Korina Sanchez, inalala ang kapatid na pumanaw: “He passed at 18, my heart breaks”

• Korina Sanchez marked what would have been her brother Ramon’s 50th birthday with an emotional tribute on social media
• She recalled his battle with leukemia at a young age and the family’s inability to seek treatment abroad at the time
• The veteran broadcaster shared a touching memory of his final moments which she described as a miracle for their family
• Korina expressed her enduring grief and her belief that she will see him again someday

Korina Sanchez took to social media to remember her late brother Ramon on what would have been his 50th birthday, sharing a heartfelt message about the pain of losing him at a young age.

In her post, the veteran journalist looked back on Ramon’s battle with leukemia, which began when he was only 16 years old. She recalled how he once asked, “Why me?” and admitted that their family did not have enough resources at the time to explore treatment options abroad. Korina described her brother as a star basketball player, an aspiring chef, and the most thoughtful among her four brothers.

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Ramon passed away at the age of 18, a loss that Korina said still breaks her heart whenever she thinks about it. She also shared a powerful memory from his final moments, saying that before he died he looked up at the ceiling and raised both his arms as if someone was taking him, a scene she considers a miracle and a gift for their family.

The broadcaster ended her message with a note of faith and longing, saying she is certain where her brother is now and that they will meet again someday. She greeted him on his birthday and imagined him celebrating in heaven.

“When he was sick of leukemia at only 16 he asked, “Why me?”. At the time we didnt have enough money to explore other treatment options abroad. A star basketball player. A budding chef. Most thoughtful of my four brothers. He passed at 18 he should be 50 today. Still my heart breaks at the thought of losing him too soon.

Before he breathed his last he looked up to the ceiling and raised both his arms as if someone was taking him. What a miracle, a gift to all of us.

I am certain where your are Ramon. See you there in time. My birthday boy. Party in Heaven.”

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Korina Maria Sanchez-Roxas, widely known as Korina Sanchez, is a prominent Filipino television news anchor, magazine show host, newspaper columnist, broadcast journalist, and senior field correspondent. She gained a reputation for her bold and fearless reporting style. Korina married politician and Araneta scion Mar Roxas on October 27, 2009, in Quezon City. The couple is blessed with twin children, Pepe and Pilar.

In another report, Korina Sanchez drew attention online on November 30 after sharing a photo taken during the Trillion Peso March, where a striking double rainbow appeared in the sky above the event. Her post quickly circulated as supporters and observers reacted to the rare weather phenomenon coinciding with the large-scale civic gathering.

Earlier, Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon reunited after more than ten years during the recent TV5 Trade Event. The longtime radio and TV partners caught up and shared stories about their decades-long careers in broadcasting. They also reconnected with former ABS-CBN colleagues, including Jeff Remigio and Carlo Magdaluyo, while brainstorming with current TV5 executives.

Source: KAMI.com.gh