During this time of uncertainty, i am ready to share MY PAINFUL TRUTH. Time has passed: DR. M did not love me. He chose to leave when my autoimmune conditions were multiplying. In my defense the MD received the correct professional fees- even when we were a couple. Alvin is calculating if he is still owed more. i edited because there are 2 children whom i LOVE; they will remain in my heart. BIMB is my source of strength, while M and M made me smile, laugh, and value life’s simple pleasures. i know because of this post i won’t see the 2 of you grow up- please remember mama kris fulfilled her promises: Alvin brought your new iPads last night. (thank you @powermaccenter for efficient delivery)… i did bring you to school. We shared cotton candy, strawberry milk, and milk chocolate. “INIWAN KITA, masikip ang paligid”- my prayer now is that we leave others out of our failure. I did cling & asked for too much because YOU RESTORED MY HOPE, WHEN IN YOUR ARMS I DID FEEL SAFE. i don’t regret loving you completely. Sanay akong mabigo. Last night my rheumatologist tried ultrasound assisted targeted steroid shots on my knees…. My body reacted the same way it did 34 months ago after my steroid challenge. Bimb is now doing MMA training& i weigh less than 80 lbs, only 36 kilos. I can’t walk, each step is agony. The excruciating pain is from my knees all the way to my feet, a combination of deep bone & nerve pain (lupus arthritis, Polymyositis, and acute fibromyalgia). I decided to post my current reality because i want to INSPIRE. When you are unconditionally loved, when like me you are blessed with a son who will do all to lessen his mama’s physical & emotional suffering – BAWAL SUMUKO. TINITIIS ko yung matinding sakit na parte na ng bawat araw ko dahil ang pagmamahal ng anak ay walang katumbas. Life is difficult for all of us- but faith in God and REAL love proven by ACTION give ALL the needed willpower to persevere. Thank you God, thank you TO ALL for your continued prayers for my healing, and to MY “northern star” – Bimb for being much more than your mama deserves. I love you ATE. Thank you ate @celdasan for taking care of kuya now. #tuloyanglaban
During this time of uncertainty, i am ready to share MY PAINFUL TRUTH. Time has passed: DR. M did not love me. He chose to leave when my autoimmune conditions were multiplying. In my defense the MD received the correct professional fees- even when we were a couple. Alvin is calculating if he is still owed more. i edited because there are 2 children whom i LOVE; they will remain in my heart. BIMB is my source of strength, while M and M made me smile, laugh, and value life’s simple pleasures. i know because of this post i won’t see the 2 of you grow up- please remember mama kris fulfilled her promises: Alvin brought your new iPads last night. (thank you @powermaccenter for efficient delivery)… i did bring you to school. We shared cotton candy, strawberry milk, and milk chocolate. “INIWAN KITA, masikip ang paligid”- my prayer now is that we leave others out of our failure. I did cling & asked for too much because YOU RESTORED MY HOPE, WHEN IN YOUR ARMS I DID FEEL SAFE. i don’t regret loving you completely. Sanay akong mabigo. Last night my rheumatologist tried ultrasound assisted targeted steroid shots on my knees…. My body reacted the same way it did 34 months ago after my steroid challenge. Bimb is now doing MMA training& i weigh less than 80 lbs, only 36 kilos. I can’t walk, each step is agony. The excruciating pain is from my knees all the way to my feet, a combination of deep bone & nerve pain (lupus arthritis, Polymyositis, and acute fibromyalgia). I decided to post my current reality because i want to INSPIRE. When you are unconditionally loved, when like me you are blessed with a son who will do all to lessen his mama’s physical & emotional suffering – BAWAL SUMUKO. TINITIIS ko yung matinding sakit na parte na ng bawat araw ko dahil ang pagmamahal ng anak ay walang katumbas. Life is difficult for all of us- but faith in God and REAL love proven by ACTION give ALL the needed willpower to persevere. Thank you God, thank you TO ALL for your continued prayers for my healing, and to MY “northern star” – Bimb for being much more than your mama deserves. I love you ATE. Thank you ate @celdasan for taking care of kuya now. #tuloyanglaban
During this time of uncertainty, i am ready to share MY PAINFUL TRUTH. Time has passed: DR. M did not love me. He chose to leave when my autoimmune conditions were multiplying. In my defense the MD received the correct professional fees- even when we were a couple. Alvin is calculating if he is still owed more. i edited because there are 2 children whom i LOVE; they will remain in my heart. BIMB is my source of strength, while M and M made me smile, laugh, and value life’s simple pleasures. i know because of this post i won’t see the 2 of you grow up- please remember mama kris fulfilled her promises: Alvin brought your new iPads last night. (thank you @powermaccenter for efficient delivery)… i did bring you to school. We shared cotton candy, strawberry milk, and milk chocolate. “INIWAN KITA, masikip ang paligid”- my prayer now is that we leave others out of our failure. I did cling & asked for too much because YOU RESTORED MY HOPE, WHEN IN YOUR ARMS I DID