you… because we had to get to know each other (i was 19 months old nung kinulong ang dad namin)… from watching the nightly evening news, to our Barnes & Noble bonding, watching movies (our last was Return of the Jedi), going to all my school events- among the 5 of us i was so blessed…"
Kris noted how in Boston, Ninoy wasn't a vice governor, governor, senator, or a "political prisoner sentenced to death by firing squad" but was just her dad who called her “beautiful.”
She noted that when her movies, TV shows, and endorsements were all happening, though her late mom Cory Aquino was proud, she knew in her heart that her dad was even prouder.
"Because you were the 1st to believe my childhood dreams would come true," she related.
"Dad, that’s what sets you apart- your charisma came from the fact everyone who was in your company felt special; innately Ninoy Aquino knew how to make it all about others & never about himself," Kris added.
"Yes you were a great writer & speaker BUT more than that naka focus ka sa mga taong kaharap mo…unselfish talaga yung pagmamahal mo sa kapwa Pilipino."
She ended: "Subukan mang baguhin ang kwento ng kahapon, it’s from you i learned to NEVER show anger, NEVER reveal your weakness. The child of Ninoy & Cory, the last still carrying their last names, learned from both: Faith in God, Patience, protecting your Integrity, standing firm w/ your words, Trustworthiness & caring for all Filipinos regardless of chosen “color”, and sharing w/ those in need- those are values i hold on to & do my best to instill in my sons. God sees all & that’s what matters. #hero."