Kris Aquino pens a touching birthday message for her late father Ninoy Aquino

Earlier this month, Kris Aquino shared her latest health update after not posting online since September. In the post showing her two sons Josh and Bimby, the 51-year-old actress revealed she was extending her stay in the US to be admitted to a center for rare illnesses and will be undergoing 18 months of treatment. Last November 28, Kris shared a childhood photo of herself holding a microphone while wearing a shirt with the image of her late father Ninoy Aquino who was assassinated in 1983.

In her post, Kris penned a letter for her dad, who was a former Philippine senator and beloved political figure. She wrote, “How could the person mom would always say was your female version possibly forget? In heaven you celebrated your 90th birthday.

“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 niya.)

“I only experienced having you as my dad for three years and three 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…

“In Boston you weren’t a Vice Governor, Governor, Senator, or a political prisoner sentenced to death by firing squad- you were just my dad who called me ‘beautiful’…

“When my movies, tv shows & endorsements were all happening, mom was proud BUT in my heart I knew you were even prouder… because you were the 1st to believe my childhood dreams would come true.”

In the same post, Kris also praised her dad for inspiring her in raising her two sons well. “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.

“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.

“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”