FEEL SAFE. i don’t regret loving you completely. Sanay akong mabigo. Last night my rheumatologist tried ultrasound assisted targeted steroid shots on my knees…. My body reacted the same way it did 34 months ago after my steroid challenge. Bimb is now doing MMA training& i weigh less than 80 lbs, only 36 kilos. I can’t walk, each step is agony. The excruciating pain is from my knees all the way to my feet, a combination of deep bone & nerve pain (lupus arthritis, Polymyositis, and acute fibromyalgia). I decided to post my current reality because i want to INSPIRE. When you are unconditionally loved, when like me you are blessed with a son who will do all to lessen his mama’s physical & emotional suffering – BAWAL SUMUKO. TINITIIS ko yung matinding sakit na parte na ng bawat araw ko dahil ang pagmamahal ng anak ay walang katumbas. Life is difficult for all of us- but faith in God and REAL love proven by ACTION give ALL the needed willpower to persevere. Thank you God, thank you TO ALL for your continued prayers for my healing, and to MY “northern star” – Bimb for being much more than your mama deserves. I love you ATE. Thank you ate @celdasan for taking care of kuya now. #tuloyanglaban
Headed down. Marami na kaming pinagdaanan. In 5 days, we would have been back a year. I wish you could hear how quiet the hallways are. Thank you for praying, isa pang TEST OF TAPANG. 🇵🇭
This was ready to be posted yesterday but while writing my caption i kept falling asleep. I asked my team of doctors to please get my surgical procedures done before August 21. We started on August 20, 8:15 PM that was the time check i heard before “daddy Doc” my anesthesiologist and my cousin in law, Dr Nick (he’s an interventional cardiologist) started their work… i remember being transferred to another cardiac OR for my port-a-cath. And i was back in my room before 12 midnight (sorry Cinderella). While writing this happy tears are flowing- because i’m remembering how much our mom endured for us, she also had a port-a-cath surgically inplanted, yet we never heard her complain, and she didn’t have a pain management doctor. I have an entire team of doctors, and my vascular surgeon, Dr Lucban did a great job (and Dr Kash his senior resident/fellow- while waking up from my anesthesia i said “where’s the cutie pie doctor and can i now please have my DAIM” coincidentally my brother Noy & i had the same favorite chocolate)? You saw a lot of pics of kuya Josh & Bimb (he’s the last pic wearing the protective outfit for people to get into the post-op recovery area)- my sons are the reason i continue to endure- if i wasn’t their mama, matagal na po akong sumuko. It’s very difficult to be as brave as my dad & my mom because i know this is just the beginning of more aggressive treatment to keep me alive and get me to a point of remission. My doctors have the next 6 months while i’m in isolation, to figure out the best treatment plan for someone with as many allergies to medicine, food and the environment… for me it’s rehabilitation physical therapy, resuming my love for cooking (i’m not allowed to be near the flame for more than a few minutes because it triggers my lupus, Polymyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, and progressive systemic sclerosis flares) with an “assistant” and another tutorial based activity because one is never too old to continue stimulating the brain. I have a new hashtag to remind myself how much i owe all of you who continue praying for me. Thank you for your patience, support, and much appreciated LOVE. #labankris
On purpose matagal akong hindi nag upload. I have to admit if i told you what was happening, some of you may stop praying because my autoimmune diseases were increasing in number & my life threatening ailments needed me to make a brave choice. Trust me it’s difficult to accept every night when i sleep that there may be no tomorrow for me. my almost 2 months stay in this private beach property owned by a kind & generous family who want me to regain my health as well as strengthen my faith in God’s merciful healing power, i came to a decision- i have another 6-8 hr. infusion session in 6 days, it’s one of the strongest autoimmune immunosuppressants together with my 2 other, 1 taken daily, and 1 given via injection will totally wipe out my immunity… i will be in preventive isolation for 6 months. i’ll live in our compound in Tarlac; my Cojuangco cousins and i fondly call it Alto… where is kuya? Since the deaths of his Lola Cory, Lola P, and tito Noy, seeing me frail, weak, often attached to my IV drip- kuya is traumatized, visibly shaking, repeating “mama get well, i love you…” for now he’s living with my genuinely super loving cousin. Bimb, now 18 has sacrificed much to take care of me. He is heaven’s gift, my optimistic adult who reminds me i should “never surrender” after a few more scheduled tests & treatments, and my recuperation- bimb & i are ready to reveal all & show you everything for the first time. PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYING kailangan na kailangan ko. Thank you to both Makati Med and St Luke’s BGC, my doctors, their fellows & residents, the nurses assigned to me in the hospitals, my personal nurses, the many skilled technicians operating the high tech machinery, and all who continue to believe gagaling pa rin ako. #tuloyanglaban
