Kitty Duterte’s Christmas Message for Digong Leaves Netizens Emotional
KITTY DUTERTE – Just days before Christmas, Kitty Duterte stirred emotions online after sharing a deeply personal message for her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte.
An emotional and heartfelt message from Kitty Duterte for her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, has resonated with many netizens just days before Christmas.
Kitty shared her sentiments through an Instagram post, expressing how deeply she misses her father while he remains under detention. The former president is currently in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, in connection with charges of “crimes against humanity” linked to his administration’s controversial “war on drugs.”
Through social media, Kitty openly conveyed the message she wished to send to her father, alongside a baby photo of herself with the former president. Her words reflected a deeply personal bond that has remained strong despite their physical separation.
“I was never anything special, but your love made me so. no one ever really had eyes for me, but you. i can’t even count how many times you called me beautiful this day alone,” Kitty wrote in her Instagram post.
She continued by recalling a familiar question her father would often ask her growing up, now turning the sentiment back to him amid his detention.
“My whole life, you’ve been asking me ‘how is the love of papa?’ now, it is my turn to ask ‘how is the love of kitty’ the irony in all of this is that you are the family member i get to talk to the most—so what a joy, still.
“I missed you sweet papa, my first, greatest, truest love,” Kitty added in her message.
The post quickly gained attention online, with many expressing sympathy for Kitty and reflecting on the emotional toll the situation has taken on their family, especially during the holiday season.
Former President Duterte remains confined at the ICC detention facility in The Hague after his appeal for interim release was denied in November. Despite this setback, Kitty’s message underscored the enduring connection between father and daughter, highlighting love and longing amid a challenging chapter in their lives.
As Christmas approaches, Kitty’s words stand as a poignant reminder of family bonds that persist even in the most difficult circumstances.
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