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- It was during this month that her father, Benigno Aquino Jr., was assassinated on Aug. 21, 1983. And it was in the same month, on Aug. 1, 2009, that her beloved mother, former President Cory Aquino, succumbed to a battle against cancer. These profound losses have left an indelible mark on Kris, forever etching the month of August in her heart.
Former President Cory Aquino and Benigno Aquino Jr.
The month of August holds a deep significance in Kris Aquino’s life, as it marks one of the most challenging periods she has ever faced.
It was during this month that her father, Benigno Aquino Jr., was assassinated on Aug. 21, 1983. And it was in the same month, on Aug. 1, 2009, that her beloved mother, former President Cory Aquino, succumbed to a battle against cancer. These profound losses have left an indelible mark on Kris, forever etching the month of August in her heart.
Cory Aquino
On Twitter, Kris eerily recalled how the numbers 2 and 1 were coincidentally present at her parents’ time of death and the date. Her full post:
“2 AM, August 1, 2009 you said goodbye to us; you battled cancer willingly because you knew we needed those 17 borrowed months w/ you… your time of death & the date – had eerily the same numbers present as dad’s. He was killed 1 PM, August 21. In my heart I’m sure you’re happy in heaven now reunited w/ the only man you ever loved. “Because of what i saw in you, i can still believe that true, committed & enduring is real because Dad was your 1st, last, & only love… You’d tease me that my perfect match would be a male Cory for a lifetime partner because you said i was the female Ninoy, and only a male version of you would understand the passionate “tigas ulo/bawal sumuko/kakayanin lahat” in me… Mom, malabo na sigurong mangyari pa yun.
“Nanghihinayang lang ako na hindi mo naabutan yung development ni kuya josh & how slim, respectful, generous in sharing, effortlessly kindhearted, polite, gentle & appreciative he’s grown up to be… since Bimb was only 2 – you didn’t fully experience the male Kris in your youngest apo. For sure you’d be the proudest w/ how he’s turning out: excellent grades, articulate, truthful, protective, driven, caring, and responsible.
“But you’d also be laughing that just like his Mom – wala syang preno sa kadaldalan, he remembers everything & is always ready w/ HIS opinion… I don’t doubt you’re proud of all i achieved- but i hope from heaven you’re seeing pinipilit & pinagsisikapan kong maging “good mom” -because i had the best role model in you.
“You know August has always been tough for us – but you instilled dignity & strength in all your children. So maybe, hopefully you no longer worry about us.” — Robert Requintina
For full post, click: https://publish.twitter.com/?query=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FKrisAquinoWORLD%2Fstatus%2F1687474527826284544&widget=Tweet
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