It’s been a very tough 8 weeks but somehow I SURVIVED. This video is about my 2 boys. And why i’m fighting for them. My 18 year old has for now decided to continue with his singing lessons with coach Thor (plus some super star “Titos”who have volunteered to teach him about stage presence and how to make audience rapport fun for all. From the time he was 11 he’s been my companion every time I’ve had to been put to sleep for the numerous procedures I have undergone. A singing doctor- thank you hunny for being the embodiment of what mama had wished for. (There’s a surprise in one of the pics that’s a VIDEO)
It’s been a very tough 8 weeks but somehow I SURVIVED. This video is about my 2 boys. And why i’m fighting for them. My 18 year old has for now decided to continue with his singing lessons with coach Thor (plus some super star “Titos”who have volunteered to teach him about stage presence and how to make audience rapport fun for all. From the time he was 11 he’s been my companion every time I’ve had to been put to sleep for the numerous procedures I have undergone. A singing doctor- thank you hunny for being the embodiment of what mama had wished for. (There’s a surprise in one of the pics that’s a VIDEO)
It’s been a very tough 8 weeks but somehow I SURVIVED. This video is about my 2 boys. And why i’m fighting for them. My 18 year old has for now decided to continue with his singing lessons with coach Thor (plus some super star “Titos”who have volunteered to teach him about stage presence and how to make audience rapport fun for all. From the time he was 11 he’s been my companion every time I’ve had to been put to sleep for the numerous procedures I have undergone. A singing doctor- thank you hunny for being the embodiment of what mama had wished for. (There’s a surprise in one of the pics that’s a VIDEO)
It’s been a very tough 8 weeks but somehow I SURVIVED. This video is about my 2 boys. And why i’m fighting for them. My 18 year old has for now decided to continue with his singing lessons with coach Thor (plus some super star “Titos”who have volunteered to teach him about stage presence and how to make audience rapport fun for all. From the time he was 11 he’s been my companion every time I’ve had to been put to sleep for the numerous procedures I have undergone. A singing doctor- thank you hunny for being the embodiment of what mama had wished for. (There’s a surprise in one of the pics that’s a VIDEO)
It’s been a very tough 8 weeks but somehow I SURVIVED. This video is about my 2 boys. And why i’m fighting for them. My 18 year old has for now decided to continue with his singing lessons with coach Thor (plus some super star “Titos”who have volunteered to teach him about stage presence and how to make audience rapport fun for all. From the time he was 11 he’s been my companion every time I’ve had to been put to sleep for the numerous procedures I have undergone. A singing doctor- thank you hunny for being the embodiment of what mama had wished for. (There’s a surprise in one of the pics that’s a VIDEO)
It’s been a very tough 8 weeks but somehow I SURVIVED. This video is about my 2 boys. And why i’m fighting for them. My 18 year old has for now decided to continue with his singing lessons with coach Thor (plus some super star “Titos”who have volunteered to teach him about stage presence and how to make audience rapport fun for all. From the time he was 11 he’s been my companion every time I’ve had to been put to sleep for the numerous procedures I have undergone. A singing doctor- thank you hunny for being the embodiment of what mama had wished for. (There’s a surprise in one of the pics that’s a VIDEO)
It’s been a very tough 8 weeks but somehow I SURVIVED. This video is about my 2 boys. And why i’m fighting for them. My 18 year old has for now decided to continue with his singing lessons with coach Thor (plus some super star “Titos”who have volunteered to teach him about stage presence and how to make audience rapport fun for all. From the time he was 11 he’s been my companion every time I’ve had to been put to sleep for the numerous procedures I have undergone. A singing doctor- thank you hunny for being the embodiment of what mama had wished for. (There’s a surprise in one of the pics that’s a VIDEO)
It’s been a very tough 8 weeks but somehow I SURVIVED. This video is about my 2 boys. And why i’m fighting for them. My 18 year old has for now decided to continue with his singing lessons with coach Thor (plus some super star “Titos”who have volunteered to teach him about stage presence and how to make audience rapport fun for all. From the time he was 11 he’s been my companion every time I’ve had to been put to sleep for the numerous procedures I have undergone. A singing doctor- thank you hunny for being the embodiment of what mama had wished for. (There’s a surprise in one of the pics that’s a VIDEO)
