Honeylet Avanceña’s Tearful Plea: “Tulong mga Pilipino, Tulong!”
HONEYLET AVANCEÑA – Businesswoman Honeylet Avanceña tearfully appealed to the public, urging Filipinos to pray for the safe return of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Honeylet Avanceña, the common-law wife of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has made an emotional plea to the public, urging Filipinos to offer their support and prayers for Duterte’s safe return. Avanceña’s heartfelt appeal comes in the wake of Duterte’s arrest and transfer to The Hague in the Netherlands, where he faces charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Duterte was arrested on March 11 under an ICC-issued warrant related to alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration’s war on drugs. Following his arrest, Avanceña publicly expressed her distress and concern over the situation, appealing to the Filipino people for prayers and moral support.
In a video aired on SMNI Live and shared by Wow Davao, Avanceña could be seen tearfully recounting Duterte’s humility and simple lifestyle despite his position of power. “Buti sana kung naging abusado siya noong presidente pa siya… Hindi siya nang-abuso, nagpakumbaba siya kahit presidente na siya. makikita niyo siya kung paano makitungo sa tao,” Avanceña said, visibly holding back tears.
She described Duterte as someone who never prioritized material wealth or luxury. “Naawa ako kasi pagkain na lang naman ang gusto niya. Hindi na siya materialistic. wala siyang pakialam kung may pera siya o wala. Wala rin siyang pakialam sa suot niya kahit luma na. Hindi ko alam kung paano ako tumulong. Kahit awa na lang sana,” she added.
Avanceña became increasingly emotional as she expressed her frustration and helplessness. “Nagmamakaawa lang ako. Hindi ko alam ang gagawin. Hindi ko talaga alam. Maawa lang ako khit pagkain lang. habang ang iba, nangangarap ng mansyon, siya hindi. Diyos ko ewan ko nalang.”
She then called on Duterte’s supporters to continue their prayers and not lose hope. “Nakikiusap ako sa inyo, huwag kayong titigil hangga’t hindi siya nakakabalik. Huwag kayong hihinto, hindi tayo titigil. Please continue to pray for him and for us na malampasan namin ito.”
Ending her emotional statement, Avanceña made a powerful appeal: “Tulong, mga Pilipino, Tulong”
Watch the video below:
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