Dating pangulong Gloria Arroyo, humiling dasal para sa pinagdadaanang pagsubok ng kanyang pamilya
- Former president and now congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is appealing for prayers from her supporters
- The legislator revealed the difficult circumstances that her husband, former First Gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo, and their son, former Pampanga Vice Governor Juan Miguel “Mikey” Arroyo
- She then disclosed current health problems besetting her husband and son
- The former president also said she’s mourning the loss of her nephew-in-law, husband of her niece, which further added to the emotional strain being experienced by the Arroyo family
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A period of significant personal challenges has prompted former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to request public understanding and prayers, as her family navigates a series of health concerns and a recent bereavement.
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In a social media post shared on Monday evening, she conveyed the difficult circumstances surrounding her husband, former First Gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo, and their son, former Vice Governor Juan Miguel “Mikey” Arroyo.
The former president disclosed that her husband is scheduled to undergo a complex surgical procedure in Singapore on April 7th.
This intervention is necessitated by an aortic anéurysm, a condition that previously required emergency intervention in 2007, during her presidency.
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The upcoming surgery, described as “big,” will combine bypass and aortoplasty procedures, indicating the seriousness of his condition.
Adding to the family's concerns, their son, Mikey, recently underwent a successful operation on March 18th. He was diagnosed with stage one thyroid cancer.
The recovery process, while progressing favorably, remains a source of concern for the family.
Amidst these health-related challenges, the Arroyo family is also mourning the loss of Paowee Tantoco, the husband of their niece, Dina.
This confluence of events has created a period of intense emotional strain for the former president and her family.
In light of these personal circumstances, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has appealed to her constituents for understanding regarding her reduced public engagements.
She has expressed a need to focus on her family during this period, as they navigate these significant health and personal challenges.
“This has been a difficult time for the family. First, my husband Mike's dissecting aortic aneurism that required an emergency repair in 2007 is expanding again, and he will have to undergo a big surgery, combining a bypass and an aortoplasty, on April 7 to avert another emergency,” Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo revealed in a statement.
“Then, our son Mikey's biopsy-revealed Stage One cancer of the thyroid gland, and he underwent surgery last March 18, thankfully, a successful one. Meanwhile, Paowee Tantoco, the husband of our niece Dina, who spent the first four years of her life in our home, passed away. I have been spending much time with my constituents in Pampanga because I will be leaving soon for Singapore for Mike's surgery. Please pray for my family,” the former president and now 2nd District Representative of Pampanga added.
The former president's public disclosure reflects the human side of political figures, showing that they also experience personal struggles.
The public has responded with messages of support, and prayers for the family.
News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.
Meanwhile in other news, Virgilio Garcillano, a former commissioner of the Commission on Elections, has passed away at 87. As per GMA News, the unfortunate news was confirmed by Comelec Chairman George Garcia. Inquirer.net also shared the witnesses’ accounts regarding Garcillano’s death. Garcillano was widely known for his involvement in the controversial "Hello Garci" scandal during former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s administration.
Still in other news, a waiter has filed a complaint against Cebu personality Jude Bacalso after being made to stand for nearly two hours at a restaurant. The incident originated from the waiter's misaddressing Bacalso as 'sir,' which resulted in a viral video on July 21. The waiter filed charges including Unjust Vexation, Grave Scandal, Grave Coercion, Grave Threats, and Slight Illegal Detention on August 28. The public awaits Bacalso's response to these allegations.
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