i came in for the 2nd dose of my RITUXIMAB. i was prepared in the sense that we already knew all the protocols we would all need to follow. I have to give a big shoutout to @ging.md because she saw something in my blood panel results that she found alarming. She convinced me to have an ultrasound (it’s not this one) done yesterday; with all my hospitalizations i can already tell na dapat na kong kabahan pag umakyat na yung senior technician… i had more tests today and 3 different specialists(i want to protect their privacy kaya very general ang pag bigay ko ng info) came to explain things to me and how important it was to not delay because i would be endangering my life further. (Parang kulang pa yung mahirap ng bilangin na “life threatening” autoimmune diseases ko.) Since the night before my confinement Bimb hasn’t been sleeping well. Sunday, kuya came to visit me (i’ll share those pics when i am discharged). Doctor NC told me that he doesn’t do procedures unless they are necessary but this is something all my doctors discussed- why does Kris Aquino get these difficult to detect possible health time bombs not once but twice in her lifetime and because of the first, we now all know she’s allergic to all blood thinners. I had the non-invasive option explained to me- but i chose to literally trust Filipino doctors with my life rather than take medicine that i am unsure of especially because i just finished a big dose of a strong immunosuppressant and i am continuing with 2 immunosuppressants and so much more supplements, antihistamines, and important vitamins. Please pray for all my doctors, those assisting them in the OR, all the nurses (especially mine) and technicians. Wag sana kayo sumuko sa pagdasal dahil kumukuha ako ng lakas galing sa kabutihang loob ninyo. #pleasewagsumuko #tuloyparinanglaban
i needed to use a filter because my closest friends, my doctors and family- all had the same reaction- why do the strangest, mysterious medical mishaps not caused by man or by the machine implanted very near my heart… pwede bang makiusap ulit? alam ko ang kulit ko na but at 9 AM tomorrow i will be brought down for the first of 2 surgical procedures. Please pray for my surgeons and cardio-interventionists, all the residents and fellows, all the nurses and all the staff in the OR, and the Cardio OR. i thank the Holy Spirit and the birthday Girl Mama Mary for keeping my Survival Instinct Sharp. Since my confinement so much has happened, just to make this post less Feng Shui/Ghost Month like so much has happened since my confinement: for example, someone i loved and broke my heart because he left me when my health issues were getting worse,i don’t know how he knew where to find me, but about 10 days ago he surprised me, he said he wanted to see how i was and a few days after via text he apologized several times. We know why we aren’t meant for each other because mine is a lifelong battle; autoimmune has no cure, his fulfillment comes from working w/ communities and going all over the 🇵🇭; God has a plan-recently i got to know a doctor who i can describe as brilliant, brave, and very reliable-plus he has good skin and great hair. He brings knowledge and genuine wisdom, plus he shares the same Chinese Astrological sign as my dad & mom…i shared my personal life but with no names because that’s how it will be. Please pray for all those doing their best to keep bimb & kuya josh’s mama strong enough to start her physical therapy. #bawalsumuko #tuloyanglaban
Yesterday’s a closing door You don’t live there anymore Say goodbye to where you’ve been And tell your heart to beat again Let every heartbreak And every scar Be a picture that reminds you Who has carried you this far ‘Cause love sees farther than you ever could In this moment heaven’s working Everything for your good Thank you @chinitaprincess, @milesocampo, @darla, Dr. @rainiertanalgo (he’s my pain management doctor), and Dr. @hazeldavidmd. i haven’t posted anything because i didn’t want all those praying for me to feel sad & lose the faith. May i clarify? I’m not yet “fit to work” because i’m very underweight 37 kilos/82 pounds. My deal with my team of doctors (Dr. Jombi, Dr Jonnel, @drkatcee who is now mourning the loss of her father, and Dr. Rainier) is that my WBC doesn’t fall below 5.5 for 4 straight weeks, my hemoglobin improves to at least a 9.5 (my anemia is both hereditary & nutritional); and my weight holds steady at 90 pounds/40.8 kilos. Previously i enumerated 1.Autoimmune Thyroiditis; 2.Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria; 3. EGPA: a rare, life threatening form of Vasculitis; 4.Systemic Sclerosis; 5.Lupus/SLE; and 6.Rheumatoid Arthritis as my diagnosed autoimmune diseases. Added to that list is 7.Fibromyalgia. I have been exhibiting confirmatory symptoms for 8.Polymyositis as well as 9.Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Bimb said: Mama, you belong in XMen because you’re a mutant. Those closest to me now joke- “may nadagdag na naman ba sa autoimmune collection mo?” My ready reply is: “CryBaby” for now ang hino-hoard ko”… kung kilala nyo ko, songs i choose reveal feelings i prefer not to elaborate on. Having complicated autoimmune diseases and being allergic to all NSAIDS, steroids, pain relievers, as well as antibiotics and Immunoglobulin Therapy many times the physical pain is overwhelming. I’ve always been honest with all of you, for some time now i have been single, no boyfriend so clearly no fiancé. I never gave details while we were a couple so it makes no sense to elaborate now. Thank you for your love and concern. #hindisusuko #tuloyangLABAN
Bimb and i are ready… are you?
