A source revealed that FL Liza Marcos extended help to the family of Ricky Davao
The death of veteran actor-director Ricky Davao on May 2 brought sadness to the entertainment industry.
Many of his fans and fellow celebrities shared their fondest memories of him. His life and career were highlighted during the wake and it was like a celebration of what he has contributed in show business, not just as an actor but also as a director.
For many showbiz personalities, he became a mentor, someone who has made positive changes to their lives.
Based on the article in PEP, the family of Ricky Davao received financial support from First Lady Liza Marcos. It was said that a reliable source shared about and it was confirmed by another source who is in the circle of the late actor.
“Ayon sa unang source, galing din daw sa sariling bulsa ang tulong ni Mrs. Marcos matapos nitong malamang malaki ang bayarin ng pamilya Davao sa maraming buwang pagkaratay ng aktor sa isang pribadong ospital sa Taguig City,” PEP entertainment writer Jojo Gabinete shared.
With this, people from showbiz could think that this was one of the First Lady’s ways to be closer to the people in the entertainment industry.
To recall, FL Liza Marcos also gave financial support to the family of the late Superstar Nora Aunor. Presidential Communications Office Senior Undersecretary Ana Puod confirmed this and said that the fund came from the First Lady’s personal money.
Gabinete added that before Nora and Ricky died, people in showbiz were already happy with the support that FL Liza was giving to the industry.
In April, Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) chairperson Joey Reyes defended First Lady Liza Marcos against the negative reactions. The movie and television director stressed that the wife of President Bongbong Marcos has been actively helping the entertainment industry. Direk Joey even shared that it was the first time that the government bought a machine for film restoration.