Kris Aquino on Ninoy Aquino Day: 'Bawal ang pikon'

MANILA, Philippines — “Queen of All Media” Kris Aquino remembered her father, Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., on his day as the one who encouraged her to be in the entertainment industry. 

In her Instagram account, Kris posted a photo of her as a baby being carried by Ninoy, the man that fueled to restore the country’s democracy after he was assassinated exactly 36 years ago. 

 

 

 

 

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My dad was killed when he was only 50 years old... my mom saw my 1st commercial, 1st tv show, and the 1st movie- all those “FIRSTS” that the man carrying me here ALWAYS said would one day happen. Ang mom pagsasabihan pa sya, “dad, don’t get her hopes up.” But HE would whisper to me “beautiful, you’ll be on tv and starring in movies, and signing autographs...” Sharing this because if you’re a parent, or planning at some point to be one, PLEASE encourage the dreams of your children and equip them with the discipline and skills to SHINE in what they love doing... siguro po kaya hindi ako sumusuko sa LABAN ng buhay kasi number 1 lesson ng dad: kung choice mo ang public life, whether in politics or entertainment, bawal ang pikon. 2nd rule: life should be lived guided by the principle of addition and never subtraction... dad, i am infinitely proud that i’m yours and mom’s, BABY. ????????????

A post shared by KRIS AQUINO (@krisaquino) on Aug 20, 2019 at 8:17am PDT

“My dad was killed when he was only 50 years old... my mom saw my 1st commercial, 1st tv show, and the 1st movie- all those 'FIRSTS' that the man carrying me here ALWAYS said would one day happen,” Kris wrote.  

“Ang mom pagsasabihan pa sya, ‘dad, don’t get her hopes up.’ But HE would whisper to me ‘beautiful, you’ll be on tv and starring in movies, and signing autographs...’” she added. 

Now that she has her own kids, Josh and Bimby, Kris said she is sharing her father’s teaching for other parents to support and encourage the dreams of the children.  
“Sharing this because if you’re a parent, or planning at some point to be one, PLEASE encourage the dreams of your children and equip them with the discipline and skills to SHINE in what they love doing...” Kris said. 

Kris added what her dad taught her important lessons in life that is why she is still standing despite many controversies in her entertainment and personal life. 

“Siguro po kaya hindi ako sumusuko sa LABAN ng buhay kasi number 1 lesson ng dad: kung choice mo ang public life, whether in politics or entertainment, bawal ang pikon. 2nd rule: life should be lived guided by the principle of addition and never subtraction... dad, i am infinitely proud that i’m yours and mom’s, BABY,” Kris said.

 

 

 

 

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my dad had torn his Achilles heel & had needed surgery before this, our 1st winter picture was taken... this was also within the same year he had his triple heart bypass surgery, can you find me? sumisiksik in between Ninoy and Cory. ???? #family

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Taken a couple of months before our father was assassinated... bakit ate & me lang? because at that time, camera shy talaga si pinky, noy, and viel... in loving remembrance of the 1st man who gave me the courage & the wings to BELIEVE in my dreams, together with all my love for the woman who instilled in me, the backbone to make sure my childhood wishes became REALITY. Dad knew how to make people feel special & important. Mom knew how to make us feel protected & encouraged us to be the best versions of ourselves... God blessed me way more than i deserved with the parents who gave me life, and the sons na ngayon naman, ako na ang nagpapalaki... ???????????? Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino Jr. 27 November 1932-21 August 1983

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