I am out of the hospital, now staying in Makati Diamond Residences. In my opinion it’s currently the best designed serviced apartment because of the high ceilings, spacious bathroom, very comfortable bed and lighting that makes everyone look good. It has this luxurious Japanese simplicity… To interventionist cardiologist (not to mention my cousin in law) Dr Nick Cruz, Dr Billy, his fellow; Dr @ging.md one of my rheumatologists; Josh, the ultrasound technician; and for putting up with my never ending questions about his treatment plan and when will he invite me to his fruit farm- my at times favorite and at other times the doctor i love to fight with and complain to but his patience must be heaven sent. Hindi nya ko pinapatulan… There are many doctors in St. Luke’s BGC and he’s the head of the department i am most closely associated with… i promised i would never write or mention his name. #wordofhonor Thank you for caring enough about me, my sons and the improvement of my health to keep us in your prayers. In one of my recent Bible devotional reading, your actions are called UNMERITED GRACE. Thank you.
The Fariñas family especially Manong Rudy, Ria, and Babyboy have been so kind to me. RCF since we reconnected has really helped enrich my spiritual life. As soon as i’m released from the hospital, i will go to their private Chapel to pray. Magmula nung pinakita ni RCF yung chapel nila naramdaman ko that i need to go in order for my healing to begin. As a reminder, you can only vote for 1 party list. Vote for 2, sinayang nyo ang boto nyo. Matagal ko nang gustong tumira sa tabing dagat kasi yung simoy ng hangin sobrang nakakatulong, bukas na lang after my pet scan i will tell you the TRUTH because i am so tired of seeing i am dead, na itong healer ang may solusyon, na may kumulam sa kin- please STOP. My faith in God’s mercy, in the salvation from Jesus Christ becoming man, and in Mama Mary’s mantle of protection – it remains strong. Let’s all continue to pray for everyone experiencing pain daily. Sana gumanda pa ang sahod ng mga govt health workers sa 🇵🇭 para hindi na hangad ng marami ang mag trabaho abroad. #127 sa balota. PROBINSYANO AKO. 😇
With #lovelovelove from kuya josh, bimb, and “mama” kris aquino. 🩷💛🧡
Kuya Josh, Bimb and i are proud members of the BINAY FAMILY. Ate Nancy THANK YOU for loving kuya- he SUPER ENJOYED BEING WITH you EVERYDAY. To 1 of my best friends Anne, kuya’s 2nd mom, you are the most trust worthy, loving, super maaasahan “younger sister” I could ever have prayed for. Hindi man tayo magkadugo, pinili natin maging, kapatid, kapuso at kapamilya-kayakap sa bawat pag agos ng tadhana. I will air your hospital visit done this May 10 on Tuesday May 13, 2025. Happy Birthday. May 12, 2025, let’s celebrate. Kuya Josh said pagbalik nya from Tarlac sa kay tita Anne na sya titira.
It felt so good, I haven’t interviewed anyone in about 4 years. This is the only interview i did- because malapit na, i will also say PROBINSYANO AKO. 6 years ago because manong Rudy asked me to endorse his son Baby Boy Fariñas, i asked ANO BA ANG PROBINSYANO AKO. Nung naintindihan ko na, i said yes. In Congress you get 3 terms. This is BabyBoy’s last term. Please watch my first interview in years- i felt that i was home. 💛
i want to thank all my friends for taking time to greet me last night (asalto) and my friends from OC, who flew in. But above all- i thank you for being with me, kuya josh, and bimb during my journey towards recovery.
